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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
4
I P Swords of Washington D C aged 70 reports two years of lung and throat trouble eased by Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey. He writes the tonic built up his system and helped his debility and throat condition after following bottle directions. He shares this testimony to help others who are sick.
An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure distillation curing nervousness and various ailments. It touts malt essence, predigested liquid form, and claims doctors prescribe it. The ad warns buyers to insist on genuine sealed bottles and references an “Old Chemist” and medicinal booklet.
A long list of discounted groceries and household items from a vintage ad. Includes teas like Chase and Sanborn and Oolong, coffees from Miller's Best to Manor House, Postum Cereal, dried fruits, California produce, soaps, washing powders, kerosene, and Mason jars with numerous prices mostly in cents. Names of brands and prices dominate the block.
The Pendleton brothers placed a heart shaped net across Black River near French Island as winter seining season opens. About 150 pounds of fish were found in the basket portion after a test run. North side fishermen favor licensing fish houses to protect property and seek Kinglsey to introduce the licensing bill at once.
Two sections of passenger train No. 6 are ordered today on the Milwaukee road out of La Crosse. Carl Jenander moves his family to 1336 Avon street. Rev. N. FE. Clark will preach at the Tabernacle Baptist church tomorrow and for an indefinite time. George Phillips, once with a broken leg, now moves about without crutches. David Weida’s brother Stanley Weida died after an unsuccessful operation. funeral Sunday in Caledonia, Minn. Dr. A. R. Kempter learns of his brother-in-law J. Mailer’s death in Minneapolis. interment at Oak Grove cemetery. M. Hoff family improving at Ross street home. Tim Goyette and wife welcome a baby boy at 1500 Avon street. John Haefner of Minneapolis visiting Caledonia relatives.
Two Pullman cars of the Fifth Cavalry of New York state pass through the city this morning en route to Yellow Stone Park where they will camp for the winter into spring.
North Side Milwaukee yards workers dread December 13 as a date of fatal accidents. Three years ago engineer H Fidlin and fireman P Corlet died in a switch engine collision near the elevator, and Bliss died later from injuries. Two years ago Louis Mitchel was killed by falling from a car. Some men consider laying off due to superstition, though no one cites it as the reason.
The Franklin club welcomed new members from Ingham and Professors O. E. Elland and Jonathan Piper. A debate on English language education featured Mr. George B. Marvin and Mr. G. Heydon. A banquet was set for January 17 at the North Presbyterian church with meetings to start promptly at 8 PM to accommodate South Side members.
Second German Methodist at corner Berlin and Clinton 9:15 am Sunday school 10:30 am services Tabernacle Baptist at Clifton and Avon 12 noon Sunday school Norwegian Lutheran at Charles and Sill 10:30 am 7:30 pm 9 o clock Sunday school North Presbyterian at Logan and Avon 10:30 am 7:45 pm Rev A A Randall German Evangelical Lutheran at Avon and St Paul Rev C M Thurow Caledonian M E on Caledonia between Wall and Windsor 10:30 am morning worship subject A Harsh Rebuff Epworth league 6:30 pm 7:30 pm midweek Wednesday 7:30 pm Scandinavian Baptist at Charles and Logan 10:30 am 12 m Sunday school Ed Fores superintendent B Y P U 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Bethel Norwegian Lutheran at Sill and George 10:30 am 7:45 pm 9 am Sunday school Norwegian Methodist at Berlin and Sill 10:30 am Rev Olson of Norway
Mr and Mrs E M Wing and Mr and Mrs D G MacMillan are in Chicago visiting including Christmas touring. The Frohsian Singing Society announces a carol party and dance at their hall on Sunday December 13. Mrs Johe Graff of Stillwater visits in the city. Mme Conklin leaves Thursday for the Pacific coast to visit relatives. Miss Irene Polleys of Lincoln Nebraska visits cousin Miss Elizabeth Taylor and friends next week.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church holds Sunday school at 9 16 a.m. and evening service at 7 30 p.m. Rev C N Moller rector. Trinity Lutheran and Trinity United Lutheran on Avon Street feature morning preaching at 10 30 and Sunday school at 11.00 a.m. (times read from the source).
The Firemen Relief association elected officers at the meeting held in the fire station. President J F Wright, vice president C Roberts, secretary L Jahnks, treasurer S Gunderson, and executive committee members D Son, C Hansen, and William.
Parks hosted a Friday evening surprise birthday party with games singing and supper. Invited were Misses Parker Trapp Parks and Gsell Messrs Hendrickson Shaw George Jackson and Dickens and Mesdames Shaw Parker and Parks.
A Michigan woman describes twenty years of coffee causing fatigue and nervousness including fear of being grabbed at times. She eventually stopped coffee, started exercising, and switched to Postum, which she credits with stabilizing her nerves and letting her resume normal life.
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