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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1913

Page

5

Larsen Named to Fish Committee in Wisconsin Assembly

Speaker Hull announced Assemblyman Clancy resigns from the fish and game committee and Assemblyman Jamey Larsen of Marinette county is appointed to fill the vacancy. The I N Stewart bill to treat auto theft as horse theft moves to third reading.

Mndison Wis March Hull Clancy Assembly Committee On Fish and Game Jamey Larsen Marinette County I. N. Stewart

Brave Girl Captures Escapee in Baden Chase

Meier a 22 year old postal clerk at Lichtenau Baden Germany pursued a convict who escaped en route to prison. She seized a guard’s stick mounted her bicycle and chased a half mile until the man collapsed and surrendered to the warders.

Meier Lichtenau Baden Germany

Daily Thought Quote by Thackeray

The line presents a meditation on enduring love that transcends life. It attributes the feeling to the author Thackeray and frames love as a force that reaches beyond mortality.

Thackeray

Bishop W A Quayle to Lecture at First Methodist

Bishop W A Quayle, renowned author and preacher, will lecture in La Crosse at the First Methodist church on June 25, 1913. This marks his long awaited visit to the city with the lecturer finally set for the announced date.

W. A. Quayle la Crosse

Drugstore Cards Offer 75c Value for 1 Dollar Remedies

Local druggist Chas Beyschlag at 503 Main Street promotes sale of Indian Wa Hoo Bitters and Gray's Yerba Santa Cough Cure. Cards distributed in the city are worth 75c cash toward a 1.00 bottle of the bitters, with mail and telephone orders receiving prompt attention.

Gray Chas

Local personals note numerous visitors and hospital updates

City sealer E H Derr returns after small pox isolation. Miss Julia Button and Mrs N F Cairl hospitalised. Various residents visiting Milwaukee Rockland and Sparta for business and relatives. La Crosse Wrecking & Lumber offers affordable roofing and chicken coop materials.

Parker-Hirt Machine Co E. H. Derr Isaac Davis Mary E. Lewis Rockland la Crosse Wrecking & Lumber Company Julia Button N. F. Cairl Hazel Willey Joseph Bartl Chicago la Crosse Wrecking & Lumber Co K. C. Thompson Houston Minn J. C. Frazer Sparta P. J. Sprinner Lansing E. H. Martin Lone Rock Wis H. L. Simon St. Paul George Granke Stoddard George Blend Caledonia C. E. James la Crosse Milwaukee William Sassman C. H. Holway J. W. Bryant

CascaRoyal-Pills Claim Quick Constipation Cure

Advertises CascaRoyal-Pills as a corrective laxative. Take one nightly for a week or two. Claims prompt relief and eventual cure. Prices 10c and 25c.

New Yorker Granted Patent for Water Spray Burglar Alarm

A patent awarded in New York covers a burglar alarm that wakes a sleeping person by spraying water. The system aims to deter intruders by startling a sleeper within the bed chamber.

Dressmaker's model cloaked in wrap fuels sinister motive

The text presents a quarrel over a dressmaker's model who always wears a long wrap when she goes out. One speaker accuses the wrap of masking designs and implying a hidden, sinister motive.

Trawlers Damage Japanese Submarine Cables Reported

Japanese telegraph service suffers frequent interruptions as fishing trawlers damage submarine cables off the coast. Authorities from the government telegraphs and agricultural departments are discussing steps to address the problem amid a growing trawler fleet profits.

Japan

Ready to wear income poses the greatest life problem

A quotation from Tatler asserts that for women the primary challenge is how to look made to order on a ready to wear income rather than deeper social or personal issues. The remark critiques budgeting and personal style within constrained finances.

Tatler

Pleasant Sleigh Ride Party Hosted by Society Girls

Miss Gladys Tuttle and Elnora Smith hosted a sleighride for society girls. Attendees included Lillian Kindly Gladys Tuttle Vivian Taggart Dorothy Woodcock Dorothy Hemleben Ruth Knudson Emma Lund Asta Lund Elnora Smith Ada Fregina Alvera Boe Irene Schroeder Helen Verker and Hattie Williams. Miss Emma Lund chaperoned the event and a wholesome supper at Dorothy Hemleben's home concluded the evening.

