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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
8
Heavy rains Saturday night caused high water along the La Crosse river at Sparta Wis. Flooding reached the lumber yard of Brittingham and Hix on Lumber near East avenue with piles displaced and timber hauled to safety by a dozen workers. Rural streams also flooded, washing out bridges and recalling a seven year flood.
A cosmetic claim offers saxolite as a facial treatment to tighten skin and smooth wrinkles. It promises improved circulation and nerve tone, claiming deep wrinkles dissolve after bathing the face in a prepared solution. Easy to obtain ingredients at the druggist, simple to mix, and said to reduce apparent age.
An aged health claim notes that persistent backache and accompanying symptoms indicate organic trouble and that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, a herbal remedy, has for forty years been the effective treatment removing the cause and restoring health.
Illinois captures the conference track title with 457 12 points, led by Henderson and Bingham. Stanford’s squad provides the lone challenge as Wisconsin and Chicago trails. notable marks include Henderson’s 1:55.6 half mile and a 23 1/5 relay time tying the 1910 conference record.
About 1000 alumni from Harvard and Yale marched the Chicago loop during the Associated Harvard Clubs meeting, with the Harvard band performing Hard Luck to Poor Old Eli as they paraded past local Yale supporters.
June 8 New York report says England’s No. 2 polo star Captain Leslie St. George Cheape is sidelined for the Meadowbrook international trophy match after a practice injury. Lord Wimborne says Cheape cannot play tomorrow and a substitute has not been decided. He sustained a blackened eye from a backhand stroke during a practice hit.
Work Sunday to gather the crop as harvesters in Oklahoma, Texas and the southwest labor to reap ripened grain. Shortage of men prompts railroads and chambers of commerce to open employment offices and local businesses to close shops for a day to aid farmers. Prospects remain bright for bumper yields unless winds and rains spoil the ripening grain.
Adolph Sturms a prominent Chicago cloak manufacturer was found dead in a water filled bath tub at his home. An inquest was held to determine if death was accidental drowning or heart failure.
La Crosse prepares for the annual G A R state encampment in Madison for three days starting Tuesday. The party travels on the 8 oclock Northwestern train with Commander O C Stevens and fellow veterans. Women’s Relief Corps No 2 members Cora Jenks O C Stevens and Mary Sisson also plan to attend.
Ripon Wis June 8 The forty seventh annual commencement of Ripon college began with the baccalaureate sermon by Dr Silas Evans at the Congregational church. The address on The Glory of the Incomplete and a senior vesper service followed. The seniors heard remarks from President Evans and class president Fred Maynard. The senior class play The Rivals was staged Friday night at Armory D under Prof W E Jilson before a full house.
The F R A offers two big trips on the steamer St. Paul Wednesday June 19 with departures at 9 30 AM return at 6 30 PM and an evening run from 8 30 PM to 11 30 PM. Lorilla orchestra of St Louis and Prof Morley will provide music and dance demonstrations.
Lincoln June 8 Richard L Metcalfe former Panama canal zone governor and canal opening organizer has entered the race for Nebraska governor He aims to lead the state in the next term and his candidacy is now officially announced.
A Big Four freight train struck a stray cut of cars on the main line near Greensburg Indiana killing one man and injuring four others. The accident occurred today as the freight sped past the area. Investigators examined the scene for cause and exact timing. Local authorities and railway workers assisted at the wreck site.
Public exam for police department applicants in La Crosse Wisconsin at City Hall at 8:00 p m on Thursday June 11 1914. Notice dated June 4 1914 signed by L C Colman Secretary of the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners.
In Manitowoc two young men used a daylight method, with one buying oil and the other seeking a crate, then entering the Singer Sewing Machine office and robbing the safe of $45 while a bookkeeper was briefly away. They escaped to Milwaukee, prompting local and Milwaukee police to share a description.
Seven persons were injured last night when a Frisco passenger train No. 7 derailed at Sleeper near Springfield Missouri.
Americas pilot W. L. Brock won the London Aerial Derby today. L. Noel originally finished first but was disqualified for cutting corners.
The article surveys seasonable outing wear for both athletically inclined and general fashion, detailing fabrics like eponge and corded cottons, linen for tennis skirts, and white pique trims. It describes a riding suit in black whipcord with white pique accents, a peasant design with box-plaits, and sizing ranges for patterns 7433 8356 and 8372 for children and adults.
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