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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
6
Advertises that naphtha is the cleaning agent but asserts P G Naphtha Soap is superior. Claims the soap is harder longer lasting and cleans better than other naphtha soaps due to cocoa nut oil and less resin. Notes color as an indicator of quality and says other soaps are yellow from resin.
J Ole Storey, a former La Crosse man, adds 520 acres near Eugene to his 381 acre purchase, aiming to build Western Oregon’s top Hereford breeding operation. Lane County’s E J Frasier reports rough $15,000 to $23,860 deals, including other property sales linked to Storey and associates.
Final tribute paid yesterday afternoon at the Masonic temple for Captain George H. Dalton. After the casket was laid in state, Masonic services were conducted, a long address followed by prayer. The burial occurred at Oak Grove cemetery with Grand Army ritual. pallbearers named Funke, Page, Torrance, Langdon, Valier, and Moulton.
At the county courthouse John Costly issues work permits to boys aged 12 to 15 and obtains a solemn promise they will not use cannon crackers on the Fourth. He warns that any dramatite explosions will revoke the permit, and the youths agree eagerly amidst the crowd.
Superintendent H. J. Hare of the State Anti-Saloon League spoke at La Crosse churches. He addressed temperance and its benefits to church and religion in morning at the First Methodist and afternoon at the First Baptist following a request by the local pastors union.
A Sunday gathering at Newman's residence on Twentieth and Green Bay featured games and indoor baseball between the Gnats and Mosquitos, with the Gnats winning 14 to 11. Accidents marred the trip as a lunch bag tore, delaying attendees until replacements were found.
A record of a genial man whose temperament flips when misfortune accumulates, illustrating a gentle personality provoked into anger by mounting pressures.
An advertising promotion from the Indian Corn Flake Co. of Battle Creek Michigan offers cash prizes for letters critiquing the reading matter on their product and praising Indian Corn Flakes. Prizes total 297 dollars across multiple tiers with a July 10 deadline.
A dramatic spread of wartime rhetoric led to arrests of twelve leaders, expanded police patrols, and security rings around public buildings. Costa remains missing as authorities tighten controls amid the turmoil.
June 29 St. Petersburg reports the czar has ordered a court martial for Black Sea fleet officers to set an example. Over June 23 to date the fleet suffered three collisions two mutinies bad food one boiler and one gun explosion and a drunken captain injured. No targets hit in gun practice. Widespread ministry shake up expected.
The Portuguese government views the demonstrations as the start of a wave of outbreaks that could topple the monarchy and establish a republic if not checked by decisive action. The king promotes conciliation, but elder advisers push for a stronger response.
The Woodmen of the World local committee has learned the Winona lodge plans an excursion to La Crosse on July 19 for the unveiling. Several other cities will also send large delegations to the memorial services.
The funeral for Marie Waters daughter of Mrs Henry Waters will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 39 from 623 South Seventh Street Rev Hen Brook of Christ Episcopal Church will conduct the services and interment will be at Oak Grove cemetery
Mrs. Michael Shannon of La Crescent had a narrow escape on Saturday evening after alighting from a late Southern Minnesota train. She stepped from the car onto a dark platform not aligned with the national platform, fell under the wheels but was not run over and suffered serious injuries before a physician treated her wounds.
In his district James Tawney faces opposition claims that he seeks to emasculate the Hepburn law. Supporters say he acts to economize as chairman of the appropriations committee while critics cite his stance against Roosevelt conservation and other policies. The fight may produce a strong challenger, with nomination due in September.
Cleveland hosts the world’s largest spelling match at the Hippodrome with over 4 000 in attendance. Pittsburgh Erie and New Orleans send teams of fifteen spellers each in a tested event covering 500 familiar words 190 written and 400 oral. Prof S H Clark of the University of Chicago is official pronouncer.
Ash Spicer, longtime riverman and famed life saver, married Kate Armstrong in Judge Kleeber's office this morning. The 61 year old groom and 41 year old bride will reside in La Crosse.
Marie Waters daughter of Mrs Rosa Waters of 623 South Seventh street died yesterday at 4 am after a brief illness with pneumonia. The funeral will be held from the residence tomorrow afternoon.
St. Paul police traced Bay City youth Carl Hanson after he befriended and hosted Fuchser in a hotel then stole 170 in cash plus a gold watch and 94 cents. Fuchser, 19, claimed 23, arrested in Minneapolis with 12.40. Sentencing to St. Paul court for grand larceny.
Hickory Homestead No. 806 B A Yeo men held a regular meeting with several member applications. Deputies H A Lee treated the group to ice cream and cake after the business session. Seven tables of progressive Cinch were played and a dance followed with a ladies versus gentlemen contest concluding.
A minor crash occurred at Levts between an automobile and a John Kohler grocery wagon. A kerosene can in the wagon broke and the car sustained minimal damage with no injuries reported.
George Andrus longtime manager of the Rubber Mills has successfully undergone an appendicitis operation in Boston. He is held as superintendent of a large rubber works at Hudson thirty miles from the city.
The Olson family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for help during Edward Olson’s sickness and passing. Signatories include Mrs. Sarah Olson Mrs. Dora Martin Mrs. Nettie Thompson Mrs. Christine Holmes and Martin Flaig.
Will Curren returns to his Ash Creek South Dakota home following his mother’s funeral attendance.
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