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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1908

Page

4

Iowa Weather Prophet Endorses Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey

John C. Busby of Independence Iowa the well known weather prophet endorses Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey calling it the greatest medicinal whiskey and his tonic of choice for strength vigor and health in old age. He notes years of use with good results and urges others to try it. August 20 1907 Independence Iowa.

J. C. Busby Independence Lowa Duffy Iowa John C. Busby

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Promotes Health Benefits

An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure malt distillation claiming tonic, stomach-friendly properties, and heart benefits. It urges customers to buy the genuine sealed bottle from Duffy Malt Whiskey Co of Rochester New York and offers a medical booklet and advice free.

Duffy Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N. Y

North Side News 2 Ad II Scene Details

Scene descriptions from a stage program list two Front street locations and a homestead setting with six month shift. Special music includes a comic scene by Nothing and Nothing and vocal duets and songs performed by Margaret Ritter Ferdinand Roth and Joe Stockemer.

Colonel Wayne Wayne Margaret Ritter Ferdinand Roth Joseph Miller Joe Stockemer

Amateur Play in Warnero Building Tonight

Joseph Stockemer leads the Young Men's Singing club in Out on the Streets a three act drama staged this evening at Warnero Building Caledonia and Clinton streets with a portable set built by club members. A rehearsal was held last evening and the cast includes Stockemer Hofweber Sievert Koch Wayne Stockemer and others in scenes spanning a tenement siting room and back streets.

Wannebe Gohres Hall Caledonia Clinton George Basil Joe Stockemer W. Cook Ce Opo Co Osweiler Meee Eeevig Joseph Stockemer Pete Darky Peter Hofweber Alex Sievert Warne Jessie Koch Nina Wayne Katherine Weber Bredford Esther Cook Minnie Lizzie Stockemer Medfield Col. Wayne Bradford Colonel Wayne Ilil

Novelty Dance Set By Vote-Berger Club At Rose Street Hall

The Vote-Berger club hosts a mask ball at Rose street Union hall on February 29 with music by the Chicago Eagles Harp Orchestra. M Frederickson leads arrangements and a harp solo of The Moonlight Waltz drew earlier praise. Many Onalaska residents plan to attend and a prize ring will be given to a lucky attendee.

Vote-Berger Rose Street Union Hall Union Hall M. Frederickson Chicago Eagles Onalaska V.B. Mask Ball City

Sam Skin Powder Promoted As Beautifying Wonder

An advertisement touts Sam Skin Powder as a beauty aid claiming skin improvement and cosmetic benefits. The copy emphasizes a smooth complexion and lasting shine without detailing ingredients or side effects.

Sam

No Clues Otherwise In Schmidt Grocery Robbery Case

No clues yet to the Schmidt grocery robbery on St Andrew street. Authorities suspect older perpetrators rather than youths. This is the fourth burglary at the Schmidt place while John Pallwoda awaits trial for the crime. police are pursuing leads and expect arrests.

John Schmidt St. Andrew Street Schmidt Place John Pallwoda

Debate on Teachers Salaries in La Crosse Franklin Club

Tomorrow night the Franklin club will discuss the question Resolved that the teachers in La Crosse public schools should receive a substantial salary increase. Senator Thomas Morris will argue the affirmative.

la Crosse Franklin Club Thomas Morris

Teachers Salaries Debate Draws Public School Interest

Attorney Fred H. Hartwell seeks to keep current salaries intact as teachers and the public discuss the hotly debated issue likely to draw a large turnout.

Mystery Firebug Eludes Police Yet Again

The identity of the firebug remains a mystery as police and citizens’ efforts prove fruitless. The latest arson targets the Novelty Wood works in this stretch of recent incidents.

