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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1908

Page

8

Wisconsin Osteopaths Meet in Milwaukee Convention

Fifty Wisconsin osteopaths gathered at St. Charles for the tenth annual Wisconsin State Osteopathic association convention. Sessions run through tomorrow night. Madison’s J. Fryette delivered the president’s address. Dr. J. Martin Littleton spoke on tumors. E. M. Olds Green Bay is vice president, L. H. Noordhoff Oshkosh secretary, Eliza M. Culbertson Appleton treasurer.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin St. Charles Wisconsin State Osteopathic Association J. Fryette Madison J. Martin Littleton E. M. Olds Green Bay L. H. Noordhoff Oshkosh Eliza M. Culbertson Appleton

Teachers Meet at Neenah in Northwest Wisconsin

President Keith of Oshkosh normil and Principal P G W Kelier of North high school Manitowoc spoke at the opening session of the Northwest Wisconsin Teachers association today. Miss Alma N Binzel of the Menom onie kindergarten training school also addressed the gathering. More than 130 educators attend the convention.

Neenah, Wis Keith Oshkosh Normil P. G. W. Kelier North High School Manitowoc Alma N. Binzel Menomonie Kindergarten Training School Northwest Wisconsin Teachers’ Association

Wolves stalk deer as harsh winter slows prey in Wisconsin

Trappers report wolves in starved condition are killing many deer in Washburn Wisconsin. Cold weather followed by thaw has created a heavy snow crust enabling wolves to run with rapidity across the surface.

Washburn Wis

Grape-Nuts Promises Quick Digestion After Fatigue

A health note warns against heavy meals when tired citing stomach nerves and digestion. Rest briefly then enjoy crisp savory Grape-Nuts with cream for rapid absorption and restored vitality. The piece endorses Grape-Nuts benefits and recommends reading The Road to Wellville.

Wellville

Wireless Telegraphy in Alaska Opens Vast Military Network

The article details the first telegraph station in Alaska and a planned wireless system linking every military post and enabling San Francisco to Yukon boat traffic. The U S Army Signal Corps leads construction, with 175 foot steel towers assembled on site and bases insulated for safety.

Alaska Fort Michael San Francisco Yukon United States Government Army Signal Corps

Wolf hunt may start in Bayfield County after deer losses

Foresters report deer struggle on bare ground as hoofs break crust and snow. Woodsmen say wolves kill more deer than hunters, prompting plans for a wolf hunt in Bayfield County soon.

Bayfield County

Woman with best lungs in Denver noted in letter

A Denver letter says Miss Jessie L. Irish formerly a dry goods clerk was the best pair of lungs in that city. She was robbed of her handbag and a gold watch by a highwayman who fled. She recovered the handbag and received a note praising her strong lungs.

Racine Wins Denver Jessie L. Irish

Democratic presidential size debate stirs press opinions

The Free Press notes a Democratic presidential race topic centering on three U S Supreme Court justices seen as presidential candidates. The New York World predicts Mrs Bryan as nominee despite party doubts, while the editorial contrasts criminal acts with political crime.

Free Press Supreme Court United States New York World Tuller Peckham and White Bryan

Romadka files for divorce amid wife’s burglary case

Charles J. Romadka sues for divorce after detailing his wife Evelyn Romadka’s marriage in Oshkosh in 1903 and her 1907 Joliet penitentiary sentence for burglary. The complaint cites cruel treatment and her alleged luxury lifestyle plus trips to Chicago where she associated with criminals and engaged in larceny.

Milwaukee Charles J. Romadka Romadka Oshkosh Illinois Joliet Henry J. Killilea Evelyn Romadka Chicago

Divorce Proceedings Highlight Wife Refusal to Kiss

In Milwaukee on February 21 Judge Halsey heard a divorce case involving Margaret Busby and Ira Busby. Margaret testified that Ira ordered her to kiss another man after he kissed another woman then forced her to kiss a different man. He allegedly threatened dire consequences, and she escaped via a second story window. Judge Halsey ruled the evidence sufficient for a divorce.

