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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
4
At Woodmen hall the North Side Progressive league will hear a report on a proposed pumping station to aid north side residents in summer. Agitators aim to cut lighting rates now that the La Crosse Water Power contract allows cheaper electricity.
North Side residents report visits from Sparta Chicago Peterson Minn and Austin Minn. Officers to be elected tonight at the John Flynn W R C hall near Police Station No 2. Ill residents include Miss Blanche Butterfield and Edward Betzel. Interurban line and depots urged. Funeral of George Pierce discussed. Mrs Hanson travels to Preston Minn. Baby boy born to Fred Schulz now of Columbus Ohio. Rose McShane visits P J Ward Austin Minn.
A Virginia woman recounts lifelong coffee trouble including dyspepsia headaches and nervousness and credits stopping coffee with a move to Postum. She notes improved digestion and nerves after eighteen months on Postum and mentions reading The Road to Wellville.
Vice President Willard announces Burlington will supply all typewriters for stenographers telegraph operators station agents and clerks replacing the previous mandate that workers purchase machines. The rental plan covers seven year life with options to keep return or trade for new machines, ending a longstanding practice seen as unjust and causing financial loss to clerks.
The Egan Manufacturing Company switches from electric to gasoline lighting using nine lamps, five to light the factory. Mr. Egan says electric light is insufficient and costly, while gasoline lights provide more, better light at a lower cost. He will track savings as he continues use. Yesterday from 4 30 to 6 pm five lights burned and three pounds of vacuum were used.
Local freight only handled as strike affects railroad operations. Local railroad companies report disruption in handling shipments and reduced service levels amid ongoing labor action.
In Milwaukee yards the number of switch engines in operation is down. Only three engines are kept at work while five is the usual count. During the rush season this summer six engines were operated.
The advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages, describing it as a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any failure and urge sending testimonials, with related Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Williams-Hughes company opened at the La Crosse theater for a week and drew strong praise for The Gentleman and the Genius. Tonight they present The Tenderfoot, their western adaptation of Cowboy and the Lady, noted for its drama and crowd appeal.
A strong comedy element runs through the play with a Western flavor. After Thursday’s show a marriage on stage will unite two local youths in wedding ceremonies following the performance. Don’t miss the entertaining Tenderfoot tonight.
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