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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
10
In a London Tit-Bits excerpt a quiet exchange unfolds as a mature man asks a child her opinion about him. The scared child covers her mouth with her pinafore and whispers she does not wish to be whipped.
A brief quip notes that a wife who longs for male birth is often met with an approving “Amen” from her husband, reflecting a joked bias about gender roles and marital dynamics.
A dense listing of area churches notes schedules from English Lutheran at 1334 Ferry Street to First Methodist and Westminster Presbyterian, detailing pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and special events. It also lists Union services at First Baptist and other parish groups with sermon topics and program notes.
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup promises gentle cleansing and bowel stimulation without irritation. The advertisement highlights mild action and claims strong relief, credited to O T Erhart as the source.
La Crosse Third regiment officers and men praised for a strong showing at Camp Douglas. Captains Rawlinson and Wendling say Company M and B performed well with an eye to better next year. Campaign literature for senatorial candidate Samuel A. Cook circulated on grounds drawing some criticism from officials seeking to keep the Guard out of politics.
Knute Howland a master mechanic at the Golden Reward mill in Deadwood South Dakota fell into a large crusher and suffered multiple broken ribs. He was rescued from the machine after the incident in the First ward.
An advertisement promises at home cure for bleeding itching and protruding piles using a new absorption treatment. It asks readers to mail address to Mrs M Summers Box 2 Notre Dame Ind for free trial samples and local references if requested. No money needed.
The report notes the ore size and a narrow escape for Howland who is not believed to be internally injured.
P. H. Newman a leading Minnesota horse dealer died of heart trouble while driving in Little Falls. He had gone to view farm land and, after returning, was driving to buy machinery when he suddenly collapsed in his carriage. He leaves a widow and eight children.
Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania says years of kidney and bladder trouble left him attempting many doctors’ visits without relief until Foley’s Kidney Cure restored his health. He urges others to seek the remedy. O. T. Erhart
The body of an unknown man in riding trousers and leggings was found floating in Lake Michigan more than a mile from shore by a fishing tug crew. It was taken to the morgue where investigators could not identify him.
E F Loomis received a three year sentence in Waupun State Prison by Judge Silverthorne after being convicted of stealing seven horses from a band of Indians encamped at Willow Lake in Oneida County a week earlier.
A Tennessee town still uses cars bought for a now distant line causing discomfort for riders. A merchant faced a rattling ride when a motorman passed his stop. the conductor retorted it was a cattle car aboard a train.
A woman misplacing her husband asks for a small man with one eye. The floor walker replies that if he is very small she should use both eyes, turning the moment into a lighthearted exchange in The Watchman.
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