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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
5
Andrew Koehn, United States Navy, traveling by rowboat from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico, arrived in St. Paul after twelve days of rowing. He logs 527 miles in this stretch and rows seventeen hours daily before resuming his journey.
A humorous exchange quoted from Lippincott's about asking a bank to cash a small framed check. The dialogue jokes about the check being narrow rather than large, illustrating a cashing request with wry understatement.
Clyde Corntessel described splitting an infinitive with such despair that his parents believed an infinitive might be a stove. The remark reflects a humorous take on grammar in daily speech.
Rhodesia develops alcohol from bornstalks to power cars and other internal combustion engines. The innovation targets reducing reliance on imported fuels and advancing local energy options.
Major James E. Normoyle of the U S Army quartermaster department oversees feeding and housing for forty thousand Civil War veterans at the July 14 celebration on the Gettysburg battlefield.
A Western comedy drama presented Friday July 4 follows two miner friends and a love triangle with Bessie. Duncan LeMoyne schemes to defraud the miners of a mine but is blocked by Jim Bixby, a drunken lawyer, and Ethel Wayne, widow of the third partner. New songs and dancing acts appear between scenes.
A short quotation from Lord Avebury noting that gold and silver provide life’s basics like food drink clothes and homes but cannot supply the joy of a kind look. The saying contrasts material wealth with human warmth.
A playful contrast shows the elephant’s family tree running to trunk while the chorus girl’s lineage remains unsettled, hinting at broader questions of identity and lineage in performance culture.
The article notes that ball covers are sewn by hand with no machine meeting satisfaction. Hundreds of thousands of balls are produced annually, all hand sewn, and a skilled worker can finish no more than about three dozen per day.
A concise reflection contrasts wealth creation with poor expenditure choices, noting that some individuals achieve financial gain yet falter in prudent use of their funds. The sentence captures the irony of wealth versus wise spending.
The Hauser family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance and floral tributes following the death of Mrs. Theo Hauser. Mr Theo Hauser and relatives extend thanks to all who offered support and sympathies during this difficult time.
Fred Wehrer applies to La Crosse Common Council for a liquor license to sell strong intoxicating liquors for on premise consumption at 308 South Third Street Lot 9 Block 8 Original Plat Town of La Crosse from July 1, 1913, to July 1, 1914. Bondsman: Globe Indemnity Co. Dated June 30, 1913.
D G Whyte, once a noted La Crosse insurance man, visits with William Paisley Mindoro Wis in town with friends. Jerry Kennan Kellogg Minn weekends with locals. Mr Mrs G M Clements Grand Rapids Mich guests for a few days. Moonlight steamer excursion July 1 hosted by First Presbyterian church ladies. Lentie Olson returning to Houston Minn after shopping and visiting here. F W Alexander Viroqua Wis visits and handles business. M H Clifford Ferryville Wis returns home after short visit. La Crosse Telephone Co pays its 21st consecutive dividend. C Motschnibaker Alma Center Wis to spend Sunday here. C Daudee Alma on city business. George L Cochrane Milwaukee on a short vacation and business. J P Broatch Pepin guest for a few days. L Marquit Pepin spends Sunday with a friend. J C Frazer Sparta business visitor then returns home. S E Pierce Burr Oak Iowa returns home after days with locals. C Coleman Dubuque Iowa visiting with friends. Isaac D Martin Janestown N Y registered to spend balance of week here on business. Henry Peterson Spring Grove Minn on a short vacation with locals. Mr Mrs A Currie return to Lynxville Wis after days here. J Paisley Mindoro returns home from visit. Miss Mable Allemond and Miss Mary Bedessem at Dakota Minn visiting Mrs Wm Strupp. Mrs A L Snow to spend Tuesday with Mrs William Kenyon At Onalaska Wis.
Ora Bullard, 23, a nurse at the county hospital in Denver, killed herself with a revolver after fearing smallpox disfigurement. The death notes the belief that her face would be permanently scarred and cites a gun belonging to a hospital employee.
A Venice cafe remains open day and night for one hundred fifty years, marking a long-standing local business milestone and attracting steady patronage from residents and visitors alike.
The dialogue presents Senator Sorghum as evasive on tariffs, likening his stance to a tight rope walk. The exchange suggests cautious prudence amid economic pressure while hinting at political risk.
A humorous proverb notes that when a man boasts about forecasting weather his pride signals advancing age. The saying uses a sharp wit about self important seers and aging.
A brief exchange from Woman's Home Companion notes Mrs Piffle stating the defense attorney was pleasant and did not cross examine. The remark highlights courtroom civility rather than confrontation.
A humorous exchange features a character boasting constant access to hot water, prompting a playful affirmation from a companion about living in warmth.
Fragmentary text shows directo dialogue with names Tom-Whopp y and Jack-Yes expressing age and life. lacks coherent event or context to identify a news item.
