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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
5
Acting Agent Sol Burdick presented the monthly report after governors’ commission appointing him humane agent. The February meeting was canceled due to low attendance on St Patrick's Day. A special meeting may be called if needed. otherwise next month’s session will be held.
Records show 3 boys returned home and 1 child placed in state school. Damaged entries note cows milked and blanketed while at market, calves with tied feet loosened, and visits to city market. Fifty letters answered, 2 cases referred to other officers, 7 meals provided to boys.
The article contrasts American and European approaches to university scholars in policy making. It notes U.S. lawmakers distrust college professors as theoreticians lacking practical knowledge. Europe, by contrast, involves university thinkers early in major questions to guide public debate and set legislative direction.
Numerous social and business notes from La Crosse include visits by Rev. J R A Hanner Epworth Ia Miss Marie Klawes Columbus Wis and others. Birth announced L C Jenks 8 pound daughter March 13. Officials and clerks schedule county claims deadline March 23.
The Pastor's class of the First M E church celebrated Mr Irish tenth birthday and Saint Patrick's Day with readings by Mrs Schall and Mr Willare Colman. Forty red carnations were presented to Mr Irish as guests joined a grand march and a long green white decorated table.
The article notes a broad group including college professors and business leaders shaping a European inspired approach to American statecraft. Congress resists, fearing the plan erodes Sherman law and enables monopolies. Critics warn federal action could lead to railroad and industrial empires concentrating power.
The Ladies Industrial Society of the First Baptist Church will be entertained tomorrow by Mrs. E W Parker and Mrs. George Barrett at the home of Mrs Barrett 616 State Street.
Willis Doud hosted a six oclock dinner Friday at 409 North Eighth Street for the Alpha Omega Fraternity. Guests included eleven dinner covers and five alumni, with music and cards shared later. Miss Mabel West made a banner presented by Mr. Doud, to the delight of the group.
The Linda club hosted a St Patrick's party for about 175 guests in church parlors last evening. Queen costumes and pink and green decorations set a festive mood with light refreshments as the program impressed attendees.
Miss Edna Hulberg traveled to Durand Wisconsin to visit relatives and friends for a social brief.
The undersigned express gratitude to friends and neighbors for aid during illness and death of their husband and father. Special thanks go to the Bottlers' Union and Rev Magelssen, and to those who sent flowers. Mary Hanson and Family.
Neenah leader E A Williams spoke at the E F U hall about fraternal life insurance as a rising field, noting growth from twenty small societies to hundreds with millions of members and billions in protection. A reception and varied program followed with musical and spoken tributes.
Fishermen in the West La Crosse area report exceptionally large hauls from seines over several days. In other news, C P Chamberlin an abstract clerk at the Chicago Northwestern freight depot buys a large brood of chickens to start a poultry business.
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