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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
4
Mrs. Joseph Gale of 619 Avon Street escaped a deadly gas stove blast yesterday. A leaking pipe allowed gas to accumulate in the oven and ignite as she opened the door. Her woolen waist, flames not catching easily, helped her shut off the gas and flee outdoors. She wrapped a blanket to smother remaining flames and is recovering today.
R A Gray of Oakville Ind says ten years in bed with kidney disease left him immobile at times. After exhausting medical care Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended and he calls it a God send.
The Franklin Debating Society meets September 3 to debate the resolution that Conditions of the Country Demand the Election of William H. Taft for President. Officers will be elected at the session. The club is dominated by Republicans.
A reflective note contrasts a sixteen year old girl’s mind filled with roses and poetry with a thirty six year old’s focus on cabbages and money, hinting at shifting priorities and practical concerns as life progresses.
A large turnout in Woodman hall heard F. E. Pope of Fond du Lac pitch a North Side boat factory plan for La Crosse. He urged $15,000 stock subscriptions to provide working capital and outlined a three year growth path including hiring 25 year round workers and eventual in house engine production.
The speaker asserts past actions were conscientious with good intent, denies seeking personal political gain, and refuses to end his career in Washington. He promises to approach voters directly to let them judge what is best for their state and the men they elect.
A notice reports the E-C Girl giving away dollars prompting readers to watch for her and have their package ready. A partial list shows numerous residents receiving E-C Girl dollars at addresses on Ninth Street Pine Street Avon Street and nearby areas in La Crosse.
Endorsed claim asserts Foley's Kidney Cure cures all kidney and bladder diseases. The ad warns readers with kidney and bladder troubles that not using the product will lead to blame for worse results.
Richard W. Feigl died this morning at 7:40 at his daughter Mrs R W Giffords home 1427 Arrow Street heart failure. Born February 11 1828 in Seez Bohemia he lived in Onalaska before moving to the north side. Survived by two sons and two daughters including W J Feigl Elton SD Pauline Wunsch Eltton SD F G Feigel Pierre SD and Mrs Robert Gifford North La Crosse. Funeral Sunday at Gifford residence with Rev A A Randall North Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery William Dwyer in charge.
Mrs. Pat Ward is ill at home. Iver Thorsen and son Theo dore visit friends in Black River Falls. Francis Desmond attends Dubuque homecoming. Grace Taylor of Austin visits north side. E J Mullen of Aurora visits Con Corrigan’s home. H G Mills returns from Fairmont and plans north side residence. Edward Edberg of Dubuque visits parents. A 9 pound girl born to Mourning on George street. Woodmen picnic in Rose street hall tonight.
Nearly all La Crosse County officials gathered for a full day at Dakota Park with ball games runs and fishing. A launch race, a staged misplay by Supervisor Kindley, and a controversial umpire call sparked lively antics. Contests included distance estimation and broad jump won by Oscar Hulberg. The outing, ending with supper and returning boats, was deemed a grand success and slated as an annual event.
Tickets to Milwaukee for the Wisconsin State Fair September 7 to 12, 1908 go on sale via C and N W Ry at one and one half fare for the round trip. Inquiries for train service dates and details should be made to ticket agents.
Green Bay reports a Brown County Butter Makers association picnic at West De Pere driving park with speeches by S A Cook Neenah Mayor Jones De Pere E L Aderholdt dairy and food commissioner and Al Grover. Hudson sees three barns burned within 48 hours and an attempted arson on Fulton's livery saved by fire company. Fond du Lac Mayor Clark responds to Liberty street blaze ahead of firefighters using his automobile.
Camp Perry Ohio August 27 The Wisconsin team headed by Col McCoy finishes fifth in the final stage of the national team match behind the Army Navy Cavalry and Marine teams. Wisconsin edges Massachusetts and Pennsylvania as weather winds and tough targets challenge all squads. Medal presentation and prize money celebrate the 1908 team with elation and pride.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer cartoon caption notes Jane asks for a new sheath dress. Pa suggests a solution with an umbrella cover as a substitute, prompting light humor about fashion.
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