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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1907
Page
5
Senator Morris welcomes passage of a noval school bill granting La Crosse 210000 for a normal school. The project promises housing and real estate growth, with about 35 faculty families and rapid planning by the board of normal school regents. Foundations expected before winter.
TheLa Crosse city faces a tight deadline for saloon license applications with Saturday as the final filing day. Only 25 applications have been received as the city may grant up to 154 licenses this year under a new state law, though actual numbers will likely be far lower as many in business may not renew.
A wise Indian physician treats a 20 year stomach ailment without drugs. The patient credits a prominent local doctor who advised quitting coffee and using Postum with cream. Since switching over two years ago, symptoms faded and health improved. The ad promotes Postum and references The Road to Wellville booklet.
In Viroqua on Saturday a circuit court jury under Judge Fruit ruled against Barney Olson the well digger. The case against the village of Westby found no just claim. the defendants settled other matters with Hans Olson against Oscar Melgaard et al for 175 dollars.
The Milwaukee Road will dump rock down the embankment between Listman mill and Wagon Bridge to extend the shore line for the Listman mill extension. Launch owners must protect boathouses to avoid damage as trains drop rock into the water. Many boating parties were drenched by heavy rain, and ammeters encountered navigation hazards at wing dams and markers below Dresden Park.
A Providence mother moves to a village and instructs a teacher to shield her daughter Muriel from local children. She demands best attention and warns against mingling with slang using peers, specifically forbidding Muriel from sitting near the Williams boy due to his reputed bad influences.
A Compton family maid Norah resigns after a string of accidents with china and glass. At dinner a loud crash echoes from the pantry as Norah appears, announcing the plates are in shambles and that she is leaving.
A Washington Star quote shows a cynical statesman dismissing grand orations as futile. He predicts future schoolboys will recite his speech to mock him, highlighting skepticism toward lasting rhetorical impact.
A brief quip from the Baltimore American features a humorous exchange about originality. The editor questions the claim while the jokesmith replies that it must have happened at some time.
Fashion notes highlight new lace frocks with valenciennes, embroidered batiste inserts, and striking dol l rose gold purses. Plaided pongees in Roman colors, long crepe de chine scarves with silk fringe, Mirage silk blends, and children’s wash garments are featured with models. Judic Chollet.
Viroqua Wisconsin hosts the largest Methodist gathering in the county with hundreds attending weeklong sessions from La Crosse ministers. Monday's program includes morning prayer, Bible hour, devotional services, teaching discussions, temperance day, vesper service, and a public worship sermon.
Mrs. W Moore of Chaseburg visited her mother in law Mrs Samuel Moore. Leslie Slack and Lawer ence Dickson returned from Spring Grove where they played with Dana s band of La Crosse at the robber s excursion. Miss Alma Natwick returned home from Soldiers Grove after weeks away. Ernest Kier and family left for Washington state after visiting S Kier of Liberty Pole. Ethel Hagmilton returned from Grand Rapids Mich where she studied the past year. Hamilton to teach kindergarten here next year. Theodore Larson and Arthur Alminy of Westby attended the base ball dance Thursday. Willard Chase becomes salesman at Thompsons grocery. Sandsenark and Meat sold Levert Thompsons place to Andrew Gald. Rev Elmer L Cooper and family of Elroy Wis visiting the Lemon family. John F E Nelson Nehrbass Casket Co traveling salesman will spend Sunday with his mother Jane Nelson. P P Hektoen and daughter Marie visited from Westby. Marie to teach German at La Crosse high next year.
The Grand Trunk Railway advertises double track service from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls New York with special low round trip fares for summer travel to Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temagami Region St. Lawrence River and Rapids Thousand Islands Algonquin White Mountains and Atlantic coast resorts. Copies of tourist publications fares and descriptive pamphlets available from Geo. W. Vaux A G P T A 135 Adams St Chicago.
Real bargains on sewing machines from Singer at 108 North Third street La Crosse Wis. Buy here and deal with the manufacturers. The Singer company is permanent and responsible with representatives to care for Singer and Wheeler and Wilson machines. Look for the Red S.
Tickets go on sale daily July 1 to 5 for travel to Madison via the North Western Line and valid for return on July 8. For tickets and full information, contact any North Western Line ticket agent.
The city of La Crosse Wisconsin will hold a public examination for engineers and ordinary firemen at the city building on Friday June 28 1907 at 7 30 p m By order of the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners L C Colman secretary.
A proverb-like remark highlighting that borrowing trouble is nearly as bad as creating it, suggesting caution in inviting or spreading woes through risky behavior.
A flurry of short mentions details Freemont Darling travels to Langdon North Dakota on business. Norwalk residents Mr and Mrs M Flock visit daughter Mrs A A Fesler. G Suessmith leaves for Seattle after visiting family. Dr Will Powell and Dr George Powell noted. Many local guests and callers from Madison Milwaukee Winona Decorah Ames Augs ta and La Crosse attend events or stay briefly. Socials include charity aprons and Rocky Mountain Tea promotions.
Miss Mary Chamberlain leaves for Racine to visit friends. A. D. Burnett of Galena returns home after business in La Crosse. Visiting his parents at 320 South Seventh Street is noted.
In a Galveston News item, Bobby proves his sharp memory as he recalls faces and a family’s past. Jinks returns from abroad and, after greetings, asks the boy if he remembers him. Bobby replies with a playful flash of recollection about previous summers and his parents’ reactions.
The author toured Manchester’s cotton spinners hovels and was struck by their foul conditions. A meeting with a mill owner revealed a stark contrast in living and working spaces as the manufacturer claimed workers only sleep in those houses while living in the mill itself.
A Philadelphia Press item shows a busy merchant arguing with an insurance agent. The merchant insists he is insured to the limit, while the agent presses for coverage. The dialog highlights skepticism toward insurance offers and the lingering pursuit of policy details.
The minister announces a special series on a Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt for next Sabbath evening. A congregant quips that the game dated back that far, as reported by Chicago News.
A Baltimore American quip sets a battle of wits between a cynical old man and a young enthusiast. The exchange labels women as delusion to men and men as clingers to their own fantasies.
Local court in Sparta hears suit by Annette King against Gus Rose over a $140 board bill contracted in 1901. Matthias Werners from La Crosse ordained by Archbishop Messmer in Milwaukee. School board protests frame building used for north side baths. Council may reduce saloons if licenses lag. Hull of steamer Ben Hersey raised. under study by George Moeller. Minor liquor ban to curb underage drinking at city saloons. Jennie Backus arrives as secretary of the local YWCA.
A Dallas man from 107 St. Louis St. extols Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they effectively treat malaria and dyspeptic conditions. He notes the product costs 25 cents and is available at Erhart’s drug store.
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