Novelty Wood Works

Local Social and Travel Notes Collected in La Crosse

The Christian Endeavor Society of the North Presbyterian church plans a supper on Thursday evening February 2 with 15 cent tickets. Mrs. T. J. McDonough and Miss Rose Antrim returned from a business visit in St Paul. J E Wills of 324 Caledonia street took a switchboard job in the La Crosse Interurban Telephone company requiring extensive travel. Mrs May Paul of 1546 Charles street returned home after a two week business visit in Seneca. The Tabernacle Baptist church Aid society hosted an afternoon gathering with supper to church gentlemen. Mrs A Schroeder is ill with la grippe at 1517 Charles street. Mrs Nic Birnbaum and son Edward go to Pine Creek for the wedding anniversary of Mrs Birnbaum’s sister Mrs W Burns. Mrs H and Miss Blanche Hardy are ill at 1610 George street with la grippe. Mrs Charles Whitting is slowly recovering at Caledonia street home. Funeral of Benjamin Whiting held with many attendees. body shipped at 10:35 to Hokah for interment. Mr and Mrs J Green of Fond du Lac attended the funeral. T L Vought, ill with la grippe, slowly improving. James Hill, president of the Great Northern, passed through La Crosse at 3:30 in his private car en route to St Paul.

Christian Endeavor Society of The North Presbyterian Church T. J. McDonough Rose Antrim St. Paul J. E. Wills Caledonia Street la Crosse Interurban Telephone Company Wills May Paul Charles Street Seneca Aid Society the Tabernacle Baptist Church H. Baumgarden A. Chubb N. Anderson T. Valentine A. Schroeder la Grippe Nic Birnbaum Edward Pine Creek Birnbaum W. Burns Blanche Hardy George Street Charles Whitting Benjamin Whiting Minnesota Hokah J. Green Fond du Lac Mr. Whiting T. L. Vought James Hill Great Northern la Crosse

Basketball Games at Christ Church

Two basketball games were played at Christ Episcopal church on a newly built basement court. The Y M C A five beat the church boys 21 to 18 after a 16 to 5 halftime lead. In the second game Misses Gertrude Smith and Helen Anderson captained teams with a 15 to 11 victory for Anderson’s side.

Christ Episcopal Church Favo Episcopal Boys Gertrude Smith Helen Anderson

Railroad Conductor Alex Lindsay Seriously Ill in Chicago

Alex Lindsay a former Dubuque Division Milwaukee Road conductor now living in Chicago is seriously ill with tuberculous disease and not expected to live. He was well known among local railroad men and recently worked on Milwaukee Road between Savanna and Chicago. He is a member of the Order of Railroad Conductors.

Alex Lindsay Dubuque Milwaukee Road Chicago Savanna The Order of Railroad Conductors

Baseball Association Postpones Directors Meeting

The baseball association postponed its regular directors meeting due to several directors being away from the city. The session will be held next Tuesday.

The Baseball Association

Bowling Tonight Matches St Josephs Club With Casinos

The Young Men's Bowling club of St. Josephs cathedral faces the Casinos in the alley beside St. Josephs school. After two losses the young men hope to secure a win in a highly anticipated season game.

St. Joseph's Cathedral St. Joseph's School

Committee favors Dawson Esch bill to locate station near La Crosse

The committee report describes support for a Dawson Esch measure to place a station near La Crosse, near the pearl button factory, while Iowa appears to have prevailed in the location decision. The document outlines the bill’s aim to permit artificial propagation to perpetuate the sup-

Iowa la Crosse

Pearl button industry study urges live fish propagation

A congressional report outlines a plan to establish a fully equipped station to propagate freshwater mussels by infecting live fish with glochidia. It argues artificial propagation could sustain shell supply for the pearl button industry while detailing scientific gaps and the need for legislation to protect beds and manage harvesting.

Congress United States Fish Commission United States Secretary of Commerce and Labor Paul Bartsch Lefevre and Curtis University of Missouri Lefevre United States Commissioner of Fisheries la Crosse

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Weather Prophet Busby Duffy’s Pure North Side News LA Crosse Tribune Sir Rose ST RE. P Fanton Jos. K Warnero Young Men's Singing Society Gram Viorene Wiskerschop Fred H. Hartwell North Side Briefs Christ Church Ravors Dawson al Peli Cen Gus . Rose N. S. Bottling Works Rose ST Hoeschler’s
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