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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
7
A two story brick house is for sale at a cheap price. Inquiries should be made at this office. A hardware business is also offered as a great opportunity with address 55 at this office.
A brief notice advertises ice cream at the Royal for 25 cents per quart and mentions a money to loan option.
In Broken Bow Nebraska F H Hoffman and his son George along with Stewart Lanterman fought over a corn shelling quarrel. Lanterman seized a neck yoke and crushed the Hoffmans skulls during a three cornered duel. Both Hoffmans are expected to die from their injuries.
The Des Moines City Railway company asks for a new trial in district court after the administrator of C. A. Carlson’s estate was awarded $8,400. The company argues that the widow and children should not be allowed in the courtroom to influence the jury.
Grand Forks reports an autopsy on Lillie Lehmacher aged 17 who died Friday. Doctors will tell the jury they believe an unlawful operation caused the death.
Mrs. E. D. Charles of Harbor Maine lauds Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite and urges its spread. The tonic claims quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and debility while purifying the blood. Sold at O T Erhart's drug store for 50 cents.
Des Moines reports the Green Mountain Savings bank closed today with president Stuart B. McDiamied of Omaha under arrest in Omaha on charges of illegal banking.
In a terse exchange Hook asserts money should be dollars not cents while Nye dismisses the idea that money talks. Hook reiterates the demand for dollar amounts over fractional change as the conversation unfolds.
Daily markets report from Miner & Co with Chicago delivery prices for wheat corn oats and pork and Minneapolis figures. Gossip notes Liverpool wheat and corn moves, hog and cattle receipts, New York London stock activity and treasury deposits ahead of March 23.
Eggs on wholesale market dip briefly then sell at 18 to 20 cents per dozen. Dairy butter rises by 3 cents per pound due to tighter supply. Chickens priced at 8 to 9 cents per pound. Shoulders fall to 8 cents.
An advertisement for Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims chronic constipation is cured by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural function. It promises immediate relief, notes no nausea or griping, and warns against substitutes.
Northwest brief notes a Burlington trolley car collided head on with a switch engine near Deadwood injuring four. Other items include Y M C A officials in Mankato and a fatal fire risk for Maude Wilson in Waterloo.
Louisville Nebraska February 25. After fifty two hours in a ninety foot deep well hunter Ron McNeally was saved by his dog. The dog’s persistence drew rescuers after a fruitless search, and a mirror reflection showed the trapped man at the bottom. Doctors report infection risk from dead rats but he is expected to recover.
In Milwaukee on February 25 the Rev. Alfred G. Wilson preached at the Pabst theater condemning tainted meat and sham Christians. He denounced deceit in society and hypocrisy in the church as markers of modern civilization.
The Great Northern passenger train No. 36 derailed Saturday night near Bena Minnesota. Several passengers were injured including Mrs Wise wife of dispatcher C H Wise of Two Harbors. The wreck was caused by spreading rails.
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