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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
4
Public Works announces there will be no permanent baths this year and a temporary facility will not be available. A board says the site is unsuitable and nearby water issues hinder rebuilding. Construction of a bathhouse would require September closure and delays, depriving the north side of its usual bathing privileges.
A music professor’s wife describes exhaustion from long work hours and coffee dependence. Switching to Postum improved his nerves and focus, enabling continued work selling instruments and farming. The letter endorses Postum and its creator, advising readers to try it for health benefits and shared by the Postum Co. credits.
The North Side Progressive league meets Wednesday evening with light attendance due to the Grocers Picnic. Main item: considering locating Pope Motor Boat Co factory on the Mississippi at La Crosse, replacing the old Vote-Berger plant as too small, a move seen as a major regional industry gain.
The Q Gun club members, tired after a big Thursday shoot, acknowledge a successful Sunday open tournament. Experts deem it the best Wisconsin event this year and one of the best they attended, suggesting it become an annual North Side affair. Scores from yesterday follow.
Local notes report Miss Carrie Vogel's return to Mankato after visiting Irvine relatives. Gwendolyn Evans and friends return from Lansing Iowa. Mrs. Albert Wickert recovers from appendectomy at La Crosse hospital. Mrs. Ed Boyle and son plan a month in Ortonville Minnesota, joined by Mrs. Morrel and daughter Percy. Others travel to Minneapolis and Genoa. Newbirth of a 19 pound boy to Mr and Mrs John Gunloft at 1920 Mill Street. Harry Schneller from Milwaukee visiting parents. Lloyd Anderson improves after La Crosse hospital operation. Diamond ring ads appear among social items. Community circles include German Lutheran picnic at Myrick Park and various local visits and campsites at Rice Lake.
Miss Katharine Gedney arranges for about 20 Chicago Graham Taylor settlement children to be brought to Onalaska and La Crosse for a two weeks outdoor outing. The railroad provides transport free, marking their first visit to La Crosse as part of an annual program for city children.
Madison City Aug. 10 A 3 year old girl says her father M B Coons farmer two miles from Penolta threatened death if she spoke or allowed entry to their home and that he shot neighbors cattle and horses then plugged wounds with wooden pegs and brushed hair over holes, explaining many stock deaths as careless hunting. The father has been arrested.
In Kenosha on August 10, the last prize from the state Rolf tournament was awarded. R Fettit of the Kenosha club earned the trophy for the selected score after the committee audited more than 609 cards. Fettit posted a score of 68. R Ganavagh of Kenosha was second with 69, Frank Jacobs of Madison 76, Chester Barnes of Kenosha 71, and A M Tourtellotte of La Crosse 72.
Dr Jacob L Force of Minneapolis left the state prison Saturday afternoon in the company of his brother who came to escort him home He appeared hearty and said he would work for his brother He stated he has no plans for the future and has nothing to say about matters relating to his imprisonment He looks better than when received a year ago last March
In Crookston Minnesota on August 10 sheriff's papers served for Mrs O Munnell and her daughter to stop trespass by Dr Denniston secretary of the Episcopal vestry and COC Bowen on land between the church and the Bunnell residence seized in a title dispute. The strip central to the city has drawn protests as the church cuts trees awaiting improvements.
A promotional argument extols Van Camp's baked beans highlighting selection of Michigan beans, whole tomatoes, and live steam baking. It contrasts with home-made beans, claiming superior digestibility, texture, and flavor due to processing and facilities, urging readers to compare and vote on quality.
South Dakota reports a gang of expert cracksmen arriving to raid banks post offices and businesses in smaller towns this fall. Police warn robberies may rise due to easy money and abundant harvest season aiding the yeggs in South Dakota.
Crookston Minnesota August 10 Prof N A Thorson Crookston high school educator warns that teaching is misused as a stepping stone to other professions He cites transient harvest laborers and urges a law preventing individuals pursuing other businesses from using public school staffs to attract students He argues this harms Northwest youth and calls for stronger teacher commitment.
A fragment notes many members of the school community left last year. Most departed to pursue other professions retire from teaching or to prepare for upcoming marriages with men they met through their work with faculty and staff.
Simeon Beedle, a farmer near Trumen, was fatally injured while moving a threshing machine. The plate form broke, pinning him between the drive wheel and tender. His 10 year old son on the tender shut off the steam, saving his father from instant death. Beedle, age 57, left a widow and six children.
In Wingna Minnesota on August 10 a thief stole $80 in cash from Mrs. Koch of Fountain City and a note for $2,900 which was later returned through a screen door opening. The theft occurred while she was away from home. In Breckenridge Minnesota on August 19 a jewelry store window was broken and a small diamond ring and a watch valued at $55 were taken with no clues found.
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