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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
6
An early 20th century New York Journal item details a facial and body toning regimen for thin women. It describes skin as a large gland linked to vital organs and prescribes a glycerine rose water solution with tincture cadomene and borax for daily application to improve bust arms neck hips and shoulders.
Some observers note that women often laugh not from true humor but as a social courtesy. The behavior is described as a polite signal in mixed company rather than a spontaneous reaction to a joke.
Milwaukee report details second stage in the Zynda case with Adam Pietrzyk confessing he stood guard while Karl Wojciechowski attacked and killed 14 year old Hattie Zynda. Pietrzyk says Wojciechowski dragged the girl from Humoldt avenue into railroad yards then planned to flee to Chicago. Wojciechowski denies the murder but says the girl would not reveal the assault.
President W J Ferris of the La Crosse and Winona Traction company announces a modern Wonderland style amusement park to be built near Galesville. The park will be reached by an interurban line from La Crosse and Winona within about thirty minutes, with affordable rides and varied attractions to boost interurban traffic and company revenue. Ferris has not chosen a site yet, pending line operation.
After days of heavy cold, the Mississippi froze at the wagon bridge at 1:05 PM. Temperatures dipped to 4 below zero with more cold expected tonight and milder weather anticipated tomorrow. The La Crosse and Black rivers began freezing earlier, and nearby sloughs offer skating for locals despite the wind.
Mrs G C Hixon woke to smoke at her home at Seventh and Badger streets after guests left. A servant found live coals fallen from the grate and burning between the wall. A hose was used to extinguish flames as one other person and servants were present.
Standard Oil officials await word on the British ship Johanna after a brief message from Captain Nickerson said he and the starboard watch landed safely at Samana Santo Domingo. The fate of the remaining 21 crew and the sinking location were not mentioned.
Franklin club dispute over north side stops ends with President Ferris announcing interurban cars will stop at all street intersections between the south side terminal and the city limits.
Albert C. Snead, beneficiary of a $9 000 life policy on Ocey Snead, says he has learned only what papers report about her nude body found in a East Orange New Jersey house tub. He also has no idea where Fletcher Snead, her husband and his brother, is since he has not been seen since the murder.
Charles Q. Lukens deputy sheriff of Wyandotte county and Charles T. Galloway electrical contractor of Rosedale are dead after an attempt to serve divorce papers on Galloway led to a pitched battle with police in Kansas City Kansas.
Mrs Edward H Harriman, reputedly one of the world’s wealthiest women, travels from Arden to Manhattan to run her late husband’s business from 475 Fifth Avenue. She plans daily offices, clerks, and reports, returning to Arden for dinners, aiming to complete weekly tasks by Thursday.
The store invites shoppers to preview the season with no obligation to buy. A half hour inside promises exposure to the latest in beautiful art trends and gentle praise for present visitors as they consider future purchases.
An advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Cure has cured many pile sufferers and offers a free trial package by mail. Readers are urged to send their name and address to receive the trial, with the promise that some cases show improvement without further treatment and the option to buy a full box for 50 cents.
A mail order offer invites readers to fill blank lines with name and address and mail to Pyramid Drug Company in Marshall Michigan to receive a trial package of Pyra mid Pile Cure at no cost. The ad promises delivery by mail in a plain wrapper.
Notice from the Office of the Second Assistant Postmaster General dated November 24 1909 lists countries that refuse non postage Christmas stamps or charity stamps on international mail Great Britain Orange River Colony Rhodesia Transvaal and Germany allows stamps if placed on the face not the back A suggestion urges senders to enclose stamps inside the envelope to avoid rejection.
The Y M C A announces there will be no public lecture and entertainment course this winter due to other duties and another institution offering similar events. A members only course may be held if enough interest is shown, with programs largely contributed by members in the new building assembly room.
Washington December 9 money Mississippi senator elected minority leader by Democratic senators to replace Culberson who resigned due to ill health Ba con Georgia declined to contest the post Shively Indiana was chosen vice chairman of the caucus.
On December 9 at a New York trial for former American Sugar Refining officials, witness Thomas D. Hyatt testified that Oliver Spitzer, once Williamsburg dock superintendent, offered a bribe in October 1907.
The pastors at a German Methodist church conference voted 32 to 4 to unite the Northern and Northwest German conferences, representing about 12 000 members. The measure, debated by many delegates, expresses strong support though not binding. final action awaits General Conference in 1912.
Miss Ella L. Esch of Sparta Wisconsin, sister of Congressman John J. Esch, was elected superintendent of the Sparta public schools to succeed Prof I B Davies. Esch has served as a teacher and faculty member at Sparta high school for over two years and will complete Davies unexpired term before moving to Delavan Wisconsin to join the Radley knitting company.
Chicago telephone operators under the Amalgamated Order of Telephone Operators ban using hello as a greeting. Offenders must pay one cent per use. The reform aims to shed the label hello girls and speed up calls in about fifty offices.
The Mor rison vs La Crosse City Railway trial heads to the jury after testimony on whether the car started suddenly or if the plaintiff fell on her own. Next on the docket is Leete versus Ranney in bankruptcy court with James Thompson for the plaintiff and J. E. Higbee for the defendant.
Paris police report an Apache dog guarding a house while its burglar owner stole valuables. This marks the third similar incident in a week, highlighting a new challenge for law enforcement as the dog attacked officers while the thief fled.
Growling, escaped animals trained by offenders to fight police dogs and warn their masters when raids begin. They often attack officers with notable ferocity.
London officials report the Bank of England reduced its minimal rate of discount from 5 to 4 1 2 percent. The 5 percent rate has been in effect since October 21.
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