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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
4
An old advertisement promotes Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion. It claims that fermentation and sour stomachs cause discomfort after meals and promises relief within five minutes after a single dose costing fifty cents.
The article lists standings from the 15 ball tournament at Moore’s Billiard Hall with AS leading the class standings. Other named players, scores, and positions are briefly indicated in the readable portion.
A three member committee of the North Side Progressive League will ask the Railroad Rate Commission to study water service in the area and push for a 16 inch water main from the south side or an auxiliary pumping station on the North side. Debates included routing a main from Black River and ensuring fire protection if the existing line fails. The group also discussed gas and light rate funding, but no action was taken.
Loss of appetite described as a sign of declining vitality and a warning of illness. Hood’s Sarsaparilla promoted as a purifying tonic. War department supervision note, council to act next meeting. Local notices report closing of two undesirable North Side buildings, a hangout for gambling and drinking. Various residents visiting, leaving, or returning, with upcoming events and dances mentioned.
A medical man recovers from a severe cough with a home laxative tonic cough syrup said to cure any cough in five hours. The recipe uses wild cherry bark, cardio essence, and white pine syrup with dosing for adults and reduced amounts for children.
The Standard Cigar team lost two games to Continental Clothing Company at Combination alleys in a thrilling series. Star bowler H. Michlestad topped with two 200-plus scores and a 183 average, while Bartle led for the Continentals with 193. Final tallies show Continental 742 803 777 and Standard 689 712 819.
A Milwaukee restaurant under James Medlock was damaged by a fire starting near the roof at about 2 PM yesterday. Company No. 4 fought the blaze for over an hour. A neighbor spotted smoke from the roof, alerted occupants, and helped wake sleeping roomers in upper rooms.
This evening the Franklin club hosts a debate on whether La Crosse Gas and Electric may rightly raise rates. The issue is debated nationwide including by the railroad rate commission. Otto Bosshard will lead the affirmative while Dr A R Kempter argues the negative. a large audience is expected.
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