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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
6
The passage extols a trusted health product, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, as a widely approved family laxative. It urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product, recommended by physicians and the Well-informed of the World, and sold by leading druggists.
At the Indiana state fairgrounds in Indianapolis a large Democratic gathering announced Kern as the party’s nominee with Theodore Bell and Norman E. Mack leading the ceremonies. Bryan spoke briefly as did Governor candidate Thomas R. Marshall, pledging adherence to party platforms amid strong rhetoric about corporate influence.
The passage ridicules a supposed superior dining pairing from four years earlier, calling it a dishonest showcase. It argues the apparent luxury was only a shallow display masking an empty bottom, a clever trick of legerdemain to inflate significance.
About five hundred Republicans convene in Des Moines to discuss succession after Senator Allison’s death. Standpatters oppose a special session to elect a senator. Gov Cummins, favored by Progressives, is expected to be named, with Cummins in caucus planning a possible special session.
Receivers for the Minneapolis and Northern Elevator Company, part of Pillsbury-Washburn, failed to obtain a 1.5 million loan from local banks. With 90 elevators in Minnesota and North Dakota, they cannot run without funds, needing about 40,000 dollars daily. A federal hearing considered leasing options, but judges paused pending other plans.
Miss Rosella McKibbin of Caledonia Minn wed William J Hurley in Marys Church this morning with Father White presiding. The couple will reside on the north side after a brief honeymoon trip to Chicago and the Minnesota State Fair.
After the exchange close, Brown & Co faced suspension and the appointment of a committee to identify offenders. D W Noel was named assignee as the firm blamed delivery delays and clerical certificate errors for the tangled affairs. The firm promised delivery once certificates were corrected and hinted at drastic action for Saturday.
Miss Eulalia Gray visits Austin Minnesota while many locals host travelers and relatives. J. K. Gray sails to Richland Center Wisconsin. Misses Foster Andrews and Scott visit Aunt Foster in Monticello. A. Jordan buys Stan’s grocery. Prof. B Dennett and bride plan McGregor home. Several residents travel to Mason City Clear Lake Elkader La Crosse and Denver. There are remarks on perception days.
A woman reveals she carried her newborn baby boy corpsed wrapped in a quilt on Loomis Street and later left for West Salem after the child’s death. She says she planned marriage in April 1906 and that the father deserted her. Police found the infant in a waiting room. Dr. Egan ordered burial arrangements at Fessler and Dahl. The mother then boarded the Northwestern to join her parents in West Salem.
La Crosse county hunters have issued over 100 licenses at the county clerk's office ahead of the season. The season begins September 1 with no open deer season in most counties, while the duck season also opens September 1.
The funeral of Mrs. Johanna J. Hubbard, fatally burned last Sunday, will be held tomorrow at 9 in the cathedral at Sixth and Main. Father Sluyter will conduct services and interment will be at the Catholic cemetery.
County Clerk Charles Rawlinson has received $50,000 worth of La Crosse county bonds. The signing and delivery to the bonding firm will occur in the latter part of the week.
We thank relatives and friends and Aerie of Eagles for their sympathy during our bereavement in the death of our husband, son and brother. Mrs A D Larsen, Mr and Mrs P E Larsen and Family.
The wife of Maj. Gen. Charles Ailward Luard was found murdered in a wood near Seven Oaks outside London. No suspect or motive is known but police report a robbery motive with rings missing from the victim’s fingers.
Helena Maloney, fled with Samuel Clarkson, is kept under constant surveillance by family guards at Marquis Maloney’s Spring Lake estate. A high wall and strict questioning bar access as she tries to marry Clarkson. Archbishop Ryan warns the church will not hasten a church court ruling to permit the marriage.
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