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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
4
The Tenderfoot Farmer advertises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as strengthening the stomach restoring digestion and nourishing nerves. It claims to be the failing remedy trusted by physicians and praised by thousands healed by its use.
In Minnesota, a $2,500 reward posted by a Uniontown husband for his wife Mrs. W. A. Stone’s return led to her discovery in Seattle. Found with a detective aboard the Oriental Limited, she is en route home to Uniontown with three children, believed to have suffered an insanity episode after leaving December 2 with Emery Martin.
Rochester Minn Dec 26 Santa Claus smoked a pipe during the Christmas Eve celebration at the Boardman Valley schoolhouse a spark from the pipe lit cotton on the tree and set a blaze that burned John King who played St Nicholas probably fatally The audience acted quickly wrapping him in clothing and extinguishing the flames
Mount Clemens Michigan police detain John Upleger aged 15 as they probe his claim to possession of about 25 000 dollars in post office money orders checks and bank certificates of deposit found in his room, amid a theft inquiry.
In Winona Minnesota on December 26, sixty dollars in gold was stolen from the unlocked safe at J. F. Holden's drug store. The theft occurred between 7 and 1:30 pm after Holden stored the money in the safe. No culprit seen, but police have clues.
A pithy reflection on the value of study and emotion, suggesting that extensive reading nourishes the mind while deep feeling completes character. The maxim links intellect with empathy, urging balanced cultivation through both thought and sentiment.
Pittsburg officials report a widening graft inquiry into city councilmen with federal assistance expanding probes of banks and city depository deals. Rumors say accused councilmen may become state witnesses as investigators press for full disclosure while keeping details tight.
Edward M R Morrell a Chicago traveling man wed Miss Helen M Ross a 23 year old Washington girl after a Christmas night proposal at Harvey's restaurant The rapid sequence included a marriage license arranged by phone a gown purchase and a Dewey hotel wedding suite The couple departed for Chicago after the ceremony
A curious remark notes that most women feel they are resting when they sit down to do fancy work. The observation highlights perceptions of activity and relaxation in domestic craft.
Engineer Tim Evans of Minneapolis acts quickly as Fast Mail No. 58, Milwaukee road, nears a trestle switch. A falling iron piece derails the engine and cars, Evans reverses and throttles, wheels break, engine sinks in soft sand, averting a plunge down the embankment. Wrecking crew clears tracks. several trains delayed.
A list of church missions and service times across Berlin and Avon streets including Second German Methodist, Tabernacle Baptist, Norwegian Jutheran, North Presbyterian, German Evangelical Lutheran, Caledonia Street M E, Scandinavian Baptist, Bethel Norwegian Lutheran, Norwegian Methodist, St. Peter's Episcopal, and Trinity United Lutheran with morning services, Sunday schools, and evening services noted.
Switch engine No. 1201 with Engineer Charles Schafer derailed near Grand Crossing last evening. The wrecking crew worked at a bridge switch, blocking trains as they pulled out. The engine lay in a position hard to lift with jacks and could not be replaced until this morning.
Detroit police at Hunt Street station distributed candy and small toys to 50 underprivileged children on Christmas. Officers invited kids with sparse stockings. three expected attendees were late and given a silver dollar each after arriving at the desk.
Gray clad Santas with heavy sacks and sleds began Christmas rounds yesterday, delivering joy to a waiting public. Mail carriers distributed gifts and remembrance to those absent, bringing a festive mood to streets and homes.
An old Doan's Kidney Pills advertisement extols kidney health, linking backache to kidney trouble and touting Doan's as the cure. A La Crosse testimonial from Mrs. D. Bailey claims the remedy rebuilt her son's health, with Buffalo agents Foster Milburn Co. and a 50 cent price.
Northside brief itemizes local happenings including guests at homes in Rockland and Caledonia streets, relatives visiting from Rice Lake Wisconsin, a festival trip to Chipmunk Coulee, and residents attending the Madison university or Aurora Illinois visits. It notes Arctic Ice & Fuel Co offerings, a light knee injury, and several family visits and returns around Kane and George streets.
In Chicago on December 26 a boy asked for a toy acrobat marked down to 48 cents for his kid brother. Mrs Potter Palmer told the clerk to wrap it and then paid for the gift, telling the boy it was paid for and wishing him well.
William Baier of Bebner's Coulee, mourning his wife’s recent death, was judged deranged and committed to the Mendota insane asylum by County Judge Brindley. Baier is a well known local figure in the area.
In Whitely County Kentucky three men were killed and several wounded when miners refused to disperse as deputies served court papers. The clash near Stearns ended with a hotel fire as fighters fled into the mountains. Mullins and Ross among the dead, others wounded.
A blaze in the mountains left one miner mortally wounded and captured while another was recovered after the flames subsided and cremated in the ruins. Miners vow vengeance if authorities pursue the men believed to be in the mountains with expected reinforcements.
Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds may develop into pneumonia overnight but Folleys Honey and Tar is advertised to soothe inflamed membranes heal the lungs and expel the cold from the system. O. T. Erhart.
The mayor revoked licenses for about 556 moving picture shows across New York City. The venues face closure on Sunday unless they pass fire inspector examinations and comply with prohibitions on questionable films.
Department No. 5 responded yesterday morning to a chimney fire at the home of John C. Aleck, 2428 Fremont Avenue. No damage was reported and no injuries were mentioned.
Advertisement asserts Foley’s Orino Laxative cures chronic constipation and stimulates the liver. It claims Orino regulates the bowels to act naturally, reducing the need for continuous purgatives. Prepared by O. T. Erhart.
San Francisco December 25 The transfer of Miller and Lux properties valued at 2000000 is contemplated by a deal with Cudahy Packing interests. Capitalists from California Nevada Oregon and Idaho led by Liggitt Myers of St Louis plan to deposit a million dollars to clinch the transaction covering a million acres of oil and cattle lands 18000 cattle 40000 horses abbatoirs cold storage plants and water power rights.
Merchants report a strong holiday season in La Crosse with clothing sales dampened by milder weather while farmers visited city stores for gifts. Continental Clothing Store's Henry Boehm and Park Store’s Wm. Doerflinger cite record or near record sales, aided by lighter coal expenses and robust jewelry trade led by W. F. Irvine. The overall tone proves La Crosse remains a steady commercial town despite a recent panic.
A witty remark from the Philosopher of Folly in the Cleveland Leader proclaims that pursuing art means buying old candlesticks when you should buy new shoes. The quip mocks frugal spending and misdirected priorities in creative life.
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