Gladys Tuttle Elnora Smith Lillian Kindly Vivian Taggart Dorothy Woodcock Dorothy Hemleben Ruth Knudson Emma Lund Asta Lund Ada Fregina Alvera Boe Irene Schroeder Helen Verker Hattie Williams

Rowena Circle Cinch Winners and Plans

Rowena circle and B A Yeomen met in Linker hall Tuesday afternoon with progressive cinch prizes of Haviland china won by Madame Stangle Schneeberger Gudenschwager Merwin Denney and Walters. preparations for the March 27 annual banquet and invitations for the annual ball were announced. Yeomen officers will meet again Tuesday evening. Deputies Mr and Mrs H A Lee report daily applications for the large class to be taken April 1 the night of the Yeomen State conclave in La Crosse.

Rowena Circle B. A. Yeomen Linker Hall Haviland China Mesdameg Stangle Schneeberger Gudenschwager Merwin Denney Walters Brotherhood of American Yeomen H. A. Lee Yeomen la Crosse

Mrs Bell Hosts Coffee Gathering At Grove Street

Mrs William Bell hosted a social coffee yesterday afternoon at 1029 Grove Street. Attendees included Mesdames Madlund Bakke Linhart Hetzinger Corten Knox Gunslach and Misses Olga Lunde Florence Ledman and Grace McMahon.

William Bell Grove St Mesdames Madlund Bakke Linhart Hetzinger Corten Knox and Gunslach Olga Lunde Florence Ledman Grace McMahon

Engagement announced for Florence Helen Rehfuss

Mr and Mrs William Rehfuss announce the engagement of their daughter Florence Helen to Mr Henry Schuelke The wedding is planned for shortly after Easter and will take place in the near future as the couple begins their married plans

William Rehfuss Florence Helen Henry Schuelke

Guild to Meet at Christ Church Thursday

The Woman's Guild of Christ church plans a meeting at 2 39 Thursday afternoon at 714 Cass street hosted by Mrs W H Gaspard.

Woman's Guild of Christchurch W. H. Gaspard Cass Street

F. R. A. Card Party Draws Twenty One Tables

The ladies of the F. R. A. society held a Thursday afternoon card party with twenty one tables. Prizes in five hundred went to Mrs. A Drake, Mrs. Volney Woolsey, and to Mrs. B J de Ranitz and Mrs. L Brown. First cinch prizes went to Mrs. C Harrington and Mrs. W E Wheeler. second cinch to Mrs. A E Anderberg.

F. R. A. Society A. Drake Volney Woolsey J. de Ranitz L. Brown C. Harrington W. EK. Wheeler A. E. Anderberg

Mr and Mrs Baker Host Dinner at Stoddard

Mr and Mrs Calvin Baker entertained at a dinner at the Stoddard last evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs C S Van Anken and Miss Van Anken, Mr and Mrs John Bayer, and Dr and Mrs Callahan.

Mrs. Baker Calvin Baker the Stoddard C. S. van Anken Miss van Anken John Bayer Callahan

Ladies Visit Rogers Farm for Afternoon Outing

A party including Mesdames FE E Dow C W Dow C H Schweizer George Bunge Robert McDonald Miss Ida Schumann Miss Bosshard and Miss Nellie McDonald drove to the Rogers farm Tuesday afternoon and spent the afternoon there with a delicious hot supper served before departing.

FE. E. Dow C. W. Dow C. H. Schweizer George Bunge Robert McDonald Ida Schumann Bosshard Nellie McDonald Rogers Farm

Y M C A Dormitory Dinner Hosted by Members

Dormitory community at the Y M C A held their annual dinner at the association building with ladies as honored guests. Vera Anderson and Klosheim performed violin selections. Charles Baker entertained with musical numbers and Lauder style impersonations, followed by open house across the building for guests.

Association Vera Anderson Klosheim Charles Baker Baker Harry Lauder

Farewell Surprise for Mrs. H. J. Roth Jr at 1813 Kane Street

Mrs. H J Roth Jr enjoyed a home farewell with a 500 prize pool followed by lunch. Prizes went to Mrs. J Wagner and Mrs. A Sieger for firsts and Mrs. Bucholz and Mrs. Foster for seconds. Guests included Mrs. Roth Sr E Boyle Smith Lund A Bucholz R Roth S Dohlby K Foster G Fox R Ranke C Becker A Etzen J Wagner A Sieger and Miss Jessie Ryan.

H. J. Roth Kane Street J. Wagner A. Sieger Bucholz Foster H. J. Roth, Sr E. Boyle Smith, Lund A. Bucholz R. Roth S. Dohlby

Twentieth Century Club Hosts Artists and Musicians Meeting

The Twentieth Century club entertained March 4 at Mrs. F G Cowles home with a parliamentary drill by Miss Hogan. Mrs. Anardy led the lesson on Great Actors and Actresses, assisted by Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Noble. After intermission young Charles Weiss performed three piano pieces, impressing attendees with his precocious talent.

