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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
8
Grinnell Iowa August 7 Undergraduates and co eds face new faculty rules banning late evening visits. Public restrictions allow female callers only 4 to 7 30 p m on school days with a landlady duty to report infractions. Friday and Saturday evenings extend to 10 p m. changes reflect shifts in campus courtship norms.
Gov. Johnson reported no trouble on the iron ranges and only a telegram from strike leader T. Petriella of Hibbing as the day’s communication. In North Dakota, Devils Lake residents heard a sensational claim that a demented woman drowned her baby in a rain barrel, circulated by a local farmer nearby.
Monday afternoon a pleasant picnic was held on French Island. Attending were Mr and Mrs J W Cook and daughter Genevive of Minneapolis, Mr and Mrs S S Post, Partridge and daughter, W E Barber, S S Post, Bernice Barber and Mr J R Rodge.
Miss Georgine McDonald spends the week on the Thompson house boat at Trempealeau Bay. Mrs Amble and daughter Miss Florence Amble, former residents now in Minneapolis, are guests of Mrs Griesdale of Vine Street. Miss Flora Beisel returns from Minnetonka. Mrs J C Morely and daughter Ruth visit Miss Flora Saupe.
The Misses Leone and Frances Dunne hosted a social with a musical contest won by Edgar Bott, a clothespin contest won by Thos Harrison, and progressive peanut games. Prizes went to Genevieve Flemming and Virgil Yoder. consolations to Cora Summers and Chas Steufflug. Out of town guests arrived from Minnesota, Ontario, and Indiana.
A picnic and launch ride planned for last evening shifted to Mr. Carl Ogden’s North Eighth Street home as bad weather struck. Clouds, wind, rain, thunder, and lightning drove the party indoors where Mr. and Mrs. Ogden offered a cordial reception. Music and games kept spirits high as attendees enjoyed the evening.
Those present were Messrs. and Mes dames Carl Ogden, Harry Taylor, G. A. Barrett, Mesdames Charles Shim mins, John Newcomb, the Misses Helen Woods, Grace Ogden, Grace Drake, Margaret Beisel, Susie Nun stad, Ella Jennings, Clara Renner, Messrs. Ed. Pynn, Larkin, Cory, Mar tin Reisbberg.
After more than three years of police work, William R. Gadd, 20, an art student, confessed to ruining hundreds of gowns with filth at opera houses and social events. He was arrested after being seen throwing filth on a gown as he followed stylish ladies onto a street car. Police deem him possibly insane.
Aug 7 Panama City reports Herman Weeks and wife say the government promises a detached cottage to any man who brings a bride to the canal zone or marries there. The rush has created a cottage shortage as brides and grooms outpace available cottages.
Canadian musicians will perform matinee this afternoon and a concert this evening at the La Crosse theater. The famous Kilties band appears for concerts, with management expecting stronger attendance than the ballpark shows. Aimed at those who have not yet heard the ensemble.
The Hornpipe Polka, a great band, drew praise for their park performance. Mr Fraser received applause for clever sword and hornpipe dances and a bagpipe solo. A Scotchman in native garb attracted attention as the afternoon program captivated the audience with beautiful harmonies and encores.
Chas Hanson of Minneapolis known as the Swedish Sampson displays feats of strength on Mill Street in Rushford. His measurements and stunts include a 16 ½ inch chest expansion 19 ½ inch contracted biceps a broken horseshoe driving a six inch spike through a two inch board tearing two decks of cards into four quarters and lifting a 300 pound weight with one finger. Nearby residents Carl Sundby Orrin Tagland James Maland and Elmer Sundby travel to La Crosse for events while Miss Rose Jost visits Rushford. The Gifford comedians perform at Nelson's opera house and no band concert is planned this week.
Wisconsin officials condemn the uniformity drive for food laws as defendable only for dealers. Commissioner Emery argues food laws must protect consumers from adulteration and misbranding, praising Attorney General Bonaparte and cautioning that guarantees do not protect the public. Governor Hughes of New York and former commissioner H. C. Adams oppose guarantee provisions, saying they undermine the act and would not curb adulteration.
Chicago reports an implied alliance between Standard Oil and rail lines facing pending indictments. Secret meetings at Standard Oil offices are allegedly shaping how future trials will be fought, with rail officials resisting testifying and sharing corporate books. Conviction evidence from the Alton case prompts this move as immunity possibilities fade and the company contemplates a guilty plea if indicted.
Houston town notes report O C Dyer recovering from appendicitis after surgery at La Crosse hospital. Local ball game vs Money Creek canceled as Money Creek failed to appear. Residents Agnes Ons gard Laura Ons gard Coralyn Forsyth Helen Nash spent Monday in La Crosse. Various visits and relocations, railroad work, and bank adds a phone line. Harvest underway with poor small grains yield expected.
Messrs. A. T. Muth and Joseph Toeller, Doerflinger department managers, left for an extended eastern trip. Muth will place large import orders for embroidery and laces for the annual January white goods sale. Toeller will attend the Madison Square Garden house furnishing show in New York to bring back new ideas for patrons.
The Sparta fair opens next week with a large roster of attractions and premium items. La Crosse will send substantial delegations and county exhibitors are well represented. Racing is highlighted among the featured events.
A playful exchange from a Woman’s Home Companion style vignette. The professor affirms that teaching the young is a delightful occupation while a woman’s remark hints at a lighthearted, domestic humor moment about a man trying to unlock his door with a fountain pen, creating a comical scene.
The La Crosse Board of Trade banquet at the Stoddard Hotel on July 26 is solved after an audit by former Secretary Ray S. Reid and proprietor Smith showed a one dinner discrepancy in favor of the hotel. Mayor Anderson provided key information when a banquet ticket was found on his desk, revealing he had bought a ticket but did not attend. The mystery is resolved and the men are at peace.
Tom Asmussen, a Chicago catcher who has twice left the Eau Claire team of the state league, has been sold to the Boston National League team by Jack Keary of the Marquettes of Chicago. Asmussen is regarded as one of Chicago's top semi pro catchers. He joined Eau Claire last year but jumped the team, was secured again this season, and jumped again at Freeport after an umpire fined him.
The auditorium committee met at city hall to review plans for an proposed auditorium and armory. After examining plans from five architects the panel found no basis for council action at this time. Chairman Gus Keller said there would be no report for the next council meeting.
A report notes an improvised arc light display by several men using kerosene led to a mishap. No injuries were specified, and authorities investigated the incident as a local mishap.
A terse maxim notes that over half of suspicions prove unfounded, urging restraint and evidence before assuming guilt. It underscores cautious judgment and skepticism in evaluating claims.
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