This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
5
The annual meeting in the church parlors reported thriving conditions for all societies. Rev Rohrabaugh presided while John Van Loon was chosen secretary. Albert Grabhorn was elected elder and trustee for three years and George Webb became trustee for three years.
A New Jersey woman recalls years of nervous dyspepsia and heart palpitations improved after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. She reports clearer skin, better flesh, and whole family health benefits, crediting Postum with the change and recommending boiling well and following package directions. There's a Reason.
Aiken reports Chicago storm coverage as accurate after visiting his son Fred C. Aiken. Free employment bureau head McMullen says farmers statewide seek help, many applications filed. La Crosse chapter learns charter in the AFL returned to the International Brewery Workers unconditionally. Rev. C. C. Clemens will present Darkest Africa lecture tonight at the English Lutheran Church.
The First church chapter of the Brotherhood of Paul will host its regular monthly meeting at the Methodist church this evening. All men are invited to bring their wives or ladies. A supper will be served followed by a debate.
Vladivostok reports the death by suicide of Capt. Gliezan commander of the Russian cruiser Askold. He was to face a court martial over alleged lax action in suppressing the Vladivostok mutiny at the end of October 1907.
A long list of residents and visitors pass through La Crosse with departures for North Dakota Chicago Eau Claire Appleton and other points. Names include C McConville W B Tscharner H N Boehm Anna Dockendorff Elizabeth Harris and many business travelers plus Dr J Meidt and Mrs S E Lyone and son among others.
Prof Benezet gave an engaging lecture on the operas Carmen and Faust with stories and recordings. The talk used a Victor machine and Bergh Piano records. Miss Rollins performed piano selections. High school students will have a half day to attend the afternoon Carmen at the opera house.
The advertisement promotes Gray's Yerba Santa as the top cough cure of 25 years with wide trust and sales. It touts guaranteed relief and notes available 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles from Chas Beyschlag, druggist at 503 Main Street.
Music lovers in La Crosse await two performances by the San Carlo Grand Opera Company with Carmen and Faust this afternoon and evening at the La Crosse theater. The city also anticipates a recital by David Bispham on April 23, hailed as America’s greatest baritone, with plans already made after Winona secured him for the previous night.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs T A Lavake and the First M E circle were entertained by Mrs Leon A Harrison at 629 South Seventh street. Refreshments were served and the ladies enjoyed a pleasant afternoon when a florist delivered a bouquet of carnations in honor of Mrs Harrison's birthday.
The German Lutheran church on Twelfth Street and Cameron Avenue invites all to a Friday evening concert in the church parlors on February 28. The event features performances by the church ladies and is open to the public.
Three afternoons of bridge were hosted by Mrs Jack Fetter and Mrs Joyce Hogan at Mrs Fetter s North Eighth street home. Daffodils roses and carnations decorated rooms while punch accompanied games and luncheon at five. Prizes went to multiple guests and several out of town visitors joined the events.
Prof Harry Packman accepts the organist post at First Congregational church and will begin duties next Sunday with full charge of the choir. The pipe organ will be rebuilt and enlarged, keeping him in La Crosse and aiding the city's musical future.
The last dance before Lent for younger students will be held at Cor en's hall tomorrow evening. It follows the Preston High school basketball game and is described as one of the prettiest affairs of the season. Kreutz's orchestra will provide music.
Local grocers stock Our Pie a ready to use pie mix offered in lemon chocolate and custard varieties. Each 10 cent package makes two pies and the product is marketed as wholesome and pure under Pure Food Laws. Vendors urge readers to order today.
Mrs Anna M Weightman Walker of Philadelphia wed Frederick Courtland Penfield at St Patrick's Cathedral New York. After the ceremony the couple sailed for Europe aboard a voyage that followed their wedding.
Milwaukee February 27 Governor James O Davidson granted a full pardon to Eugene C Scott who had been found guilty of embezzlement according to an official state notice.
Miss Nattie G Lee of Ferryville and Peter Hiam were married in La Crosse with Judge Brindley performing the ceremony on Friday.
M Nelson of Lanesboro made a brief business call in the city yesterday, meeting local contacts and discussing potential ventures. The visit underscores ongoing exchange between regional firms and urban markets.
E S Lopez of Manilla New York a carpenter says the salve has saved him suffering and dollars by healing many severe cuts. It heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles priced 25 cents at C T Erhart Druggist.
Judge Emmett Horan of Eau Claire appointed by Governor Davidson to the state board of normal regents, succeeding J. A. Peacock. Senator Thomas Morris would become president in line, as he now serves as vice president, with reorganization expected in March.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.