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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1908

Page

4

Bottle cures grip and throat trouble claims Wingate case

In Petoskey Michigan M D Wingate reports one bottle of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey cured his grip after weeks of illness and his wife benefited from throat and lung trouble. He says the remedy helped him within days and praises the product as a great medicine for old people. He provides the April 12 1907 date for the testimonial.

M. D. Wingate Petoskey Mich Duffy Petoskey, Mich

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted as Health Tonic

An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a completely malted, easily digestible tonic and stimulant. It claims health benefits, heart toning effects, and universal family medicine usage, urging buyers to seek the genuine sealed product branded with "Old Chemist" in Rochester, N. S. for $1.47.

Duffy Rochester N. S

Society Sins Theme at Riley Evangelistic Meeting

The evangelist Riley and Martin drew a full house as fifty came forward to confess Christ. Dr Riley preached on I Tim 5 6 with a theme Society Sunday at First Baptist Church and a men only mass meeting at the Y M C A. Hoag and Ri ley expressed delight with the week’s results as Hoag left for Minneapolis to fill Riley’s pulpit.

Riley Martin Mr. Martin Dr. Riley First Baptist Church Y. M. C. A. Hall Hoag Pastor Hoag Minneapolis

Aged New Yorker Dies in La Crosse Hospital

W. Burns 75 a Buffalo resident died at La Crosse hospital after a lingering illness. He had worked in La Crosse and resided at the American House. He had no relatives in the city. Funeral will be held tomorrow from William Dwyer’s undertaking establishment.

W. Burns Buffalo N. Y la Crosse Hospital Burns la Crosse William Dwyer

Son Returns From Father’s Bedsite Illness

L. E. Lavaque and wife have returned from Grand Rapids where Mr. Lavaque attended his ailing father. He says there is no hope for recovery and he may return to Grand Rapids tonight.

L. E. Lavaque Grand Rapids Mr. Lavaque

Mrs. Richards Injured In Onalaska Fall

Mrs. R. L. Richards of Onalaska fractured her left arm after slipping on an icy sidewalk at Ninth and Main. She was taken to the Stoddard for treatment.

R. L. Richards Onalaska Ninth and Main Streets

Freight wreck halts line near Winona delaying train 57

A Milwaukee line wrecked freight near Winona halted traffic this morning. Train No. 57 had to be rerouted over the C B Q tracks, delaying service for a period.

Milwaukee Winona Trafic

Illness and visits mark North Side notices

Mrs J B Malay on Loomis street improves from grip while H J Roth Jr and K J Bradbant on Loomis and St Paul streets stay ill. Others report travels and illnesses including Mrs Boice, Mrs Smelser guest Fiella Woll honor, and a Maccabees dance attendance. Wolf sighting alleged by hunter Red Webber.

J. B. Malay Loomis Street H. J. Roth, Jr Leroy Houser North Bend Wis T. L. Vought Wm. Boice la Grippe Fiella Woll Charles Street James Smelser Mankato Squae C. W. Whitting Caledonia Street George Jackson Stoddard Frank Kiesselbach St. Paul Roy Robson George Street Winona

Church notices list multiple Avon area congregations

The notice lists Trinity Lutheran Avon street with 10 30 a m services and 7 30 p m English service, Sunday school at 9 a m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 1510 Avon street holds Sunday school 2 p m preaching 3 30 and 7 30 p m. Also St Peter's Episcopal Logan and Avon with 3 p m, Caledonia Street M FE 9 30 a m class, 11 45 a m Sunday school, Epworth league 6 30, 10 30 a m worship, 7 30 p m evening service with music by youth choir. Other churches listed include Scandinavian Baptist, German Evangelical Lutheran Emanuel on Avon and St Paul, Bethel Norwegian Lutheran Sill and George, Corner Logan and Avon United Presbyterian Logan and Avon 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m, Norwegian Lutheran corner Charles and Sill 10:30 a m and 7 p m with noon Sunday school. note no Onalaska services.

Trinity Lutheran Church Avon Street T. T. Haverstad Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Benj F. Farmer B. T. Nielson H. W. Zuahlen J. H. Richman Benj. T. Farmer St. Peter's Episcopal St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Logan and Avon Streets C. N. Moller Christ Church Caledonia Street M. FE Wall Windsor Albert L. Wood German Evangelical Lutheran Emanuel German Evangelical Lutheran Church Avon St. Paul G. M. Thurow Onalaska Bethel Norwegian Lutheran Bethel Norwegian Lutheran Church Lorth Presbyteria Avon _ streets A. A. Randall Norwegian Lutheran Norwegian Lutheran Church Charles and Sill Streets B. O. Vik

John H. Johnson Quits Journalism in Winona

J H Johnson longtime Winona newspaper figure retires from the press. Former Daily Herald owner sold American Stock Farm and Farmers Wife papers and will pursue real estate and loan ventures. He helped found the Minnesota Editorial association the Winona Business Men's Association and the citys large street fairs.

Winona Minn J. H. Johnson Johnson Daily Herald Republican American Stock Farm Minnesota Editorial Association Winona Business Men’s Association

Mitchell voters to decide on $69,000 high school bonds

Mitchell citizens will vote on February 25 to issue $69,000 in bonds for a new high school building. In Belle Plaine Archbishop Ireland and sixteen priests visited Monseigneur Kennedy. In Ceylon farmer B D Alton was seriously injured trying to break a colt, suffering a broken collarbone and internal injuries.

