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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
5
Fixtures for the pool room across from the Stoddard hotel are being installed today. The proprietor expects to open on January 15. Saengerfest rehearsals and meetings announced for Germania hall and central society events.
C M Minster of Sparta was in the city last evening to watch the basketball game between Sparta and La Crosse.
A woman recounts how quitting coffee and adopting Postum cured her husband’s severe illness and improved her own health. She claims both of them benefited, with weight loss and restored energy, and notes others adopting Postum after her success. The testimonial mentions Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan and a promotional booklet.
An advertisement claims Gray's Yerba Santa stops persistent coughs by addressing the throat irritation. It urges readers to call or visit CHAS BEYSCHLAG'S Drug Store at 503 Main St for a 50c or $1.00 bottle.
Notice that the Shelby Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company will hold its annual meeting at John Malin's hall La Crosse on Tuesday January 7 1908 at 11 o'clock in the forenoon Dated Shelby December 16 1907 Peter Kienholz Secretary.
All holders of Summit store coupons must present them at 112 South Fourth Street on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock.
Jury commissioners completed the January term juror list with names from La Crosse city and nearby communities. The roster includes A A Bentley E F Pratt A E Thompson H F Mentis Joseph J Fiebig John Freehoff O E Zuelke J C Wolford J D Becker J F Shrank John Hintgen Robert B Lowery F L Shuman John P Fetter J F Cross H B Vincent George Zeisler Albert Platz Jr L Kleeber W J Dunning Karl J Kurtenacker John Rehuss W D Babb Joseph Hafner R Trepte H G Poehting P J Burns and other strong entries from Greenfield Burns Barre Holland Washington West Salem.
The Postal Telegraph asks every employee to sign a contract affirming they are not a union member and will not join any union or hostile organization while employed. The tactic aims to quell worker agitation ahead of the Republican national convention in June and prevent another telegraphers strike.
Miles Mason watchman and Harry Kampo pulled the girl free as a North Western train bore down at the Commercial street crossing on the island. The child’s foot had slipped into the track but was released just before the train passed.
A long list of short notices reports residents visiting relatives in Chicago Milwaukee and Madison. It mentions oblique health ads for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and various local business promotions at La Crosse Plow Co and Paulson Shoe Co plus introductions of readers and callers to insurance and reading matter services.
An enthusiastic customer warns a grocer she will trade elsewhere if he does not stock Our-Pie. She claims the ready package contains all ingredients for two large pies and can beat an expert cook. Priced at 19 cents per package, it can also serve as pudding sauce or cake filling.
The Y M C A held an open house yesterday with about five hundred guests of all ages. Activities included upstairs basketball and indoor baseball, music in the main room, and dining led by Miss Nellie Manchester who served refreshments from four to eight. Attendees included Margaret Amson Grace Bossert Judith Lartha Horton and Gertrude Peter.
The Luther League of the English Lutheran church begins its lecture series Sunday evening at Twelfth and Ferry streets. Rev. Clemens will speak on Rome the Eternal City with stereopticon views. Admission is inexpensive and open to all. He plans to invite Dr. Morikubo to speak on Japan soon.
Miss Margaret Anderson held a novel slumber party Saturday evening at 1524 Vine Street. The event featured card games and refreshments, described as unusual for the area.
A Coren evening Alpha and Omega dam party drew a stylish crowd with Kreutz's orchestra from the rear balcony and red and blue bunting. Evergreen Banks screened supper posts as a central bouquet brightened the room with college pennants on the walls. The event was praised as a standout of the season.
An early warning on internal disease stresses Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney irregularities. The ad urges prompt use to prevent serious conditions such as Bright's disease and diabetes, attributed to Erhart.
In a clipped exchange, Blobbs and Slobb discuss Wigwag, joking about his love of nature and his theater visits. The dialogue hints at interpretations of his character and the appeal of stage scenery.
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