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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
5
St Paul March 12 Dr M P Ravenel of the University of Wisconsin a national tuberculosis authority denounced Friedmann the German scientist as a fraud and a faker He spoke in Minneapolis at the State University chapel on Public Health as a Duty under the American Medical Association Speakers Bureau.
Betsey Larrabee was elected without opposition to the McGregor board of education becoming the first known woman member in Clayton county. She succeeds Dr H H Clark after fifteen years on the board and is a former assistant professor of English at Ames. Larrabee is a niece of former Governor Larrabee. Clermont nearby already has a woman on its board.
Two passengers were killed and seven others injured when a street car jumped tracks at Ludlow and Clifton avenues and crashed into a building in Cincinnati.
The New York Press notes touring dramatic companies in England pay poorly. Leading players earn 9.50 to 12 a week, supporting cast 6 to 7, heroines about 8.50, aristocratic ladies around 6.25, with some actors covering four or five parts weekly for about 7. A wry closing line: About the time a man gets too old to do wrong, he begins to do right.
A mixed La Crosse area market report notes a dry election result in La Crescent two to one, a Ramsey thaw causing floods, and rough muddy roads. Local trades include roofing paper promotion by La Crosse Wrecking & Lumber Co, multiple farm produce hauls, and two carloads of hardwood. Names include Parker-Hirt Machine Co, James Farrell, Peter Schlabach, Otto Wolf, Otto Nicolas, Mrs. Cohen, J. Hoffman, Al Miller, John Beyer, Hiram Kohlmeyer, August Mundstock, John Kerrigan, and others.
Severin S. Hermanson, once blind in one eye since birth, regains partial sight after a sleigh accident pierced his good eye, shocking Marinette residents as he leaves hospital and discovers vision with the previously blind eye.
Bisbee March 12 A woman, daughter of a former county treasurer in southern Minnesota, lived three years in the area in male dress working as a farm hand during harvest and threshing season. An expert stenographer, she concealed her true identity from most people, with only two or three suspects.
In Janesville on March 12 the opening contest began between United States Sugar and Rock County Sugar for beet contracts across Rock Dane Walworth Racine and Kenosha counties. Field men from each side bid for the fall crop, set to be harvested this autumn.
The comment treats drinking as a burden, noting that troubles rarely justify the effort to describe them and laments the woes connected to alcohol.
A promotional notice extols Poslam as a miracle for skin diseases including eczema acne and tetter. It claims quick eradication of itching and common troubles with overnight relief and recommends Poslam Soap to maintain healthy skin. Free samples are offered from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
An old advertorial promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion and stomach discomfort. It claims rapid symptom relief after meals, rest for the stomach, and states the product digests food with one grain affecting 3,600 grains. It markets widely in drug stores at 50 cents a box.
J Benjamin Dimmick and E J Lynett former Scranton editors on the Pennsylvania State Mine Care Commission have secured concessions from coal operators. Operators will pay half the damage to buildings injured or destroyed by mine caves.
Milwaukee advocate J H O Connor head of the St Patrick's day arrangements committee said he invited Governor Edward F Dunne of Illinois to address the Hibernians in the auditorium here.
Miss Cora Larson of 335 South Twenty-third street entertained many friends last Monday night for her birthday. Guests included Francis Bailey, Myrtle Larson, Leona Larson, Anna Larson, Ruth Christianson, Olga Backum, M Christian son, Esther Knudson, Bernice Layman, Jeannette Hemleder, Mrs. A. W. Larson, Mrs. W. J. Spafford and others. The amusements were games and storytelling with jokes. gifts were received by the hostess.
Mrs. David Austin hosted a second sugar party this afternoon at her home to benefit an Iowa orphanage. About twenty attendees enjoyed hot biscuits and maple syrup, served generously during the event.
Captain and Mrs W A Thompson entertained at a Monday evening dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs D Cunningham, Mr and Mrs Esperson, Mrs Munson Burton, and Mrs W E Sawyer.
Mrs. Munson Burton hosted friends of Mrs. Thompson yesterday at Mrs. D. A. McDonald’s home. The guest list includes Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Dousman of Prairie du Chien, Mrs. L. C. Colman, Mrs. H. L. Colman, Mrs. W. E. Sawyer, Mrs. Cunningham, Mrs. E. L. Colman and Miss Dorothy Hixon. Mrs. O. L. Lenhart held a coffee afternoon. Mrs. Phil Linker hosted the Tuesday bridge club yesterday.
Mrs Alvin Hart entertained thirty young friends of her daughter Dorothy yesterday afternoon in honor of Miss Dorothy birthday.
The Ladies Aid of the Norwegian Lutheran church at Sixth and Division streets will be entertained tomorrow afternoon by Mrs. A. Verket, Mrs. J. A. Anderson, and Mrs. A. Lund.
Mrs. E. L. Colman left for Youngstown Ohio to visit her daughter Mrs Clarke. Miss Anna Colman attends Smith College and will spend Easter with them. Captain and Mrs W A Thompson left for New York to join a party heading to Panama. Mrs L F Easton is in St Paul. Miss Sonia Ladoff of the normal school faculty is confined at home with la grippe. F L Koppelberger and J E Higbee returned from Milwaukee. Mrs D C Dewey left for Grand Haven Michigan after the sudden death of her father Jacob Nemire Ear.
An advertisement promises PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding prolasped piles in 6 to 14 days or refunds the money. First application provides relief and ease. Contains a price of 50e.
The London Saturday Review notes that the standard eighteen holes arose by chance from an original twenty two at St Andrews. In 1764 the first four holes were reduced to two, and since then full courses have been laid out to match the alma mater.
In Wisconsin La Crosse County Probate Court letters testamentary granted to Herman Rahn Onalaska Wisconsin credit ors are allowed six months after February 25 1913 to present claims for examination and allowance The court will September 2 1913 at 19:00 examine and adjust all claims against the deceased Dated February 25 1913 John Brindley County Judge McConnell Schweizer Attorneys for Executor
Miser's relatives in New Brunswick search for more treasure after learning Israel Marks, a second hand dealer, had $53 000 hidden in his home. Other brief items report divorce plans, a dog finding $2 000, a governor's martial law threat, insurance racing war risk, a Bonnot lieutenant's capture, a tango mishap, seized boat sale, circus ban on liquor, a teen romance legal ruling, and John Barrymore fined for blocking a barber's eye.
A fragment notes fear of discovery over money and mentions airships no longer lethal, while a new motor polo game begins.
Milwaukee police report Chief Janssen abandoned hope of a confession from Giovanni Severino, arrested for the murder of Mrs. Renzio and her son, after three hours of intense interrogation last night failed to rattle his composure.
A coroner's jury ruled the death of 11 year old Bernice Rachwagger accidental after she was struck by the car driven by A. J. Berndt, a candy salesman, late Tuesday night.
A father's claim that his daughter's innocence remains unchanged sparks a legal dispute as he contests allegations and seeks custody. Neighbors recount events surrounding the family while authorities review records and testimonies.
An advertisement promises to erase facial hollows and wrinkles by applying a cocoa butter based mix with fillene twice daily. It claims firm flesh removes worry lines, and notes fillene may discourage hair growth. Druggists supply ingredients or obtain them for customers.
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