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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1908

Page

6

The Knock-out Blow and Dr Pierce’s Discovery

An early prize fight view notes the knockout blow reshaping boxing lore and warns the stomach as a vulnerable area. It extols Dr B V Pierce and the Golden Medical Discovery for digestion and blood purification, claiming cures for catarrh and other mucous-surface diseases. A booklet with ingredients is offered free by mail from New York.

Corbett Pierce Sage B.V. Pierce N.Y Dr. Pierce Seanad

All Offices on Two Term Limit in County

A historical summary reports debate over restricting county offices to two consecutive terms, starting with the sheriff and expanding to other well paid posts. Proponents warn it curtails political “sinecures” and promotes competition, while opponents fear reduced flexibility and governance. A special county board meeting may be sought to push changes into effect by the November election.

County Board of Supervisors Sheriff’s Office Vanderbilt H—1

Hillview Place Lot Ad Seeks Buyers

A compact real estate notice offers a parcel on Hillview Place for $1.00 down and $1.00 per week. The listing emphasizes an easy payment plan to attract purchasers.

Hillview Place

Milwaukee Upholds Eight Hour Law In Test Case

Milwaukee June 18 The eight hour state law was upheld against a railroad that employed a telegrapher more than eight hours at a way station. Judge Tarrant fined the road $1,000 plus $50 costs. The decision will be appealed to the state supreme court as interstate interests are involved.

Milwaukee Wis Milwaukee Railroad Tarrant

Shortage of Men in West Strikes Haying

Walla Walla June 18 farmers face a manpower squeeze as hay operations set to begin next week across southeastern Washington. Despite an alfalfa crop described as a great start, growers fear rain could worsen the shortage of workers needed to harvest and care for the crop.

Walla Walla Wash Washington

A Fat Purse Makes a Good Deal

A brief item notes that financial incentives can tilt negotiations, with emphasis on how a larger purse yields better terms. The report highlights the impact of money on outcomes, suggesting that bigger stakes improve bargaining leverage for involved parties.

Simple pleasant laxative remedy for family use

The General Demand for a known value liquid laxative is met by the California Fig Syrup Co. with Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. Physicians sanction its wholesome, gentle yet prompt action. Buy genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle.

California Fig Syrup Co

Prank Caffery Dies After Tuberculosis Battle

Francis Caffrey a La Crosse printer and linotype operator died at the national printers home in Colorado Springs after a yearlong tuberculosis illness. He lived most of his life in La Crosse aside from a stint in Chicago and had worked with the La Crosse Tribune until recently. Funeral arrangements are to be held at St Mary’s Catholic church with La Crosse Typographical Union No 448 supervising. his body is to be sent to La Crosse. He leaves a father, mother, one sister Mrs C A Clark, and one brother Thomas in South Dakota.

Francis Caffrey la Crosse National Printers Colorado Springs Colo Thomas Caffrey South Sixth Street la Crosse Tribune Chicago la Crosse Typographical Union C. A. Clark South Fifth Street Thomas South Dakota

Tomorrow Tomorrow Tomorrow is the Day

Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow is the day announced to readers with a brief pointer to page seven for full details. The note emphasizes anticipation and directs attention to the specified page for the main item.

Miss Ella Beatty Dies of Dropsy at Twelve

Ella Alberta Beatty, twelve, daughter of Mrs. Anna Beatty, died last evening at 1123 South Sixth Street after five weeks with dropsy. Funeral from St. Wenceslaus Church at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. Rev. X Till to conduct. Interment at Catholic Cemetery. Fessler and Dahl in charge.

Ella Alberta Anna Beatty South Sixth Street St. Wenceslaus X. Till Fessler and Dahl

The Two Orphans at the Majestic theater event

The Two Orphans drama shown this week at the Majestic theater features a six act silent film with vividly worked plot. It offers a rare moving picture experience not previously seen in La Crosse and includes thirty minutes of play interspersed with illustrated songs.

Majestic Theatre la Crose

Republican Platform Endorses Civil Rights and National Growth

The platform lauds pension increases and civil service enforcement, backs mine and health bureaus, and supports Pan American trade expansion. It urges Puerto Rican and Philippine governance progress, statehood for New Mexico and Arizona, and Lincoln centennial observance. It defends anti socialism and equality before law, stressing national unity and economic regulation.

Tion Congress Republican Party Bureau of Mines and Mining United States Root South America Mexico

Wisconsin Pushes Primary Law Amid Convention Turmoil

The Wisconsin delegation edges toward Cummins as vice president while a minority report clash highlights internal party divides. A new plank calls for publicity of campaign funds as Reid arrives from Green Bay and Senator Stephenson aligns against Fairbanks.

Labor Influence Fails To Pass Key Proposals At Conference

The labor movement faces gloom as the platform committee rejects Gompers anti injunction plank and defeats La Follette style tariff and interstate reforms. Cooper of Wisconsin carried proposals that included tariff changes and campaign finance publicity but were voted down. Gompers and Mitchell viewed the plank as worthless with little chance for further protest at the convention.

New Mexico Porto Rico Philippines Noes California Colorado Idaho Iowa Maine Michigan Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey Oregon Utah Vermont West Virginia District of Columbia Hawaii Cooper Wisconsin Gompers American Federation of Labor Hotel Kaiserhof John Mitchell

Grocers Picnic Postponed to August Mid Month

Directors of the Retail Merchants' association decided last night to postpone the annual Grocers picnic to roughly the middle of August. Previous dates conflicted with planned events, and the site is undecided with Arcadia Galesville and Lansing as options awaiting a final choice within days.

Retail Merchants’ Association Arcadia Galesville Lansing

Funeral of Mrs Osborne Tomorrow

The funeral of Mrs. W. L. Osborne will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the residence at 422 West Avenue South. Rev. Vance will conduct the service and interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

W. L. Osborne West Avenue South Rev. Vance Oak Grove Cemetery

Water Main Completed On Charles Street Project

The board of public works finished a water main upgrade on Charles street between Logan and Sill streets. A twelve inch line replaces the former six inch main to improve capacity and service.

Board of Public Works Charles Street Logan and Sill Streets

Heart-Relieving Operation at Pottsville Hospital

In Pottsville Pa on June 18 surgeons at the Pottsville hospital removed three ribs pressing on Elmer Well’s heart to relieve his heart trouble. The 25 year old patient withstood the procedure well and surgeons expect him to completely recover his health.

Pottsville, Pa Elmer Well Pottsville Hospital

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