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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
5
An old advertisement urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. It claims a sick cranky child becomes well and playful after a teaspoonful, with directions on bottle for all ages and a 50 cent price. It warns to buy genuine California Fig Syrup Company product.
In Cincinnati on December 9 the Big Four railroad and its telegraphers reached a six percent raise. The deal adds about $45,000 for core workers and $1,000 for overtime pay, based on overtime rising from 80 to 35 cents an hour. The raise is retroactive to December 1 for current staff and will apply to new telegraphers joined this winter.
An 1890s style advert offers one hundred dollars for a deafness case caused by catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It explains deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous lining, with catarrh as a common cause. It promotes Hell's Family Pills for constipation and lists Toledo, Ohio as the source.
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin December 9 Special Ves ta Chapter No 14 O E S elected for the ensuing year M W Mrs George Huard A M Mrs C F Smith W P Dr Harry P Clark Cond Mrs Harry Clark Asso Cond Mrs Fred Otto Secy Mrs William Beech Treas Mrs James Harris Sr Trustee W B Tartt Attend Mr and Mrs Fred Lathrop Waureka Wis attended the chapter meeting in the evening.
Instructions describe a heepra cotton size five and a chain stitch project with a filet mesh border and ruff finish. It covers knot stitches, cap sizing, and a dainty border pattern. The writer offers to mail extra directions if a self addressed stamped envelope and two cent stamp are sent.
The city saw arrivals and departures from Bloomington Mount Hope Milwaukee and Dubuque. Notables include Dr White performing at the New Sanitarium and Dr Edward Evans called to professional business in La Crosse. The city council met December 6 approving bills of 2264 dollars amid a spartan agenda.
Mrs. A Porter entertained the Reading circle Friday afternoon and Mrs. Henry Holmes of Money Creek gave a delightful dinner Sunday. The Junior Freshman Literary society plans a program Thursday evening. Elmer Abrahamson and wife with Mrs. Arnold Omodt traveled to Caledonia.
A local notice promotes Hamburg Breast Tea as a vegetarian remedy to break a cold and cure grip by warming infusion and opening pores. The item notes it is inexpensive and harmless and commonly available at pharmacies. The rest of the column details social visits, shopping trips, and shipments from the station.
Washington December 9 census bureau figures show 9 711 453 bales of cotton counted for half bales up to December 1 1915 compared with 123 073 386 for 1914. Round bales total 93 361 vs 39 582 in 1914 Sea Island bales 77 161 vs 63 024 last year.
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a nostril opening antiseptic relief for nasal congestion and head colds. Claims the balm soothes swollen mucous membranes and provides instant relief with clear air passages. Bly's Dream Balm suggested for sufferers of head colds and catarrh.
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