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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
12
A reader advocates a homemade mix for dyspepsia using compound essence Cardiol essence of Pepsin and Syrup of Ginger. The letter praises immediate relief after meals and urges readers to obtain ingredients from druggists or wholesalers. The author notes past illness and claims the formula cured Rockefeller three years earlier.
Chicago June 12 Col William C Gorgas has been chosen president elect of the American Medical Association. He has served as chief sanitary officer of the Isthmian canal zone for four years and was born in Mobile Alabama on October 4 1854. He earned a medical degree at Bellevue in 1879 and later joined the army medical corps rising to colonel by act of Congress with the title assistant surgeon general.
Appleton Wisconsin June 12 The Appleton Methodist church hires Lawrence University Glee club to provide music for morning and evening services next September. About 1000 dollars will be spent for music this year. William Harper head of Lawrence school of music will oversee the glee club.
Albany reports veterans of legislative battles note the senate faces a second clash over Governor Hughes proposed measures to end legal discrimination and curb public gambling at race tracks. The extended struggle follows thirteen years of protest against the practice, shaping the political atmosphere on the eve of vital votes.
An advertisement narrative highlights Grape-Nuts as a nourishing cereal rich in wheat and barley nutrients. A New York reader credits improved strength, nerves, and brain power after using Grape-Nuts, noting weight gain and steadier exertion during travel. The pitch promotes Postum Co. testimonials and references The Road to Wellville.
Washington June 12 President Roosevelt is eager for his African expedition lasting a year or more. He plans a thorough hunt through the 5,000 miles of Central Africa with Kilimanjaro in view and rich game including lions elephants and hippos. Kermit Roosevelt will accompany him sharing the adventure and study of African literature.
Sixteen girls lost positions with Forest City Telephone company when Rockford went dry. Miss Forrence Johnson moved to Janesville and found work with Wisconsin Telephone. She was joined by Mrs. Hazel Stanton who then urged the women to return to Rockford.
A parade of 350 graduating seniors led by Chancellor E. Benjamin Andrews was disrupted when a street car struck two students, T. M. Menford and T. F. Mueller, causing a bruise list. Police detained the crew after a clash with motorman C. R. Tout and conductor E. E. Humphrey. Dean Barbour filed a criminal complaint. Charles A. Towne of New York delivered the commencement oration.
In Panama on June 12 supporters of Obaldia gauge risk as President Amador cables the U S government saying the situation remains peaceful with no danger of outbreak in the upcoming election. Amador is alleged to back Arias.
Amid rising tensions many stores report exhausted supply lines while a growing number of people carry weapons. Several outbreaks have occurred and public fear intensifies. A major trial featured the husband of a key witness who testified.
Miss Mary Salchert, plaintiff in a breach of promise case, married Arthur Chesbro of Fond du Lac Tent and Awning in Muskegon Michigan. The suit against William Reinig, owner of Fond du Lac Baseball, concluded with an award to the plaintiff.
In Charles Mix county along the Missouri river the James gang gold cache hunt yields McGarvan as the finder gaining several thousand dollars. A blown street car at Euclid Heights injures six passengers and two carmen. Rev Michael Gilday of Moline Illinois is among the riders. Dynamiters in Cleveland remain unidentified as police continue investigations.
June reports claim an Anglo Russian entente during the king’s visit to the czar with mixed doubts. Conservatives back the move while liberals and labourites fear lack of cross party support. In St Petersburg rumors persist that the czar and King Edward agreed to a broader framework, contingent on British parliamentary consent.
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