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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1907

Page

4

Twin Sisters at 73 Health Through Duffy's Whiskey

Emma Shively of Big Clifty Kentucky and Belle Beatty of Louisville Kentucky both 73 credit Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for steady health and strength. Emma says she has used it for years as a tonic for old age. Belle notes improved vigor and fewer pains since starting the remedy last May.

Mies Emma Shively Belle Beatty Duffy Big Clifty Louisville Big CliftyKy 15Th St Louisville, Ky Emma Shivelyndr

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey advertised as pure medicine

An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a thoroughly malted tonic medicine. It claims it strengthens the heart, purifies the system, and provides health benefits unlike drugs. Buyers are warned to demand the genuine sealed bottle bearing the Old Chemist trademark and seal. Price listed at $1.00 with free medical booklet and doctor’s advice.

Duffy’s Duffy Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N.Y

Marsh Provides Excellent Skating on North Side Marsh

The North Side marsh west of the causeway offers fine skating as the water levels drop. Ice is not yet thick, but Black River is frozen across and continued cold weather should bring solid skating opportunities with crowds after 4 pm nightly.

Body of Mrs Hunt Sent to Baraboo

The body of Mrs Evyline Hunt who died yesterday at her son's home 426 Badger Street was shipped this morning to Baraboo for interment in the family lot.

Evyline Hunt Badger Street Baraboo

Franklin Club to Debate on Bryan

The Franklin club plans a regular meeting at their North Side hall tomorrow evening. After a Thanksgiving break no meeting was held last Thursday. The debate question is whether Bryan's leadership harmed the Democratic Party with Hi L. Taylor as affirming debater and A A Bentley of the board of trade arguing the negative.

Franklin Club Bryan Hi. L. Taylor A. A. Bentley Board of Trade

You can't make some women realize a husband in hand

A terse quip critiques breach of promise suits by suggesting some women cannot be persuaded that having a husband now is better than pursuing a breach of promise claim later. the line reflects era tone and social satire.

No Man Likes Back Talk Behind His Back

A terse note notes that disrespectful talk about a man behind his back is unwelcome. It frames back talk as a social irritant and warns that such behavior damages respect and harmony. The item reads as a proverb like reminder about civility and discretion in conversation.

Derailed Box Car Delays Traffic on Milwaukee Tracks

A box car derailed on the main track near Homer, just beyond Winona, delaying Milwaukee road traffic along the river division for several hours. The La Crosse to Minneapolis train, due at 6 05, arrived at 8 30 after a three hour hold. The Minneapolis to Chicago mail train was diverted via the Chicago and North Western. Wrecking crews cleared the track quickly. morning trains ran on time. No injuries reported and damage was minor.

Homer Winona Milwaukee Road la Crosse Minneapolis Chicago and Northwestern

Celebrate Silver Wedding Last Night

About seventy five guests gathered at Mr. Owen's 1437 Avon street home for a reception honoring their silver wedding anniversary. Only the best man from their marriage has died. Mrs Owens' bridesmaid of 25 years ago attended. Miss Carrie Owens, their north side socialite daughter, and Anna Paulson, Mrs Owens sister and bridesmaid, were present. A program and generous supper completed the evening.

Owen Avon Street Owens Carrie Owens Anna Paulson

Trainmen Ordered to Watch Coaches

Winter heat concerns prompt Southern Minnesota La Crosse division chief Wil bert Irwin and Trainmaster P L Rupp to direct Milwaukee road staff to keep coaches comfortable. Conductors and brakemen must regularly consult passengers on temperature and ensure cars are heated to please the greater number. The rule notes coaches are often kept too warm because crews stay out of the coaches too much.

Wilburt Irwin Southern Minnesota la Crosse P. L. Rupp Milwaukee Road

Hunts for rabbit shoots his dog

John Webber, a North Side saloon man, hunted rabbits with a valuable hound. He fired at a rabbit, but when he called the dog nothing responded. A nearby signal confirmed the dog had been shot and killed by the shot.

John Webber North Side Mr. Webber Joe

Kerosene Engine Replaces Gasoline in City Water Pump

The Burlington kerosene engine unit at the waterworks has been remodeled to run on kerosene instead of gasoline. Experiments show kerosene is cheaper and provides equal power. This marks the first kerosene engine in the city used for pumping Black River water supply.

Black River

City of Glasgow Burns After Coal Dock Unload

A cargo of about thirty five hundred tons of coal had just been unloaded at the Cargill coal docks at Green Bay when the steamer City of Glasgow was burned yesterday on Green Bay. The vessel had just cleared the dock and was bound for the ore mines for a load of ore.

