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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1908

Page

7

Tribune Help Wanted and Classified Notices

A dense collage of job ads and notices including barber college recruitment, yardman, army enlistment, cabinet maker, seamstress, cooks, sales girl, housework, hotel staff, laundries, dress shop, and general notices. Listings also advertise rent, lost items, insurance, sewing machine repair, brushes, bicycles, and stone brick cement work with names and addresses such as Camer on house, Hotel Grand La Crosse, North Side Works, Mrs W W Withee 1434 Cass, Cafe 412 Main, Northwestern hotel 319 Vine, Hotel Deering, Stoddard Hotel, C. S. Van Auken 328 Pearl St, F. H. Aiken, 112 So 2nd, Kenyon 610 Main St, Weis Book Store 509 Main St, Geo Besl 109 Mill St.

For Sale Items in La Crosse Classifieds

A string of sale notices lists eggs for hatching, second hand baby carriage, a cozy cottage, a two room house, 75 acre fruit farm, buggies and farm machinery, household goods including a piano, auction items from C. Hanson’s farm, a touring car, numerous land parcels near Melrose and La Crosse, go carts, corner lots, a driving horse, and miscellaneous items with contact addresses in La Crosse and nearby towns. Many ads mention prices and conditions, with dates and locations varied across the listings.

Plymouth Rock Poehiing Bros Farwell St la Crosse C. Hanson Hamilton North la Crosse S. A

For Rent Ads Highlight Tribune Building Rooms

Rent notice summary lists office rooms on Tribune Building second floor with contact 689R and 698R. Also mentions a seven room modern brick near town and furnished or unfurnished rooms at various addresses including 226 Cass and 415 So. 5th. A store for rent at 1282 Caledonia St and rooms with modern improvements at 124 So. 7th St.

M. J Care Tribune Tribune Cass Caledonia St L Paul St

Household goods and loans ads run in La Crosse

A column of classified notices lists carpet services and repairs by La Crosse Bug Co at 109 Main, reduced rates on building goods to the Pacific Coast, Ad Transfer Co of Minneapolis, and money lending offers. Stevens buys diamonds at 209 McMillan. La Crosse Mortgage & Loan Co at 322 Main upstairs makes loans on furniture pianos wagons. Schick & Roth Batavian Bank Building, phone 299. G Johnson at 427 Jay street buys and sells second hand goods and offers delivery and pickup.

Pacific Coast The Ad Transfer Co Minneapolis Mina la Crosse Mortgage & Loan Co Main Street G. Johnson Jay Street

Burford Can Fix It Electric Supply and Construction Co.

Burford offers complete electrical repairs and construction work. Specialty in wiring, fixtures, and supplies with lowest prices. Located at 227 Main St.

Will's shop offers best prices for service

Dr. E. E. Burritt, formerly with Dr. J. R. Foster, uses Hurd's air for painless extracting at 133 South 4th. Old phone 252. Will's shop at 817 Logan Street advertises low prices and top quality.

Will W. A. Downs Logan St E. E. Burritt J. RR. Foster Hurd

Oriental Rug Co advertises carpet rugs on sale

Rugs factory carpets taken up cleaned and delivered priced 32 and 4c per yard. Satisfaction guaranteed. Rugs made from wornout carpets. New phone 968R old phone 8951. Oriental Rug Co 520 Mill St Enos E Johnson Mer.

Oriental Rug Co Mill St. Enos

Mixed Classifieds and Wants Notice

A collection of small ads lists requests for a wide range of services and accommodations. WANTED items include room with or without board, rooms near the oar line, and a large comfortable room or two smaller with board. Services offered include organ and voice lessons, carpet cleaning, horse clipping, wallpaper cleaning, and ironing. Details show names, addresses, and old or new phone numbers.

St. Cloud St Tribune

Wanted notices for housing and items in old ads

WANTED to buy a second hand launch call 814A 6494 after 6 30 to 8 p m. Wanted to rent five or six room modern cottage good location and condition address C this office. Wanted to go out doing plain sewing old phone 5211. Wanted six room cottage by a young couple address G H care Tribune. Wanted three or four unfurnished rooms ground floor by newly married couple address C K Tribune. Wanted donated to the City Mission a small second hand heating stove and a few strips of carpet.

G. H Care Tribune C. K Tribune City Mission

Notice in La Crosse County Circuit Court case

Henry A. Salzer sues William Cowles and unknown heirs and owners over a La Crosse County land tract described by historic river channels and block boundaries. Defendants must answer within twenty days. judgment by default if ignored. Winter & Esch, La Crosse, WI.

Circuit Court la Crosse County Henry A. Salzer William Cowles I. Munson Hill Lucinda K. M. Hill James Polleys Peter Burns William Hood Wisconsin la Crosse City of la Crosse la Crosse Street la Crosse River Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company George Bradish State of Winter & Esch P. O

Minnesota Bryanites challenge Johnson boom in politics

Washington report says Bryan supporters in Minnesota view Governor Johnson as a negative, colorless figure. D L Savage of Minneapolis writes that Johnson’s rise helps the Bryan opposition and would not carry Minnesota for Johnson if he sought the presidency. The note urges party members to resist Johnson’s leadership and the policies he allegedly supports.

