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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
4
Caledonia barber Harry Evjen faced a union backlash after reopening a 10 cent shave. Union leader Casper Johnson intervened but Evjen briefly rejoined at 15 cents before resuming 10 cent pricing, resulting in his union card being revoked. Planners expect a swift decision affecting North Side barbers.
The annual Washington tea will be given this evening at the Caledonia Street Methodist church. Young men of the church will wear colonial costumes and some will portray George Washington. The event, a longstanding church tradition, includes a prepared program for the evening.
A lecturer born in Germany who spent years in England and traveled the world spoke at St. James school yesterday. The speaker, retired from the British army, urged students to learn by doing duty and cited E. B. Pusey as a guiding motto.
A traveling salesman and a local operator critique Wisconsin’s three trick telegraphers schedule set to start March 4. They argue it may curb rail efficiency, cause station closures at small towns, and leave travelers waiting long hours with locked depots while raising costs for the public.
Apply satin skin cream to wet skin, massage, then wipe dry for satiny smooth skin. The product promises a silky finish and softer feel after use.
Mrs. Herbert Lovejoy arrived from Ray North Dakota to assist her daughter Florence Lovejoy Mills, who has suffered a relapse after a period of improvement and is now critically ill. Dr. Friend C. Suiter is attending.
Mrs. C. H. Berry announces the birth of a child to her daughter Mrs. John E. Ryan at her Seattle home. Ben Pittelpo visits at C. H. Shepard's north side home after returning from service with the 21st U. S. Infantry in the Philippines. An old kitchen basket for holding chips is in question.
The La Crosse Board of Trade kept 1908 dues at five dollars for firms, two fifty for professionals, and one dollar for wage earners amid plans to collect all outstanding dues via bank collectors on a ten percent commission. Paul W. Mahoney was elected chairman, with John Dengler serving as acting president until a successor to B C Smith is chosen.
Thomas Cook, a vagrant, begged Chief Webber for money after being ordered from Forschler's cigar store. The chief refused and was cursed. an officer intervened, taking Cook to the police station. He was later escorted to the wagon bridge on the Minnesota shore.
President Eliot of Harvard details how Massachusetts funds and governs public reservations through state appropriations commissions and trustees. He cites Monument Mountain and the Charles river gates, urging Wisconsin to adopt similar steps for forest preservation water supply beauty and public enjoyment.
Undersheriff Mohr received two excellent range rifles from Wabasha Minnesota. They may be tried on the La Crosse range at West La Crosse Sunday when the regular shoot will take place.
About 10 30 this morning Theo dore Kiehnah s was alerted to a fire at his house at Thirteenth and Madison The interior damage was about 300 dollars Central fire department responded to the blaze and controlled the flames
Former Gov. J C Beckham the Democratic U S Senate nominee in Kentucky has offered to withdraw from the race if the legislature passes an amendment to allow a statewide vote on prohibition. He says the move would end the congressional deadlock and shift power to the people.
A statement asserts that a woman's ugliness can exceed a man’s ugliness, implying a comparison of beauty standards without additional context or supporting details.
One of the largest prayer meetings in the church history filled the First Baptist social rooms Wednesday night. Members expressed appreciation for the Riley Martin revival and many sought baptism, with forty one awaiting baptism and seventy five expected to join in the coming month. Pastor Hoag will deliver Baptist Fundamentals defending the denomination.
The funeral of Jacob Oberst who died at his son's home in Superior was held this morning from Holy Trinity church at 9 o'clock. Father Joerris conducted the services and interment followed at the Catholic cemetery.
The federal assembly of Switzerland has elected Dr. Ernest Brenner to a constitutional or official post. His election marks a key appointment within the Swiss government, reflecting the assembly's choice for leadership or council duties. The report notes Brenner's professional background and the vote outcome.
John D. Albrecht son of George Albrecht died at 513 King Street at 8 this morning after a brief illness with complications. He was 18 years and six months old and previously in good health. He worked as a driver for the La Crosse Steam Laundry company. Funeral details to be announced. Frank Tillman in charge.
Emma Law and Richard Law separated and divorced. Judge Fruit presides as the contempt hearing examines why alimony of $10 monthly, due Feb. 8, was not paid. The case seeks to determine the reason for nonpayment and potential enforcement.
Miss Anna Lowell daughter of Mrs Abbie Lowell 815 South Fifth street died yesterday afternoon Funeral private from the residence tomorrow morning The body will be shipped to Milwaukee for cremation Fischer Dahl in charge
The Franklin club, though a men's club itself, voted that men's clubs are detrimental to home life. The affirmative won two to three with H. L. Taylor for the affirmative and George B. Marvin for the negative.
A heated joint senate and assembly codes hearing in Albany on the Agnew Hart bill to outlaw gambling on race tracks drew leaders, lawyers, and legislators. Key quotes challenge the measure as unconstitutional under the Perry-Grey law and warn it would devastate property values, horse breeding, and jobs.
In New York on February 21 Edward H Harriman said Roosevelt's letter to the interstate commerce commission urging wage reductions inquiry would do harm. He added the matter should be settled between employer and employee without government stirring up strife.
A compact aphorism notes that every man believes others should act as he thinks proper. The line frames universal push for moral judgment in everyday conduct.
Paris diplomatic opinion claims Germany will purchase the Philippine Islands by paying the U S indemnity to Spain. The American fleet will sail to Manila as a precaution if Japan reacts, with the U S retaining a coaling station. England reportedly prefers no change but fears Japan gains southern footholds.
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