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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
4
A North Burlington report notes a telegraph trial underway, detailing device setup and expected communications improvements. Officials say the test aims to evaluate speed and reliability, with results anticipated in coming days.
Local officials anticipate a successful trial of the telegraphone this week on the Burlington line. The device supports simultaneous telegraph and telephone use over a single wire without copper conductors and uses a trumpet signal to alert operators, potentially transforming train dispatching across the system.
E S Lopez of Manilla NY, a carpenter, says the salve healed many severe cuts and saved him suffering and dollars. It purportedly heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles with a 2 cent at T Erhart druggist.
A March 2 benefit ball at Union Hall will aid W. R. Vredenberg a former Burlington brakeman laid up by paralysis. The event hosted by Burlington employees aims for a large crowd.
A concise ad blurb highlights Satin skin cream and face powder as tools for achieving a fair, sweet satin skin tone. It emphasizes beauty products and styling aims without listing extended claims or ingredients.
Emily Hirt fourteen died at the Orphan's home was laid to rest this morning. The funeral from the Orphan's home drew many friends and interment followed at the Catholic cemetery.
An advertisement asserts Fo ley's Kidney Cure can stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder troubles not beyond medicine, endorsed by OQ T. Erhart and aimed at general readers seeking relief.
Iron River lawyer James Smith renews city acquaintances and formerly worked at the Holway mill. Verona Bamberger and George Fischer are ill at home on Caledonia and Avon streets. Otto Sherman leaves Listman Milling for La Crosse Stamping. Miss Viola Huntly and others head to St Paul for engagements. The White Cross society plans a meeting. barber S Bartz recovers from la grippe.
Madison, Wis February 20. Coach Angell received a letter from the University of Pennsylvania proposing three post season games between Wisconsin and Penn. No dates set. if approved by the athletic council the Badgers may travel east. Duff Harper is sick with mumps and out for the rest of the season. Sheppard will be ineligible until he completes unfinished scholastic work.
Joseph Newton Pew of Hillsburg elected captain of the Cornell track team succeeding F. D. Townsend who was ousted during midyear exams. T. L. Jackson starred as pole vaulter, Pew's only ballot opponent, and Pew had earned a varsity letter in hammer throw as a freshman while placing fourth in the intercollegiate meet.
The mayor refuses to allow ice contractors to haul ice along streets between the river and Barth brewery, threatening Bartl and Michel breweries with winter ice shortages. Heileman ice house filling progresses and remaining houses near completion as crews race to finish before cold weather ends the harvest.
The Viroqua lodge celebrated the Knights of Pythias 40th founding anniversary with a grand opera house ball. About sixty couples attended as music by Westby orchestra filled the night from 8:30 until 2:30 AM with red white and blue decorations and carnation favors.
Royal Indian prince Almuth, sultan of Hyderabad and heir to a rich Indian principality, traveled the world babbling in English and Hindustan and proclaiming plans to make American girls part of his harem. He arrived in New York under tight guard yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Cora B. Miller has spent $125000 assisting women with female diseases and piles. She offers free treatment by mail to any woman who writes, including a 50 cent box and a book, with no physician needed, at 3135 Miller Building Kokomo Indiana.
At the Jamestown mothers convention Dr Hartwell urged prompt care for ordinary colds. He said three fourths of present diseases start from colds and endorsed pine oil with glycerine and whiskey as a quick relief mix. Use only concentrated pine oil from sealed half ounce vials to avoid nausea from bulk oils or patent imitations.
A speech urges passage of Beveridge Parsons and other bills to ban child labor in factories and mines for under fourteen. It cites abuses from 1906 to 1907, notes extensive work by immigrant children, and calls social justice a guiding star for independence and progress.
Chicago reports catcher Al Shaw has signed, completing the team’s offseason roster. Jones and Dougherty said they would sign too, but Shaw’s future with the White Sox is uncertain as the club already has many catchers and may move him to a minor league affiliate.
Harrisburg February 20. The trial of the alleged capitol grafters was adjourned until tomorrow due to the death of a juror's relative.