Johnson Minnesota House D. L. Savage Minneapolis Bryan Savage

Pillsbury Students Are Fire Fighters

Owatonna Minnesota April 8 a five thousand nine hundred dollar fire damaged a house owned by Mrs Sam Farmer and housing R E Wood near Pillsbury academy. Fifteen to twenty Pillsbury academy students rushed to help carrying out furnishings and aiding as volunteers earning praise for their response.

Owatonna Minn Sam Farmer R. E. Wood Pillsbury Academy

Cave Deadwood Will Attract Atlantic City Visitors

Crystal Cave near Nemo in the Black Hills may become a principal attraction at Atlantic City if plans by M. T. Kester materialize. Kester from Greensboro Pa negotiates carloads of cave crystals to be shipped to the seaport town where John T. Young, a well known local millionaire, will recreate the cave there.

Deadwood Crystal Cave Nemo Black Hills Sumer Atlanic City N. J M. T. Kester Kester Greensboro Seaport John T. Young

Man camps at land office to be first to file on Indian allotment

John N. Spachman of Sisseton camped at the U S land office in Aberdeen to claim a canceled Indian allotment in Roberts county, about 120 acres of prime agricultural land, winning the chance as the first filer. John W. Hines Jr., also of Sisseton, was the second filer to secure potential succession if Spachman’s right is challenged.

Aberdeen S. D John N. Spachman Sisseton United States Land Office John W. Hines, Jr Spachman Hines Roberts County

Market Opens Strong Amid Mixed Early Trading

The market started firm with many issues rising in early trading. Erie preferred and common declined as London bought Steel common and Union Pacific. Government bonds held steady while other issues stayed firm.

New York Erie Erie Common London Steel Common Union Pacific

Chicago Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock and Produce

Chicago markets cite cattle at 6.30 to 7.25, hogs 5.70 to 6.15, lambs 5.55 to 7.65, with 26 000 hogs and 14 000 sheep traded. Local prices cover oysters produce cucumbers apples bananas oranges lemons and various vegetables with numerous regional quotes and brands.

Chicago John Burns N.Y Ben Davis Listman Mill Co

Juror Selected in Mooney Wife-Murder Trial

Ten jurors have been chosen in John J. Mooney’s wife-murder case in Buffalo Minnesota. A new panel of twenty five talesmen has been summoned to appear in court tomorrow with hopes to complete juror selection within the day.

Buffalo, Minn Z. Evitt John J. Mooney

Hunters Illegal Kill Geese and Ducks In Minnesota

Reports from Barnesville and Wilkin county say hunters killed geese and ducks in large numbers over the past week as birds flew northward. Game wardens are watching and arrests are expected.

Barnesville Minn Wilkin County

Duluth Reporter Buys Record-Review Printing Plant

Mr. Wollen, a reporter for a Duluth newspaper, has purchased the Record-Review Printing office in this city and took charge of the plant yesterday.

Barnesville, Minn Wollen Duluth Record-Review

Cave-in Fatal for Pioneer in South Dakota

Spearfish South Dakota April 8 After a cave-in in a well ho explores dug Washington W Hughes a pioneer of the district who had earlier escaped death in the same incident died from internal injuries that later appeared The accident marked the second near fatal event in the same dig and his death brings a tragic close to the episode.

Minnesota Battle Ground Foretells Bryan Strategy

Minnesota Heart of Battle Bureau set up in St. Paul as Bryan forces push to deny Johnson delegates at the Minnesota convention in May. Bryan claims Johnson will not receive half the delegates, aiming to end Johnson’s campaign, while anti Bryan factions in Illinois and Indiana seek to block Bryan by uniting with eastern delegates to deny a two thirds majority.

Bryan St. Paul Johnson Minnesota Gray Harmon McClellan Hearst Mr. Bryan Roger Sullivan Illinois Tom Taggart Indiana East New York New Jersey Delaware Ohio Suullivan Taggart

Wheels Taken From Cathedral In North Seventh Street Theft

Three bicycle wheels were stolen from an alley on North Seventh street. The wheels had been left there after riders returned from St. Joseph's cathedral on Sunday evening. One owner is M. J. Lyons of 2352 State street and another is a son of Mr. Toeller of Doerflinger Park store. The third wheel remains at the central station awaiting owner.

North Seventh Street St. Joseph's Cathedral M. J. Lyons State Street Toeller Doerflinger Park Central Station

La Crosse Board of Trade Postpones Meeting

Inclement weather and election day cause the La Crosse board of trade to cancel its regular meeting last night. A directors meeting will be held this week at the board of trade offices on Main and Front streets to transact board business.

la Crosse Board of Trade Board of Trade Main Front Streets

O'Brien Bound Over to Circuit Court for Illegal Operation

Dr D F O'Brien of South Third Street was held for circuit court by Judge John Brind after an arrest for an alleged illegal operation. He was placed under a bond of 1000 and will be represented by Attorney Hood. The case is expected to appear at the May term of court.

