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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
3
Western Elevator Co of Winona Minnesota highlights current student placements by the Wisconsin Business University in La Crosse Wisconsin. The notice emphasizes that W E U produces successful young men and women and continually places them in positions. It invites interested readers to inquire at Wisconsin Business University in La Crosse.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Miner of 468 Berlin Street died last night from spinal meningitis. The funeral is set for this afternoon at 2 30 from the family home with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Undertaker Dwyer is in charge.
North Side Debating Organization elected P. T. Schultz as president and approved new officers. They secured the opera house for a spring campaign debate on a political question and will also debate the pure food proposition March 25 with N Nielsen and V S Keppel. A jury ruled in favor of the affirmative on the secret service question.
A dated ad touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a painless weight loss method for the overfat by sending readers to a local druggist for 75 cents. The copy claims each tablet, taken after meals and at night, will reduce fat by 12 to 16 ounces daily while readers can keep eating and avoid exercise.
The article urges thorough refrigerator upkeep to prevent spoilage. It advises removing crumbs, wiping spills immediately, and frequent summer cleanings. Empty the water pan, remove food, scrub shelves with hot suds using Gold Dust powder, dry, and air to prevent dust. Scrub the food chamber and door, rinse, wipe dry, and leave open. Clean the ice chamber and scald wastepipe with boiling suds. Replace parts and note the food chamber needs cleaning more often than the ice section.
Crowds gathered at the North Side Milwaukee station as the body of Harry Fitzsimmons arrived on train No. 56 after his death in St Paul yesterday morning while attempting to couple an air hose. Funeral services set for 9 am at St James Church with Rev Ambrose Murphy officiating. Interment in Catholic cemetery.
Miss Elia Keizer of 2546 Loomis street travels to Betteel Wisconsin for a teachers institute. Mr and Mrs M J Lacourt of 716 Caledonia street visit relatives in Kansas City. Mrs Mary Court of New Lisbon visits sister Mrs E B Wolcott at 811 Rose street. J F Saltz moves family to a Medary area farm. Mrs C H Reed of 1719 Charlies street recovers from a broken wrist. Hive 101 Ladies of the Maccabees host private dance at Woodmen hall. F A Mitchell of Minneapolis on city business. Mr and Mrs Louis Fastings depart for two weeks in Pepin Wisconsin. Joseph Crowley, rheumatic, walks about again. William Bilar of Minot North Dakota visits north side friends. Nellie Boettger of 911 Rose street improving from rheumatism and plans to return to work.
La Crosse Rubber Mills officials hosted a banquet for La Crosse shoe and rubber dealers. E Watson spoke about sourcing goods locally instead of eastern firms. Attendees learned the plant makes 2600 to 2800 pairs daily and plans to raise output to 3200 pairs after new equipment is installed.
The Wisconsin assembly passed the McConnell register in probate bill. It moves to the senate and aims to let the board of supervisors fix Registrar in Probate Costley’s salary, currently set by the state, hindering any requested raise.
The Young People's society of the German Lutheran church held a meeting and decided to present a series of concerts in the church parlors. Preparations are underway for a grand sacred concert. After business the group was entertained by Messrs. H. J. and H. Tietz.
The article reports calculations of sunlight reaching Earth being about 600000 times the moon. It notes the Sun’s disk is 90000 times brighter than a candle flame and 150 times as bright as sunlight. It also states the sun’s darkest spot is brighter than limelight.
A compact reflection on a boy’s changing respect for his father from childhood to adolescence. It traces how a six year old sees his dad as the wisest, and by sixteen contemplates that he has learned more than the old man could.
A brief reflection from the Fishing Gazette notes anglers should fish only when fish are in the mood to bite. It warns that catching fish in sea or freshwater is unlikely if the fish are not inclined to bite.
A small boy asks for a donkey ride and is refused by his mother who urges the father to carry him instead. The caption underlines a joke about wives shaping men and a playful observation on domestic roles.
Earl Hazen, accused of tapping the till at Mrs. Weezy of the Union Chop House on January 18, was arrested with other drunks by Winona police. Suspicions led to Sheriff Parr in La Crosse, and Hazen was transported there for further investigation.
A report notes that the day was set for the defendant to appear in county court for trial, detailing the transfer from prior proceedings and outlining the upcoming court date and proceedings.
Cadiz reports Vice Admiral Pasquel Cercera, who led the Spanish fleet wrecked near Santiago in 1898, is dying at Puerto Real as medical conditions worsen.
The author laments the loss of ringside conversation when prizefights are shown as moving pictures, noting the missing elevating discourse that accompanies live viewing.
An aphoristic line on preventive measures highlights that preventing problems saves cost and effort, stressing foresight over reactive fixes. It frames public health and civic planning as fiscally prudent, advocating proactive action to avoid future expenses and harm.
Elton Baldwin aged 30 confessed to murdering his mother in Allegan Michigan saying I killed my mother. He told Deputy Sheriff Fred Parr and Prosecutor Hoffman he struck her in the head four times with a hammer. The village of Saugatuck had been stymied by the mystery.
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