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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1909
Page
4
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the nation’s safeguard of health and a gentle laxative for stomach and bowels. It boasts 20 years in homes, offers free trial bottles by mail, and cites testimonials like Louis Edwards of Potosi Mississippi.
Arrangements were announced to place weather flags at the post office in the future. The plan followed the departure of the weather brewery to new quarters, after which the flag display was abandoned.
Investigators did not locate any of the supposed stolen items from the Kisselbach saloon at Ben Peterson’s home. The young man has been sentenced to Waupun for the theft.
Tscharner speaks to Fifth Ward school pupils on the Postal System of the U S. This is the second in a series of talks by the postmaster to city schools.
A Detroit based promotion offers a free 50 cent Protone package and a booklet to prove the product builds flesh and strengthens nerves. The notice promises improvements in nutrition and muscle gain for thin men and women and urges readers to send name and address with a coupon.
John Bristow Sr was seriously hurt when a rack of half a ton of wall paper toppled during moving at the W Bristow Wall Paper store. A nearby chair bore the weight and saved his life by breaking. Bristow was removed to his home at 617 St Cloud Street after regaining consciousness.
The Tigers defeated the Cubs last evening by five points at the Combination alleys. Absence of Captain J Ritter on road duty for Kratchwil company helped the Cubs slip. The game featured a tight finish despite Ritter’s absence.
A reader requests a free 50c Protone package prepaid and a free book on why they are seeking the product. They include 10c to cover postage and packing and reference the Protone Company in Detroit Michigan.
Arthur J Cavanaugh of Portage and former C M & St P freight conductor was killed at Corliss Wis when he was jerked from the top of a freight car by a starting train He lived in Milwaukee at the time of his death Survived by a widow five children and two brothers of Portage
A new set of stations were installed in St James church Sunday evening. The stations were very prettily decorated being hand painted by Joseph Hahn of Chicago.
Freida John two weeks old child of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. John of 322 Caledonia street died last evening around seven o'clock from eczema. Funeral services at 2:30 at home with Rev G Thurow officiating. Undertaker Dwyer in charge. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
A reporter notes that many men claim their dogs are valuable, with statements that each sire cost as much as a thousand dollars. The article examines pride and sense of worth tied to canine lineage.
Local paper notes Harry A. Ross will teach violin at the La Crosse School of Music starting next Monday. Ross is praised as a notable young violinist, trained at the New England Conservatory under Winternitz, Chadwick, and at Leipsic Conservatory under Hill, Nickish, then Frankfort with Hermann.
Howard Warren of 1437 George is confined at home by illness. Maude Rumsey of Sparta visits Mrs. J O'Brien at 1643 Kane. Grace McLindon of 724 Rose leaves for a short stay in New York. Avon Street Church Ladies Society hosts Thursday afternoon at church parlors. Mr and Mrs R J Hurley at 12038 Caledonia welcome a baby girl born Sunday morning. Tia Nobles returns home to Spring Valley Minnesota after visiting C S Thomas at 2223 Loomis. Fred and Henry Saley of Bangor back home after visiting sister Anna Saley at 1311 George. Bertha Findeisen of 1728 Loomis visits friends in Chicago. Ice hauling will start tomorrow from Pepin to Savannah on the Burlington. North Side Tribune moves from 831 Rose to 714 Clinton. Mr and Mrs C S Horant of Westby spend several days on the North Side. William Berner returns from two weeks in Pepin. Cora Smith returns from a visit in Sparta.
About five hundred Yeomen and friends attended the Brotherhood of American Yeomen open meeting to witness the class adoption of 100 new members. A full program followed with addresses, solos, and a celebration that extended to 2 a.m. Delegates began plans for the next 100 member class on April sixth and 15 applications were filed for the April class.
The advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder troubles not beyond medicine. It claims relief for backache and irregularities that could lead to Bright's disease or diabetes, attributed to O. T. Erhart.
The funeral for Mrs. Jennie Dunbar who died at her daughter Miss Maude Dunbar’s Milwaukee home will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the daughter’s residence Mrs Will Raplin 613 North Seventh Street. The cynical bachelor’s remark about love is quoted.
Mr Leith old president of the La Crosse School of Music went to Chicago to hire Mr Ross a renowned teacher and soloist. He will arrive this week and start duties on Monday March 8, bringing exacting instruction and high praise from students.
Mrs. Christine Ferris and John Smith faced arraignment for underfeeding cattle as Judge Brindley hears a case framed as survival amid hardship. The judge noted Willard Ferris would be separated from his mother for schooling, but decided to avoid separating mother and child while safeguarding the cattle. Cattle were malnourished but not diseased. watchdog inquiry found sanitary conditions and insufficient food as causes. Ferris and Smith received twenty days in jail, with arrangements to care for unmortgaged cattle pending a future solution.
Portland Mayor Harry Lane outlines a plan to open churches for the unemployed with moving picture shows, reading rooms, cuspidors, and night lodging to curb crime. He argues churches could aid distressed men, while critics doubt effectiveness and fear up-town venues.
A short claim that March is the most dangerous month due to seasonal change and weakened systems. Promotes Father John’s Medicine as a tonic to fortify the body, cleanse impurities, and prevent illnesses. Claims no dangerous drugs are used.
Advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar Boughs as a remedy to bolster lungs and expel colds. Claims a genuine product in a yellow package. Mentions Erhart.
The president asserts that bituminous operators and United Mine Workers seek to drag anthracite operators into a costly labor war. His statement reads at the national headquarters in Indianapolis.
An observational note comments on drinking behavior, suggesting those who drink heavily are typically considered simple or straightforward in their habits. The remark frames heavy drinkers as predictable and uncomplex in character.
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