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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1913
Page
4
Peter Lee an Onalaska saloonkeeper played the mule in a wager with John A. Skogan to travel to Texas. Lee wore a red coat and straw hat, rode a decorated bobsled, and drew enthusiastic crowds while a sign on his back claimed this is the mule used in Texas.
President Taft, on the eve of retirement, reiterates opposition to Philippine independence in a signed New York Tribune piece. He calls the proposal dangerous and ill advised, argues for continued responsibility, and reflects on his Philippine experiences to justify his position.
La Crosse Normal slipped in the state title race after a 24 to 21 loss to Superior Saturday night. The nip and tuck battle favored Superior much of the game though the locals led at times. A strenuous previous night against River Falls and the road trip tired Coach Carter's squad, and the final three point margin sealed the result.
The column lists numerous city residents visiting relatives and returning home. It notes illnesses, travels to Minneapolis and Winona, job changes, and social events including a basket social, band concerts, and school activities. Several obituaries and personal notices are included for local families and friends.
In Rushford Minnesota Mr and Mrs Jake Henze hosted a Royal Neighbors gathering last Tuesday evening. Four sleighloads of members arrived for games music and a midnight luncheon before guests departed in the early hours. The list of attendees follows.
Frank Schrader, a Black River fisherman, pulled a man from a hole cut earlier that day and warmed him at his cabin. Earlier, February 15, Schrader rescued F Rodgers of West La Crosse who was walking on the ice and broke through, though uninjured. Fellow workers John Harnisch and Jack Miller saved Charles Frederick and John Herman from another ice hole. Herman remains in serious condition as his clothes were frozen solid.
The Painters dropped four of five games to local stars last Saturday in Bangor. John Hayes leads his team toward Winona to face the Winona rollers in a bid to regain laurels for the north side.
North Side Poultry Men's Association met Saturday to discuss plans for improving poultry raising in La Crosse. William Ness scored the best fowl. talks covered species of fowl by Ness, Theodore Ritter, George McDonald, and John Ritter, who recently started a small poultry business with an incubator.
Fire department No 4 responded at 10 am to extinguish a small attic fire at the residence of A S Ellison 1402 Charles St. The house is owned by Mrs Van Auken. Cause undetermined but suspected overheated stovepipe passing through the attic.
An ad claims Poslam clears pimples red spots and eczema quickly. It notes overnight improvement for common skin troubles and that Poslam Soap keeps skin healthy. It advertises samples from Emergency Laboratories and lists prices for Poslam and soap.
Robert Henry and Adolph Knutson are constructing a hydro aeroplane similar to Curtis designs. The craft uses a 65 hp Emerson engine, mahogany hull, and 80 square feet of wing surface. They expect a trial flight in seven weeks, aiming to rise from water and carry one passenger.
Onalaska residents recount winter visits and arrivals. Mr and Mrs I E Greene return from Patch Grove. Mr and Mrs Walvin Komerstead of Albany Minn on wedding trip. Local visits from La Crosse West Salem and Bangor. A basketball team forms. first game vs Aggie quintet ends 10 7. Numerous social events at churches and clubs plus minor travel and business notes.
James Coughlin of 1541 Wood Street is informed of the death of his nephew Edward Thiggs of Madison. Thiggs was killed in a wreck at Galena Illinois while running on the Northwestern railroad. He is survived by his wife, who is in Madison for the funeral.
A sleigh ride party led by Arthur Jenson plunged down a bank near Barre Mills Saturday night. The group, from West La Crosse and surrounding areas, was unhurt as riders were thrown into deep snow.
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