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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1907

Page

6

Cuticura Remedies Said to Cure Child’s Eczema

A testimonial from Mrs. Maggie Smith of Akron claims Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent cured her baby’s eczema after doctors failed. She describes severe facial itching sleepless nights and rapid improvement within days with lasting results. The ad promotes Cuticura products and mailing details for Boston and world distribution.

Aline Maggie Smith W. Crosier St Akron Drug & Chem. cCr Soie Props Boston

Spanking Denounced as Ineffective for Bed Wetting

A health note argues spanking does not cure nocturnal enuresis and urges mothers to seek help from Mrs. M. Summers of Box 427 South Bend Indiana. The message claims no payment is required and advises not blaming the child, noting a constitutional cause may exist and promising home treatment.

M. Summers South Bend Ind

Paving work on Ninth Street resumes amid dispute

The board of public works announced that Ninth Street paving is proceeding under the nine inch grading specification. They clarified a misperception about a claimed twelve inch bid and invited residents to review the official specs. King Street excavation for hot water pipes was rebuilt overnight with fast concrete and brick relaid.

Board of Public Works King Street la Crosse Electric Company Lyons

Rushford City Declares Dogless Streets After City Council Edict

Rushford Minnesota reports a citywide canine purge ordered by Mayor Olson and City Marshal Ed Lampman with deputy George Donnald. guns crack each night as dogs of every kind are slain, leaving streets reportedly free of dogs and praised as an example for other towns.

Rushford Minn Minnesota Great Northwest Ed Lampman Olson Lampman George Donnald George

Wanted Bryan at West Salem Fair

Democratic committee in La Crosse plans to bring William Jennings Bryan to speak this fall during his state tour. City Attorney John H. Doherty said Bryan declined due to prior engagements, but efforts will continue if his tour reaches a reasonable distance.

Democratic Committee the la Crosse William Jennings Bryan John H. Doherty West Salem Fair Association Mr. Bryan

Women in row over water tap ends with fine

Mrs. Julia Larson was fined 11.50 by Judge Brindley for slapping Caroline White during a dispute over a single water tap used by both families at the head of Jay street near St. Joseph school. White and Larson clashed when White sought water and Larson ordered her off the lot. a neighborhood crowd witnessed the trial.

Julia Larson Brindley Caroline White Jay Street St. Joseph School White

Special Delivery Rule Changes At Post Office

On July 1, a new ruling took effect removing the need for a special delivery stamp. The public wrongly assumes additional postage suffices. The law requires the words Special Delivery on the address side. without it, the extra stamps are ignored by authorities.

Post Office Department

Harriman's Trial Seen as Likely to Proceed

Frank B. Kellogg, special counsel for the government in the Standard Oil and Harriman cases, hinted at possible criminal prosecutions and a fierce battle to dissolve Standard Oil and end its business, while remaining reticent about details of a conference with Attorney General Bonaparte. Kellogg appeared notably pleased with recent developments.

Washington, D. C Bonaparte Frank B. Kellogg St. Paul Standard Oil Harriman Standard Oil Company Kellogg

Permit Given to Remove Property by Public Works

The board of public works approved removing a large frame residence north of the La Crosse power house to Ferry street near Tenth. The move travels via La Crosse and Tenth to Ferry. The Van Steenwyck residence at Seventh and Main is planned to be moved to Sixteenth street between Cass and Madison opposite the High School.

Board of Public Works la Crosse Ferry Street Tenth Ferry van Steenwyck Seventh Main Streets Sixteenth Street Cass Madison

Road pays $20 000 for rebate frauds

In Minneapolis a $20,000 fine was imposed on the Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis Omaha Railway and its former general freight agent Hiram M Pearce. The company and Pearce were convicted April 11 in U S district court of granting rebates to Spencer Grain company on a fifty count indictment.

