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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
9
A reader recalls severe eczema on face and scalp lasting about three months. After trying five doctors and then using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the eruption cleared and has not returned. The user credits Cuticura with the cure. Miss Anabel Wilson, North Branch, Mich., Oct. 20, 1907.
A user details six months of severe itching from arms to face and body. After failing to find a cure, he tried Cuticura remedies bought for seventy five cents. Within three days the itch subsided and left no recurrence. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as a universal skin cure for all ages, with pricing and product lines.
Sault Ste. Marie authorities and Prosecuting Attorney George B. Holden hold Maery Rundhomaki the postmistress at Kreetan Finnish settlement Drummond Island, and several Finnish neighbors as they probe the death of a baby born March 21 in the Rundhomaki home. The infant’s body was found in an old trunk March 26. Mary Rundhomaki says stillbirth, Wikeman couple deny knowledge. a doctor says the child was born alive and bled to death.
In Sioux City Iowa the Republican city central committee challenges mayor W G Sears and police judge Samuel Page citing small majorities. A confrontation over counts arose in one or two wards on election night and armed men were hired to watch ballot boxes day and night during contest preparations, a move that stirred political circles. Guards were posted Tuesday but only became public yesterday.
Jorgen Larsen, while duck hunting along a slough near Tyler Minnesota, was seriously wounded by buckshot from a gun fired by Sorenson of Florence. Larsen’s skull was fractured and buckshot was found two inches deep in his neck as Sorenson, seeking muskrats, mistook the moving hat for a target.
C. Fletcher, a prominent farmer and socialist from Nora in Clearwater county, fell from a hay load at his home and was instantly killed, his neck broken by the fall in Bagley Minnesota on April 4.
Ducks and geese are more numerous this spring than in many years. Hunters are shooting muskrats on the open lakes and earning from five to ten dollars per day from fur sales.
Ice on Lake Pepin has broken up and is being driven out by a strong west wind. Fishermen have retrieved their nets.
An advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a rheumatism remedy claiming direct curative properties and nervous system soothing effects. It cites personal testimonials from Jas H. San of Rockaway New Jersey and notes druggists sell and may rebate the first bottle. It invites readers to request free advice if cases are complex.
Toledo April 4. Manager W R Armour announces big picture hats will be barred from the park this season. The management says the hats obstruct the view of male fans and distract from the game after an investigation of summer millinery styles. The order may cause trouble but will stand.
An ad advised early treatment for kidney trouble noting it is a silent disease that can lead to Bright's disease or diabetes. The call to action urged taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble, signed by O. T. Erhart.
Washington report details how Terence Powderly, head of the divisions of information, failed to solve the servant girl shortage as the government halted attempts to supply domestics. Immigrant labor realities reveal insufficient domestic workers and rising inland demand.
Northfield Minn April 4 Carleton College received official notice from the Carnegie Foundation that Prof Margaret J Evans and Lucian W Chaney have been granted retiring allowances resignations to take effect in June and their connection with the foundation to begin then
J M Johnson, a witness in the case against C H Manhart over a building moved from Ker mit to Noonan, was attacked with rotten eggs by women of Kermit. The feud between Noonan and Kermit over business rivalries remains sharp following the arrest.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup advertises as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural action. The label claims it does not nauseate or gripe, is mild and pleasant to take, and warns to refuse substitutes.
Frank Rush of Viroqua is in the city for a few days visit with relatives.
Northwest in Brief reports Gilbert Johnson missing relatives in Iowa after going insane in Grand Forks while en route to Snohomish. Johnson home is Danville Iowa. He likely will be returned to Iowa soon. Fort Dodge, Iowa earns first class city record as stamps purchased by locals rise. Ceylon, Minnesota reports measles outbreak. schools closed, one death, several critical cases. Paynesville, Minnesota notes Security State Bank authorized and opened with $12,000 capital. officers listed. Moorhead, Minnesota to stage Dido, the Queen of Carthage at normal school class play. Grand Forks, North Dakota: John Bruce pleads guilty to jail escape. five days more in county jail.
A Wisconsin Tele- Company guide urges employees to avoid irritation and needless talk on phone lines. It cites a Writer magazine piece noting politeness as a modern courtesy. The Bell Telephone Company is praised for training operators to speak gently, promoting goodwill at no cost.
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