Twentieth Century Club Mesdames Cowles Sanford F. G. Cowles

Costume Party at the Y W C A Draws Amusing Characters

The gymnasium classes of the Y W C A held a costume party last evening at the association rooms. A number of amusing characters were personated, delighting attendees.

Association Rooms

Woman's Union to entertain at supper Thursday

The Woman's Union of the First Congregational Church will be entertained at supper on Thursday. Details of time and location are not provided in the fragment.

Woman's Union of The First Congregational Church

Social News and Visiting Plans For Local Families

Local households announce weekend guest visits and travel plans. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lawrence host Lena Heideman Anna Halleck and Bertha Lawrence in West Salem. Mr. F P Hixon and daughter join Miss Ellen Hixon for a trip to Atlantic City after Easter. D A R chapters to be entertained March 10 by Mrs. George Bunge and Mrs. J E McConnell at Mrs. Bunge’s home. Miss Schaeffer, speaker on Montessori education, to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Cameron L Baldwin over Sunday.

J. E. McConnell South Fourteenth Street McConnell Louis P. Benezet George Bungee Lena Heideman Anna Halleck Bertha Lawrence Floyd Lawrence West Salem F. P. Hixon Miss Hixon New York Ellen Hixon Atlantic City George Bunge Bunge

Cure a Cold in One Day with LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine

Advertises a cold remedy promising fast relief from coughs and headaches. Claims druggists refund money if it fails and features FE W. GROVE’S signature on each box. Price 25 cents.

FE. W. Grove

Thomas Jefferson Inventions and Their Notable Plows

The article lists Jeffersons inventions including a folding campstool a revolving office chair a two wheeled sulky and a copying press It notes his plow won a gold medal in Paris in 1790 and a later modern plow with his improvement was sent by the Royal Agricultural Society of the Seine eighteen years afterward

Thomas Jefferson Paris Royal Agricultural Society of the Seine

Harm Wrought by Free Beer

Old English insurers once dispensed free beer to staff causing daily drunken orgies. Some clerks avoided it, others drank heavily with reports of up to sixteen glasses. Before ending the scheme, one company carried an annual beer bill of 61000.

England

Child Learns Letters Yet Rapid at Math

Richard struggles with letters but quickly grasps numbers. His mother explains to a teacher that Richard can recognize a B as a 13 jammed togedder. The scene highlights early literacy and numeracy mix in a classroom moment.

Richard

Expensive. Many a pensive maid becomes an expensive wife

A witty London Tattler quip notes how costly choices in marriage can be, hinting at social expectations and financial pressures facing women in marriage markets.

London

Taft pledges support to Wilson in early presidency

Before the applause faded ex-President Taft clasped Wilson's hand and pledged as a private citizen to support the new administration. He told the President he wished him a successful term and that all would be behind him. Wilson thanked him in reply.

Wilson Taft President Wilson

Henrietta Crosman to Return in The Real Thing at La Crosse

Henrietta Crosman will perform The Real Thing by Maurice Campbell for a one night engagement at the La Crosse Theater on March 12. The revival follows its earlier success in Atlantic City New York and on tour and centers on a wife who must balance marriage companionship and motherhood to retain her husband.

Maurice Campbell Henrietta Crosman Miss Crosman Atlantic City New York Maxine Elliott la Crosse Theater Sweet Kitty Belaire

Past Reflections Stirring in Narrow Alleys

A reflective line about men confronting their memories and the urge to escape into shadows. The phrasing hints at regret and desire for privacy while facing personal history.

Meaning of Silver Potato Ring at Irish Wedding

A silver potato ring was among gifts at a notable Irish wedding. The ring is described as a traditional eighteenth century dining aid used to support the large wooden bowl that held the potato, the centerpiece of the family dinner.

Ireland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ben Davis John C. Burns the Fashion Shop F. A. Reiman Jens Rosholt Main Street Hoeschler Drug Store Shisid Cail Gateway City Transfer Co Vine St Mildred Carr State Street J. Jensen South Third Pearl St Langdon Jay St Newphone Larsen ON Fish Committee Begelke A Kohlhaus Ufacturing CO la Crosse, Wis Geoe.mariner Main St Bishop Gaga Max Albert South Tfip 20Th Century Club W. T. Irvine Jeweler Henrietta Crossman H. C. Evenson
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