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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1913
Page
5
Roosevelt supporters gain in Wisconsin as Ekern resists surrender during an liquor and insurance office clash. Superintendent Essmann demanded the office, police were called, and a barricade toppled as reporters swarmed the Capitol corridor.
Constipation claim: Munyon's Paw-Paw Pills differ from laxatives by stimulating liver and stomach secretions without scouring or gripping. They nourish stomach, liver and nerves, enrich blood, aid digestion, contain no calomel or dope, and are sold for 25 cents with Munyon's Paw-Paw Tonic as a nervous stimulant. available at drug stores.
Olive oil pressed on first run described as uniform in quality and pleasant to taste. Marketed as ideal for dressings desserts and medicinal use, promoted as the only kind sold for superior condiment and food purposes.
Local notices record a Gold Mine flour guessing contest at Keller's grocery with valuable prizes for winners and several visitors passing through La Crosse. Other items include residents and travelers visiting, a real estate sale, a marriage license issued, a studio removal sale, and brief exchanges among townspeople.
Heavy books used as rams to batter a glass door at Ekern’s office failed to break the oak door. Officers fetched a crowbar and served injunctive papers with Aylward and Undersheriff Klusmann present. Ekern, in a smiling manner, refused to eject. the incident drew sharp public interest not seen since 1903.
An old advertisement touts Casca Royal Pills as a remedy for constipation biliousness bad stomach coated tongue languor and liver trouble claiming quicker relief than castor oil. Sold at all drug stores for 1% and 25 cents.
Cincinnati observers report an exhibition of Jewish achievements showing Isaiah battled land monopolies in 738 B C. Union of American Hebrew congregations event notes Frieburg's call for liberal Jewish immigration policy, a national advisory committee, a rabbi pension fund, and a federation of Jewish women’s societies.
A claim that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets supply natural digestive elements like pepsin and gastric secretions to weak stomachs and intestines. The tablets are said to stimulate gastric glands, restore digestion, and digest large amounts of food, sold by druggists at 50 cents a box.
A bill titled anti Johnson was introduced in the Wisconsin assembly by Assemblyman Stewart of Dane county. It prohibits interracial marriage between whites and negroes and imposes a prison term of two to ten years for violations. One eighth negro blood qualifies a person for the ban, reflecting stricter thresholds used in some southern states.
An advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as removing the cause of colds and grip. It notes there is only one product named Bromo Quinine and advises looking for the signature of E. W. Grove. Price listed at 25 cents.
Representatives of Chicago garment workers told a manufacturers committee that thirty thousand workers would strike in eight days unless contracts with New York shops were broken. The decision followed a mass meeting last night.
Grand Forks mayor M F Murphy told Y M C A officials at the annual banquet last night to use playing cards to keep young men out of card and pool rooms.
The Philosopher disputes Dr Jorgenson of Bergen Norway who warned that future humans may lose teeth without stricter table etiquette. He argues against reverting to primitive living or raw foods to strengthen jaws and dentistry and contends that each generation faces its own problems without sacrificing present comforts for distant descendants.
Peter McFarlane superintendent of the Union Gospel Mission of St. Paul will speak at the La Crosse City Mission tonight. He and PD C Dewey superintendent of the local mission arrived from Grand Rapids Michigan this morning after attending the national convention of mission workers.
Miss Elsie Ott and Edward Newburg married in nuptial high mass at St Josephs Cathedral by Rev Sluyter. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Elsie Newburg and best man Mr Glenn White. reception for about seventy guests. The couple will honeymoon in the south before returning to their newly built home on upper Main Street.
An advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin cures indigestion and upset stomach in five minutes. It urges readers with sour stomachs to use the product, stating it regulates weak stomachs and can be bought as a fifty cent case at drug stores.
Looming clash over access as Essmann and five policemen attempt forced entry into Ekern's private office. Ekern barricades door, braces desk, and warns burglars of assault punishable by imprisonment. Officials arrive, injunction served, siege ends with papers delivered and operations resumed.
On Saturday evening January 19 Louis Tykal hosted a party at 1012 Tyler Street with friends including Joe Papacek George Reeff Charlie Bennett Albert Jansky Albert Chiula and guests Minnie Leitz Hattie Beilefeld Stella Hansen Irene Jirbas Cecilia Tykal and Anna Selke. An evening of games and dancing followed with refreshments served late.
Mrs Joseph B Funke entertained today at a bridge luncheon honoring Mrs Northam. Three tables were set for the card game with guests enjoying the afternoon.
Miss Elsie Blank was entertained by many friends for a birthday celebration featuring cards music and dancing. Attendees included Agnes Wosandski Alice Bazneswski Mary Haniff Clara Swenson Clara Koeptke Mable Larson Anna Stebbe Marie Baumgarten Ida Hettman Pearl Solberg Elizabeth Krause Esther Elizabeth Blank Mr and Mrs Harries and Adelbert Harries. The hostess received a handsome signet ring as a keepsake of the event.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hallauer and two children recently arrived from Seymour, Mo., to visit Mrs. Hallauer’s sister Mrs. Carl Rau. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tiffany of Billings stay with Mr. Tiffany’s parents Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Tiffany. they will depart for Chicago tonight to attend grand opera. Mr. and Mrs. S. Y. Hyde left for California to spend the rest of the winter. Miss Dorothy Hixon heads to Madison to visit Miss Margaret Brittingham. Mrs. M. A. Northam plans Pasadena visits with her daughter Mrs. Whipple. Mrs. George Gordon hosted a Saturday coffee. A quip notes candidates’ uncertain loyalties.
Mrs Henry F Miller of Great Bend Kansas died January 17 from a complication of diseases She was a sister in law of D F Miller and formerly Miss D Santman of Long Cooley Returns note E E Conrad back from Detroit Michigan Mrs Pfaff known as Grandma Pfaff ill Grand English service in Norwegian church will be followed by another English talk by Rev Osterson two weeks from Sunday night Mindoro creamery to install electric light plant Mrs A Collaman hosted Ladies Sewing Club with a dainty lunch Mr and Mrs Jesse Johnson spending winter with daughter Mrs Wilcox in LaValle Little Orin Knudson taken to La Crosse Lutheran hospital for operation Lena Hulberg visiting Andrew Hulberg in Holmen
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