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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1913

Page

5

Tomah High School Announces Class of Graduates

The Tomah high school lists graduates for June including Bernard Drowatzky Vera Naylor Ray Steele Wilbert Hendricks Kenneth Kelley Ethel Johnson Edward Otto Fred Battalia Ralph Griswold Florence Hamilton Fred Kress Gertrude O Leary Dan Linehan Carl Henry Stella Berger Della Berger Emma Corman Erna Stelter Virgil King Ruth Stellings Clyde Zerbell Clyde Strachan Rose Drekmeier Lee Scott Florence De Long Ethlyn Johnson Ruth Summers Charles Kuckng Lloyd McMullen Charles Hall Myra Barber and Elsie Chapman. Also notes campus events from a card party by Mrs A G Ziebel and the death of Prof R W Riegel former Tomah High principal.

Tomah High School Bernard Drowatzky Vera Naylor Ray Steele Wilbert Hendricks Kenneth Kelley Ethel Johnson Edward Otto Fred Battalia Ralph Griswold Florence Hamilton Fred Kress Gertrude O'Leary Dan Linehan Carl Henry Stella Berger Della Berger Emma Corman Erna Stelter Virgil King Ruth Stellings Clyde Zerbell Clyde Strachan Rose Drekmeier Lee Tomah Riegel Order of the Eastern Star Free Masons J. E. Daniels Deer Lodge Mont Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational Church Arthur Jones Mabel Mause Leon McMullen Frank Knick A. P. Boehmer Otto Stoltz Women's Civic Improvement Club Inez Moot F. H. Baumgarten Merle Shaw Delbert Wilson Dave Rammag Kate Randon North Superior Avenue le Roy E. Hoisington Oak Grove Cemetery Rammag Tomah Hospital John Kress Wisconsin University Madison Martin Glasser Erick Seifelt Leo Drowatzky Northwestern Watertown Jesse Chapman Lawrence Appleton Catherine Howes Downer Milwaukee Florence Johnson la Crosse Normal Bertha McCullough Toland la Crosse W. E. Barnhart Monroe St Superior Avenue Fred Spangenberg Jessie McCullough Hugh Wilson

Viroqua Briefs and Local Notices Highlight Candidates

North Dakota farm interests with Edwin Broadhead noted. Madison visit by Labor Commissioner Mr. Beck. Livery barn sale to Elmer Officer. Various social, travel, and family notes including Mrs. Morton’s move to Texas and Mrs. Baldwin’s trip to Montezuma. City election slate lists aldermen and supervisors for three wards. treasurer and city attorney named.

Edwin Broadhead North Dakota Mr. Beck Madison Earl Truesdale Elmer Sarah Bernhardt Camille Opera Electric W. W. Dyson Auction Bridge Club H. P. Larson Westby John Morton Franklin Bates Texas

Reform Gag Reappears in Old Fashioned Saying

A playful quip notes that reform begins with re forming itself as a pun on reform. The line echoes familiar folk wit about political or social change returning to its origins.

Parker-Hirt Machine Oo modern auto home feature noted

Local personals list visitors and residents stopping at the city, including L. A. Pamperin of La Crosse and J. H. Castor of Brownsville visiting for business. Adverts promote La Crosse Wrecking & Lumber Co products and roofing paper as money savers, with other service notices and social mentions.

Parker-Hirt Machine L. A. Pamperin la Crosse Galvez Galveston Texas J. H. Castor E. M. Winston Brownsville George Wilson Pepin Wis Models the Majestic William Shepard Fenimore M. Tonerhawk Winona Minn la Crosse Wrecking & Lumber Company Peter Nelson Dr. Brandenburg McMillan Bldg Pearl St E. H. Wanks R. Frank Gillette Genoa G. Peterson Westby B. A. Yeomen Linker Hall H. 8. Schwartz Janesville G. Smith Benton Adolph Busse Madison E. S. Ward Readstown J. F. Lapitz South Sixth Ralph H. Rose Vincennes Ind Gateway City Transfer Co Florence A. Simon Oconomowoc

No animal enjoys solitude in the wider world

Ellen Velvin in St Nicholas observes that all animals avoid long periods alone and that even sociable birds like parrots and tropical species suffer when kept in solitary captivity.

