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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
5
Numerous events at the Normal School marked the end of the term. Class day exercises and graduations were held in quick succession, concluding with the senior class presenting the school emblem, Tacquet, to the student body.
A vintage health blurb urges readers to flush kidneys with a mild salty solution. It touts Rad Salts or Jad Salts made from grape and lemon acid with lithia, claims cleansing effects, bladder relief, and backache cure, recommending four ounces in water each morning plus plenty of water.
The presentation was given by Elmer Johnson and acceptance by William Walker. Graduates and parents gathered for ivy planting, a school tradition. Harvey Ricbe explained lacrosse as juniors played seniors in a low scoring game. Alumni banquet closed the day with many graduates and alumni, but toasts were reduced to allow informal mingling after dinner.
The Congregational Sunday school has ended regular sessions for the season. Children Day exercises last Sunday capped the year’s work. Vacation starts July 2 and services pause until August 20. For three weeks, sessions meet at 10 15 with special features. Next Sunday an address by Congressman John J Esch. Regular church services remain at 11. Pastor Rev C C Rowlison plans to spend much of vacation in Iowa City.
Local notices list lectures dances and meetings with names and hometowns. B A Yenmen hosts a free lecture on foreign war by H C Evans with public invited. Miss Pearl Strenke travels to Minneapolis. Friends and relatives visit from Madison Preston Arcadia and Wisconsin cities. Local businesses and film bookings noted among social items.
A compact remedy note states Horsford's Acid Phosphate provides prompt relief from nausea, sick headache, and acid stomach after meals. It emphasizes quick action and ease of use for digestive discomfort.
Motor trip heads to northern Wisconsin with Selelstad Walker and Hansen from Blair to Winona. Commencement address at Cotter High by Dr Robert B Condon. Bishop Heffron to diploma graduates. Gas stove explosion causes minor damage at 421 South Fourth. Mrs Elizabeth Padesky funeral held at St Wenceslaus. John Bruno John Saler jailed twenty days for railroad tie theft. Osterhouse released. Debates and officer elections at high school societies Lincoln Douglas Wendey Phillips. Jolivette to speak on high taxes at county clerks convention in Superior. Roads inspected by county road committees led by Hintgen Jolivette Davis.
New York June 15 The biggest betting campaign on record is expected as candidates hit the stump. Chester Thompson a curb operator has 69000 to wager against 50000 that Hughes will be elected with no takers yet.
An advertisement from CHAS BEYSCHLAG Drugeist at 503 Main Street promotes Goitre Remedy to treat enlarged necks. Available in 50¢ and $1.00 bottles, with mail-order option offered.
Sliss Athelienn Talley of New Lisbon and Chester Minnes of Elkhart Ind were married at the bride’s parents home Rev Robert Preston officiating The bride wore a blue traveling dress attended by Kathryn Walden The groom’s brother Jephithah Aiines served as attendant After the ceremony a wedding supper was served The bride was active in church social and musical circles They will visit relatives before settling in Elkhart Ind Local notes list guests from La Crosse Necedah Lancaster and Milwaukee with several travels and visits to Chicago and Milwaukee schools and colleges mentioned
An old advertisement touts Blackburn's Castoria Pills offering relief for constipation biliousness stomach liver and bowel trouble at ten cents for the single dose or twenty five cents for two claiming large health benefits and improved feelings.
A. T. Torge, longtime assistant secretary of state 1597 1911 era, declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for secretary of state. He cites five years in office and legal practice in Madison with L E B Gettle, born in Dane County to Norwegian parents, age 46.
The article surveys pageants as educational theater, detailing director roles, site choix, and stage tech. It notes the rise of professional pageant directors, the appeal of hillside amphitheaters, and examples from California Bohemian Club and Lexington commemoration to illustrate how pageants educate through historical scenes, color, and spectacle.
The piece comments on women’s spending mania and shows Parks noting that his wife spends when ill for a doctor. It reflects a conversational aside about domestic life and consumer behavior in a wartime cultural context.
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