Mitchell S. D Belle Plaine Minn Ireland Monseigneur Kennedy Ceylon B. D. Alton H.c. Alton

Pierpont Post Office Drops I From Name

The town of Pierpont, South Dakota, will be officially recognized as Pierpont by the postoffice department, removing the letter I from the name. The change required closing old records, issuing a new postmaster commission to F. B. Udell, and opening new accounting books as if a new post office.

Sioux Falls Pierpont Postoffice Department Postoffice F. B. Udell

Robbed of jewels during fire alarm at hotel

In Grand Forks North Dakota on February 8 thieves looted several hundred dollars from a room while Mrs Tiballs and her daughter warned boarders of a hotel fire. Mrs Roth, an invalid, escaped with no aid. The incident caused about $9,000 in damage.

Grand Forks N. D Frank Tiballs Tiballs Louis Roth

Hard to say No but saying I don’t know is harder

A concise reflection on the challenge of admitting uncertainty. The quote contrasts the difficulty of declining with the even greater difficulty of admitting ignorance, suggesting humility and honesty as values in decision making.

Noted Notre Dame Woman Promises Free Home Rheumatism Cure

Anecdotal appeal from Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offering a free home treatment for rheumatism and related pains. The letter claims the cure lowers uric acid, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, brightens eyes, and restores vitality, inviting readers to request proof.

Daily Market Summary for Chicago and Minneapolis

Chicago and Minneapolis markets report mixed price moves across grains and hogs. Wheat corn oats and pork show May and July figures with variances, while open high low close values reflect slight gains and steady trends in nearby contracts.

Miner & Co Chicago Minneapolis

Gossip of the Put Market Slack and Political Influence Cited

Liverpool closes wheat 4d lower and corn steady while hogs start higher with 26 000 receipts today. Cattle and sheep near steady. cash wheat sales at Chicago 20000 bushels and corn 60000 oats 130000. Seaboard export 160000 wheat and 12000 corn. Miller & Co and Barrell discuss political impact and a possible gradual recovery amid expected quiet trading.

Chicago Seaboard New York Miller & Co Finley Barrell Logan & Bryan

Dun’s Review notes modest gains in easing business climate

Dun's Review reports little change in the commercial situation with some progress visible. Republic Iron and Steel records 15 to 20 percent January gains over December. leading copper interests see a not discouraging outlook. Forty-five roads for December show an 18.68 percent drop and six months down 1.04 percent. Banks gain $1,654,300 on currency movement.

Dun Republic Iron and Steel

Minneapolis Stocks Even Up for One Day

Minneapolis car standings show 191 against 210 for Duluth entries and 71 to 17 in a separate matchup. The stock figures stretch across city teams with Minneapolis holding parity for the day.

Minneapolis Duluth

Hogs closed steady strong market outlook Monday

Hog market closed steady to strong with traders eyeing a slight lower tone Monday as heavy receipts are estimated. Buyers expect prices to ease modestly amid large hog arrivals and cautious demand at the yard.

No Aldermen in State of Iowa

Waterloo faces a political tangle as socialists filed nomination papers using the term alderman for councilmen, claiming Iowa law recognizes only councilman as the city official. legality questions loom as primaries loom and filings near.

Iowa Waterloo

Starving man returns purse in Waterloo Iowa

Theodore Hansen, a starving father of seven, found and returned a purse containing $20 instead of keeping it. Waterloo citizens consider a reward as his family faces ongoing hunger. he refused charity and told police he could not take what was not his.

Waterloo Theodore Hansen

Judge orders drainage completed in Koochiching county Minnesota

Judge McClenahan orders two state ditches to drain 50 000 acres of swamp land in Koochiching county with one ditch from Big Falls toward Northome about twelve miles and another between Little Fork and International Falls about eighteen miles. Final hearings set for Feb 18 in International Falls. roads to be built concurrent with ditching. Produce and vegetables listed in ad section follow.

Bemidji, Minn McClenahan Koochiching County Big Falls Northorne Minnesota Little Fork International Falls

By-Laws Break Down Health Advice Metaphor

A pithy remark likens failed fitness to faulty by-laws rather than constitution, suggesting personal health issues stem from governance rules. The line serves as a witty social critique on self management and systemic structure.

Wonder at Popularity of the Man You Hate

The piece questions why the public engages with a man despised by the author, noting astonishment at the extent of his influence and the audience's willingness to listen despite disapproval. It hints at tension between personal dislike and public attention.

Price Stationary as Snow Helps Local Farmers

Heavy snows ease travel and boost farm trade as local buyers report no price changes. Wood sells for five to six dollars per cord while hay prices hold steady, with farmers delivering large quantities of produce to markets.

Not pulling wool over his eyes hurts him more

A terse quip notes the pain comes from removing wool rather than the deception itself. The line emphasizes disillusionment over trickery and the exposure that follows.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. M. D. Wingate Duffy’s Pure Berlin Street Geo. B. Marvin, JR Clinton St la Crosse, Wis North Side Mill Street A. H. Graw H. N. Oakes RK. L. Kenyon Main St Tribunde Sporting News Christ TO Land’s Business School North Side News THE LA Crosse Tribune Rose ST R. P. Stanton Jos. K. Kidder Ris Fice John H. Johnson Northwest Notre Dame Lady's Appeal CHI Liverpool John ©. Burns Fyour Listman Mill Co W. W Langdon-Boy Cargill Co Eeee Bank Ile Denn Nectaciuccy Hawley Com. Co A. B. Moll Dumer A Blue Point Kevin Cu H. M. Sieger Dourg Doume Segkaee Sen Henry Andregg Limburger Jess Pilentiiual
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