Cargill Green Bay City of Glasgow

Rail office relocations loom to central Minneapolis

Reports indicate Milwaukee Road plans to remove La Crosse Division Freight and Passenger Agent Arthur Willoughby, shifting all local operations to Minneapolis. Officials cite systematization and central territory coverage, with reports still filed to Willoughby and possible reassignment of J. T. Conley and other western offices.

A. J. Earling Milwaukee Road Arthur Willoughby la Crosse Minneapolis Willoughby Madison S. C Wisconsin Michigan Milwaukee Chicago Mr. Willoughby Iowa Fairbault Minn Wabasha Chippewa Valley Onalaska St. Paul Bristol Wells Wessington Springs S. D Craft J. T. Conley

North Side hunters bag does in scarce deer year

M Keizer and O G Lewis hunted west of Greenwood on the Eau Claire river and returned with a doe each weighing 150 to 160 pounds. They found deer far scarcer than last year, saw many wolves, and killed one. They attribute deer scarcity to the wolves.

M. Keizer O. G. Lewis Greenwood Eau Claire

Government Cuts Roads Mail Pay

The weighing and figuring of mail handled by U S railroads shows a government reduction in rail mail service pay. Total transport reductions reach 981348 dollars, with 493218 dollars cut from railway mail car pay. Congress appropriated 44495000 dollars for the year ended June 30, and 598071 dollars remains unexpended in the treasury.

United States Congress Treasury

Quote on insignificance as social neglect in petitions

A critic labels a man with extreme insignificance, noting that he is so powerless he is not even asked to sign petitions. The remark highlights exclusivity, exclusion, and perceived precedence in civic engagement within the community.

For business the best cure is sine cure

A terse maxim notes that in business the best remedy lies in strategic restraint and balanced risk taking, emphasizing calm planning over impulsive moves. It frames prudent calculation as the remedy for common market ills and emphasizes steadiness as a path to durable success.

Pinched Between Car and Platform at Freight Depot

William Parker foreman of the switching crew, 1428 Berlin street, was caught between a box car and the South Side freight depot platform last evening. Two ribs were broken and other minor injuries noted by Doctor Suitor. Parker was taken to La Crosse hospital by ambulance and, despite initial fears, is resting easily and expected to recover slowly.

William Parker Berlin Street C. B. and Parker

North Side Briefs From Hastings to Winona News

Hastings bridge closes and block system set to spread to St Croix crossing. Portland couple welcome a baby girl on Nov 26. William Burrington sells Hawthorn Ave home in East Portland and plans a new one. J A Yabel visits Nelson sister G W Scharr. C P Thomas returns from Illinois to North Side. T L Vought invited to speak at old settlers’ meeting in South Dakota on Dec 5. Mrs Gunderson seriously ill at 1524 Charles. Captain Frank Stuesser hunts rabbits. Women’s club meets at Mrs Rice’s home. E J Thompson returns from Thompson Iowa. North Side Masons meet for annual officer election at Rose Street Mason Temple. Lodge 190 F and A M holds officers’ election at North Side Masonic Hall. Dell Hoag returns to Waukon after visit. Alice Rudd returns to Winona for Normal school after Thanksgiving in La Crosse.

Milwaukee Road Hastings Minn St. Croix Portland Ore Byron Valentine B. H. Valentine William Burrington la Crosse Hawthorn Avenue J. A. Yabel Nelson Wis G. W. Scharr Prospect Street C. P. Thomas Illinois T. L. Vought Loomis Street South Dakota Gunderson Charles Street Frank Stuesser Women's Club Rice Cass Street E. J. Thompson Caledonia Street Thompson North Side Masons Mason Temple Rose Street Lodge No. 190 A. M Masonic Hall Dell Hoag Waukon Kla William Dwyer Alice Rudd Winona

Committee Meets Again Tomorrow in Union Report Prep

The local patronage committee of the Manufacturers and Jobbers union will meet tomorrow evening to prepare a report with answers to circulars from merchants who did not report on the first issue. The report is to be submitted at a forthcoming union meeting. Secretary Calvert cites new reports and progress as favorable.

Manufacturers’ and Jobbers’ Union Calvert

Lottie Meaney Leads Bijou Vaudeville Act This Week

Lottie Meaney at the Bijou theater has written more vaudeville acts than any other girl in vaudeville and at eighteen she pays her own acts. The Bowery Bud act is a gem and she is a marvel on stage.

Lottie Meany Bijou Miss Meaney Vaudevie Bowery

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