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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
4
A compact ad style paragraph promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for weak nervous overworked women. It claims the formula is printed on bottle wrappers in plain English and contains no alcohol narcotics or habit forming drugs while citing endorsements from medical authorities across schools.
Directory snippet lists LACROSSE TRIBUNE address at 807 Rose Street with desk roles for Rk., P. Stanton, Jos., and % Idder as manager.
Fred Stirneman, 302 Caledonia Street, lost two fingers from his right hand when slipping while alighting from a street car at 11 50 last night. His hand was caught under a moving wheel, severing the little finger and part of the adjacent finger. He was treated at St Francis hospital and returned home this morning.
The North Side Progressive League elected officers for the coming year led by President Dr. T. H. Miller and Vice President George B. Marvin Jr. The group discussed park plans to request Copeland donate the old Big Mill site along Black River for a park named Copeland Park and reviewed depot and street crossing matters.
Mr Morelli twisted his knee while pulling in a stock train and suffered ligaments strained. Dr. F C Sutter attended him and he was taken to his home at 1611 Prospect Street where he rested easily though full use of the limb will take time.
C F Kline of the Carnival Amusement Co will visit the city soon to arrange with the North Side Amusement Association for a major carnival this season. Secretary Archie Gibson reported the plans yesterday and an event expected to eclipse past city shows. Satinskin powder is advertised in the copy.
The Scrubs and the Bakers will play baseball at the diamond near the Summit foundry Sunday. Batteries for the Scrubs are Rynning and Peterson, while Gilberg and Arntsen will pair for the Bakers.
Official notice records the promotion of Agent D. Sha. The document confirms the advancement within the agency, noting the effective date and department assignment.
St Margaret's Ladies' club at St James church near completion of plans for a bazaar to be held over three days April 28 29 and 30. Members have been working for weeks and say the event promises to be interesting.
An insidious kidney trouble warning promotes Foley's Kidney Cure to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Endorsed by O. T. Erhart in classic medical advertisement language.
Community notes from the North Side cover moves, visits, and job changes. Improvements at Bristow's wallpaper and painting shop are advertised while several residents travel, relocate, or return. Local telegraph and railroad staff shifts include D. J. Shaughnessy’s move to Minneapolis. Mrs. Gurr, the Hoares, and Mills families are noted travelers and hosts.
The Burlington offices across South La Crosse will see a superintendent of terminals transition from Minneapolis to St. Louis with H. B. Smith of Savannah and N. H. Young moving to St. Louis. George W. Wolf will take Smith’s Savanna role, with H. Miller of Fountain City filling Wolf’s Grand Crossing post. Shanesy and Wolf leave amid a broad reshuffle driven by rising business, leaving many friends regretting their departure. In Moose Lake a Finlander, William Mattson, 35, was found dead beside the road near Ronald.
O. T. Erhart reports Bowen of Wayne West Virginia suffered kidney disease and could not stand or leave bed. After using Foley's Kidney Cure, one dollar bottle and part of a second cured him entirely. Worded as a testimonial claiming dramatic efficacy where others failed.
George F. Morelli sustained a painful knee injury in the yards at Grand Crossing this morning after stepping off an engine that had just arriving. He received prompt medical attention and his condition is being watched by officials.
Gedney Pickling of St Paul purchases John Palzer's pickle factory in Perham and plans to enlarge the plant making Perham a leading branch. About 100 to 200 acres will be sown to cucumbers this year and the expected gross receipts per acre average $109.
The milk ordinance is set for passage at the next common council meeting. It is expected to pass with little opposition though some emailer dealers oppose the $1 license fee. A dealer suggested higher fees but the council kept the fee nominal to protect smaller dealers.
The R L Kenyon company makers of boat cushions and tops have installed their machinery in the building at 110 South Second street and expect in a week to have the plant running to full capacity. The entire three story building is now occupied and a small force is already at work. Mr Kenyon will depart Saturday night for Chicago to hire expert workers.
The funeral of Frank Jacobson son of Mr and Mrs Charles J Jacobson 2330 Main street was held this morning at 8 from St Marys Catholic church Father White conducted the services and interment followed at the Catholic cemetery Six young friends served as pallbearers Miller Bros had charge
Members of the Order of Redmen will migrate to Arcadia tomorrow from Wisconsin and Minnesota to take part in a large special celebration. Several local chiefs will attend in their gayest war paint for the event.
Coach Alfred Mueller will entertain six members of his basketball team at his home tomorrow evening. Prof Benezet will be the guest of honor. Refreshments will be served and the evening spent in a general social manner.
Chicago and Northwestern bridge crew builds an 80 foot steel span about a mile north of the depot to replace the old wooden structure. Construction details indicate the new bridge will improve transit and freight movement in the area.
A wealthy widow faces scrutiny in a settlement dispute as lawyers press for financial disclosures and credible references. The case centers on her assets and the legitimacy of claims amid ongoing negotiations.
In Chicago on April 9 a group of Daughters of Veterans held a gum chewing contest to raise funds for a $50,000 memorial hall. Entry was one dime and contestants chewed to Yankee Doodle Marching Through Georgia and ragtime. Mrs. Irene Anderson won first prize as champion gum chewer.
The Saengerfest board will meet tomorrow evening at Germania hall at 7 30 to finalize fest arrangements and discuss other important matters.
Mrs Lighthead tells her husband she has corresponded with authorities and claims descent from old country families. He questions the value, while she notes the benefit of being well connected, joking that the grocer should not be told. Nashville American.
A humorous pair of lines contrasts a son’s college letters sending a mother to the dictionary with another son’s letters sending her to the bank. The exchange plays on parental perception of their children's communication.
A brief reflection on how beliefs translate into behavior until circumstances reveal true conviction. It suggests that conduct demonstrates philosophy, not theory.
In the Mary Paddock versus Hiram Goddard case Judge Fruit, after hearing arguments, changed a jury finding on hydrant maintenance from yes to no and entered judgment for Goddard. The jury had previously awarded $1,000 damages, and both sides may pursue an appeal to the supreme court.
The YMCA second team defeated the Red Sox 31 to 28 on Tuesday night. The page includes season standings and a dense roster listing players such as Nelson, Christ Roy, Gussie Sloan, E. Schulze, Swenson, Voigt, Werner, Witt, Zein, and Thon with various scores and notes.
MARQUETTE Mich Louis Paul son a miner at Steel corporation Champion mine was killed when he fell from earth. The incident occurred at the mine site with investigators expected.
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