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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1905

Page

8

Poelling Cylan Offers A New Style Blend

The note presents a compact profile of Poeling Cylan proposing a fresh style blend for a fashion event. It hints at stylistic changes and the involvement of Estye Fgh in the design dialogue.

Langdon & Boyd to Use Motor Bicycles for Deliveries

La Crosse based Langdon and Boyd Packers plan a trial run next Monday using motor bicycles to reach towns with poor train connections. Commercial traveler C. J. Thompson will carry sample goods as the firm expands into small country towns between La Crosse and Prairie du Chien.

la Crosse Ing Langdon & Boyd C. J. Thompson Mr. Boyd Thompson Prairie du Chien Minnesota Milwaukee Road Reno Meat Trust

Innovation trial could spread to wholesale firms

The firm plans to equip more employees with motorcycles if the current experimental scheme succeeds. Management believes the innovation may be adopted by other wholesale and jobbing firms in the area.

Green Bay and La Crosse win in state league clash

Green Bay defeats La Crosse 5 to 4 at Monroe county fair in Sparta Wisconsin. Oshkosh 14, Menasha 8 as Oshkosh relieves Hanson then Dolan closes strong with a homer and a box change in the ninth.

Sparta Wis Green Bay la Crosse Monroe County Fair Oshkosh Menasha Neenah Dolan Beebe

Sparta Loses Bid for Free Mail Delivery

Sparta’s petition for free mail delivery is rejected by the post office department. The decision cites potential drop in box rents that would reduce receipts below the $10,000 threshold for service eligibility. Wanted to buy a good second hand piano. Address 609 North 1514 Street.

Sparta Post Office Department

Sparta fair draws thousands as vendors report strong takings

The Sparta fair draws thousands daily with August Erickson operating a candy wheel and rumored large earnings. Yesterday’s races included a 5.8 F track segment and a five-eighths run won by The Teller, with Tom Collins and Mr. Gurney placing behind.

Sparta Fair August Erickson la Billposter Gov. Ramsey the Teller Tom Collins Mr. Gurney

City Officials Enjoy a Day’s Outing

About 30 city officials and employees returned home at 9 30 after their annual outing. They reported stiff joints sunburn and fatigue but were happy. Morning at City Hall showed them resting and nursing sore joints after three baseball games and a rounders game. Mayor Torrance noted a lovely hay crop on the island where the picnic began.

Torrance

Island Outing Ends With Nine Inning Debate

A lighthearted city outing ends with a disputed nine inning game claimed as 9 to 10 in favor of the officials. Aldermen missing key members cite the absence of Downs and Bachellor as a handicap. Chef Nevikomm provided meals as Camp Ottville saluted the fleet with thirteen guns. Eleven tents house Ottville families while the day closes without fish due to high water.

J. P. Bird Downs and Bachellor John Nevikomm Camp Ottville Crosby Slough

Workmen to Meet Deputy Master Schneider in La Crosse

Deputy Master Workman Schneider of the Ancient Order of United Workmen will visit next week to meet all three La Crosse lodges. The meeting is set for the lodge room of the north side lodge at the corner of St Paul and Caledonia streets on Thursday night.

Workman Schneider Ancient Order of United Workmen la Crosse Nothh Side St. Paul and Caledonia Streets

Packman Arranges Public Concert in Galesville Tonight

Prof. Packman of La Crosse has organized a concert by Galesville and La Crosse pupils in Galesville tonight. Assistants include Howard Stryker the La Crosse baritone, Prof. Peter Peterson violinist, and a quartet from the La Crosse Episcopal church choir. A Madison group of concrete layers begins foundationwork for a $600000 beet sugar plant.

Packman la Crosse Galesville Howard Stryker Peter Peterson la Crosse Episcopal Church Madison

No one misses the title that leads on to fortune

The line notes that missing the title leads to lost opportunity and that reading want ads regularly keeps one alert for chances, framing it as a timeless tip about pursuing fortune.

Fortune

Plain Drunks Charged In City Court

Acting Police Justice Herman Lang disposed of two drunk and disorderly cases this morning. John Lynch was fined 2 dollars and costs 4.50, or ten days in jail. Anton Swenson paid a fine of 1 dollar and costs.

Herman Langstadt John Lynch Anton Swenson

Mrs. H. Koch Passes Away

Mrs. Herman Koch, longtime city resident, died after a long illness at 6 pm at her son Emil Kochs home on Jorg Johnson street. Born in Germany 64 years ago, she lived here 46 years and is survived by her husband and two sons Emil and Richard, all in the city.

Herman Koch Emil Koch Jorg Johnson Germany Emil Richard

Woman Charged With Assault Dismissed in Court

Mrs Sophia Cameron was discharged by Judge Brindley after the complainant failed to appear. The case involved an alleged assault on Mrs Fannie Erlich with a broom. As the dismissal occurred Mr Erlich entered the courtroom with an axe, intending to use it as evidence but arrived too late.

Sophia Cameron Fannie Erlich Brindley Erlich

Saying and Advertising Fix Rifts Between Landlord and Tenant

A local proverb about trust and consequences leads to a landlord turning to rapid notices to claim rent and address a delinquent tenant after a striking incident illustrating risk. The piece emphasizes prompt public advertising as a corrective measure.

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