Modesty and home remedies for female ailments promoted
A dramatic promotion of Dr. Pierce's remedies asserts women avoid uncomfortable exams by writing for free consultation. It trumpets Favorite Prescription as a trusted, nonsecret treatment for female weaknesses and uterine displacements, and Golden Medical Discovery for blood purification, with All-Healing Salve and Pleasant Pellets as companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
R. ¥. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Main St
Golgen
Historic New York church ends banns reading
The Little Church Around the Corner in New York City stops reading banns after Pastor George C. Houghton denounces the practice. The change ends the era of hurried marriages at the church once linked to George Holland's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
George C. Houghton
Church of the Transfiguration
Little Brown
Twentyninth Street
Holland
Robert Coney Celebrates Eighty Fifth Birthday in La Crosse
North side resident known as Judge recalls early La Crosse when the North side was small and prairie east of Twelfth street. At eighty five he remains in good health, visiting friends daily, and lives at the corner of St. Cloud and Caledonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Coney
Mr. Coney
North Side
la Crosse
Fifth Ward
Coney
Lower Mill Street
Twlefth Street
St. Cloud
Caledonia Street
St James Club Nominates Murphy President for 1908
At a St James club meeting Rev Ambrose Murphy was nominated for president for the coming year. Members approved decorating plans for the church interior to be designed by artists at an estimated 2000 dollars. A new altar and roof repairs were discussed as priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Club
Ambrose Murphy
Egid Hackner
Peter Nelson
Charles Yehle
Charles .Ehle
Arthur J. Roberge
L. E. Lavaque
William Dwyer
Edward Schomers
Thomas Morris
North Side Bimiefts and Military Signals Bill
Local notes report John T. Evans returning from Racine with daughter Miss Sloie Evans while Mrs. George Jenks and son suffer la grippe at 1423 Kane. Senator Burkett introduces a reforming signal corps bill in Washington aimed at scientific study and aerial navigation expansion with a large proposed officer and enlisted establishment. The measure seeks rapid modernization of US military communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Burkett
Nebraska
Signal Corps
Department
Taft
Manchuria
Japan
France
Germany
Britain
Italy
War Department
North La Crosse Progressive League Banquet Set
A large turnout is anticipated for the first annual banquet at North Presbyterian church parlors on January 22. Sen. W. C. Owen will respond to the toast Our Waterways and Fred H. Hartwell will speak on The North La Crosse Progressive League. Tickets are selling briskly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North la Crosse
Progressive League
North Presbyterian Church
W. C. Owen
Maiden Rock
Fred H. Hartwell
Leg Pinched Between Cakes Causes Injury in Ice Storing
Frank Stifter of Wall and Charles streets was injured when his leg got pinched between two ice cakes on a slide while storing ice for C. L. Jenks. He remained in serious condition last night, barely able to walk, and will be laid up for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stifter
Wall
Charles Street
Mr. Stifter
C. L. Jenks
Coffee Benefit For St James Church At Mrs McCormac Home
Tomorrow afternoon and evening a coffee will be given at the home of Mrs W C McCormac for the benefit of St James church. She is assisted by Mesdames Anthon Miller Corrigan Smith McGrath Devine Mullen Collins Morrelli and Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. McCormac
St. James Church
Anthon Miller
C. Corrigan
J. Smith
E. McGrath
William Devine
J. Mullen
Willim Collins
J. E. Morrelli
J. E. Carter
Noria Sets Endurance Kiss Record in Opera
New York report details Noria a dramatic soprano with the San Carlo company holding an endurance kiss record of 295 seconds during the Aida performance. The stunt features Aida and Radames embraced as the earth reportedly turns 810 miles beneath them and includes interval behind the curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Noria
San Carlo Grand Opera Company
Aida
Radames
St. Louis
Europe
Local Notes From Viroqua and Surrounding Areas
L C Boyle made a business trip to Soldiers Grove on Thursday. The Ladies Aid of the Congregational church raised 920.00 last year. Bernice Fawcett was sick with bilious trouble a few days. Ben Farom hosted friends Friday night. Knights of Pythias added Mr. Odlum Tuesday. Fred Eckhart did business in Chicago Tuesday. Libbie Spellum to visit brother Albert Spellum in La Crosse Sunday. Chris Jacobson of Springville was weak on Wednesday. Mrs. T. J. Wettie remains sick with pneumonia. Beatrice Erickson ill with grip. High school seniors chose an owl on a half moon as class pin. Austin Jennings of La Farge visited his daughters. Minie Nelson of Coon Valley attends Viroqua High again after la grippe. Andrew Baldwin and wife left for Des Moines to visit daughter Maude Rummel. Gunder Kalverstrand recovering from pneumonia at brother Ole’s. Mrs. Martin Thompson at La Crosse Lutheran hospital improving. may return home next week. Mrs. Alban Lindemann recovering from la grippe. A F Drew and Joseph Holak in Viroqua on legal business. Frank Smith of Roger, N D, visiting uncle Lyle Tate and relatives. Sophia Nelson stayed with S E Jerman family. returned to West Prairie Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Boyle
