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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
8
Wisconsin lawmakers consider a 100 day session to finish most business while delaying highway law income tax and industrial insurance to a possible one year later special session. Three seven member committees will gather information with subpoena power to draft bills for Wisconsin.
J R Hartley left on the Burlington to Conrad Montana where he expects to locate. His family will follow in February. Miss Leona Collins went to Minneapolis to seek work. Pickle and Canning Co men go to Galesville to prepare a branch factory. Onalaska Cornet hand to hold first masquerade ball at Woodman hall Jan 22. Mrs G W Brice and daughter depart for Vancouver Wash visiting relatives en route. James Dale and Mrs Council Bay folk visiting Whitbeck. Harald Dandy visiting Greenville Ill returning in about three weeks. Mrs Katherine Milbright recovers from grip and can move about.
A western judge grants a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath as grounds. Advertisers claim Dr. King's New Life Pills would have prevented the split by curing constipation, bad breath, liver trouble, and headaches. 25c at O. T. Erhart.
Milwaukee workers number over 3,500 to harvest 450000 tons of ice for 1909 Milwaukee consumption. The operation will cost about 350000 dollars in total expenses.
Madison Wis Jan 19 Insurance Commissioner George E Beadle began a thorough investigation into the fire insurance class in the state. The move aims to uncover practices and ensure proper rates and coverage across insurers.
Hartford banker Conray Houser, president of the Hartford Exchange Bank, died today in Hartford Wisconsin after a brief illness. He led the bank for years and was a prominent community figure.
An advertisement extols a healthful lifestyle and promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a proven and widely endorsed family laxative. It urges buying genuine California Fig Syrup Co. products through leading druggists and praises physician approval and global trust.
Otto Rediske traveled to Stockholm for a Sunday visit. Flora Rohrer’s nineteenth birthday was celebrated by the Smart Set club last Thursday with Cinch and music. The Smart Set club met with Miss Palma Rohrer Wednesday evening. Raymond Guettinger and brothers Edwin and George Rohrer of Winona visited here over the weekend. Misses Daisy Huber and Madeline Uebel of Winona attended the public installation and dance Saturday. The Red Men and Woodmen installation drew a large crowd Saturday evening. County Judge Fagina and Emma Schmoker of Fountain City were in town Sunday. Wm. Kith and family visited Minnie ska Sunday.
Prairie du Chien hosts a picnic and basketball games at the Vanek building with chaperones Misses Anna Douglas and Minnie Case. Society gatherings include the Congregational Ladies Industrial at the Pinkerton home and a Christian Endeavor social at the Beach residence to fund the pastor's salary. A Monona Iowa match game is set for next Friday at the Metropolitan Theatre with a dance for the visiting team. Local residents and visitors are noted with travel, visits, and meetings across town including attendees from Westby, Dubuque, and nearby towns.
Mrs O B Wyman hosted Sunday school delegates Rev and Mrs Hartwell Rev and Mrs Butters for a 6 oclock dinner. Lulu Thompson returns from La Crosse visit. Geo Snyder from Readstown called on Saturday. Albert Hall and Genoa guests visited Viroqua friends. Mrs Peter Hegge of Cashton spent Sunday with a friend.
An advertisement claims there is no substitute for Kodol to replace all digestive processes. It asserts Kodol begins working in the mouth and continues in the stomach and intestines to prevent fermentation and irritation, promising healthier stomachs, clearer brains, and stronger bodies, with a free trial offer.
G M Kerndt traveled to Fort Dodge for Thomas Healy funeral. H Schierholz heads to Los Angeles for extended visit. Sheriff Swebakken from Waukon noted. Glynn Myers visited Waukon. Rose Haim returned to La Crosse to resume choreography work at W B U. Ogg from Oklahoma arrived. Nora Paterson at home in Dubuque. Carl Roggensack joined Harpers Ferry and De Soto visits. Mrs De Forest Wolff hosted birthday party. Chris Larson bowling party at Germania Opera House. Otto Ruprecht and Miss Hal hosted Jolly Whist at home. Verdon Kaufman sisters hosted E club at Temple Hall. Two women talk about each other before kissing.
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