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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
7
Esch acts as toastmaster at a local men’s banquet hosted by a church venue. The program promises a large turnout from Crosse and nearby areas with a big supper and an enjoyable evening. Speakers include Huget of Galesburg Beebe of Sparta Rev. Hey and C H Schweizer among others.
Mrs W G Whyte and daughter Ellen May of Milwaukee visit in the city while Mr Whyte fills a Hartford cashier post for two weeks. The Whytes plan to join him there. Flower show at Masonic Temple with 10 cent admission and hot supper. Milton Kerr hired as illustrated song singer at Lyric theatre. John M Holley returns from Yanville after helping open Farmers and Merchants bank. Various local notices include visits, business calls, and a rummage sale by the First Methodist church on Nov 20–21 at 119 North 3rd St. A quip remarks that brides prompt different gaze from women and men on clothes.
At Camp Douglas a regimental officers meeting heard Captain Martin of Neillsville report every man in Company A is a marksman or better. He detailed how the unit achieved this skill. Attending La Crosse figures included Col. O Holway Col. Kircheis Capt. McArthur Capt. Wendling Lieut. Fowler and Lieut. Hellauer.
Francis Wilsn spoke at the Players' Club criticizing broad ignorance of drama. He recalled a western town incident where a box office clerk mocked a man asking to be "passed in" to see She Stoops to Conquer, then apologized and issued a box order.
An obstinate cough is a harsh ailment and can be conquered quickly with a home remedy. The recipe blends granulated sugar syrup with Pinex to form a pint of cough syrup, sold as a cheap, effective sedative for chest pains, whooping cough, hoarseness, and bronchial issues.
General Mackenzie, guest of Capt. W. A. Thompson, rests in La Crosse after a busy summer and plans to stay, calling the area home as he enjoys the visit. La Crosse News agency dispute rises as S Van Auken travels to Chicago to talk with Chicago dailies managers about the local agency. Morris spent 2.34 to campaign for re election per sworn expenses. Effa Segar marries Chester H Bodley in Portland Ore. Mrs Bodley formerly lived in Trempealeau. her parents Harvey Segur are noted residents.
Capt R N Cassidy states the steamer Rutledge will not make excursions next year. It will be used by the Forest Products company of Red Wing exclusively for timber operations after its purchase. The firm bought river bottom land between Alma and St Paul to saw lumber and make boxes and plans reforestation to sustain timber. The lands hold mainly soft wood varieties.
Harry G. Brown, arrested at the prison gates of Waupun after completing a year sentence for stealing a bicycle, pleaded guilty to stealing several grips from a truck at the Milwaukee depot and was sentenced to six months in the county jail by Judge Brindley yesterday afternoon.
A disjointed verse collage evokes familiar nursery figures: Little Bo Peep, the mouse and clock, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, and a Bohemian Magazine mention. The fragmentary text blends playful lines with casual references, lacking a clear narrative or news event.
A witty remark notes that a woman often likes a man who knows how to pose for a photograph in a way he would be ashamed for his friends to see. The quotation implies that self awareness in portrayal matters more than charm.
Tomorrow the first annual flower show will be held at the Masonic Temple under Christ Episcopal Church auspices. Florists’ association members display choice plants and there will be a supper with home baked goods. Committee chairs include Mrs. Moller and Mrs. Noble among others.
Miss Hanna Kessler of 1324 Ferry Street hosted a Sunday evening gathering attended by a dozen friends including Florence Seitz Zita Knothe Mamie Haderer Elenora Hackner Helen Shorna Catherine Reigger Ruth Delphinich Barbara Reisinger Minnie Amelia Lillian Korthals and others with supper served afterward.
Mrs Irene Gardner of 1529 Prospect street entertained Saturday evening in honor of Mr Oswald Locamus of Milwaukee. The event featured car nations ferns and chrysanthemums, prize cards, a five course supper, a musical program, and dancing into the late hours with guests including Mr and Mrs Will Shafer and Miss Lottie Soper.
Little Miss Dorothy Breuer of 517 Avon Street entertained several girls at a cobweb party on Saturday from 2 to 6 PM for her seventh birthday. Guests included Bernice Boseman Nadine Lovejoy Dorothy Welch Aino Norine Leah Larkin Dorothy and Marilla Breuer. Games, treats, and gifts marked the celebration with each guest following a gift line for a prize.
Last evening Miss Edna Walker gave a handkerchief shower at her home for Miss Agnes Young. Twelve young ladies attended. Hearts were played and the prize went to Miss Myrtle Addlington of Viroqua.
Mrs Louis Pamperin and Miss Anna Pamperin entertained at a pleasant tea yesterday afternoon at Miss Pamperin's South Fifth Street home. The rooms were decorated with fragrant fall flowers on each table and refreshments were served. Between fifty and sixty guests attended.
Last evening the San Souci club held the first of their series of dancing parties at Masonic Temple. It was a large and handsome party with a number of new members present.
Mrs D G Whyte visits friends in Sparta while Mrs L A Nelson hosts the Tuesday Five Hundred club this afternoon. Mrs Will Shafer attends the funeral in Sparta for Mrs Ernest Vent, formerly of W La Crosse, who died at La Crosse hospital Friday. Funeral services were held at the parents' home Mr and Mrs Geo King of Sparta Sunday afternoon.
A concise reflection on humility, urging steady care in small duties. It emphasizes that virtue lies in consistently performing simple tasks to high standards, shaping character through routine integrity.
James Eddy, recently released from the county jail, has been re arrested charged with stealing suspenders, two shirts and other men’s articles from Fred Henning and Gus Lehnan. Authorities suspect Eddy was involved in an escape attempt by Frank King and may have knowledge of the plan.
A homemaking insight notes that many girls seek a personal room to receive visitors without interruptions from other family members, highlighting gendered expectations of privacy and domestic space in household life.
A streetwise exchange plays on the biblical idea of giving versus receiving. The simple mug quips that men who live by generosity often end up in the hands of a receiver. The banter mixes humor with a caution about consequences.
A young man's engagement prompts him to invite many friends to dine “after they are married,” but once marriage occurs the invitation is seldom heard from again. The passage notes the irony of plans that vanish as events unfold.
A man who touts himself as bringing good news reacts angrily when others question whether his message is truly good, insisting on his own judgment of its value.
The article observes that men tend to avoid disclosing their salaries just as women often hesitate to reveal their ages, highlighting a shared reluctance to reveal personal financial details.
Martin Caspberg, candidate for the assembly in the second district, reported campaign expenses of 16.77 to the register of deeds. A large portion, 11.65, covered postage.
A reflective line notes that family trouble is living, not a dead skeleton, stressing real people with no prospects of becoming mere remnants.
A concise note states the grass widow tends the grave with careful care, ensuring the site remains lush and cared for, reflecting ongoing devotion and memory. The item emphasizes daily maintenance and personal commitment over ceremonial actions.
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