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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
5
City mayor accuses the railway commission of evading ethical questions in its franchise case. The commission asserts efficiency was not before it, despite Dr. Anderson’s memorandum and attached ordinance indicating the matter was part of the official record.
An article argues coffee addiction can be a powerful drug habit and cites a Wash housewife who switched to Postum after years of coffee. She reports headaches and nervous issues eased within a week, with sustained improvement over three years. Includes promotion for Postum and a note from the Postum Co.
A lengthy debate over temporary rate restoration for La Crosse Gas and Electric continues as commissioners' records reveal omissions and contextual changes. The memo argues that a restored rate could be allowed under ordinance 348 with conditions, noting accusations of discrimination and a circular claiming service charges mean paying for nothing. The dispute centers on wording and its impact on public perception and policy.
At Beyschlag's Drug Store on Main Street offers an array of items including canes, photograph albums, shaving sets, and pocket sundries priced from 25 to 2 dollars. The article also covers city commissioners debating electrical rates and lamp voltage standards with a note that tests in a resident's home showed 101 to 102 volts, suggesting concerns over high charges under the ordinance. The piece continues on page 19.
Galveston reports that between early and mid January ten railroads in the southwest will lay off about eleven thousand men for an indefinite period. The reductions will affect every railway branch and impact operating crews nationwide.
An ad urges readers to skip uncertain recipes and buy a 10 cent Our Pie package in Lemon Chocolate or Custard flavor. It claims the pies are so good that after one bite a person will want another, and notes pleasing menfolk with good pie.
Instruction in penmanship offered for three months with three lessons each week at six dollars. Winter term starts January 6, current session underway. Students who enroll now receive several weeks of additional instruction free.
Bishop Thomas Bowman of Watertown Pa spoke at Emanuel church Thursday evening. A reception followed at Rev Etzemueller home on Ferry street. Funeral services for Mrs Mary Betz set for Monday at 2 pm from 122 Adams street and 2:30 at German Lutheran church with Rev Gamm officiating and Oak Grove cemetery interment. Turkey fest invites from La Crosse Aerie No 1245 Eagles for Frohsinn hall Monday Dec 23. Spiritualists meet with Mrs Rev Catherine McFarlin addressing Sunday in Lienlokken hall. Civil Service Examiner Gustav Wenzel held rural carrier exam in Bangor at federal building.
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