Soldiers’ Grove
Congregational’ Church
Bernice Fawcett
Ben Farom
Knights of Pythias
Mr. Odlum
Fred Eckhart
Chicago
Libbie Spellum
Albert Spellum
la Crosse
Chris Jacobson
Springville
T. J. Wettie
Eeatrice Erickson
Austin Jennings
la Farge
Henry Shreve
Julia Jennings
Minie Nelson
Coon Valley
Viroqua High School
Andrew Baldwin
Maude Rummel
Des Moines
Gunder Kalverstrand
Ole Kalverstrand
Martin Thompson
Lutheran Hospital
Alban Lindemann
la Grippe
A. F. Drew
Joseph Holak
Viroqua
Frank Smith
Roger, N. D
Our City
Lyle Tate
Sophia Nelson
S. E. Jerman
Chicago and Minneapolis Grain and Market Rates Summary
Daily markets report shows May wheat trading around 1.02 with narrow ranges and May corn near 59 to 60, oats at about 53 to 54, and May pork around 13.30 to 18.42. Minneapolis readings for May and July futures show values near 1.08 to 1.10, reflecting limited swings and steady demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner & Co
Chicago
Minneapolis
Daily Market Summary Mixed U.S. and Liverpool Prices
Liverpool opening wheat and corn lower amid global supply. Hogs receipts at 56,000 with leftovers 2,961. cattle 37,000 steady to 10c lower. sheep 23,000 steady. New York stocks mixed. Knickerbocker Trust extension pending. Westinghouse plans to publish. Molten market notes: copper buyers cautious, iron and steel interest steady, and January traffic recovery by New York C. officials. Prices for produce and groceries listed for the week, including apples, cranberries, oysters, potatoes, and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Knickerbocker Trust
Permanet
Westinghouse Electric and Mfg. Co
N.Y. C
Alton
Wheat and Corn Weekly Grain Totals
On passage Wheat last week 33,298,000. prior week 31,688,400. last year 26,488,000. Corn last week 8,407,000. prior week 9,303,000. last year 14,699,000.
Wheat and corn market cautious on European demand
Chicago brokers report no near wheat advance and call for new crop damage or market-changing news. Logan Bryan says little buying unless conditions change. White & Co. expects a sizable corn break soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lyle
T. A. McIntyre Co
Europe
Logan Bryan
White & Co
Local Residents Arrive and Depart for Nearby Work
Dresbach residents Fred Buerek Hollis and Arthur Dickson left Sunday for Pontius South Dakota to work on the railroad. Henry Stienstra of Austin Minnesota visits relatives in town. Baker and Johnson cut wood for brick yards. Agnes Wasanoski of La Crosse visits relatives here. Miller Bros saw lumber on Pea ridge. Donard Helsaple and son Cecil of La Crosse visit Rube Donaldson. Millicent Rady visits friends in La Crosse. Dora ONeill on sick list. Pat Kerrigan and family visiting relatives at Wika Minnesota. Thos Bortles of Ableman Wisconsin visiting relatives on the ridge. Don Moore on sick list. Waton and Shadboldt of La Crosse were callers last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Buerek
Hollis
Arthur Dickson
Pontius
S. D
Henry Stienstra
Austin
Frank Collier Receives Government Post in Washington
Frank W. Collier, former owner of Collier pharmacy on the North side, has been awarded a lucrative sinecure in Washington. He departed Saturday and will assume his duties today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Collier
Collier Pharmacy
North Side
Washington,d. C
Butter and Poultry Prices Rise in City Markets
Dairy butter climbed to 25 and 28 cents per pound while creamery butter gained one cent on wholesale markets. Lard moved to 10 cents, hams to 10 cents, and dried beef to 15 and 17 cents. Langdon & Boyd Packing quotes wholesale changes: old chickens 7, young ducks 7 to 8, turkeys 10 to 12, ducks 9, geese 8 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley Com. Co
A. B. Moll
Blue Point
Prissey, Dumen
Orr
Dore
Creamery Pfitter
Langdon & Boyd Packing Company
Invention Promises Japanese Typewriting Machine
A new typewriting device capable of writing Japanese has been announced. The inventor notes the machine may feel tired after extensive use, humorously acknowledging the practical limits of early automation.
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Jingar
Broadway, N. J
Houghton
George Holland
THE
Lacrosse Tribune
Rose ST
R. P. Stanton
Jos. K. Kidder
CLUB
St. James’ Club
U.S. Army
Washington
la Crosse Tribune
Bimiefs
John T. Evans
French Island
Evans and Peterson Cement Walk
Racine
Sloie Evans
George Jenks
George
Kane Street
Andrew Penn
Gillette
Caledonia Streets
Segelke and Kohlhaus Manufacturing Company
Abertia Street
M. Feuerback
Burlington
Sill Street
Carl Duerkop
Earl Dunden
Grippe
Washington, D. C
J. C. Welliver
James Burns
St. Francis Hospital
Charles Miller
Loomis Street
Nic Birnbaum
Archie Birnbaum
Gilette Street
Pine Creek
Minn
John
Richard Hurley
John Schaffer
Sumner Street
T. L. Vought
Woomis Street
John Olson
Charles Hilbert
Avon Street
Milwaukee
Tribune Sporting News
ST. James’ Church
Viroqua, Wis
CHI
Liverpool
Omaha
Kansas City
Stickney
Great Western
A. Nestrie
Reading
Gnegenheim
A. R
Eckstein
E. F. Hutton
Hallgarten and Co
Morgan
John C. Burns
Wisconsin
Listman Mill Co
H. M. Sieger
Tees
Henry Andregg
Stoeneveee
Livestos
Langdon-Boyd Hogs
Acking Co
Dresbach, Minn
Frank Collier
Tribune
Boggan
Turkey
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