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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
8
An old ad claims Foley’s Kidney Cure stops kidney and bladder trouble and cures any case within reach of medicine. Signed by O. T. Erhart, it promotes a universal remedy appeal.
In Fergus Falls Minnesota inmates planned an amateur theater event using the entire cast and staging of the Mexican drama A Royal Slave The Sheriff seized the troupe after the show when actors demanded back pay totaling 150 dollars The district court was asked to intervene and the outfits including daggers swords and costumes may be sold at public auction if debts remain unpaid.
In Green Bay on April 16 John Orth aged 64 shot himself after a domestic quarrel by placing a revolver in his mouth and blowing off his head. Local authorities reported no other injuries. Orth was a longtime resident and note left unclear.
Advertisement urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Quoted by O. T. Erhart about lace costs and holes in fabric, illustrating casual household concerns in a domestic snippet.
Iowa City names representatives in many cities to swell the Lansing homecoming crowds. A. Kaeppler of La Crosse leads as general booster with aides Gus Kaeppier F E Withrow and A Gilbertson. Boosters in Winona Minneapolis Chicago Dubuque Sioux Falls Cedar Rapids Decorah Algona and other towns aim to rally former residents for the event. A river boat trip is planned to enhance visitor experience.
T. H. Bakewell left Wednesday for North Dakota. Mrs. C. M. Steele of New Albin was a visitor here Wednesday. George Zirbes of New Albin was a guest of his parents here Wednesday. J. B. Pohlman was down from New Albin the first of the week. Deputy Sheriff Soebakken was down from Waukon Wednesday. Miss Mary Dempsey returned from a visit with Waukon relatives Monday. Mrs. T. J. Spinner and children were Waukon visitors Sunday. Saturday evening at 11 o'clock, at her home in Lafayette township, occurred the death of Mrs. J. P. Jack.
A 19th century health note urges aging adults to use a home tonic of Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla Toris Compound and whiskey. It claims improved vigor after several doses and notes ingredients are available at drug stores for mixing at home. A separate local brief lists residents and recent events including a child’s skull injury and funeral attendance.
The deceased was 80 and had lived in the area for many years. The article notes a 59th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Jackson on April 22 at The Presbyterian. Easter sale planned by the ladies at Temple hall on the 23 inst. Various local visits and health moves are listed, including Rev. Krafft’s stop and a court decision in Bakewell versus the city of Lansing. Funerals held at Point Rock church and local firefighting efforts nearby are mentioned.
The Baseball association met in Viroqua Wisconsin on April 16 and elected officers for the year: President L. C. Martin secretary and treasurer Chas. Kuebler manager Ernest Kuehn. Directors: L. C. Martin Chas. Kuebler Ernest Kuehn Dr. R. B. Baldwin Will Lindemann.
In La Crescent Minnesota on April 16 a smallpox case is reported with Frank R. Smith first affected. The town has no quarantine law, so protection relies on self quarantining. Residents and visitors, including J. B. Williams from Le Roy, pass through town as relocation and building plans unfold.
Residents and visitors travel for medical visits and holidays. A. R. Molink heads to Milwaukee to visit friends and relatives while Miss Helen Uebel of Winona stays with her sister Mrs. A W Hofer. Royal Neighbors host leap year dance at Huber's hall on April 29.
An article notes that about half of world beer is consumed with meals across social classes from laborers to bon vivants. It explains brewing basics, listing water, malt, a hint of rice or corn, and hops as ingredients and asserts no harmful substances are used.
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