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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
7
A mixed early 20th century classified list includes labor calls for male workers barbers and army recruitment, plus numerous sale items such as furniture, appliances, a camera, a piano, a Reo touring car, and rental offers. Local residents are directed to various addresses in La Crosse Wisconsin and Barron, Barron County.
Various small ads list services and needs including gasolene wood sawing by Frank Bendel J E Alexander and Nels P Wekseth, catering and meal options, furnace cleaning, renting a small house near the Public Library, buying a second hand typewriter, 1000 swell positions by De Luxe Studio, collecting Victor records, room rentals for light housekeeping, shoe repair by Nels P Wekseth, and real estate offerings by Gilbertson Land Co.
A pearl and turquoise brooch was lost Saturday afternoon near the theatre or along Main or Fifth streets. Return to 1120 Main for reward. Another note asks for the return of a Guild brooch pinned on black tie with a finder urged to contact the Tribune and the Register of Deeds Office.
La Crosse Mortgage & Loan Co. offers loans on furniture pianos horses wagons with no removal or publicity. Su bor service at reduced rates through The old Transfer Co Minneapolis. Cut rates on household goods to Pacific Coast and other points. Read The Tribune Sporting News.
Dr E E Burritt formerly with Dr J R Foster is now located at 133 South Fourth Street. Old phone number remains in use.
General Insurance notice lists Kance Fire Life Accident Liabil Plate Glass Burglary Sprinkler Leakage Bond and Van Auken at 328 Pear Street. Includes terms and coverage scope for property risks and bonds.
Found price 25 cents per quart for ice cream at the E Royal. A classifieds note also advertises loans on money to loan and purchases of diamonds and valuables by Stevens at 2098 McMillan.
The piece argues for forced labor as a cure for the tramp problem, urging relief be tied to work and bureau aid access. It warns harsh penalties could swell petty crime and calls for charity officials to broaden surveillance of vagrants who avoid aid while exploiting street life.
Mrs Rosa Politzer legally adopted Julia A Horman through a court decree from Judge Gibbons. The foster mother is 65 and the foster child 45 with a husband. Horman testified she had lived with Politzer as a daughter since birth, and Abraham Horman consented to the adoption.
Northome Minnesota February fire claimed farmer's son Clifford Cook who saved his younger brother and sister before perishing becomes cremated. Parents severely burned and surviving children uninjured. The story follows the farm home loss and tragic aftermath.
Arthur Bennett of Ossian called last week. Mrs. Robert Taylor returned from Minneapolis. Mrs. M Brassell visited Chicago. George Oathout of Laura called Tuesday. McMichael a business caller at Harmony and Preston Minnesota. The M W A celebrated its silver anniversary with 300 Woodmen and Royal Neighbors attending. Conductor Geo Bryan rented the Char Pearsall residence. Fr C Gilmore noted appointment as North Mc Gregor postmaster. Foxes taken by local residents. 20 below zero reported Sunday morning.
The 346 year old house in St Augustine Florida reflects sixteenth century origins built in 1562 by Huguenot immigrants. It has undergone roof and siding updates and survived centuries of conflict as English Spanish factions contested the town.
Abraham Laudnicht poured kerosene on himself and lit the blaze to end his life but was saved by his wife who smothered the flames with a feather tick. Despondent over unemployment, he survived the act in Des Moines Iowa.
On the way to Hugo Colorado from the funeral of Nicholas Greiveldinger the son Arthur 23 and his wife 45 stepmother married in Omaha. They own Hugo claims and will live there. The marriage is illegal in Iowa where they started the journey.
In a small parish, tensions ripple through the choir as disagreements over leadership, repertoire, and rehearsal discipline overshadow the harmonies. Members shy away from conflict, while some seek changes to address rising fractures within the group.
A man quips about misstep as he enters a bathroom scene. The line highlights a humorous, self-deprecating moment.
The Knights of Columbus council 839 will hold its regular meeting this evening in their hall above Coren's store on Main Street.
A brass clarion donated in 1867 by Mayor T. B. Stoddard hangs at the La Crosse central fire station. Chief Nathan Bradfield notes it likely helped time the hand pump crews and possibly issued orders. The relic remains a valued keepsake from the volunteer era.
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