Tropics Ellen Vel- Vin St. Nicholas

Definition puzzle turns furry

A classroom riddle ends with a clever student’s misdirection. The teacher asks for a furrier and then a currier definition, and a pupil answers that a furrier deals in furs while a currier deals in cars. The exchange highlights quick wit in a school setting.

John

Plants That Hate One Another Thistle and Rape Fight

Two well known English plants, the thistle and the rape, are unfriendly neighbors. In infested fields they compete yearly, but sowing rape will eliminate the persistent thistle. The tactic is simple and effective for crop protection.

Opposition Unfair Methods Questioned and Hiring Curiosity

No other belief is so common as that the opposition is unfair in its methods. A man may look for work because of idle curiosity.

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest remedy for upset stomachs and indigestion. It claims relief within five minutes, reduces heartburn, gas, and dyspepsia, and invites readers to keep a fifty cent box at home for immediate stomach relief.

Pape

West Salem Wisconsin Social News Roundup

West Salem reports a six o clock tea for teachers hosted by Mrs. George Wilcox. La Crosse visitors include Mrs. Harry G. Simpkins and son Melanthon visiting before moving to Minot North Dakota where he becomes manager of Rumley Product Co. branch. Several births announced in Barre and McKinley Valley. Martin Diefenthaler plans move to Fairhope North Dakota. Maurice Roberts resumes downtown visits after eleven weeks. Jessie Eldred of Minneapolis to spend Easter with Eldred family. Tollefson couple to move to Tacoma Washington. M J Quiggle to auction farm stock March 29. Dan Davidson visits La Crosse and Onalaska.

George Wilcox Harry G. Simpkins Melanthon la Crosse Minot N. D Simpkins Rumley Product Co la Porte Ind Drecktah Barre Emil Miller Andrew Olson McKinley Valley Wm. Banhub Martin Diefenthaler Steenson Mill Diefenthaler Fairhope Maurice Roberts Jessie Eldred Minneapolis Minn Wm. Eldred George Hitchcock T. O. Tollefson Tacoma Wash M. J. Quiggle Quiggle

Society Dinner At 1619 Ferry Street For Miss Hazel Thompson

Miss Hazel Thompson entertained numerous friends at dinner Saturday evening at her home, 1619 Ferry street. The guest list included Jessie Nyhns, Lucille Houthmaker, Helen Holcomb, Dean Root, Avanelle Fullmer, Jessie Wallace, Martha Skaar, Alice Steenberg, Leila Spellum, Ragnhild Skaar, Ella May Forbes, Ruth Wallace, Camilla MacWillie, Edna Shirley, Mildred Waters, Elizabeth Wolfe, Eloise White, Charlotte Kohlhaas and Loretta MacWillie.

Hazel Thompson Ferry Street Jessie Nyhns Lucille Houthmaker Helen Holcomb Dean Root Avanelle Fullmer Jessie Wallace Martha Skaar Alice Steenberg Leila Spellum Ragnhild Skaar Ella May Forbes Ruth Wallace Camilla MacWillie Edna Shirley Mildred Waters Elizabeth Wolfe Eloise White Charlotte Kohlhaas Loretta MacWillie

Birthday surprise as Rooney hosts large party

Mr. Henry Rooney was surprised last evening by a dozen friends who arrived to congratulate him on his birthday. Mrs. Rooney had a secret, preparing a fine collation for the crowd. Three tables of five hundred were played.

Henry Rooney Rooney

Mrs C F Emery Hosts Post Easter Tea Series

Mrs C F Emery leads spring social round with two teas planned for Friday and Saturday. Sixty invitations issued for each day, inviting guests to enjoy late week entertainments.

