Woman's Hat Costs More Than She Can Afford
A remark notes that a woman's idea of a becoming hat is one priced beyond her means, reflecting humor about fashion and financial limits.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
5
A remark notes that a woman's idea of a becoming hat is one priced beyond her means, reflecting humor about fashion and financial limits.
Local society notes report Mrs. O Hermanson traveling to Duluth to spend several weeks with her parents. The column also mentions various small items including fishing, outings, travels of residents, and upcoming community events and notices.
Mrs. Della Van Nocker and Mr. Henry W. Palmer were married at 3:00 PM at the bride’s South Seventh Street home. The Rev. D. C. Jones officiated with only relatives present. The couple will depart at 5:40 PM on Burlington for Seattle to visit Mr. Palmer’s daughter Mrs. Bailey and attend the exposition.
Edna Smith daughter of John C. Smith will marry Prof. L B Pease of Minnesota University this evening at the bride’s father home. The bride grew up here and is a niece of Mrs. John Paul. Relatives from the city attend, including Mr. and Mrs. J S Lamb and Miss Anne Paul.
The gymnasium of the Y W C A served as an attractive recital space yesterday morning as performers filled the venue with song and music. Weaving melodies and ensemble pieces, the event showcased local talent and drew a modest audience.
A revival in upper Mississippi barge traffic is seen as barges are built in La Crosse and other ports. A Minneapolis milling company discusses barge lines from the Twin Cities to upper Ohio and lower Mississippi ports to cut transshipment costs and challenge railroad rates.
About two hundred guests enjoyed a program by Mrs Mary Austin’s pupils. The group displayed notable talent, while Miss Russell sang two groups and an encore piece, Sleep Song, in a pink gown with a picture hat.
Social brief notes Mr and Mrs J S Lamb Mrs Will sie and Etta Willsie traveled to Waterloo Iowa for Miss Lambs wedding Mrs Wilcox of Fort Atkinson visiting with Mrs Howard and Susanna Cramer left today for home
Messina June 30 The fire raging among the ruins of the earthquake stricken town was gradually controlled during the night and today it is practically assured that the shelters erected after the earthquake will be saved.
Local jewelry shop at 429 Main Street La Crosse is highlighted as the city’s greatest jewelry house. The notice emphasizes its long standing reputation and central downtown location.
Officials of the Upper Mississippi River Improvement association publish details for the season. Major Ritche outlines work from St. Paul to the Missouri line with divisions led by J. D. DuShane W. A. Thompson and S. Edwards. Projects include suction-hedge work near Point Douglas Lake Pepin and Alma, dams, shore protections, and dredging totaling about 509000 dollars.
Dredging will be conducted at Parsons Bar and near Ca manche with considerable work at Maquoketa Slough Kimballs Landing and downstream areas. The activity focuses on navigation channels and sediment removal to improve water flow and access.
The following officers were elected by the I. S. W. A. of America. President Martin Rogstad vice president L Moe financial secretary O J Johnson recording secretary Charles Kalbakken treasurer N Nystad instructor H Johnson marshal Sam Erickson inside guard C Swennes outside guard C Tesley.
In West San Francisco on June 23, Samuel S. Howland, brother in law of August Belmont, wed secretly. His bride was identified as Miss Leslie Mosby Wallace, listed on ship lists as Miss Howland.
Howland is described as Belmont's personal representative in all racing matters. The text notes a sailing to Hong Kong and a ceremony performed by Judge Cooper of the appellate court.
A fire early Tuesday at Baron de Hirsch Trade School on East Sixty fourth Street caused panic among 146 patients at the nearby Manhattan Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital. The blaze disrupted residents of the Clara de Hirsch home for working girls and forced evacuation of several tenement families nearby.
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