Minneapolis, Minn Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway Company Hiram M. Pearce Page Morris United States District Court Minneapolis Omaha Road Spencer Grain Company

Foes win control of Chicago and Alton railroad

New York Aug 24 The Toledo St. Louis and Western Railway known as the Clover Leaf has acquired control of the Chicago and Alton. The new owners oppose Mr Harriman as strongly as the Rock Island faction.

New York Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railroad Company Chicago & Alton Toledo, St. Louis and Western The Clover Leaf Harriman Rock Island

G A R Encampment Plans At Saratoga Springs

Department Commander W C Martin announces the forty first G A R encampment at Saratoga Springs from September 9 to 14 with side trips to Jamestown Exposition and Richmond at low railroad rates. Optional full trip to Norfolk and Richmond offered with rail or day boat routes via Hudson to Philadelphia, Baltimore, to Washington with stopovers. Return via Pennsylvania line with potential visit to Gettysburg at moderate cost. Entire trip rate from Chicago quoted at 213.

W. C. Martin Saratoga Springs Richmond Norfolk New York Hudson Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Potomac River Kiechmconudayer Herristucg Fensylvania Road Chicaz

Funeral of Boy Joseph Karsten Held This Afternoon

The funeral for seven year old Joseph Karsten, suffocated in a fire that destroyed his widowed mother's home early yesterday, was held at 2 pm from Supervisor Johnsons home on Kane Street.

Joseph Karsten Johnson Kane Street

Two-Cent Fare Profitable Study Finds Railroads

ST. PAUL, Aug. 24. The state railroad commission reports that railroads earn more under the two cent rate law than at three cents per mile due to higher passenger volume.

ST. Paul State Railroad Commission

O Connor Named Duluth Fitger Brewery Manager

Charlies O Connor, former credit manager of the John Gund Brewing company, has become manager of the Fitger Brewing company in Duluth Minnesota.

Charlies O'Connor John Gund Brewing Company Fitger Brewing Company Duluth Minn

Stop Insults to Flag in Manila

Manila August 24 The police ordered suppression of sale and display of Katipunan flags and emblems amid American anger at insurrectionary symbols alongside a planned patriotic mass meeting. Delegations from Cavite and Fort McKinley will attend to discuss preventing further insults to the United States flag.

Manila Washington Cavite Fort McKinley United States Philippine Commission

Atlantic fleet to sail to the Pacific next December

Oyster Bay N Y August 24 The Atlantic battleship fleet will depart for the Pacific next December an official statement said after a White House navy conference The fleet will include sixteen battleships and pass through the Straits of Magellan to San Francisco A destroyer flotilla will also head west at about the same time but not with the fleet

Oyster Bay N. Y Atlantic Pacific Loeb Roosevelt Navy Department Magellan San Francisco

Heileman Brewing to Expand with New Bottling Machinery

E. T. Miller, manager, and Fred Wensole, engineer, of Heileman Brewing Co. departed for Chicago to purchase new plant equipment for an expansion, including a bottling machine.

E. T. Miller Fred Wensole Heileman Brewing Company Chicago

Eagles of Prairie du Chien Banquet Heads to Event

J. L. Uttermoehl L. J. Bergen and other Eagles members depart at noon for Prairie du Chien to attend a banquet. Forty five new members will be initiated and La Crosse members will participate in the initiation work.

J. L. Uttermoehl L. J. Bergen Order of Eagles Prairie du Chien Eagles la Crosse

Veteran Seeks Entry to Aged Soldier Home

John A. Fox of West Salem an 89 year old veteran of the Seminole War with Jackson and Longstreet applied to Ed Cronen of the Soldiers' Relief Commission to enter the old soldier's home. He is among the county's oldest veterans.

John A. Fox West Salem Jackson Longstreet Ed. Cronen Soldiers’ Relief Commission

Actress Della Fox Seriously Ill in Pittsburgh

Della Fox, the actress, is seriously ill at the Hotel Lincoln in Pittsburgh. Doctors say she suffers from appendicitis and peritonitis and may never be able to appear on stage again.

