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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1907
Page
6
Mrs. Hattie Currier of Thomaston Me reports a nine month old infant with facial and foot rash that troubled her at night. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment improvement appeared within hours and one box cured the feet. The cradle cap cleared as well, and she now keeps Cuticura on hand for any rash or insect bite. June 9 1906.
The advertisement touts a full external and internal treatment named Cuticura for skin rashes eczema and scalp issues. It includes Cuticura soap ointment and Cuti Resolvent pills with a combined price of $1 for the set and mentions worldwide availability from Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston.
Delegates from major Wisconsin cities will attend the 1907 Wisconsin League of Municipalities convention in La Crosse August 13 to 15. Mayors, police chiefs and city officers will hear business sessions, tour local water works, and study systems to benefit their cities. The host committee plans ample entertainment and aims to show La Crosse at its best.
W. G. Hanson, researching divorce trends in La Crosse county for the federal study, predicts a national divorce law within years. He cites rising separations, rising female independence from better wages, looser social norms, and stricter marriage laws as factors fueling the increase. He notes La Crosse records about 1000 divorces in twenty years, about 750 of them in the last decade, with weekly averages.
Frank Smith pleaded guilty to attempted robbery after admitting he robbed Martin Lent, an elderly man, in a Second and Vine street saloon. He received one year and three months in the state penitentiary at Waupun from Judge Brindley. Smith claimed the assault occurred while Lent was intoxicated.
Tomorrow promises a gala day for La Crosse Scandinavians with a picnic at Canterbury Park between Onalaska and La Crosse. The Nor manna Saengerkor and Sons of Norway will attend and close with a ball game featuring players Lavold Thompson Johnson Forsyth Tollefson Peterson Hess Arntsen Engass Guldbrandson and others against James Thompson Lavold Sletten Selboe Rogstad Elsather Houck Gilbertson Hellem and Gilbertson.
Judge Brindley issues warrant for Earl E. Sloat on a charge of malicious destruction of property at Second and Pine streets. Complainant Eugene Derr says Sloat destroyed a woodshed not his property after selling part of the building to Derr. Sloat arraigned and pleads not guilty. case set for Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Ralph Chryst, 1310 Charles street, was struck near Fourth and Main by a buggy driven by an unknown woman while riding a borrowed bicycle. He was not seriously injured, but the bicycle was destroyed and the driver left the scene. Mr. Chryst works at the pearl button works and was on an errand at noon.
The state sues Shegetaro Morikubo a Japanese chiropractor for practicing without a license. Judge Brindley grants a continuance to Aug 9 to allow a needed witness from California. District Attorney Bosshard and defense counsel Morris Hartwell agree on the new trial date. Dr W T Searles of Sparta Wis leads the state medical board as complainant.
New York correspondence in the Sporting News lauds Ed Konetchy of St. Louis as a strong first baseman adding depth to the Cardinals. The piece notes his wide fielding reach and power, comparing him to Long John Reilly and highlighting his impact alongside McCloskey’s new acquisitions.
A report from Dubuque notes a man matching the La Crosse forger’s description, posing as a bricklayer to pass bad checks. Merchants warned to watch for the suspect after he attempted to pass checks at several saloons but was refused.
Richard Fitzgerald was arrested for begging in company with a blind companion and, after pleading not guilty, was sentenced by Judge Brindley to ten days in the county jail for being drunk. He thanked the judge and walked from the courtroom smiling.
Oshkosh loses left fielder Alvin Izzy Dolan as Milwaukee slicks a deal to hire him away from Oshkosh. Dolan will replace McCann in left field, whose hitting has disappointed the Oshkosh team in the state league.
A horse belonging to the Co. & J. Michell Brewing Company broke loose in the barn this morning, ran to the yard and fell into the basement of the new addition, dying instantly. The animal was described as valuable.
H Donelson of Kendall Wis spends Sunday with relatives in the city. Cr G Rachel of Galesville visits friends for a short time Saturday. A Eberhart and family spend the week with friends in the city. Ed Young returns to Melrose after business in La Crosse. Jas A Rochest returns to Viroqua after a few days with city friends. Guy J Kreipes of Janesville guests over Sunday. Miss Etta Cronon of Minneapolis visits Miss Ernestine Lavalle of 7123 Jackson street. Mrs Bertha Tucker of Minneapolis, formerly Bertha Berry, visits her father C H Berry at 318 Charles street.
Lanesboro reports a mad dog scare and issues warning circulars. Local headlines note a feline surplus upsetting Prestone residents, plus O B Olson assuming county agency duties for farmer tools. Barley harvest runs average, Dr D L Kiehle lectures teachers on teaching power, Major Hotchkiss to Spokane at 88, and fair preparations with brick block work underway. Rivalry grows between Acme and International Harvester as crews face layoffs and wage concerns.
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York testifies after four years that Foley's Kidney Cure cured his severe kidney trouble. He reports removal of brick dust sediment and pain with no relapse, endorsing the remedy for kidney or bladder issues. O T Erhart submits the letter.
Postmaster W. B. Tscharner departed for New York City where his wife is visiting and planned a brief stop at Niagara Falls. He will attend the national postmasters convention in Erie, Pennsylvania upon his return.
Too late to classify ad announces an empty store building for rent located at the corner of Fifth and Mississippi with inquiries directed to 1003 South Fifth Street.
The undersigned thanks friends and neighbors, Sears City camp No 360 M W of La Crosse lodge No 52 T M A, and the La Crosse Musical Society for kindness after the death of her husband Mary Emery.
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