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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
19
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe, effective laxative. It claims the product cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or increased dosage, and notes physicians approve its ingredients. It urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
A Boston weekly showcases the Lyceum program with Opie Read discussing one topic in a talk. Will, Secretary of Forestry, presents Our Heritage and a forest restoration plan. Ernest Harold Baynes lectures on Our Wild Neighbors with illustrated birds and animals. George Lamont Coley speaks on Ananda Cliff Dwellers with native Indians. Dr. Thomas E. Green, famed orator, presents Signs of the Times Wednesday afternoon June 17.
Wisconsin offers county fairs 40 percent of cash premiums paid and 40 percent of speed purse awards up to the premium limit, a practice praised by agriculture secretary Sid J. True. He notes Wisconsin’s liberal aid unlike neighboring states while stressing compliance with anti gambling and alcohol laws.
Fred Heiden Jr of the Milwaukee House of Correction was found guilty of accepting a $150 bribe from Jones Lumber in 1901. The jury deliberated 24 hours before a verdict in the graft trial. A motion for a new trial was filed and will be argued June 13, with an appeal planned to the supreme court if denied.
Malcolm C. Douglas resigns as managing editor of The Sentinel Milwaukee. John Poppendieck Jr. named assistant managing editor to assume the role. Douglas joined The Sentinel in 1893 and became managing editor in 1901 after advancing through several editorial posts.
John Lacey, longtime southern Wisconsin Democrat, died at 92 in Bristol town after a long residence here. A wartime antistate-right stance earned him mistreatment by soldiers passing through Kenosha. Survived by two daughters and a son in Chicago. estate described as of considerable value.
Kenosha fire and police battle a mystery after two Albert G. Krueger houses were found in flames and clearly set ablaze. Fuses for two additional Krueger buildings failed, causing limited damage and small losses.
La Crosse County Wisconsin invites sealed bids June 20 1908 at 2 pm for 50 bonds of 1000 each totaling 50000 to finance the County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy in Alaska City. Bonds bear 5 percent interest payable semiannually with principal due after five years. maturity ten years from date. Bids awarded to highest cash bidder. bonds delivered in La Crosse.
Milwaukee June 6 4 The Achilles plant contains thousands of germ killing insects and when brewed into tea is claimed as a positive cure for consumption by cobbler Fred Krempel based on years of experiments and a dozen letters from Milwaukee residents praising the remedy.
Mr. R. Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee certifies use of Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation and praises it as a thorough practical remedy in a conscientious reference. Oo. T. Erhart.
The Kenosha city council in a bitter session approved a resolution giving A. C. Frost, head of both the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway and Kenosha Electric Railway, a two year extension to arrange his finances and complete the proposed Kenosha lines.
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin Bishop Grafton told the diocesan council that union of the Episcopal church with the Roman Catholic church is impossible and has been ruled out by Rome. He denounced Rome in a severe arraignment and urged against any agitation toward closer ties.
Milwaukee June 7 Offers of aid and comfort flooded in for C. J. L. Meyer the aging former Fond du Lac manufacturer who sought assistance from Associated Charities. He moved to Oshkosh to be cared for by old friends while awaiting permanent provisions. His two daughters, married to prosperous men, pledged support. Son Herman Meyer said he offered his father a home but the elder remained independent. He weighed 240 pounds and had lost wealth from failed ventures.
Low round trip rates to Den ver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. On sale daily June list to September 30th. Return limit October 31st. Two fast through trains to Colorado daily. The famous Colorado Special only one night to Denver. For book lets and full information apply to any ticket agent of the North Western Line.
Marathon County Agricultural association directors meet Friday to decide closing the fair grounds after the city council refused to fund $400 for the season.
Dr. Thomas N. Schnetz sues Albert Guenther for 83 dollars for professional services but wins only 2 dollars in a justice court verdict. Guenther had paid 40 dollars, contends he owes 38, and countersued for 2 dollars. jury awarded 2 dollars to Guenther with costs of 22.76. Schnetz appeals the decision.
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