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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
5
Chief H H Byrne doubts big turnout for July Fourth here as rival circuses in Wi nona Mankato and nearby towns pull crowds. La Crosse celebration faces competition within 150 miles and warnings to homeowners will be issued as usual for Ringling Brothers due to their reputation and fewer grafters amid the show.
La Crosse union laborers will observe Labor Day today September 1 with a parade and program similar to past years. Sites under consideration for the celebration are Interstate Fair Grounds and Scheutzen Park with organizers William Panke A B Chandler L A Weisbecker L A Weigel Emil Hickel and George Neigle leading the committee.
Mrs W F Adams hosted a 23 skidoo party Wednesday night in honor of Mrs James Souden of Austin Minnesota. Miss Babel Solberg and Mrs Souden won first prizes while Mrs Hans Matteson and Mrs Charles Main took consolation. All report a good time.
A nurse praises Grape-Nuts for patients, noting its delicacy and adaptability for all ages. She describes a preparation with soak and egg white, and cites benefits for weak stomachs. Her physician husband also uses it, advocating its use during illness and recovery. The ad references Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville booklet.
The Onalaska Methodist Episcopal church celebrates fifty years since its organization with a special Sunday observance led by Rev. Hocking. A carefully prepared program accompanies the anniversary events.
Houston butchers team with La Crosse capitalists to open an abbatoir across the river aiming to supply meat to southeastern Minnesota. Minnesota butchers prepare to compete with Chicago packinghouses. Houston County butchers reportedly back the institution.
The Turners announce their annual picnic at Dresden's park this Sunday July 1. The steamer Lion departs the levee at 8:30 a.m. The round trip fare is 35 cents per person.
Ed Larson, former Crawford county register of deeds, returns after years of clerical work away. He has not decided his new plans and will reside in Prairie du Chien again.
City residents report a 39 pound catfish near the bridge and a raft move down the river. Bangor visitors, Y M C A staff and campers travel between La Crosse, New York and Hannibal. Stores promote testimonials and products while local schools and entertainers adjust schedules.
W. L. Lachbach of Arcadia is visiting La Crosse to observe local trends and events. He plans meetings with community groups and makers of regional culture.
The post office department orders rural mail carriers to have a holiday on Independence Day. Advertisements urge Beach's Peosta Soap refunds if clothes are not whiter, and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claims to cure complexion ills. Don Cameron of La Crosse praised for baseball play in the Three-Eye league.
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