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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
9
Wanted men to learn barber trade with shop setup, weeks of practice, diploma granted Saturdays. Maler Barber College invites applications and offers reasonable terms. For sale baby buggy cheap at 600 S 6th St. For rent tornado insurance priced at 4 per thousand for 3 years or 6 for 5 years. C Van Auken 328 Pearl St.
Short ad seeks long lease for a desirable property. Address A B C care Tribune.
Financial LOANS MADE SALARIED PEOPLE on furniture planes horses wag ons. No removal, no publicity. La Crosse Mortgage & Loan Co. 3223 Main street upstairs. WANTED An opportunity to clean that dirty wall paper satisfaction assured. Prices reasonable. Call 964A new phone. MR URQUHART CAWLEY BA Organist Christchurch receives pupils for organ piano singing Vocal culture specialty Studio 427 Main street Old phone Red 7851. TABLE POARD Reasonable price 118 So 9th. WANTED 2500 at 6 per cent Good farm as security Address F Bishop Houston Minn care A D No 5. LET ME CLEAN your wall paper No dust no dirt Will call and demonstrate Prices reasonable Call
Testimony details a La Crosse Gas and Electric meter dispute with inconsistent readings and altered dials. A witness describes a warm meter, removal of dial hands, and fluctuating bills from 10 to 20 cent rate changes, noting prior stable charges and calls for accountability.
Real estate ad scraps show numerous properties for sale including a three room cottage at 803 La Crosse Street and a lot at Madison Court, with prices ranging from 1 100 to 7 500. Listings mention a 108 by 150 foot lot, a factory building with a store above, a large land parcel with water privilege ten miles from La Crosse, and assorted improvements. Seller contact Klein Insurance and Money to Loan at 208 MacMillan Blog.
Captain August Case, a renowned river man, passed through La Crosse en route to St. Paul to take a pilot position on the steamer Mars. He recounts wintering in Rock Island and recovery from a fall injury. He notes the F Weyerhauser’s winter upgrades and possible sale, and mentions Rock Island and Moline soldiers planning a trip on the Columbia to Quincy, likely the first boat through the Moline lock this season.
A humorous musing challenges an exaggerated belief in fridge abundance and asks if infants see through adults when they gaze with impudence. The piece blends light satire about domestic life and the innocence of babies.
Chairman W S Keppel has named committees for the new county board of supervisors. Finance includes J B Turnbull John Timp W A Bradley James T Day Geo H Berger. Claims includes Charles Spettel Louis Ruud W C Rick. Judiciary and illegal assessments lists Oscar H Hulberg Peter Gullickson Barthol Weber. Assessments list John Kindley Ray Lewis Bernt Nelson Peter Lehnen Wm Wolf Hans A Jacobs A C Carter. Roads and bridges list John Hatz George R Hodge A N Moore John Clements L Christopherson M Mc Hugh W Lapitz. Poor and insane Wm Dwyer J C Moore Geo Ritter. Buildings and grounds Wm F Baker John E Swan Wm G Garbers. Printing E G Mueller Peter Gullickson T G Aiken. Ways and means and special appropriations R W Davis Wenzel Korn Henry Muth Jr.
John George Jr and Frank Roth just returned from a ten day western tour. Most time spent in Billings Montana where a 60 passenger train carried homesteaders. George plans to homestead near Broadview Montana and leave for the area in June while Roth bought land in Billings. A note from a schoolteacher explains a pupil was absent for a funeral ride in a carriage and excuses the child.
A witty aphorism notes that while learning persists, at age thirty many people begin to unlearn as they reassess earlier beliefs. The quip frames midlife reflection with humor.
Chicago markets show hogs recovering from yesterday's losses with prices 16 cents higher. Cattle steady with 6 000 beeves at 6.00 to 7.15, stockers 3.40 to 5.70. Hogs 17 000 head, light 5.35 to 5.80, heavy 5.60 to 5.85, pigs 4.50 to 5.30. Sheep 17 000 native 4.70 to 6.15, lambs 5.75 to 7.45.
Kansas City report shows 4 000 cattle steady with steers 4 50 to 6 50 stockers 3 40 to 5 75 hogs 3 000 head up 10 cents bulk 5 50 to 5 62 pigs 4 to 4 50 sheep 5 000 steady muttons 2 75 to 6 25 lambs 6 to 7 10.
New York on April 30 lists dressed poultry including turkeys 12 to 22 cents, chickens 12 to 15 cents, ducks 8 to 16 cents, butter creamery 26 1/2 cents, eggs nearby white 18 cents, and creams cheese 15 cents.
New York April 30 The market started with bear selling and heavy volume as London and domestic supply pushed prices down across most active issues. Reading and St Paul rose about two points while Westinghouse plunged nine points to 46 after a bear attack tied to a Westinghouse circular.
Chicago oats may sympathize with grain gains and higher levels on good bulges. Bears expect a retreat to buy on dips, while corn shows firming strength and a continued advance. Provisions and livestock quotes are listed with mixed daily values from multiple exchanges and packers.
Market prices at local markets show no change as cold weather continues. A sharp frost last night damaged fruit trees in La Crosse and surrounding areas, while the garden truck and produce lines report no impact.
Europeans at Bat tambang Siam fortified themselves and resist an attack by natives bent on sacking the quarter. French troops scarce and believed killed or penned with Furoneans who are fighting. The revolt’s cause unknown. About one hundred Europeans, mostly French mining families. Reinforcements sent from Bangkok and Chanitabon.
A tongue in cheek remark suggests that a flawless complexion is one that leaves others unsure if it is natural or made up, reflecting public fascination with beauty standards and cosmetic artistry.
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