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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
8
The ad invites visitors to ware rooms to view handsome cemetery monument designs. It emphasizes affordability and careful service, encouraging patrons to place orders now for timely production and custom estimates.
Lieut Governor William D. Connor plans a formal announcement soon to seek Isaac Stephenson's U S Senate seat. He will largely ignore voters while watching fellow candidates and courting newly elected legislators for pledged support. Others named include Esch, Hatten, Cook, and McGovern as possible contenders in a crowded field.
Frank H. Jackson son of former Iowa Governor promotes a union between Dallas bachelors and Menomonie spinsters to pair unmarried men with eligible women. Dallas population under 600 with 11 percent bachelors and no marriageable women, Menomonie hosts a spinsters club as a potential partner. Jackson aims to enroll 66 bachelors into a joint club to foster matches and profits.
In Waukesha Wisconsin on April 20 Frederick J Clasen allegedly bought beer kegs to secure votes from Italian workers and dupe employes at Wisconsin Lakes Ice and Cartage Pewaukee. He ran hotel clubrooms to win votes by beer and cigars as principal charges in C E Martins contest for Municipal Court judge.
Ella Asmus, daughter of Louis Asmus, died after thirty six hours of agony from severe scalding in a tub of hot water. The child, while playing in the house, suffered flesh peeling and exposed bone as the clothes were removed. The accident occurred in Neenah Wisconsin on April 20.
A woman perceives a high priced surgical procedure as a reflection of her social position, implying her self worth hinges on expensive cosmetic intervention.
Racine, Wisconsin April 20. Many men found no clean linen due to a strike by Elite laundry workers. The unionists demanded a two hour weekly cut from fifty four to fifty two and quit after the request was refused, leaving employers to wash, starch and deliver. Attempts to hire replacements failed. The workers, members of a union, had a contract set to run until May 1.
Beloit Wisconsin April 20 Congressmen H A Cooper told Postmaster Worthington that a 75000 dollar bill for a new public building in Beloit would pass this session. Citizens rejoice as the 20000 dollar site purchase already completed boosts prospects.
Alfred Schmitz known as Young Morris was arrested in Neenah on an assault charge by a young Neenah woman. He was bound over for trial and released from county jail until the trial date after District Attorney Foulkes questioned the girl and reported she had misrepresented the facts.
Appleton Wis April 20 The fifty first annual commencement program at Lawrence university has been completed It promises to be one of the best programs yet It will begin Friday evening June 5 and run daily through a week ending with the president's reception Thursday evening June 11.
Six people aboard a Dr Todd gasoline launch escaped death when the engine failed near Neenah dam. A passing boat owner grabbed the helpless craft just as it was drawn toward the sluices, preventing certain death.
In Washburn Wisconsin on April 20 a thief or thieves broke into Joe Perro’s trunk and stole $600. The money was found later chewed into quarters and scraps, leaving Perro with no usable cash. Local authorities investigated the unusual robbery and damage, noting the crime as a peculiar case of asset destruction.
Advertising must sell with specific offers not mere self praise. Write personal sincere ads that tell a story and deliver real value to customers. When ads reliably sell goods they gain steady value, and advertisers should seek professional help to craft effective copy.
A man registering at a Watertown hotel is believed to be the author of a $40 forged check in the name of Dr. W F Whyte payable to Dr T F Shinnick then cashed in Milwaukee. He posed as a physician to obtain cocaine and left the bill unpaid. The suspect, about 25 with a smooth manner, triggered the incident. In Chippewa Falls a war over fishing by Minnesota boats at the St Croix was averted.
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