Editorial notes that Jefferson champions free inquiry and opposing views while allowing reason to challenge error. The piece argues liberty of thought is essential to a republic and warns against suppressing dissenting opinions.
A London chemist says analyzing pigments is the surest method to determine a painting’s age, outlining how chemical composition reveals historical periods and practice.
A sharp line notes that the subject never truly keeps promises, instead hiring a lawyer to stretch and bend them. The quip implies legal manipulation over trust. The remark underscores cynicism about integrity and legalism in dealings.
A brief note describes an explorer stepping onto a frozen lake to determine its depth, facing risk as he probes the ice without steady support. The scene captures cautious movement and the tentative assessment of ice strength.
An advertisement touts Vassar Complexion Tablets as a blood purifier to clear pimples and boils. It claims the product contains no arsenic and can be taken safely, priced at 50 cents per box with postage paid for mail orders, available at Hoeschler Bros Druggists in La Crosse.
William Kettner, representing California's eleventh district, is a modest figure who attracted photographers at the Capitol. After a photographer sought to confirm if he was a new member, Kettner admitted his status and allowed his portrait to be taken. He hails from San Diego where he worked in insurance.
A German vented glass bottle blowing machine operates at 2000 bottles per hour, equating to the output of 250 expert glass blowers.
A brief exchange turns humorous as colleagues discuss a funny work tale. One asks about the storyteller and learns he is the head of their firm, prompting a surprised reaction.
An earnest individual described as a paragon of honesty and integrity stands out for their straightforward, workless attitude. The piece contrasts such blunt simplicity with typical social expectations and hints at a broader critique of effort versus ease.
A London house decorator named Carey died after a scratch on his nose became infected. Doctors report he developed lockjaw three days after the incident, traced to a fall from a fence that caused the scratch.
Pupils of Mrs. Mary Austin presented a piano program in the Y W C A gymnasium with Mrs. Florence Drummond Nelson of Dubuque and Mrs. Eva Bennett as accompanist. The recital showcased technical refinement from young to advanced players, while Mrs. Nelson’s mezzo contralto voice and Mrs. Bennett’s attentive accompaniment received praise.
Mr and Mrs C L V Craft and son Fred plan a Tuesday departure for Seattle and Vancouver with Robert Keyes chaperoning a boys party at Trempealeau. Mrs D A McDonald ill in La Crosse hospital shows improving reports. First Presbyterian ladies schedule a moonlight excursion leaving dock at eight. Denver couple J B Benson guests of Dr and Mrs George Hauser. Florence Drummond Nelson and Harold visit Drummond home. Helen Laurence of Racine visits grandfather David Drummond.
Rev B H Fowler evangelist brother of Prof F H Fowler of 903 South Ninth street will speak at the City Mission tonight. He is on a Pacific coast evangelistic tour and is spending a few days with his brother in this city.
Striking girl telephone operators cut 109 cables at the Granite City exchange, knocking out telephones linking Granite City Venice and Madison. The action occurred as strikes spread to the local line area.
John E. Hart former Elroy State bank president and George W. Price Marinette manufacturer were found not guilty of conspiring to defraud the First National bank of Crandon of 16000 by a federal jury in Milwaukee.
Plato quote about sports influence on youth appears as a brief epigraph in a sports section. No game details or events are provided.
Short exchange from the Washington Herald notes a quiet day at a boarding house with a joke about food and rumors. The line captures a simple domestic moment reflecting daily life and social chatter in the era.
A Philadelphia Record quote urges proactive living over passive decline, highlighting a mindset that favors action and effort. The line emphasizes progress through activity rather than resignation to fate.
A playful exchange from a Boston Transcribt brief shows a husband lamenting his last milliner bill while his wife insists on buying two more hats. The light quarrel centers on household finances and fashion.
Rushford reports a busy week with a St. Olaf choir head from New York bound for Europe visiting area families. Weddings abound as Emma Torgerson and Bernard Westby wed at the Norwegian Lutheran parsonage and Clara Saevig and Jens Molvig exchange vows at Peterson. Local visits include Max Harris in Houston and Alfred Sundby spending time with relatives, with various residents attending ceremonies and trips to La Crosse, Minneapolis, and Chicago.
The French president's visit to England marked the Prince of Wales's first major representative function. The Prince appears in a royal navy lieutenant uniform in a latest photograph as he met President Poincare.
Local residents attend funerals and visits from Chicago and Milwaukee. John McLeod elected Old Settlers' union president. Old Sailors' and Old Soldiers' unions join. Ice cream social at Presbyterian church. July 4 ball game Rushford vs Mabel. Elite theater to show films. Hilton Green recovering from appendicitis in La Crosse. July 30 cornerstone ceremony for the new Masonic temple with Grand Lodge officers expected from Winona.
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