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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
4
Burlington railroad outfits two surplus coaches for wreck crews a sleeper and a diner car to be used at wreck sites. The measure follows past incidents where crews slept in tents or outdoors due to limited station facilities. The road says it can now provide rest and meals on site during washes and outages.
The piece analyzes La Follette's role within the Republican split over Roosevelt Taft and Hughes, noting his railroad regulation stance, judicially minded reformism, and long political rise from Wisconsin attorney to U.S. senator. It argues his radical label is overstated and recalls his consistent push for public control of railroads and fair returns on invested capital.
A Saturday night blaze gutted Novelty Wood Works on the North side causing about 15 009 to 15 600 dollars in losses. Fire Chief Bradfield called the origin a mystery but suggested arson after the interior ignition and noted authorities are pursuing the incendiary suspect. Firemen prevented spread to nearby structures.
Ad copy touts Satin skioa cream and Sunskin powder 2c as a paired beauty set for healthier looking skin with a satin finish.
Stuart Murphy, foreman at the La Crosse Rubber Mills for seven years, was informed by new manager Hart that his services would not be required after Monday. The move surprised workers and may prompt union action to reinstate local staff. Simon Sundehn, once earning 12 dollars weekly with a reduced pension of eight dollars, is affected. Hart plans to bring in help from Canada to fill several local positions.
Mr. GB Whiting, one of the North Side’s oldest residents, died at his son S J Whiting’s 912 Island Street at 3 30 Sunday morning. He was 86 and had lived on the North Side for many years. Funeral plans not set but likely Wednesday with burial in Hokah. Survived by two sons S J of La Crosse and another in Seattle and a daughter Mrs Will of La Crosse.
The Ladies' club of St James church starts a Mile of Pennies drive to decorate the church interior. Strips of paper show 16 penny slots per foot and many feet have already sold. They aim to complete the mile by late June amid growing interest.
The text argues stopping coffee reveals its effects. If headaches palpitations and nervousness vanish, it suggests coffee is the cause. It promotes Postum as a coffee substitute, described as a wholesome wheat-based beverage with no coffee or drugs. There's a reason given.
Railroads raise freight rates on small packages by over 100 percent for shipments under 1090 pounds. The minimum jumps from 25 cents to a per 100 pounds rate. especially hit are interstate and state shipments on routes from Indiana westward to the Rockies. The change, ordered by the Western Trunk Line Association, aims at small business and country merchants, with potential further increases on large shipments foreseen.
The St James club run play directed by Edward J Conway has been moved from St Patrick's Day to the Monday after Easter. The change affects the date of the performance under club auspices.
Social notes mention Ruth Warren and Elsie Schilling visiting in Maiden Rock and Sand Lake. Larkin returns to Grand Crossing. D Cunningham sails to Minneapolis and St Paul by special coach. White ribbon tea to be held at Tabernacle Baptist. Moonlight Harp Waltz at North Side Union Hall on February 29.
An old fashioned health note compares the stomach to delicate machinery, urging careful use to prevent sour stomach and indigestion. It promotes a Prosene Prescription with Cinchona tincture, Prosene Compound, and Sherry wine to be taken before meals and at night, noting its digestive power and Chicago preparation.
L E Wood of Milwaukee road police at 1607 Charles street loses his mother Mrs C C Wood aged 91 after a general decline. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in Dubuque following the death Friday night.
Miss Blanch Arnold, 18, collapsed in the parlor of the Morgan Park Academy gymnasium after attending a school dance in Chicago. She spoke to a friend, then fell and died almost instantly. two physicians attended but were unable to revive her.
The Young Men's Singing Society announces a Royal Entertainment on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Members have prepared a varied program including an opening chorus of trained voices and a short three act drama for the event.
Mrs. Na tha Rives Burden, a young society matron who died from gas fumes at her mother-in-law's Fifth Avenue home, was disinherited. The information came to light today from her grandfather, the late August Bedmont.
About 590 men from 35 states met in Chicago at the Auditorium hotel parlor to plan a new political party built on the Independence League formed in New York during William Randolph Hearst's mayoral bid. They planned a presidential ticket.
A reflective note on contrasting sane and insane individuals and the tension in choosing how to behave around those deemed crazy. It questions duty and conduct when social pressures push toward proximity to unstable behavior.
New York reports Mark Twain and H. H. Rogers aboard the Bermudian were in good humor as reporters approached before sailing. Twain quipped about being discovered by bad company while Rogers replied his methods may be bad but not worse than Twain’s jokes.
A wry note on medical costs compares the minuscule size of a doctor's pills with the equally small price of his bills, highlighting the sharp contrast between medicine's appearance and its charges.
Notice is given that at the regular term of the County Court in La Crosse County Wisconsin on March 3 1908 at ten o clock a m the application of David Barclay for the appointment of an administrator de bonis non with the will annexed of the estate of James Barclay deceased will be heard at the Court House La Crosse By order of the Court John Brindley County Judge
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