Pittseur Della Fox Lincoln

Fight Ends in Fatal Shot Near Big Falls

Charles H. Williams, a settler two miles from Big Falls, was shot and killed by James Godette, who surrendered in town claiming Williams attacked him with an ax. Sheriff P. A. Walsh found Williams dead near his cabin, with a bullet wound behind the ear and another in the side. Godette claims Williams fired first.

Big Falls Charles H. Williams Jas. Godette Williams Godette P. A. Walsh Koochoching County Jodette

Viroqua Prisoner Paroled After Governor's Approval

The state board of control, with governor's approval, will parole nine inmates from Waupun next month. Fifteen parole requests were heard last Tuesday. one continued to September 3 and five denied. Among those paroled is Charles Brown of Viroqua, sentenced March 25, 1907, to nine months for wife abandonment.

State Board of Control Waupun Board of Control Charles Brown Viroqua

Husband files suit to annul alleged pistol marriage

Thomas P. Adams sues in Memphis to nullify a marriage to Miss Jessie Osborne of Arlington claiming she, aided by her mother, held a pistol and forced a wedding August 17 near Arlington. He says the ceremony was performed by an unauthorized person and that he was kidnapped and taken to wed.

Memphis Tenn Jessie Osborne Arlington Thomas P. Adams Loca

Vote-Berger Board Meeting Delayed by Berger Arrival

The Vote-Berger company board meeting was postponed due to M I Berger’s late eastward trip. Building plans and bids are ready, with the plant planned as the northwest’s largest at the Rose and Gillette corner near the old Sawyer and Austin mills.

Vote-Berger Company M. I. Berger

Munson considered for Babcock seat in Third District

Madison Wis Aug 24 talk among Third district republicans centers on Senator O G Munson private secretary to Governor Davidson as possible republican candidate for congress. Babcock previously lost there to a Democrat with La Follette support.

Madison Wis O. G. Munson Davidson Congress Babcock la Follette

Late personals announce travels of local professionals

Attorney F. H. Hartwell sails to Milwaukee for a business trip tomorrow evening. J. W. Abell departs tonight for Chicago on business. Frank Smith, once a C. B. & Q. claim clerk, has become a claim clerk with the John Gund Brewing Company.

F. H. Hartwell Milwwukee J. W. Abell Chicago Frank Smith John Gund Brewing Company

Infant Stark Dies After Two Day Illness

Edward Stark infant son of Mr and Mrs Edward Stark of Brinkman Ridge died Thursday evening after two days of convulsions. Funeral held yesterday at home with Rev Polezhek officiating and interment at Brinkman cemetery. Mrs Theo Mannestadt in charge.

Edward Edward Stark Brinkman Ridge Polezhek Brinkman Cemetery Theo. Mannestadt

Wanted Sausage Maker and Meat Cutter

Short notice classified item listing a wanted sausage maker and meat cutter with a partial address S. M. Tribune. Also notes for rent furnishers rooms at 312 South Fifth and a separate want from Badger Steel Roofing & Corrugating Co. at Seventh and La Crosse streets. A sale ad for a barn 26x30 at 1424 Vine St. includes inquiry details.

S. M Tribune South Fifth Badger Steel Roofing Seventh la Crosse Streets Vine St

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Elliott-Loeffler Pearl Street W. J. Hickisch Pearl ST Cardiff Wilmington Coal Whitebreast Coal Co Main ST Cass St Misunderstanding Rushford, Minn Anti-Canine Crusade Marshall Act Council Bryan West Salem Fair Democrats John F. Doherty Mrs. White Alton Fleet Heileman Coo Eagles OF Prairie DU Chien Gun Munson By Ladies’ Society First Baptist Church Winona Leschetizky L. Reic Schocei M. M. Br L. Reic Schocei Harry Packman J. R. Kerr Eva Baronhill Chas. W. Lembke Fifth and Jay Street Tribune Building GUND Peerless John Gund Brewing CO the Tribune Sporting News
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