Washington dispatch reports a clash between the Knox and La Follette bills on employers liability. Knox moves to judiciary while La Follette seeks education and labor, seen as friendlier. Hearings set Friday and Saturday. judiciary plans a prompt report to stay ahead.
Madison reports the retirement of Chief White Buffalo Thomas Roddy, longtime leader of the White Buffalo tribe. Roddy and wife visited Fire Marshall T M Purtell in Madison after a Milwaukee engagement where he disappeared for weeks and was later found near the city limits. The search spanned several eastern and western states.
ANOTHER HEIR ARRIVES Mrs Addie Putnam Walsh of Kaukauna Wisconsin files as heir to General Putnam estate valued at 20 million dollars now under English consul investigation She claims her father Captain T E Putnam was a grandson and shows a signed letter from General Putnam to his father as a child.
In Kaukauna Wisconsin it is reported that Northwestern road counsel has advised managers that the federal nine hour railway telegraphers law now in effect will supersede Wisconsin eight hour law that began January first. The Wisconsin act is claimed to conflict with the federal law and is unconstitutional. Day and night offices will keep three shifts.
Neenah Wisconsin reports a teachers’ action with at least 150 educators taking part in a special event on February 20. The piece notes union or school system stakes and aims for resolution through organized participation.
A remedy touts Compound Tincture of Cinchona Prosene Compound and Sherry Wine as a stomach tonic. The mixture is taken before meals and at bedtime to aid digestion and stimulate gastric secretions. Prepared by Cooper Pharmacal Company Chicago.
Prof C W Treat of Lawrence University Appleton president of the association reports the seventeenth annual convention of the Northeast Wisconsin Teachers Association will be held tomorrow. Leading educators from Wisconsin University Lawrence University and other colleges will deliver lectures.
Governor James O. Davidson will be among the guests of honor at a banquet in Stoughton Wisconsin tonight hosted by the Norwegian Pioneer association. Peer O. Stromme and Rev Adolph Breedeson will be the principal speakers with more than 125 participants expected.
Mel Burkart of Kaukauna the night superintendent for the Combined Locks Paper company broke through the river ice while crossing near the dam. Peer Frank Garlic former state league pitcher spotted the danger and pulled Burkart from the water.
The annual dinner of the Wisconsin University Alumni Association of Superior will be held tonight with St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth alumni expected. Prof E A Boss of Madison eminent sociologist will be guest of honor. Tomorrow night St Paul alumni hold its annual dinner.
Rockford plans a La Follette for President club led by WF friends. Whitewater Eagles lodge banquet hosts 58 from Janesville Fort Atkinson Milwaukee and Jefferson. Manitowoc deals to lease Williams house to H Bertram of Green Bay with remodeling cost sharing. Luxemburg barn fire threatens business district with about 3000 loss, partly insured. Manitowoc man Aveen jailed 100 days for threatening his wife over impending divorce. he attempted suicide in custody. Fond du Lac verdict awards 16000 to Ervin G Allen over a limb injury against Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad. Madison expects Wisconsin National Guard encampment to open June 27. Janesville council approves electric lights on Court Street bridge near where bodies were found. Oshkosh examiner George N Brown to hear excess freight charges cases March 18. Kaukauna pulpwood records broken with 185 cars in Ashland division yards. 145 destined to Combined Locks and Little Chute. rest to local mills. Northward shipments from Michigan Minnesota. Kimberly plant cars routed via Appleton junction.
Advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy claiming to cure la grippe and pneumonia prevention with a yellow package noted as genuine. O. T. Erhart.
New Haven Conn Feb 20 Yale University awards Walter Camp athletic advisor an honorary Master of Arts degree. Everitt Lake former Harvard halfback and Connecticut lieutenant governor moved the measure, laughed at the motion, and was granted the degree. Lake and Camp share a long athletic and institutional bond.
Thirty five players reported for baseball practice at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Only Kaulfuss and Messmer from last year’s lineup were in uniform. the rest, termed left-overs, are expected to join soon. Coach Barry leads indoor sessions as outdoor work awaits campus readiness. Most new arrivals are freshmen and sophomores.
A man who advocates for his wife to join women’s clubs avoids reform efforts aimed at him, illustrating social dynamics around gender roles and self reinvention.
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