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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
8
The ad promotes Newbro's Herpicide claiming it cures dandruff stops hair loss and baldness and relieves itching. It urges purchase at drug stores or request a 10 cent sample by mail from The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan under the Food and Drug Act.
Cleveland Ohio January 2 A new deal in Ohio politics follows the withdrawal of Charles P Taft and Joseph B Foraker from the senatorial race and the assured victory of Congressman Theo E Burton Senator Foraker retires at term end Myron T Herrick is out as Ohio politics shift under the new regime Burton leads the state Republican machine defeating the old guard and federal patronage
The Scheck Hart bout at the Fayette Athletic club in Lexington Ky was not held last night after District Attorney Allen blocked the event. More than 2000 boxing fans were disappointed as the match failed to materialize.
A Louisville woman recalls her daughter near nine years ago suffering nervous strain from coffee. After stopping coffee and tea, switching to Postum and Grape-Nuts, the daughter recovered, now healthy with five children and supporting Postum.
A compact guide lists multiple La Crosse churches with services. First Methodist, West Avenue M E, Westminster, English Lutheran, St Pauls Universalist, German Baptist, First Congregational, Episcopal Christchurch, YMCA, Christian Science, First Baptist, Norwegian Lutheran, Evangelical Emanuel, German Methodist, and First Presbyterian all show Sunday worship times, sermon topics, Sunday school hours, Epworth leauge or Y M C A activities, and midweek meetings across King Street, West Avenue, Redfield Street, and surrounding blocks.
An authority argues appetite reflects the body's needs and dietary balance. When digestion falters a neutralizing mix is advised to halt gas and allow natural function. the formula includes sodium phosphate, essence of Seidlitz powder, baking soda, and water, costing about 60 to 65 cents.
In Greenville Iowa January 2 the unwritten law defense was to be pleaded for John Willeford an accessory in the killing of Ruby File. Willeford given $5000 bail by Justice of the Peace Taylor who expressed belief in the unwritten law. George Willeford sought. a reward is offered for his capture. he remains at large. Ruby died when intervening as George drew a revolver on Sam File and an explanation of relations with Lillian Willeford was requested.
An 1900s advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a fast cure for grippe coughs that may develop into pneumonia. It claims to heal inflamed lungs and avert danger, urging use only the yellow packaged product by O. T. Erhart.
La Crosse county board committee arranged new jail insurance on Thursday reducing total coverage from 20000 to 15000 dollars. The drop reflects an aging building and the boiler policy already covering heavy risks. Insurers listed include Hickisch Van Auken Volz Dowler Burke Niebuhr Klein Withee Hiscox Pettingill Holley Steenberg Kramer and Wheeler Holway with payments ranging from 500 to 1000 dollars, totaling 15000.
No debate occurred at the Franklin club on Thursday as members did not attend. The club offered its rooms for a planned debate between N. D. Nielson and W. B. Keppel on pasteurization, but none was arranged due to the absence.
McGregor Iowa reports a thrilling game where the Town team defeated the High school boys 17 to 16 in one of the year’s fastest contests. Local residents and visitors mingle between updates on weddings travel and social visits across nearby towns.
In Prairie du Chien residents held various ceremonies and festivities. Watch meetings occurred at the Congregational and Methodist churches with social hours and services including a 10:30 sermon and communion at the Congregational church.
The ad extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative among various remedies. It claims cleansing and gentle relief without debility or dose increases, praising natural action and physician-approved ingredients. It urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
A busy holiday period features church refreshments and a sermon at the Methodist church, a Metropolitan theater ball, and numerous visits. Residents from Mason City Milwaukee Chicago Platteville Erie Ill Osage and Waupaca are listed with family, friend, and internal travel notes along with a death and a birth. Mrs. Stevens dies at Prairie street interred Evergreen. new year gatherings and quarterly meetings noted.
Miss Mary Oleson elocution teacher in Milwaukee visits her parents in Waukon. Dr Bessler of Harper’s Ferry receives leg treatment in a La Crosse hospital. Thomas Smith’s estate leaves about 700 dollars each to the Catholic churches of Wexford and Harper’s Ferry. Mrs Hartley hosts her sister Miss Emma Friday in Chicago. The H J Bentley home closes for winter. a La Crosse hospital visit for surgery is planned.
Miss Sagia Ryan of Hartwell Nebd visits Waukon relatives while a State University club banquet honors alumni and students. Mrs Piggott breaks two ankle bones near Grand Hotel. 47th wedding anniversary celebrated for Mr. and Mrs. Douglas. Calgary trip for land prospects. local court docket opens with 187 cases. Deputy selection, purse loss, and a pre-nuptial shower mark social life in the district.
Chipmunk Coulee items report visits from Wan cord Minnesota families and Ames Iowa connections. Miss Emma Bendle of La Crosse visits. Mrs Emil Pawdler hosts a Ladies Society meeting. Joseph Tietze's runaway causes no injuries. Several residents buy horses, coal, and haul rock for local neighbors.
Miss Ada Lee and Mr Alad Re are visiting in Iowa Kansas and Nebraska. Mr and Mrs Stryker attended the home of Mr and Mrs Workman. Mr C Savage visits at the home of his aunt Mrs Michael. Earl Arington hosted a party Wednesday night December 30. Ross Helsaple family celebrated Christmas at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Helsaple. The Misses Genevieve and Indi Nagle visiting North Dakota with their mother Mrs Michael Neoinghl. A dance by their party at Irish Ridge and Dresbach drew a good crowd and strong finances.
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