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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
8
An advertisement promotes D. D. D Prescription oil of wintergreen mixed with thymos glycerine and herbs to treat eczema and skin rashes. It promises instant relief and permanent cure with a few drops applied externally, claiming no drugs are needed and endorsing Hoeschler Bros. as sellers.
A Detroit Free Press ode to Opening Day celebrates baseball as a unifying leveler where rich and poor, doctors and laborers, Protestants and Catholics mingle freely. The poem extols shared joy, camaraderie, and a common love of the game on a day when differences fade.
FE A. Dunham formerly of the St Paul police was arraigned on forgery with a 22nd hearing date set. He faces bigamy charges after marrying Charlotte McCullum in Edmonton on April 11 and spending her money. He previously shot a man at Superior eight years ago and served time in Wisconsin. Blows His Head in Winona
Oregon verdict is plain. Fulton was a grafter and South Dakota may lose seat as a result.
Lou Williams died at 107 at the Grand Forks county poor farm and hospital in Arvilla after years of feebleness. He cared for his chickens daily and knew each bird by name, a lifelong hobby and affection noted by local residents.
In Crookston Minnesota on April 21 authorities report August Peterson who had shown a big roll of cash in Thief River Falls saloons before depositing it at the bank was later found dead in the Red Lake river. Peterson owned land near Thief River Falls and had just sold it for 2800 dollars. a friend had him return to the bank to deposit the funds.
The remark notes a hypothetical man could amass wealth by vending get rich quick schemes for ten cents apiece, highlighting a satirical take on easy money schemes.
Reports from South Dakota indicate rising opposition to Senator Kittredge. Fulton’s defeat is seen as strengthening Kittredge’s chances, while Crawford forces gain control of the state convention and look to win the June 8 Republican senatorial primary. Kittredge, chair of the Panama Canal committee, backed sea level but lost to the administration’s lock plan. A prairie fire in the city prompted rapid fire-engine response as winds pushed toward homes.
Huron South Dakota council announces Carnegie has deposited 10000 dollars in Hoboken New Jersey for the library project. Plans by Mr Carnegie and the committee include a 40 by 50 foot building built and equipped for library use.
Willmar Minn April 21 Percy Hawkins twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs W C Hawkins died Sunday from an abscess in the bowels. The boy was hurt while playing ball several weeks ago.
Grand Forks joins with the Crookston committee to survey the road between Grand Forks and Maple Lake to determine necessary improvements for a graded automobile route through the Northern Valley pleasure resort region. The effort aims to connect the two cities and promote regional traffic.
A large prairie fire swept Skree Elkton and Parke townships Saturday injuring property in Barnesville area. Mrs. Personne of Skree lost her house granary and barn while another unmanned farm dwelling burned. No injuries reported.
A grass blaze near Crookston Minnesota on April 21 endangers Highland Park the northwest addition to the city after a lawn fire spread toward structures authorities battled the flames to prevent damage in the early afternoon report from Crookston Minnesota.
New Ulm Minnesota city council organizes with Alderman J P Graff chosen as acting mayor in the absence of Mayor Joseph Bobleter after a deadlock that ended on 106 ballots. Three aldermen backed Graff and three backed Fred Pfander who had served as president for two months.
Mitchell South Dakota voters face a tough city election with the license question as the main issue. Prohibitionists must overcome last year’s 234 vote margin amid ongoing campaigns and mounting efforts.
A man prefers to discuss his own children's achievements rather than hear praise of another's offspring. The moth-eaten Croesus jokes always provoke a laugh regardless of context.
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