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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
5
If you contemplate finishing your new house in hard wood we have an excellent stock to select from. Beech birch mahogany oak maple and others will with the aid of skilled mechanics make a wonderful improvement in the finish of your home. The cost is not much when the difference in artistic effect is considered.
In Chicago on June 28 the Cleveland Naps restructured with Terry Turner at second base and Larry Lajoie moved to pinch hitting. Lajoie reacted to rumors of friction but stated he will continue with the team and accept the new role without conflict.
Miss Tressa Brandell nursing at the Austin sanitarium, Mrs. Forest Whipple visiting from Racine, and Landphair Raymond Goodwin in town for business are among those noted. Many others from Jamestown, Westby, Calmar, Burr Oak, Ft. Atkinson, Alma, De Soto, Viroqua, Houston, Merrill, Lakefield and Milwaukee are visiting, transacting business, or staying with friends. A moonlight steamer excursion on July 1, hosted by the First Presbyterian church ladies, is also announced.
A reflective passage argues that coercion in daily duties is valuable and necessary. It compares freedom from obligation to a locomotive urged to rush unchecked, noting that fixed tracks preserve usefulness and life.
The Orient notes that Ardashir, king of the Persians, would not let a physician prescribe until after he was stung by a viper. If the healer failed, he starved the physician. if cured, the physician received daily food and entered royal service.
A child overhears his grandmother speaking of growing old and questions whether his mother will discard her with the old things. The tale reflects childlike anxiety about aging and being cast aside.
The text questions why freedom is desired and for what purpose. It asserts freedom from tyrannies of custom and prejudice and emphasizes living rightly by learning and obeying its laws. It praises the idea that service to God embodies perfect freedom.
Berlin meat inspectors employ a moving picture camera to display enlarged photographs of micro organisms in motion. The method aims to identify meat disease by visualizing pathogens in suspect samples for safer processing.
Chas Beyschlag's Prescription Drug Store at 503 Main St highlights long experience and a large file of nearly 200000 prescriptions. It emphasizes careful study of prescriptions and use of the best medicines to meet doctors' expectations and please customers.
After a service of three and a half at Washi the Republican and sought President Wilson to extend formal recognition to the new republic.
John H. Sullivan Jr. of Valparaiso Indiana begins a 10000 mile voyage in a 16 foot canoe from New York toward San Francisco. He leaves the Hudson River Yacht Club and plans to reach the Pacific by June 27 1914 via the Erie Canal Lake Erie Cincinnati Louisville Mississippi New Orleans and the Panama Canal. He will skim the Gulf coast and Central America before finishing at San Francisco.
A bachelor in Ohio who died left all his money to the woman who rejected him. Cynicus notes that gratitude in the world may still be rare, despite that gesture.
Police investigate a show stall where a machine bore the slogan push hard enough and you will get your penny back. The next morning a Scotchman was found dead at the foot of the machine, prompting questions about foul play and the event setup.
A dialect scene shows a child pleading with a mother not to sew more trousers from colored fabric. The boy laments the garments are so large he cannot tell if he is going to school or coming home, revealing humor and family thrift.
State of Wisconsin probate notice in La Crosse County. In the matter of the estate of Andrew Storandt late of Onalaska deceased. Letters of administration with the will annexed granted to Louisa Storandt Onalaska Wis. Creditors have six months from June 19 1913 to present claims. The court will examine claims December 23 1913 at 10 AM in the La Crosse courthouse. Dated June 19 1913. John Brindley County Judge James Thompson Attorney for Estate.
A pipe connoisseur should maintain a broad set of pipes to ensure each item remains in prime condition and fully functional, allowing quick selection based on preference and state of repair.
Miss Laura Emery and Mr. Norman James Ramsey wed at four o clock in the Emery house where the couple’s parents were married thirty seven years ago. Rev. D C Jones officiated as guests and relatives attended with elaborate decorations and a bridal procession. The groom is from Milwaukee and will assume duties at the Caledonia Minnesota Presbyterian church. Many presents were given.
Bertha Yeske sister of Mrs John Bouffleur married William E Bater Wednesday at 3 PM in the German Lutheran church officiated by Rev Julius Gamm. Attendants included Helen Yeske Ethel Bouffleur Ernest Hoffman Walter Tischner. A crepe de chine gown with shadow lace and pearl ornaments complemented a bouquet of white roses. A six o'clock wedding dinner for about sixty guests was hosted at the Bouffleur home. Mr and Mrs Baier will reside at 1126 Adams street.
Mrs. C W Nobile hosted a four table bridge gathering yesterday. Prizes went to Mrs. Northam and Mrs. E O Edwards.
The St Pauls Universalist church plans a river excursion to a destination named Wino with details to follow. Volunteers organize the trip with emphasis on community fellowship and scenic views along the river.
A steamer trip leaves next Tuesday from the foot of Main Street at 5 o clock and returns at 6 30. Dancing and various amusements are planned for young people with a promise of a good time for all aboard.
Harry Russell of North La Crosse and Miss Verna Zytkoskee of Genoa were quietly married at the bride's home Monday. Rev. R. Andersen performed the ceremony. They will reside with the groom's mother at 1427 North Street.
Miss Gretchen Salzer entertains a weekend party at Ferndale. Guests include Misses Leona Doerflinger Frances Egbert Irene Esch Carmel Young and Margaret Tausche.
Mrs Bertha Young entertained at a dinner for her daughter Miss Dorothy Young. Guests included Gretchen Salzer Leona Doerflinger Gretchen Oeschger Carmel Young Margaret Tausche Frances Egbert Mildred Eberhart Helen Kroner Jesse Nyhus and Mildred Freeman.
A morning ceremony at 10 30 at the Bryant residence united Mabel Capitola Bryant and Walter Herren of Madison Wisconsin. Rev Henry Faville officiated with Lydia Kitterman as bridesmaid and Nagel as singer. Thirty five guests attended the simple affair before the couple departed for Omaha and future residence in Wisconsin.
Elizabeth Magin and Emma Brown hosted a miscellaneous shower with cupsids and hearts decor. Music entertained guests including Stella and Loretta Flanagan Ida Olson Pearl Crook Helen Stangl Bertha Verse and Mrs H Walters and Mrs T Keegan.
Miss Abbie L Becker spends a month at home in Hokah Minnesota and will attend the Minnesota State Music association gathering in Duluth on July 9 10 and 11 Misses Anna and Mary Holihan and Ella Schulz of Hokah also spend their time there
Readable portions note guests of Miss Estella McDonald visiting the city for several days and attending closing exercises at the normal school, indicating a social or ceremonial visit connected to the school’s events.
New York reporters say postal inspectors detained Mrs. Jennie Foster aged 50 and her daughter Mrs. Laura Myers aged 26 in Jamaica, Long Island. They are charged with using the mails to defraud in a country-wide matrimonial scheme that netted about $10,000. The pair pleaded not guilty before United States Commissioner Cahoon in Brooklyn and are held on heavy bail.
A century apart shows life expectancy in New York rising from 30 years in 1866 to 66 years in 1912. The text notes the significant gain in human life value when measured by time, more than doubling within 46 years.
There is one best path to the mountain crest yet other routes exist. The message urges Youth that the steep climb to success offers many paths for brave climbers.
The Geological Survey estimates that only about one half of one percent of the available coal in the United States has been mined, indicating no imminent coal famine.
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