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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
5
The Keefe Business College students and friends will picnic at Hokah on Saturday May 29. The train departs from the C M St Paul station at 10 30 a m and returns about 6 p m. All alumni and friends are invited for a day outing.
About forty young women from the educational classes of the Young Women's Christian Association gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Gundersons home. The hostess welcomed guests in a Norwegian costume and the event featured informal conversation and games. Miss Lowery chaired the education committee and spoke briefly.
The notice argues wage earners waste food value, listing common items with food unit values and touts G. E. M Pure Olive Oil as a table staple. It promotes a bottle at 35 cents for 1 2 pt, 60 cents for pints, and one dollar per quart.
The group praised the young women for their past year and urged inviting new members to join the club. Miss Florence Herman and Miss Hoffman provided violin pieces, while Mrs. Gunderson helped serve strawberries, ice cream and cake. Attendees enjoyed the event and looked forward to a May program this evening.
Mrs A D Appleby hosted a Tuesday card party at daughter Mrs W T Iden home. Two tables of five hundred competed with prizes to Mrs E L Spicer and Mrs John Palmer. Guests then enjoyed a Stoddard dinner in honor of the hostess birthday.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. F. A. Copeland and Mrs. J. M. Hixon entertained seven tables at bridge. Three prizes were awarded with Mrs. H. 8S. Burroughs taking first, Mrs. Bunge second, and Mrs. Benezet third.
The Ibsen club will be entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs J T Jacobsen at her residence 22 North Twenty third street.
Several social updates and small ads from La Crosse include garden items for sale at low prices, names of residents traveling to Minnesota, visitors in the city, and upcoming events. Activities range from fishing trips and church excursions to memorial day addresses, exams, and public meetings.
The Helin family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy during their bereavement. They express gratitude for the floral offerings in memory of their daughter and sister, Eva.
Choosing silverware that lasts and stays handsome is emphasized. Rogers knives forks spoons and serving pieces in fancy and simple designs are offered at moderate prices with careful selection and noted for wear quality. Free engraving is available.
Dr. E N Reed, nephew of S N D North, comments on the resignation of the census director and the ongoing clash between the departments of commerce and labor. He praises North’s experience, notes political interference fears, and recalls North’s career from the wool industry to the census office.
The article outlines a lecture by Flynn stressing use of sleep and subconscious mind to improve health and life. It covers concentration, mental direction, and the need to act consciously while using subconscious guidance, with cautions on privacy and not overrelying on subconscious work. It also offers practical sleep guidance and remedies for sleeplessness.
The ad urges buyers considering a $2000 to $2500 purchase to see the Chalmers-Detroit Forty at $2750 first. It claims long-term value from owners’ reports on upkeep, reliability, quietness, speed, and hill performance, inviting demonstrations, owner referrals, and personal testing to prove the car’s superiority.
County Clerk Charles H. Rawlinson issued the first set line license of the season to Gus Wall of Onalaska. The German American Central Society will hold a quarterly meeting June 4 at Germania Hall with all members and delegates urged to attend.
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