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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1913
Page
5
In Frederick Maryland residents reported a bomb blast in a field near the residence area. Broken glass a damaged battery and a battered alarm clock were found near a ground hole. A white muslin strip reading Votes for Women was recovered near the crater, held by stones.
Washington May 27 The ten Democratic members of the senate committee on finance will hold sessions day and night starting at five o clock to draft amendments to the Wilson Underwood tariff and income tax measure. They aim to present them to the senate within three weeks.
A narrator recounts an old, repeated tale about a man who once won a game for Yale, as a young woman listens, blushes, and nods in assent, recalling the familiar anecdote from Brooklyn Life.
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Senators Reed Smoot and Boies Penrose mount a Republican opposition to the Underwood tariff bill. They accuse prominent Democrats, with Penrose likening Senator F. M. Simmons to Senator Gorman for striking a blow to the Wilson tariff era.
A humorous exchange in the Pittsburgh Post features Mr Wombat complimenting his partner’s fresh appearance while Mrs Wombat counters that her look is self made like a tree. The light exchange plays on vanity and practicality with playful banter.
A busy string of personals notes lists guests in town from Decorah Wells Westby and other nearby areas along with business visitors. Notables include S Olson S A Anderson and D Tagland, while F Fortney and J M Barrington return or visit for business. A dance event at K P hall and a membership degree drill at Linker hall are noted. E clat polish is advertised with Rose the Jeweler.
R. H. Stevenson marries Mildred Harth at the home of her sister Mrs B W Davis in Chicago. Mildred formerly of Neenah and Reuben Henry Stevenson nephew of Senator Stevenson are the couple in the May 27 announcement from Marinette Wisconsin.
An exchange between a zealous advocate and Mrs. Belmont contrasts educated women's suffrage with the idea of giving a cook a vote. Mrs. Belmont remarks that the cook already has a vote, and the banter ends with a knowing smile.
Seashells used as glass for windows in Manila and the Philippines create a soft silvery gray light. The Philippines General Hospital entrance showcases their quality as a modern example. Old churches also display the seashell window effect at its best.
A figure imagines engineering a mosquito with fastidious biting habits akin to a brook trout, proposing a precise, selective feeder as a novel biological concept. The notion highlights a speculative fusion of pest biology and targeted feeding behavior.
A pharmacist declares a broad stock of medicines and promises accurate filling of any doctor’s prescription. He emphasizes his focus on prescriptions and invites patients to confirm with their physician that filling at his shop is acceptable.
A detailed description of a three piece outfit notes a self-check white ratine base with lime green charmeuse blouse vest and sash. The jacket features a blouse effect with a square lace collar, back square, ratine shoulder bands with buttons, and a fringe finished sash.
Mrs. William E. Gralton 52 died at her Chicago home. Formerly Miss Alice McHugh of La Crosse, she was sister to Mrs. John C. Burns and Mrs. Martin Gallagher. Edw. A. Burns Catherine Gallagher Grafton’s nephew and niece, and Miss Mary Burns left for Chicago to attend the funeral Thursday.
In St Paul Minnesota police closure order shuts the city’s red light district for the first time in nearly three decades. Bolts bar entrances to 62 houses as 200 residents board trains to Wisconsin and Illinois. The Woman's Welfare League offering aid is rebuffed by resort representatives.
The Book asks why peace makers are blessed and the Wise Guy answers they are the shock absorbers on life’s journey. The Cincinnati Enquirer presents a concise interpretation of the Beatitude in a light editorial exchange.
Mr and Mrs H Voskniller of 213 Sumner street were surprised Saturday evening by a large gathering of friends. Guests included Mr and Mrs F Schultz Mr and Mrs A E Gibbons Mr and Mrs B Seymour Mr and Mrs Geo Weihaupt Mr and Mrs F Larsen Miss He Huddell Miss Ella O Neil all of La Crosse and Mr and Mrs C A Lucia and son Kenneth of Green Bay. Music and dancing followed a luncheon.
Friday night Mrs Jos Hobelsberger hosted a party at 1607 Adams Street in honor of her sister Miss Anna Brey who leaves Saturday night for Berwind West Virginia to visit her brother Charles J Brey. Attendees include many named guests and Miss Brey received a signet ring. The evening featured games vocal solos and a luncheon.
A May breakfast is planned by the camp girls of the Young Women's Christian Association to be served on the lawn Friday morning from 7:30 to 9:30 weather permitting. If rain, serving moves to the parlors and screened porch. Proceeds fund expenses for this summer's camp with the association orchestra providing music and camp girls acting as waiters.
Rowena circle and Brother hood of American Yeomen held a regular meeting in Linker's hall with a progressive cinch prize draw for Mesdames Drake Rossberg Welch Denney Spencer and Braun. A May ball drew many youths despite bad weather with a ladies drill team and Hackbart's Yeomen orchestra. Next Tuesday features ladies night with a 39 member degree and 75 to 100 candidates.
Mrs John Halverson and Mrs Ida Waessner hosted a Saturday lawn party for daughters Evelyn Halvorson and Zita Waessner. Prizes went to Evelyn, Myrtle Clement and Lois Woods. Music by Margaret Skaar, Evelyn Halvorson, Zita Waessner, Irma Moe, Hene Dolan, Katrina Iverson. Lunch on the lawn with helpers Mrs C Fritz and Florence.
The La Crosse Country Club will open for members this Friday with a noonday luncheon and a 6 o'clock dinner. Mrs. John C. Oeschger, former Park store restaurant manager, will oversee club operations for the season.
Mrs Henry Faville hosted the Mission Study class of the First Congregational church at her home for the last meeting of the year. Attendees discussed year end plans and enjoyed refreshments.
W T Irvine announces Made in La Crosse Week with east window John Dengler cigars and west window Holbeck Burton lamps. Customers receive a John Dengler cigar with every sale while the shop features watches diamonds jewelry silverware cut glass and more.
Ville organized a delightful program with recitations by Mrs. Odin J. Gyen, Miss Vanderwa ter, and Mrs. Coon. Lively presentation by Mrs. Lilian Dudley Porter of China described her home life and positive view of living there, noting distance from friends as her only regret. About sixty attendees enjoyed refreshments at 5:30.
Mrs. R. F. Green hosted a linen shower in honor of Irene Sloan of Tacoma Washington. Attendees included Clara Bolirud Tillie Oberlander Rose Kirschner Emma Wigel Charlotte Bartheld Minnie Sword Lillian Whittenberg Margaret Sterneman Margaret Deneen Hazel and Irene Sloan who presented a linen table cloth.
Mrs. E. J. Evans of Chicago and cousin Miss Florence O Neil, a cousin of Mrs. Evans of Rock Island, are guests of Mrs. W. E. Wolfe. Mrs. O R Parchman has gone to St Paul for a week with her daughter. Mrs. Samuel Whiter, née Elizabeth Livingston, arrived from Chicago to assist her mother Mrs. Mary Livingston with packing ahead of a move to Chicago.
The text questions the reliability of a photograph showing a man with a large fish as proof of truth. It notes photographers can splice close up fish images onto distant line scenes, casting doubt on the veracity of such photographic evidence.
Teller Ammons son of Gov Ammons and Evelyn Arnold daughter of Mayor Arnold are among 52 Denver pupils suspended for violations of the anti-fraternity law. They will not take final exams or receive diplomas, with Ammons suspended for attempting to overturn his father's signing of the bill.
The text notes that artificial hair was used by Egyptians and Romans, credits Queen Elizabeth I with popularizing wigs in England, and mentions she owned about 50 wigs. It explains that the word wig comes from periwig.
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