C. F. Emery

Easter travel and hosting wrap up in local society

Mrs A N Tillman and daughter returned from a Chicago trip enjoying Easter styles. Mrs B O Connell and daughter Miss Mary O Connell and Miss Mary White went to Chicago for shopping. Mr Charles Tarbox of Minneapolis arrived to spend Easter with his wife visiting her parents. They will return Tuesday. Miss Bee Leissring spends Easter with Oshkosh friends. Mrs Joe Safford entertains the Tuesday Bridge club tomorrow. Mrs F A Reiman and children return from Terra Haute Indiana after weeks away.

Dr. Baldwin Montezuma Iowa A. D. Helgeson Henry Rogers J. L. Hamilton A. J. Moen F. P. McIntosh J. H. Sterry Erick Larson J. H. Tate D. E. Harrison J. O. Anderson A. F. May E. H. Goodell F. M. Minshall H. P. Proctor Mr. Lund St. Paul Howard Smith Dean Smith la Crosse Tom Gosling Sparta Smith Gosling Charley Upham de Soto John White Ruth Rogers la Crosse Normal Hugill Darlington Roy Bean George Griffin Hook la- Farge Jacob Cowie Ismay Mont Milton Davidson Elvin Stevens St. Olaf’s College Clarence Nelson J. G. Sands A. N. Tillman Chicago B. O’connell Mary O’connell Mary White Charles Tarbox Minneapolis W. W. Holcomb Bee Leissring Oshkosh Joe Safford F. A. Reiman Terra Haute Ind

Immodest Dress Debate and Primal Instincts Theme

A columnist argues about fashions and the blame for immodest dress. The piece critiques male and female roles, the mantle of charity, primal instincts, and how social standards shape women’s attire and behavior. It contrasts past and present influences on women’s dress.

Adam Eve Charity Walter Raleigh Raleigh

The Primal Instinct and Social Standards in Woman

The writer laments changing social norms among leading families and the prevalence of replaced wives under new fashions. She argues men create extreme styles, notes women bear burdens, and urges changing standards to restore genuine conversation and modest dress, closing with a personal plea about a gown and dinner.

High Society The East

Governor appoints Barnes Tormer to good roads panel

The Chicago News notes the governor named Barnes Tormer to the good roads commission. His background as an actor is cited, with emphasis on expertise about road conditions.

Barnes Tormer Good Roads Commission Chicago News

One Touch Weather Sparks Global Conversation

A single meteorological event captures worldwide attention as communities discuss its impact and implications. Officials note weather shifts influencing markets and daily life, prompting renewed focus on climate patterns and preparedness measures.

Michigan votes to re enter Big Nine conference

The University of Michigan board in control of athletics votes to rejoin the Big Nine on condition that the boycott rule is abolished and the rule governing the athletics board is amended. A Michigan petition for admission will be considered at the spring conference meeting.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Big Nine University Michigan

Lefty Davis Elected Winona Manager in New Northern League

A. D. Lefty Davis of Minneapolis was elected manager of the Winona team on Saturday, completing the roster of managers in the new Northern league.

Winona Minn A. D Lefty) Davis Minneapolis

Trust Every Man Among Neighbors, A Remark on Character

A local note extols the virtue of being a man whom everyone in town can trust including shopkeepers like the grocer and the butcher. The line highlights communal regard for integrity and reliable conduct in everyday interactions.

Also Mentioned on This Page

John C. Burns the Fashion Shop Sao LA Crosse Tomah, Wis le Roy Hoisington Fargo Ole Alton Cornelius Vandervort McLean Avenue Arthur Krueger H. H. Smith Alex W. Arnold Galesville Madras Cluett, Peabody & Co Abc O. K Hoeschler Bros Viroqua, Wis Scott Nature Scott & Bowne Bloomfield N.J Italy West Salem, Wis W. T. Irvine Main Street Wisconsin University Musical Club Hebberd Admiral Eaton Ralph P. Keyes Joseph G. Eaton Boston Rochester Mary Ann Wolverine Athletic Board of Control Davis H. C. Evenson Eyesight Optician
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