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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
5
An old-time formula, Wyeth´s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, is advertised as safely darkening hair, restoring natural color, and treating dandruff and shedding. The copy claims it leaves hair glossy and undetectably treated, with results by morning and lasting color after one or two applications.
Two burglars at the C Niss Furniture store in Milwaukee fled after blowing the safe. Police were called and the men escaped with about 3000 dollars in cash and several thousand dollars in negotiable securities.
Milwaukee physicians defy the American Medical Association Journal calling tango beneficial for mental and physical health, praising its effects on mood, fitness, and social engagement.
Mrs S A Johnson aged 60 died from burns received when gasoline used for cleaning exploded. She leaped into a bed to smother flames as her clothing caught fire. Her husband rushed in and smothered the fire on their two daughters clothing, saving their lives though he was badly burned.
Pipe Stone Minn Dec 2. While driving cattle through a stubble corn field near Chandler a farmer named Bauma slipped and fell. A cornstalk pierced his left eye and nearly tore it from the head. Doctors removed the eye but Bauma is expected to survive.
A collection of short items lists visitors from Duluth Westby La Crescent Caledonia and other towns. It notes a Ladies Aid bazaar and supper at West Avenue Methodist church on December 4 and dance events at Union hall. Several residents are described as visiting or returning home after business or social visits.
Druggists offer a money back guarantee if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. First application provides relief and the product costs 50 cents.
The Supreme Court ruled that a Kentucky occupation tax of $100 annually on creditor companies does not interfere with interstate commerce in a test case brought by the United States Fidelity and Guarantee company of Baltimore.
Duluth Minnesota December 2 Navigation closed at the American head of the lakes at midnight when insurance terminated A heavy outrush of grain kept a fleet of boats under the spouts until the last moment as elevators operated at capacity.
A London Times excerpt from 1795 notes tall feather headgear sweeping fashion amid assemblies. It describes a separate room for donning feathers, removal of lusters, ceilinged doors, and feathered ladies transporting plumes in sword cases at the carriage rear.
Chas Beyschlag promotes Gray's Yerba Santa Cough Cure claiming it contains no narcotics and may be given to children. He offers half a bottle at his expense to prove its safety and effectiveness, asserting satisfied customers already endorse the remedy.
Mrs Edward T Stotesbury of Philadelphia remains the talk of Chicago after opening night at the opera. She wore flashing gems valued at about half a million dollars.
Hotel Deering buzzes as the La Crosse County Fish and Game Protective association prepares a venison menu for tonight at 8. Oscar Doering has shown antlered meat for the feast and Toastmaster Fred H. Hartwell vows brief speeches, planning to cut speakers off if they run long.
J. D. Beck of the state industrial commission presides a hearing on Mrs. Walter Kane's claim for compensation after her husband died from blood poisoning linked to injuries at Gund Brewing Company. The session takes place in the county board committee room.
Medical Examiner Roscoe D. Perley performed the autopsy on William C. Russell yesterday. The coroner said the test was to forestall later questions from Dakota Dan Russell, who claims the Russell estate and accuses foul play or death by own action by his brother.
Leslie Fisher of Hamburg Iowa a fireman on an Illinois Central switch engine was killed when a freight train crashed into a switch engine at the Council Bluffs yards and an engineer Z H Ratcliff was injured another man is believed trapped in the wreckage and may be missing.
Joliet Illinois December 2 1939 Warden Allen announces no visitors from Joliet will be allowed at Joliet state penitentiary while smallpox remains prevalent in the city.
An observation on how the living often abuse the dead while the departed receive praise. The remark contrasts the treatment of a man during life with the posthumous recognition he may gain.
Mr. and Mrs. G F Kroner entertained at a christening dinner for their daughter Eleanor Louise with Rev G T Gamm officiating. Sponsors were Miss J Isabelle Kroner and Fred Kroner Jr. A Bulagarian damask tablecloth and white decorations framed the event. a large cake crowned by four white doves and a tall white candle stood as the centerpiece. Twenty four guests attended.
The La Crosse Woman's club will be entertained tomorrow afternoon by Mesdames G. W. Lueck and Geo. Bond at the home of Dr. Lueck, 933 Rose Street.
Mrs. David Austin shows a copy of the La Crosse National Democrat the citys first paper from November 1854 The editor was F A Moore It is the twenty second issue of its initial year Local elders note many names are barely recognizable to modern readers
Mr and Mrs J B Donald announce the engagement of their daughter Elmore Ruth to Clarence L Schriever. The notice names the families and confirms the forthcoming marriage plans.
Miss Marcella Stanage celebrated her tenth birthday with a Sunday gathering. Elizabeth Gram won first prize and Emily Guenther took second as guests enjoyed games and supper for ten.
The tug Martin under Captain Louis Zelinsky sank on the Manominee River while towing the tug Plymouth during a recent storm. All aboard on the barge were lost, and investigators expect the Martin’s sinking to be cited in the Plymouth disaster inquiry as evidence the tug was not seaworthy.
The Supreme Court ruled that only fee simple property owners may receive damages for land taken by Cook County Illinois park commissioners. The decision affirms against Jacob Glos and others holding tax titles in the park tract.
The London Globe notes mysteries in the Pacific including evidence of a lost continent and vanished civilizations. It cites vast ruins in Samoa and Tongi and intriguing statues on Eas ter island, with a pair of Faster island figures standing before the British Museum defying explanation.
Elsie Friedl a 24 year old woman in Milwaukee attempted to kill herself by slashing her throat with a glass tumbler while in an emergency hospital bed. She was restrained, then taken into custody by Detectives Laubenheimer and Ridenour on larceny charges for stealing a silver meshbag from Mrs Evelyn Paulus and $7 from Mrs Louise Kemp.
An observer notes the hippo retreating to its tank and staying submerged during rain. Head Keeper Bill Snyder admits uncertainty and offers possible explanations that rain drops irritate the hippo’s skin or is merely an idiosyncrasy the animal could not explain if it could talk.
The piece promotes Scott's Emulsion for teens aged 14 to 19 experiencing physical changes. It claims the product supplies blood-making nutrients from cod liver oil and hypophosphites, tones nerves, and helps facial fullness, recommending it as essential for students and workers during growth.
Hugo Eckhardt, missing for eleven years, returned to Milwaukee from the Alaskan gold fields with thousands of dollars and stories. He says much is invested in government bonds, while a leather bag holds raw gold nuggets valued at 20 to 100 dollars each.
Milwaukee Wis Dec 2 Mrs Ida McNabb proprietress of a rooming house sues J S Kinney a 79 year old mining man of Stambaugh Mich for breach of promise seeking 590600 and seeks to halt transfer of Kinney's property. Kinney now resides in Washington DC.
Rev. Paul B. Jenkins labeled the Darwinian theory as beautiful bunk while preaching that souls are hand made, drawing sharp debate within his congregation. He declared the doctrine during a sermon, framing creation as a crafted act rather than natural selection.
A simple remedy advocates mixing one ounce of Taris compound with one ounce of syrup of Sarsaparilla in half a pint of whiskey. Take a tablespoon before meals and at bedtime. Promoted as a proven treatment by Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratories of Chicago.
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