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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
8
A newspaper piece advises mothers on avoiding contagious diseases in children. It stresses early treatment of colds and praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for preventing illnesses like scarlet fever and diphtheria, urging use at first symptoms.
In Washington D C on January 30 an official count of votes for president and vice president will be held in the house chamber on February 10. Speaker announces tellers Gaines and Rucker will preside with party affiliation noted for the two members.
John R. Ralston was arraigned in Minneapolis municipal court on January 30 on charges of stealing 24,300 meal tickets from the Minneapolis and St. Louis railway.
The article urges busy men to guard health and seek proper medical aid. It promotes Dr. L. M. Turbin as a specialist in chronic and organic ailments who visits La Crosse at Hotel La Crosse on Wednesday February 24, offering safer and quicker relief through his experience and treatment methods.
Waukon Iowa reports a year ahead of officer elections for the Baptist Young People's Society led by President Miss Bertha Raymond and Vice President DeWitt Barre. The community notes travel, illness, business openings, marriages, and new rural carriers with multiple regional names and places such as Chicago Independence Elkader Dubuque La Crosse and Postville.
In Bangor Wisconsin the church floor caught fire during a Sunday service prompting a quick response. Local residents such as Mrs. Lizzie King and Miss Lena Waring attended a Royal Neighbors gathering earlier in the week and visiting guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Baxter of Baraboo. Several community notices recount births and visitors with families across the village.
An authority explains appetite as body driven and urges eating what the body needs. A neutralizing gastric mixture of sodium phosphate, essence of peppermint, baking soda and water is recommended to aid digestion, stimulate gastric juices, and restore dyspeptics to natural health. A druggist can prepare the tonic for about 60 to 65 cents.
St Paul aims to raise 40000 by May 1 to establish a new Lutheran hospital with a deaconess home and training school. The two institutions will serve about 52000 adult Lutheran members across Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota and their families totaling roughly 206000 people relying on them for needed services.
R J Mershon of Chicago a member of the Western Society of Engineers says Minnesota can have the greatest water power in the country by canalizing its lakes and rivers. He notes Niagara as the only exception and advocates connecting Minnesota waterways to unlock huge power potential.
An unknown man, hatless and coatless, was found unconscious in the snow at Colfax Avenue and Lake Street. He was carried to shelter by Sergeant Johnson of the Fifth precinct but remains unconscious as Blizzard conditions cause injuries and fatalities across Minneapolis.
A 28-year-old woman named Katie Meyers wandered in a January blizzard and, exhausted, collapsed near 484 Lafayette Avenue. She was taken to the county jail by police ambulance.
Sunday evening report notes an oyster supper at Burns Town Hall on Saturday January 30 to benefit the Burns M E church. Obituary details announce the death of Clifton Allen Rhodes aged six, with services at West Salem and burial in Fairview cemetery.
Hickey, famed early locator of the Anaconda mine and long connected with the Amalga Copper company, died in Butte Montana after a career that helped Marcus Daly rise to copper magnate status. Despite his role in the "sink hole" find, Hickey died comparatively poor and leaving a noted legacy in mining history.
A Ma con Georgia industrial and orphan home president reports Electric Bitters has aided nine years for stomach liver and kidney troubles. The tonic boosts vital organs purifies blood aids digestion and appetite, and is best for female complaints. 50c at O T Erhart.
In Genoa Woodman lodge hosted a masquerade at L Monti's hall last Friday. Mrs John Gillette visited Stod ard last Thursday. W L Riley and daughter with Frank Frohock attended the Bert Frohock daughter Kate Gussetti funeral in Viroqua after a La Crosse stay. Charlie Elgar sold fish to Erlie of La Crosse. Ruby Laylan visited her mother from La Crosse. Walter Hastings and wife traveled to Lansing Iowa for the latter's father's funeral. A schol spelling match crowned Arthur Ristow champion. Gladys and Glenn Clements marked their seventh birthday. Billings of Stoddard visited cousin Gertrude Laylan. Thomas Latimer went to Viroqua on the 28th.
Maggie To bias admitted shielding 497 one dollar bills found when she altered her stockings at the Minneapolis central lockup under Police Matron Sarah Schaeffer. She claimed the money belonged to her saying she earned and scrubbed for it.
Hallsville Missouri tale shows Prof George Porter urging pupils to think twice before talking. A boy replies I have thinked twice then speech follows, as Porter quips thinked coat tail ablaze in a playful exchange from the Hallsville News. A girl awakes for a love letter under her pillow and a note on good nature ends with a morning smile greeting.
Robert M. Quigley, 76, died by inhaling gas in his Fairfield Avenue room after leaving a note protesting the economic law that favors the fit. A precinct committeeman, he sought help but chose death rather than become a pensioner.
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