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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
5
Miss Martha Bowers sustained a double fracture in her right arm and a scalp wound when her horse was struck and killed by a street car last night. She was riding with Miss Helen Taft, daughter of the president, and is resting comfortably at Garfield hospital with hopes she will recover.
An advertisement asserts that indigestion feeds acids into the blood, causing rheumatism and related pains. It promotes Peruna as a digestive aid that normalizes digestion, prevents acid buildup, and supports rheumatic relief, with Manalin and Lacupia as associated products from the Pe ru na Company of Columbus Ohio.
Bishop James Schwebach presented a purse of over 5000 to Mgr Joseph J Rainer of St Francis seminary Milwaukee on the twenty fifth anniversary of his rectorship. The money raised by alumni will aid needy seminary students and the ceremony drew Catholic church leaders from across the state.
The Jolly Cari club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Geo Boucher's home for a Progressive cinch game. Prizes went to Mrs J W Burdette first, Mrs A Boucher second, and Mrs J S Steves consolation. A list of attendees includes Mrs W A Wilcox and Mrs H Norcross, with next meeting scheduled for February 4 at Mrs Norcross's house.
Mrs. S. S. Hebberd leaves for Viroqua to stay weeks with Mrs. Proctor. Mrs. Frederick Johnson and infant visit Osborn, Missouri, with aunt Mrs. G. C. Hix. Miss Jennie McIntyre visits Iron River, Wisconsin, then returns home. Mrs. Oyen J. Oyen issues coffee invitations. Mrs. E. G. Atkins hosts bridge luncheon then coffee. Mrs. George Gordon hosts a luncheon of twelve ladies yesterday.
Takaaki Kato, the Japanese ambassador to London and former foreign minister, was appointed foreign minister again today by Prime Minister Count Katsura in Tokyo.
On day one of the YWCA membership drive, 21 new members registered. Alma Ruden leads the Imperial team in the car race style contest with Buicks Bertha Hoefke Kissel Kar Elizabeth Haebich Hudson Grace Wallace Ford Edna Hanson following, as teams vie for at least 250 new members over ten days. Returns posted daily at 7:30.
Washington January 29 The workmen's compensation act passed by the senate declared by President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor the most just and equitable bill ever proposed by any country will be favorably reported to the house for final enactment Saturday Chairman Clayton of the judiciary committee stated today.
Pleasureful medicine advertisement touts Casca Royal Pills for constipation biliousness stomach liver and bowel troubles promising improved health for 10c or 25c with dollars worth of benefit. Proves effectiveness after a single trial.
Canton Ohio January 29 Chief of Police Smith a Democrat suspended by Mayor Schilling a Socialist was reinstated today by the civil service commission He faced fourteen charges including habitual drunkenness sheltering houses of ill fame gambling rooms and personal acts of immorality.
Minneapolis legislator Ernest Lundeen announces a bill to create a Minnesota state life insurance program modeled on Wisconsin law. If passed the bill would place the state in the life insurance business, entering a new public service avenue for residents.
An advertisement promises a cure for kidney liver stomach constipation rheumatism indigestion bowel and blood disorders with Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound. It claims guaranteed results with a 25 cent thirty day treatment and money back if not satisfied, urging readers to ask their pharmacist.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for stomach trouble. It claims digestion of large quantities of food and urges readers that these tablets will digest any food eaten, promising relief for indigestion and stomach discomfort.
An ad touts Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for stomach ills. It claims the tablets digest any food, relieve eructations and heartburn, and restore vitality. Readers are urged to buy a 50 cent box at any drug store.
Local items note W. L. Tetley near St Paul for days of visiting and business, R. T. Marquart of Milwaukee departed after a week in La Crosse, real estate transfers report F Pralle to La Crosse count y for 1000 and Arenz to Linse for 52000, several visitors and social notices included with band and masquerade event at K P hall Friday night.
An old advertisement warns that colds cause headaches and grip and promotes Bromo Quinine as the remedy. The ad notes a single product, signals the signature of E. W. Grove, and lists a price of 25 cents.
Chicago January 29 special grand jury will be convened next week to investigate an arson conspiracy insurance companies say has cost them four million dollars.
A two day Bangor County Agricultural School course drew men and women and led to the proposed Bangor Agricultural Club. Speakers covered seed corn, alfalfa, corn breeding, farm buildings, water systems, dairy cattle selection, meat cuts, salads, vegetables, and a Yellowstone Park lecture with 100 views.
A local store showcases a range of Fruit Knives in patterns with Rogers triple plate or satin handles from six for 1.50 to 4.75 for pearl handled knives. Carvers with stag handles list 3.50 to 6.00, plus 12 pearl handled knives and forks 13.00 to 18.00. Bakers, nut bowls and fruit bowls priced 2.75 to 7.50, 3.00 to 6.00, and 2.75 to 5.00 respectively, all described as high grade at moderate prices.
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