D. F. O’brien South Third Street John Brind Attorney Hood Dr. O’brien

Man Charged With Shooting Wife in Crystal Falls

Marquette Mich April 8 Charles F Anderson is jailed at Crystal Falls charged with shooting his wife after a quarrel. The woman is in critical condition and authorities say Anderson was intoxicated at the time.

Marquette Mich Charles F. Anderson Crystal Falls Anderson

Unusual Candidate Surge In Franklin County Iowa

Northwest in Brief reports Hardin county races are sparse while Franklin county sees seventeen men vie for a ticket in June primaries. Other items note a fatal tree fall in Michigan, early spring seeding in Minnesota, a state secretary nomination in South Dakota, a theft plea and sentence in Minnesota, and a county commissioner salary dispute in South Dakota with upcoming court action.

Iowa Falls Iowa Hardin County Franklin County Marquette Mich Harry Eldon Upper Michigan Fergus Falls Minn Pierre L. A. Munson Smith Mitchell

GOSSIP OF THE PIT WEATHER REPORTS SUMMARY

Gist of a world crop survey shows modest gains in UK weather improving crops while North Africa Spain Turkey Austria hold steady. Germany reports very cold yet favorable crop outlook. France sees generally favorable crops with lighter supplies. Roumania mild, needing moisture. Russia outlook largely unchanged. Azoff port consignments rise. India reports rains in Punjab but unirrigated crops fail, exports must rely on irrigated area, price high expected.

United Kingdom North Africa Spain Turkey Austria Germany France Roumania Russia India Punjab

Average Winter Wheat Condition Improves From Last Year

Washington April 8 The average condition of winter wheat on April 1 stood at 91.386 percent and rye at 89.16 percent. Last year springtime readings showed 89.9 percent for winter wheat and 92 percent for rye. Ten year average from 1898 to 1908 for winter wheat was 85.2 percent.

Washington

Vanderbilt Divorce Seen as Rapid Justice Triumph

The Vanderbilt divorce proceeds swiftly with papers served Wednesday and the defendant sailing for England on the Mauretania. A referee heard testimony within a day behind closed doors and press reports say the court will have findings before the ship reaches Liverpool. The piece notes court delays hurting the poor and mocks political campaign fund ethics, praising swift action in this notable New York county case.

Vanderbilt England Mauretania Liverpool Jerome Ryan Wall and Cortlandt Street Ferries New York County Vanderbilts

Woodmen of the World to hold smoker and drill

The Woodmen of the World will host a smoker and drill Friday night in Linker hall. A large attendance is expected.

Woodmen of the World Linker Hall

Health Committee Meets This Evening

The health committee will meet this evening led by Aldermen Rehfuss Houska Emery and Hirshheimer with members listed. The session will discuss local health matters and policy updates as planned.

Rehfuss, Houska Emery Hirshheimer

Licenses Not Revoked for La Crosse Barbers

Papers served on Harry Evisen and G B Botts summoned before the state board of barber examiners on May 1 to show why their shops should not be closed and their licenses revoked. The licenses have not been revoked.

Harry Evisen G. B. Botts la Crosse State Board of Barber Examiners

Camel Through The Eye Of A Needle Joke

A witty exchange from the Houston Post riffs on biblical imagery. The speaker asks if a camel can pass through a needle eye, and another quips that his wife fits through his pockets, implying humor about size and daily habits.

Houston Post

Rise From Every Fall: A Man’s Perpetual Return

A determined figure keeps getting up after setbacks, showing resilience and steady progress. His repeated comebacks illustrate perseverance and a mindset focused on continual improvement.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oo Barber College Cameron House U. S. Army United States Hotel Grand Wis Vote Berger Co North Side Works W. W. Withee Madison St Joe Binghman Uth St Northwestern Hotel 319 Vine 4Th St Hotel Deering R. L. Richards Stoddard Hotel Main St Jay South Tenth St General Insurance Bond C. S. van Auken Pearl St Register of Deeds F. H. Aiken Kenyon la Brush Co Mill St Weis Book Store Stone, Brick & Cement Geo Besl New Phone Berlin St 13Th Adams St Frank G. Roth Pearl Gateway City Trans. Co L. H. Prah Mississippi St Mel- Tose Melrose 7Th St Calidonia Gateway City Transfer Co Badger Orpington Ezes Charles St Berlin Stevens McMillan Schick & Roth—Batavian Bank Bill Smith Barron Bldg Urquhart Cawley Christchurch E. Mabie & Son E. M. Lockman Whipple & Colwell Tyler St Lyric Theater Northwest Rodger Sullivan To Johnson Bureau of la Crosse Tribune Washington, D. C J. C. Welliver Pillsbury U. P. and Steel W. W. Cargill Co Langdon-Boyd Packing Co Ammar UGGS Fish Hawley Com. Con. Creamery Derry A. B. Mall H. M. Sieger Henry Andregg Limburger Arica Viesac Puugrone Cccces Miner & Co Appleton Perry Heart of Battle Sullivan and Taggart O’brien Hope New York World
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