The Knock-out Blow and the Pierce Cure Claims
The piece discusses the supposed knockout blow in boxing and argues that stomach punches wear fighters down. It promotes Dr. R V Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Catarrh Remedy, claiming cures for indigestion dyspepsia liver blood and other digestion related diseases. It invites readers to request a free medical booklet and the Common Sense Medical Adviser with mail requests to Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Pierce
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Morikubo Acquitted in Osteopathy Case Sparks Rearrest Bid
Dr Morikubo a chiropractor charged with practicing osteopathy without a license was acquitted by a four member jury after a two day trial in La Crosse county. State medical board president Dr Searles vowed to re arrest him on a charge of practicing healing for remuneration if another chiropractor is found in Wisconsin. Senator Morris called it persecution, while Dr Searles sought to test the statute to keep non graduates out of the state. Arguments to the jury followed brief statements from Brindley and expert testimony on chiropractic theory and osteopathy considered during the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shegetaro Morikubo
la Crosse County
Morikubo
W. T. Searles
Sparta
Wis
State Medical Board
Wisconsin
Badger Medical
Searles
Bosshard
Thomas Morris
F. H. Hartwell
Morris
State Board
D. D. Palmer
the Tribune
Jorge Brindley
Andrew Thompson
Andrew Strauss
Casper Johnson
Edward Dittman
W. D. Thomas
J. S. Rice
Davenport, In
School of Chirop
Helter Skelter
Whitesox
Pink Sox
Chicago
Judge Fruit Returns From Wisconsin Farm Vacation
Judge J. J. Fruit of the circuit court returns from a two week vacation in Grant county Wisconsin, his boyhood home. He spent the time helping on the farm and recalling youth days. He will continue vacation until month end and resume duties when the fall term begins. Pressing matters will be handled, with September term to address rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Fruit
Circuit Court
Grant County
Wis
Judge Fruit
The Political Boss and City Graft Exposed
A historical analysis argues that public service monopolies, gambling rings, and entrenched bosses drive misgovernment. It outlines the boss as a nonpartisan power broker who uses newspapers and cash campaigns to secure sensitive privileges, undermining law enforcement and democracy. It calls for dismantling the machine and fearless prosecutions to curb corruption.
Oil street paving debated by league delegates
The League discussed oil for streets as cheaper and less work to maintain than asphalt or macadam. Debate covered special assessments and bond methods for local improvements. Frances E. McGovern and R. E. Minnehan spoke on graft causes and municipal integrity, urging honest representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Racine
la Crosse
Local telegraphers strike disrupts service in La nt Dubuque
In La Motte Dubuque and nearby towns Western Union and North American operators quit. AP night and day staff for Leader Press and Chronicle resign as strike ordered by Commercial Telegraphers union takes effect. Nonunion workers remain at posts. Wires to Milwaukee Chicago and the Twin Cities falter amid attempted outages and sympathy risk from messenger boys. John Rockefeller referenced in Standard Oil note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Telegraph Company
G. W. Thompson
Cameron Avenue
Associated Press
Leader-Press
Chronicle
E. Pitney
Rockford
Thomas Keegan
North American
Small
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Crosse
Lant Dubuque
Western Union
Minneapolis
Thompson
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Ill
Twin Cities
Brevier
Northwest
Keegan
Gan
Great Doerflinger Holiday Delights at Deerflinger Park
A large crowd from Deerflinger Park store enjoyed a festive afternoon at Pettibone park featuring a managers vs clerks indoor baseball game ending 24 to 15 for the managers. Women competed in races and contests with prizes, a gendered baseball match, and an evening fireworks display, capping a gala store event with many prizes and social games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deerflinger Park
Pettibone Park
H. Clay Evenson
William Doerflinger
A. W. Langenbach
A Nice Thing About Being a Millionaire
A lighthearted note on wealth where the speaker observes that having money makes others hesitate to press for payment or debt collection. The tone is amused by social fear of asking for money.
Bijou boat goes only to Stillwater with crew aboard
Al Schuberg refuses to perform in Twin City shows after repeated invitations. He leaves last evening aboard the Bijou boat and will travel only as far as Stillwater. Crew includes captain Al Schuberg mate Charles Schubert engineer William Freise pilot Charles Larson cook Ralph Devine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Schuberg
Twin City
Stillwater
Charles Schubert
William Freise
Charles Larson
Ralph Devine
Georgina Vassell Seeks Missing Sister From Orphan Asylum
Miss Georgina Vassell of Milwaukee seeks her sister Anna Vassell aged seventeen who was given out by St. Ann orphan asylum of La Crosse about seven years ago. She believes Anna may be in Minnesota near La Crosse. W. J. Whipple of Winona received the plea and checked local school records but found no listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgina Vassell
Virginia Street
Milwaukee
St. Ann's
Man puts property in wife's name including happiness
A compact saying notes that many men transfer property rights to their wives, a practice tied to domestic arrangements and perceived happiness. The remark highlights gender role norms and the personal value placed on shared assets within marriage.
For Rent Six-Room House Near Pine Street
After August 25 a six room house at 1117 Pine Street becomes available. John A. Daniels, Linker block, handles rental inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Street
John A. Daniels
Linker
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Barbara Gerard
State of Wisconsin in Probate La Crosse County Court grants letters testamentary to Lena Cronk of Montfort Wis. Creditors have six months from July 24 1907 to present claims for examination and allowance. The court will February 4 1908 at 10 AM in La Crosse Court House examine all claims against the deceased Barbara Gerard. By the court John Brindley County Judge dated July 24 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Barbara Gerard
la Crosse
Lena Cronk
Montfort
Grant County
John Brindley
Ten Years In Bed Patient Praises Foley’s Kidney Cure
O T Erhart of Oakville Indiana recounts a decade spent in bed due to kidney disease. After trying top medical care with no relief, he followed Foley’s Kidney Cure which he calls a Godsend. The testimonial letter from R A Gray J P F appears in the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gray
J. PF
Oakville
Ind
Foley
O. T. Erhart
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Dublin
Pearl Street
W. J. Hickisch
Pearl ST
J. Fl. Knothe
Wisconsin Poultry Advocate
Poultry Journal of Wisconsin
S. Third ST
Umbrella Store
L. P. Cordell
Main
Odin J. Oyen
S. Fourth ST
Lacrosse, Wis
Ris
Judge Fruit Home
Jurist
America
Times
Frances E. McGovern
Milwaukee County
R. E. Minnehan
Green Bay
League
The
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North Fourth Street
J. Brevier
A. P. Men Ont
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
Ida Tarbell
Judge Landis
John Rockefeller
Doerflinger
J. E. Thornbury
Alice Mackley
Tillie Munson
Solvig Braathen
Alice McLees
Miss Munson
Mesdames
J. E. Baum
Appleton
Elizabeth Magen
Helen Where
Stella Manning
Julia Lee
Bertha Bergans
Viola Albrechtson
Frances Coady
Catherine Mace
L. C. Witt
Odella Falk
Pinksox
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Kath. Mace
Brandenberg
Baum
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Olive McLees
Hattie Bramwell
Gertrude Kelly Agnes Lang
Josephine Jansky
Meta Beyer
Mary Knoblauch
Catherine Kelly
Belve Holst Frances Coady
Tillie Munson Langenbach
Marquaret Julius Hoff
Margaret Brandenberg
Eddie Kenetcy
White Sox
S.S.S
S. S
S.S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Schocei School OF Music
ART
L. Reic Schocei
M. M. Br
Harry Packman
J. R. Kerr
Pens
Chas. W. Lembke
Fifth and Jay Street
Tribune Building
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Whitebreast Coal CO
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