Woman’s idea of wisdom cited in cotton fabric claim
A woman argues her claim about a fabric marketed as all wool, asserting discernment of cotton content. The case involves the Ocean Steamships line and disputed assertions of material quality.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
7
A woman argues her claim about a fabric marketed as all wool, asserting discernment of cotton content. The case involves the Ocean Steamships line and disputed assertions of material quality.
Police chased leads after self confessed slayer George Kadelbach was rumored seen in Mill City near First avenue and First street. Janitor John Prooci identified a man as Kadelbach, prompting deputies to search Delano and Montrose for the suspect and the body of Mrs Catherine McCart.
The first summer butter and cheese contests awarded F. F. Foss of Cassel first in butter with 96 percent and L. C. Jensen of Owatonna second. In cheese Fred Miller of Mantorville won with 97 percent, tied for second at 97 percent by J. Klossner of Kenyon, with W. L. Parkin of Northville third at 96 percent. Judges were J. C. Josslin and Hans Sondergard for butter. A. W. Parkin and E. O. Ungar for cheese. 258 tubs butter and 19 cheeses entered, moisture testing used for the first time. The contest occurred at Booths packing plant in Saint Paul.
Dubuque report says Mayor Henry A. Schunk, exhausted by the saloon war and labor strike battles, has entered a monastery seeking rest. Archbishop Keane, once ally and adversary in court, may be summoned to testify in saloon cases.
In St Paul Minnesota Judge Hallam reserved ruling on whether a physician's opinion that a newborn child died soon after birth, if not before, can be accepted as competent testimony in Minnie Galles murder trial. Dr J M Finnell deputy coroner testified after performing the April 24 autopsy on the child found in a bundle at 255 West Seventh Street.
Regular venire of 120 jurors exhausted in Mrs Kaufmann murder case in Flandreau South Dakota. In Montana a man killed and son injured after live wire rescue attempt. Zenith mine cage fell 600 feet injuring fourteen miners. Willow City fire guts much of business district in North Dakota. Walter Van denburg, eleven, arrested for burglary in Mitchell South Dakota. wolf traps injure him. Celia Hughes Warren located in Lewistown Montana as Iowa estate heir. Willow City blaze spreads through half the business section. Ray E Daniels seeks long lost sweetheart Rosa Rosenhahn who arrives to marry. Bert Clements killed in Minneapolis and St. Louis yard. Minnesota national guard preparing for Lake City shoots. Winona contemplates new county jail. Odd Fellows grand lodge closes sixty first session in Wisconsin. Albert Patterson dies from ptomaine poisoning in Great Falls Montana. Crookston Minnesota race track to host summer matinees. Bessie Waldron wed George Damon in Sioux City Iowa. Damon soon to share $80,000 estate with her.
A listing of Sunday services across multiple churches including English Lutheran West Avenue, West Avenue Methodist, Tabernacle Baptist Avon Clinton, Latter Day Saints on Avon, First Church of Christ Scientist King Street, German Baptist Seventh Winnebago, First Methodist Eighth King, Christ Episcopal, First Congregational Main Seventh, and First Baptist Sixth/Main/King. revive meetings at Tabernacle Baptist with evangelist Mr Sanders. Mormon service 1510 Avon with extemporaneous sermons. various Sunday school times and evening services noted.
In Rockford Illinois Mrs Maurice Hall of Kirckland was killed when a trolley ran over her as she dismounted to attend the Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Modern Woodmen association picnic. Mrs Waters of Leaf River was seriously injured after falling from a swing. Chicago sent about 1000 Woodmen to the event and drill results named Chicago camp 11607 winning class A, Madison drill team winning class B, Elgin camp 60 second, and Beloit 1907 third.
J S Brush a G A R veteran in Philadelphia left a note to his landlady saying nobody cares for an old man then attempted suicide by inhaling gas. A medical student in the house smelled the gas, broke into his room and found him unconscious. He is expected to recover. Brush formerly ran a hotel in Chicago and said his wife was his last friend, dead a year.
A fashion feature describes the tailored princess gown in rajah silk pep gee and taffeta with strapped trimming and piping. It notes long white silk gloves with embroidered arms, pink coral ceinture buckles, cameo brooches with lace fichu, elastic belts, and the Toga tie pump. Emphasis on jackets worn with gowns and champagne foulard hues and dotted marquisette robes. Judic Chollet.
Health notice promotes Foley's Kidney Cure claiming it strengthens the urinary tract and cures kidney and bladder diseases. The ad asserts kidneys filter impurities and that good health depends on strong kidneys.
A cheeky stage sketch features a defiant suitor proposing to a daughter. The stern parent questions the proposal with a mix of disbelief and humor, delivering a quick exchange that highlights social expectations and wit.
A store-keeper notes a concept of feminine consideration in shopping etiquette. He recalls a woman who would price an item and refrain from disclosing how much cheaper she could obtain it elsewhere. The remark reflects social attitudes of bargaining and consumer behavior.
Mrs. James Beach of Pine Creek visits her parents. Rev. McComb arrives with family to replace Rev. L G J Kelly as Methodist minister. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Frank Smith. A. J. Emily and daughter Zelda and Clara and Ella Kersdy return from Houston. Stock owners warned about pasture transport on streets.
The Waseca County Veterans association gathered for its annual picnic in Janesville with Civil and Spanish War veterans and their ladies in attendance. In Helena, the American Smelting and Refining company announced the extension of its bonus system to the East Helena plant.
The 102 year old Ivan Palaczat is in custody at Agram Austria following burglary allegations. The case presents an unusual elderly defendant scenario as authorities investigate details and charges.
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