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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1908

Page

5

Woman named Nina La Mon convicted again on vagrancy charge

Nina La Mon, discharged on vagrancy in circuit court, was convicted in county court the same charge. Judge Brindley sentenced her to ninety days in jail with $50 bond posted by Constable Louis Omerberg. She was previously arrested with two diamond thieves and had appealed the initial 40 day sentence. circuit court later overturned that charge. An appeal by her attorney A C Wolfe is planned for the May term.

Nina la Mon Brindley Louis Omerberg Miss la Mon Lower Pine Street Howard and Kline Minneapolis A. C. Wolfe

Caledonia Girls' Team Victorious in Mabel

Caledonia High School girls basketball team won their Friday night game at Mabel, Minnesota, with the Caledonia squad prevailing in the matchup. The report notes the victory for the Caledonia girls and the location of the contest.

Caledonia Minn Aspeciail CaledonIa Highchool Mabel, Minn

Coffee harms overworked professionals warns patent ad

The notice claims professional men with low exercise overuse brain and nerve cells and suggests a ten day coffee abstinence. It touts Pos tum as a wholesome, drug free beverage with wheat nutrients and vital phosphate for nerve building, urging readers to try it.

Local Team Faces La Crosse High in Caledonia Clash

The report notes a 48 to 5 win and a 19 to y3 defeat for the boys. On Friday evening February 14 the big basketball event features a Caledonia game against La Crosse high school at Caledonia.

la Crosse Caledonia

Valentines Day Origins and the Change to Comic Cards

The article traces St Valentine’s Day origins from personal letters to store bought valentines, noting Cupid laden cards reflect a shift from personal expressions to humorous or ironic items. It predicts the leap year twist may push the custom back to simple letters with shopkeepers offering comic valentines, and identifies the date as Friday February 14.

St. Valentine

Personal notes and social visits fill La Crosse listings

Local society notes report Mrs. J S League entertaining her daughter and Mrs Wisger in La Crosse. Numerous visits include Dr George Powell, R Witherall, T Fortney, E P Ward, M Murray and others calling on friends and business acquaintances. Amundsen lectures, a M W A masquerade, and dances at the K of P hall headline a busy social week.

Kreutz James W. Ford Winona la Crosse Charles Renning Wabasha Cty H. Frankersten Weldt Dana K. of P. Hall W. W. Walker Alden Minn T. Zahy Ripon Will Powell F. Miller Iowa Point Charles Baker Ashton S. D Roald Amundsen F. J. Ruland Mindoro H. P. Schaeffer Madison J. F. MacCullogh J. E. Hennessy Watertown Green Bay QO. F. Fate

Sheep as a Profitable By-Product of the Farm

An article by Prof. R. S. Shaw of Michigan Agricultural College discusses using waste space on farms for sheep. It cites a 112 acre Montana irrigated farm where 230 lambs gained 9.7 pounds per head in one month, producing $101.20 from waste products.

Gallatin Valley Montana R. S. Shaw the Tribune R S. Shaw Michigan Agricultural College Shaw

Membership Tilt Heats Up in City Lodge Contests

The Modern Samaritans lodge hosts a lively membership contest between Cloverleaf council North Side and La Crosse Council No 81 South Side. The contest closes late this month with a banquet by the losing side and a simplified initiation by grand lodge and Minnesota grand council members.

Samaritans Lodge Cloverleaf Council North Side la Crosse Council No. 81 South Side Grand Lodge of Grand Council of Minnesota

Bible warns of false prophets predating weather bureau

A statement notes that the Bible describes false prophets long before the creation of organized weather forecasting. It frames prophecy and meteorology as distinct but historically linked notions, implying skepticism toward prophetic authority prior to modern meteorology.

Weather Bureau

The Man Who Is Sick A Day Has Comforters

A brief proverb-like note contrasts a day of illness with a year of sickness, suggesting temporary care versus long hardship. It implies that short illness invites many comforts, while prolonged illness yields little support.

Girl Declares Disinterest to Tease Young Man

A girl signals disinterest to a young man in a social exchange, revealing a coy stance that invites further pursuit. The episode centers on modest flirting and the unspoken dynamics of courtship.

Birthday party honors Miss Ruth Emerton

A peasant birthday celebration for Miss Ruth Emerton occurred Saturday afternoon with friends gathering. Somerset played during the afternoon and at five o'clock guests were seated to a daintily arranged table centered by a birthday cake with fifteen candles. A delightful time was enjoyed by all.

Ruth Emerton Somerset

Pastor's Class Social At First M. E. Church

The Pastor's Class of the First M. E. Church will hold its monthly social and business meeting in the church parlors tomorrow evening. Membership is rapidly increasing and interest is high. The note ends with a reflection on luck and wealth.

M. E

The Prosene Prescription Advertised Cure

An advertisement promotes the Prosene Prescription for stomach troubles. It details a mixture of Compound Tincture of Cinchona Prosene Compound and Sherry Wine to be taken before meals and at bedtime in water, claiming to boost gastric juice and aid digestion. It notes Cooper Pharmacal Company of Chicago markets the product in one ounce bottles and suggests pharmacist preparation or DIY mixing.

Cooper Pharmacal Company Chicago

Body of Gus Smith Arrives for Burial

The body of Gus Smith a 40 year old resident who died in Eau Claire last week arrived in the city this morning. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery with no local funeral services.

Gus Smith Eau Claire Oak Grove Cemetery

Martin Not Losing Eyesight After Brewery Accident

Reports from St Francis hospital say Otto J Martin who was injured at Heileman Brewing Company while pitching kegs is improving and can again use his eyes He was treated after the January accident and is expected to leave the hospital soon His employers are aiding him and his family.

St. Francis Hospital Otto J. Martin Heileman Brewing Company

Riley-Martin Evangelism Draws Crowds at First Baptist

Five Sunday services marked the Riley Martin meetings with large crowds at First Baptist church causing standing room only. Tonight Mr Martin and his chorus perform again at 7 30 as 60 more residents renew vows to the Christian life. Dr Riley spoke at the Y M C A on Are the Sacred Scriptures Unscientific and will discuss What is the Matter With Mormonism tonight. Elder Asen of the Mormon mission sent a postcard to mind his own business as the sermon drew mixed reactions.

Riley Asen Tiley Minneapolis First Baptist Church Olsen

Brink Head of Pure Food Co Officers Elected

The La Crosse Pure Food Company organized to supply a dairy plant elected officers Friday night. President P. M. Brink, Vice President Alfred Harrison, Secretary treasurer H. L. Taylor, General Manager N. Dudahl Nielsen. Directors include the officers and E. D. Freeman.

la Crosse

Wall Street Defrauds New York on Stock Transfer Tax

Albany Feb 10 Charg ing that Wall street robs the state of 2 000 000 yearly due to a weak stock transfer tax law. Con traduer Martin H Glynn in his annual report urges amendment to require monthly sworn statements from stock dealers with evasion or misrepresentation made a penal offense.

ALANY N. Y Wall Street Martin H. Glynn

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