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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
5
Work on the wagon bridge pier continues with rapid progress after ice in the middle was cut to allow freezing. Pile drivers will be used tomorrow, with piles on the north and west sides removed and new ones to be inserted, while east and central piles require complete removal and extensive repairs. cement pier construction could have avoided this.
An advertisement urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder trouble to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. The product claims to correct irregularities and cure kidney and bladder disorders. O. T. Erhart.
Rev. Schaub of Charles City will lead a series of Bible readings at the German Methodist church, spanning from Sunday evening to the following Saturday. He is a former Charles City resident and now teaches at Charles City college. Work starts at Black Smith and Telegraph sloughs damming near Homer under John Pollowski, the awarded contractor. The Pastors' union urges Y M C A reading rooms to stay open Sunday evenings for Young Men’s use.
A vendor touts Gray's Yerba Santa as a universal cough and cold remedy promising relief after a trial. The ad claims the product conquers stubborn ailments and offers a 50 cent trial, signed CHAS BEYSCHLAG, Druggist, 503 Main St.
Local readers filled Doerflinger ballots in a doll contest as clerks counted votes all day. Final results to be announced tomorrow evening in the papers. Other notes list residents returning from travel, moving homes, and local business visits in La Crosse and surrounding towns.
A western judge granted a divorce on account of ill temper and bad breath. The ad promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation causing bad breath and liver trouble, claiming they banish headaches and colds. 25c at O. T. Erhart.
An eastbound Northwestern passenger train between La Crosse and West Salem struck a handcar yesterday afternoon, injuring Fred Miller of Onalaska with a broken leg. Miller and a fellow worker had no warning before the curve. the other man jumped to safety. Miller was treated at West Salem and then moved to La Crosse hospital. His condition is not dangerous.
Ice cutting operations were active on the Mississippi River despite mild weather. E. H. Derr employs a crew east of Pettibone park to fill Heileman’s ice house, while Jos. Feibig works in the Lagoon to fill Bartl’s ice house.
The undersigned extend thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of their beloved wife and mother. Cc. Brahmstadt and family.
A stark critique contrasts universal equality with social reality as people face gradual erasure under hardship and neglect until death intervenes, underscoring persistent injustice and the fragility of rights in everyday life.
Miss Malinda Funk wed W H Funke at the St Joseph’s cathedral parsonage with Rev G Sluyter officiating. Guests dined at the Funk home, with elaborate decor, flowers, and two long tables, followed by dancing and a ceremony of gifts and wedding cake.
Miss Ida Tweton, formerly of the north side, wed O Krome at Spring Grove on New Year’s Eve. The bride has served as postmistress of Hesper and the groom is a well liked mail carrier at Spring Grove.
A prolonged clearance at the Continental Clothing House offers extreme discounts on high quality men and boys apparel including suits overcoats and furnishings. The sale features items from 1.45 per pair trousers to 2.95 overcoats with 20 percent off broader lines and limited one per customer restrictions across hats shirts and socks.
The Conti nental advertises a legitimate clearance with truthful pricing. Henry N. Boehm assures every statement is factual and every article is offered in plain figures from a reputable store known for square dealings.
A brief social note from Salt Lake City reports a marriage announcement received by the newspaper. The item notes the couple wed and invites readers to share further details.
An old promotional ad extols Cascar ets with a ten cent price and a box as a week’s treatment. It claims millions use the product and urges buying at drug stores with direct daily-use instructions. The copy promises natural, easy results and cost savings versus medicines.
The marriage unites Miss Sarah Mc Laughlin formerly of the city and W O Hall of Salt Lake City. The wedding took place in Denver where the bride has resided for the past year. Hall is a prominent mine and ranch owner in Salt Lake City.
A Saturday gathering at 417 North Seventeenth Street hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Tobias featured 7 30 pm arrival and a supper. The merry crowd included M B Lenske D Lenske M Vein A Harrison N Levenstein Mrs Volkoff Mrs Reismond and Misses R Sovitzky R Vein L Kurs D Vein and Messrs Sam Lenske Max Sovitzky Dan Sovitzky Max Reismond and Jacob Lenske with ECards and various games plus music.
The Women’s Union of the Congregational church will serve a supper with proceeds toward a church project. Volunteers will provide dishes and serve on a planned date at the church hall to support the community program.
In church parlors a public event will be hosted Thursday evening with Mesdames J. S. Medary J. H. Lightbody EB C. Josten Charles Cone W. B. Tscharner and Ed Bartle in charge.
Mrs John Pamperin Miss Anna Pamperin and Mrs Anna Legler left last night for California with a planned stop in San Antonio and a return trip foreseen.
Mrs George Schweizer who had been visiting in Madison Wisconsin was returned to her home in this city.
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