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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
4
A leading actress boasts Marmola Prescription gave her a trim figure and renewed vigor. She describes the product as simple to use with cascara and peppermint water and credits it with energy and confidence for the season. She warns about cheap substitutes and praises a doctor who recommended it.
The Young People's society held its annual election in the church parlors. Officers chosen were President E W Lahrke, Vice President F Schweigert, Secretary Dora Schwartz, and Treasurer Amelia Brinkman. The secretaries report praised progress and strong finances while prizes were awarded to Kienryietz (head prize) and Miss Tillenz, with consolation prizes to Herman Tietz and Helen Heinke before refreshments.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces a corporate rename to Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway. It has taken possession of all properties in Idaho, Montana, and South Dakota and will operate lines under the new name.
A sudden water drop in Black river last night halted ice cutting by Arctic Ice and Fuel. The canal to the ice slide grew too shallow for passage and men were laid off until Monday. Crews dig out the foot of the slide to lower it and restore access.
The Ladies' Society of the German Lutheran church elected officers yesterday afternoon. President is Mrs. A. Ochlar, Secretary Mrs. J. Richter, and Treasurer Mrs. E. Manke.
The Epworth League met at Caledonia Street M E Church and decided to hold a Washington tea on February 22. The group was entertained by Miss Mildred Eberhardt and Miss Grace Echert.
The Citizens State Bank stockholders met Tuesday and elected directors H. B. Dahle H. E Strand Otto Wolfe A. O. Nelson and P. B. Thompson. The board then chose officers President H. B. Dahl Vice President H. E Strand Cashier P. B. Thompson Assistant Cashier A. Nelson.
An average individual woman states she would rather be poor than compromise truth, a remark reflecting personal ethics over material comfort. The comment hints at broader attitudes toward honesty and self-respect.
Grand Rapids visitors discuss Stanley Ketchel and Ali Kubiak as they return home, each having risen in boxing and facing parental opposition to the sport. Taft plans a Jan 25 Panama voyage aboard the North Carolina and Montana to study canal options amid floods and criticism of the lock canal.
The Lacrosse Tribune notes the location of its North Side office at 1 Rose Street. Local readers are advised to visit for inquiries or submissions.
The Franklin club met last evening to discuss the prudence of Roosevelt's denouncement of private citizens and attack on Congress. A debate was organized with Rev A Randall and others as jurors and Prof Schubert leading the affirmative against Bar ber leading the negative. The January 29 debate will ask if Wisconsin should pass a pension law for teachers with 25 years in public schools.
Miss Ella Miller was pleasantly surprised at 1446 Charles Street Thursday evening by a group of friends in kindergarten costumes. Games and music entertained guests, followed by refreshments before departure. Present were Miss Emma Liebrecht, Eleanor Knothe, Edna Sjoholm, Ella Picha, Jeanette Moe, Selma Olsen, Helen Major, Marjorie Walters, Tillie Buchda, Mable Miller, and Ella Miller.
Miss Pearl McCabe remains homebound on Berlin street due to illness. Vincent Downes leaves for Madison to take a position with the Madison Electric company. Caledonia Street M E Ladies Aid meets at Mrs A V Ingham's home this afternoon. Rev N F Clark of Neenah preaches at Tabernacle Baptist next Sunday. Mr and Mrs J R Houser return from St Paul to Caledonia street. Mr and Mrs C N Donovan of Chicago visit Mr and Mrs J H Woodworth on Mill street. E W Ellison, president of the Seattle railroad, travels through on Train No 55 en route to St Paul. Otto Schwartz confined to Island street home by illness. James Halseth of Goond Valley returns home after visiting friends.
April 3 and 5 are set for inspections of La Crosse military companies by General Charlies King under Adjutant General Boardman. Company M to be inspected April 3, Company B on April 5. Commanders have received orders for the coming year.
A 19th or early 20th century health note claims after age forty the body declines and poisons in the blood cause rheumatic pains. It recommends a homemade tonic of one ounce compound syrup of Sarsaparilla, one ounce Tors compound, and half a pint of whiskey to be taken in tablespoon doses before meals and at bedtime.
The pearl button trade grew from clam shells along the Mississippi towns like Montrose Muscatine and Burlington. German immigrant Boepple started by hand crafting buttons in Muscatine, later expanding with family labor and new machinery after Nicholas Barry joined the venture, turning a small operation into a large factory producing all styles of pearl buttons.
The Woodmen of the World held a meeting at Lipker building hall. Five new candidates were admitted. The group plans a public installation of officers January 21 in the Woodman hall with programs by A C Wolfe on Fraternity and BE C Raymond on Woodcraft. Louis Omerberg named delegate to the national encampment with a mission to bring it to La Crosse if possible. The event will feature music, dancing, and refreshments. Mussel harvesting along rivers is increasing due to clam fishing growth.
Joseph Wasnolski of 1017 Avon Street testified in Judge Brindley’s court that alcohol cures rheumatism kidney trouble back ache and cold feet. His wife and daughter claimed threats to kill him while drunk but their testimony was ruled false and Wasnolski was bonded for peace and remanded to county jail.
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