Milwaukee Wis Halsey Ira Busby Margaret Busby

Big prize fight tonight in Milwaukee headlines

Freddie Welsh English lightweight champion meets Packy McFarland undefeated middleweight champ tonight at the hippodrome in Milwaukee. A large crowd is expected with 690 Chicago backers arriving by special train to support McFarland as the bout eliminates one contender for Joe Gans’s crown.

Milwaukee Freddie Welsh England Packy McFarland Middle West Hippodrome Joe Gans Chicago McFarland Stockyards

Will Raise Beets in Place of Tobacco in Wisconsin

Chippewa Falls reports show farmers across northern Wisconsin will plant sugar beets this year. Sugar beet acreage for Chippewa Sugar company will be doubled from 1907 as tobacco farmers switch crops due to tobacco disposal issues and rising beet appeal.

Chippewa Falls Wis Wisconsin Chippewa Sugar Company

Missing Chicago girl found in West Side as nurse maid

Milwaukee dispatch says 16 year old Yae McMillan disappeared ten days ago from her Thirteenth street home. She was located in a private Chicago West Side household working as a nurse maid. She left to avoid disappointing her mother over failing in school and lack of courage to tell.

Milwaukee McMillan Thirteenth Street Yae Chicago

Dahlman Attacks Berger Social Democrat Machine

Milwaukee February 21 Louis A Dahlman candidate for mayor blasts the Berger social democrat machine in a Ninth Ward Republican club speech saying it is worse than czarist rule and should not be allowed to live in a republic He questions leadership and control within the party.

Milwaukee Ninth Ward Republican Club Louis A. Dahlman Berger Social Democrat Machine Chief Caesar Republic

West Salem Passes Open Saloon Ordinance

West Salem Wisconsin adopts a village ordinance requiring saloons to be fully open with no obscuring objects from the street. Gambling devices are banned, no chairs or tables allowed, closing hour 10 pm, and Sunday business is prohibited.

West Salem Wis

Carrolls to face Lawrence in Feb. basketball rematch

Carroll of Waukesha seeks revenge after Lawrence University edged them in the Spring City. The teams meet at Alexander Gym tonight in Appleton with Carroll aiming to avenge last season’s state title loss. Ripon also on the February schedule.

Carrolls. Lawresace Appleton Wis Carroll Waukesha Lawrence University Alexander Gyimnasium Lawrence Ripon

Do People Shun You

A brief note examines social dynamics around rejection and belonging, exploring how individuals respond to shunning and isolation in daily life.

Cattarh Cure Promises Relief with Personal Mail Offer

An advertisement urges readers to mail their name and address to receive a home remedy claim for catarrh. It touts dramatic breathing relief and promises no money upfront, insisting on personal details for delivery.

China St. Louis

Eight-year-old girl fatally burned by coffee spill

In Milwaukee on February 21 eight year old Helen Busecker was pouring coffee when a dog leapt onto her, tipping a large pot and scalding her face and body. The burns proved fatal.

Milwaukee Helen Busecker Twenty-third Street

Milk Shortage Averted by City Snow Clearance

Farmers reached Racine with milk and cream after snow removal by plows and workers. Milwaukee Electric Railway tracks were cleared and city and interurban cars ran. A Chicago Milwaukee St Paul passenger train was stuck west of Corliss for over five hours and pulled out by a snow plow and four locomotives. Passengers were not harmed.

Racine, Wis Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company Corliss

Boy 18 Drops Dead Chasing Dog in Wisconsin

Otto Behnke, 18, son of Fred Behnke, died of heart failure while pursuing a strange dog in the front yard of his Brillion home on February 21.

Brillion, Wis Otto Behnke Fred Behnke

Candidates for Kenosha mayor lead state Republican slate

Edward C. Alleman and John Hegeman seek the GOP nomination for mayor in Kenosha while Prof Otis L. Trenary has been in the field for two weeks. Other brief items cover Racine burn incident and theater burglary attempts, plus local notices from Menomonie Portage Oshkosh Baraboo Eau Claire and Antigo.

Kenosha Edward CC. Alleman John Hegeman Otis L. Trenary Racine Mabel Bassinger Raline Racine Theater John Owen Horlick Menomonie City Ice Company Portage

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