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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
4
Washington March 3. Disagreement expected in the House over financial law. Cannon backs the Aldrich bill while the Fowler bill's committee favors it. Democrats oppose.
The steamer Coamo, aground yesterday, was docked this morning without aid and appears uninjured. The article notes the difficulty of finding labor for chores like washing and cleaning, joking that such work rarely falls under the head of Art.
The groom and notable attendees appear in society coverage as guests at a stylish wedding. Pageantry and attire reflect the event’s high social profile, with emphasis on the couple and key attendees in the fold.
Local railroad workers report a new nine hour law effectively lengthens a workday to 27 hours at stations with three shifts. Under the schedule starting at 2 am, the day runs 8 am to 5 pm, second shift 5 pm to 2 am, third 2 am to 8 am with an hour break for clerical duties. A meeting of Milwaukee River division telegraphers discussed the impact and possible supremacy of the federal nine hour rule over Wisconsin law.
The Lucky Thirteen club was entertained Saturday evening at Mrs. H. J. Roth's Loomis home. Guests enjoyed card games and amusements. First prize went to William Boyle, and second prize to Mrs. Drake.
Marquette Court 395 of the Catholic Order of Foresters marks its 14th anniversary with a Woodmen dal celebration tonight. City Attorney John Doherty and Dr. E. E. Evans are the chief speakers. L. E. Lavaque oversees refreshments as members provide music. Many invitations have been sent.
The benefit dance held in Union hall by the employer of the Q for John Diebold was a grand success and raised a large sum. Diebold, longtime Burlington employee, recently suffered a stroke and remains unable to work.
Mrs. J A Wheeler of Wellington Ohio says six doctors could not help her eczema until she used pure wintergreen oil in a D D D compound with glycerine. She reports permanent relief after about four bottles and urges others to try D D D products, noting a free pamphlet on skin care. Hoeschier Bros promote and sell D D D items locally.
Reverend F Starbird of East Raymond Maine declares Bucklen arnica salve the best healer after years of use on an old army wound and various obstinate sores. He also uses it successfully in his veterinary work. Price 25 cents at O T Erhart’s drug store.
National Bureau of Identification warns of a gang of thieves and forgers using stolen postal money order forms from Boston and Chicago. Stolen forms numbered in ranges have been cashed in large cities after small purchases, often at saloons, with the swindlers taking the balance in cash.
Promotion lists Favorite Prescription as a female health remedy. It cites testimonials from medical leaders and warns against miracles while promising renewed vigor for weak women with period pains, catarrhal symptoms, and pelvic distress. Dr. Pierce offers free correspondence from Buffalo New York and promotes Pleasant Pellets as a laxative and regulator of bowels.
Carl Gilmeister of 2220 South Thirteenth Street was found insane by Doctors Powell and Bowles after three suicide attempts and was committed to Mendota by Judge Jon Brindley of the county court yesterday afternoon.
Madrid reports growing concern for the safety of King Alfonso and Queen Victoria ahead of their March 12 visit to Barcelona. Newspapers deem the trip imprudent due to recent bomb outrages in the city.
Fire alarm box No. 312 has been transferred from Cass and Eleventh streets to the corner of Eleventh and Cameron avenue.
A marriage license was issued today to Miss Mabel M. Munson of Holmen and Arthur H. Walker of Onalaska authorizing their forthcoming wedding.
A New York Sun excerpt surveys each family member reading a different newspaper section. Father prioritizes politics while mother pursues bargains and ads, sister enjoys social clubs and beauty hints, and Grandpa tracks continued stories and sermons as Auntie savors Home and Health receipts.
The nine hour law forces night offices at Dakota and La Moille to close tonight. The second line comments on how women who cheapen themselves are perceived by men.
Lent at Christ Church and St Peter's on the North Side calls for feasting on faith not social pleasures. Ash Wednesday services at Christchurch and St Peter's include Holy Communion, morning and evening prayers. Afternoon studies focus on the Epistle to the Ephesians with Friday chapel services.
Robert Speck of Chicago died at St. Francis hospital after a ten day illness with pneumonia. A copper worker for PGtts & Slodin, he came to install urns at Michel Brewing. He was 56, survived by wife and family, and his body will be shipped to Chicago for interment.
A compact reflection contrasts boundless love with relentless hatred toward harm. The brief line presents a philosophical pair of ideas about moral counterforces and the impact of negative forces on values.
Arthur Hubert, maltreated by C. August Mundstock of Mormon Coulee Road, has been placed with Herman Pralle in Campbell for care. A second farmer expressed interest in offering a home. A $3,700 damages suit is pending.
The light committee will meet this evening in the small council chamber of the city hall to discuss relocating several street lights, with emphasis on those near the large towers.
Judge John Fruit travels to Whitehall as Trempealeau court convenes today with eight cases. Court reporter Alfred Harrison also heads to Whitehall to cover proceedings.
A reflective snippet notes that lovers imagine misleading others and that ancient history resembles a set of epitaphs, suggesting skepticism about perception and the legibility of the past.
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