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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1909
Page
14
In a conference between industry leaders, Bryant of the La Manufacturers and Jobbers Association argues that all food product laws should be nationwide and enacted by Congress. He contends state laws from forty four states cause trouble and interference with federal policy and the President.
Union and Representatives Morriss and McConnell at the La Crosse club urged defeating state level pure food bills. They discussed bills affecting the jobbers business including employer liability industrial insurance child labor hours and state board of arbitration. Bryant urged opposing pure food bills to avoid state law conflicts and favored national legislation through Congress arguing cross state interference harms Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa commerce.
The eminent violinist Rinaldo will return to the Bijou this week in La Crosse. This marks a rare local chance before a long engagement in Chicago and a tour abroad. The program also features Martynne in a mirror and electrical dance, Keifer and Kline, and Lorimer Johnston and company in a comedy sketch.
The Ben Hur spectacle delivers a thrilling chariot race with vivid stage craft and dramatic pacing. Spectators witness tense maneuvers as teams push limits, while the production highlights engineering and stunt work that heighten the legendary race’s impact.
The La Crosse production of Ben Hur, planned for March 25 to 27 with a Saturday matinee, features a massive chariot race scene and complex mechanical effects. Report highlights the backstage labor by master mechanics and electricians, and notes a prior incident where a nail caused the panoramic backdrop to collapse during a trial. Also described is Horace McKinley’s assault on journalist L. W. Humphreys in Portland jail and related commentary.
La Crosse Sharp shooters posted scores at the French Island range led by John Rusche and Frank Mader with notable marks such as Rusche 66, Mader 66, and Krenzke 56. Other shooters include Costley 66 and Kathary 43, with scattered scores and special tallies. A closing joke about money follows, contrasting loan needs with funeral costs.
For over 20 years we have repaired all kinds of watch clock and jewelry items using watch factory methods and high grade materials. We thoroughly test every time piece before it leaves our hands and aim to restore it as near to new as possible.
Friends hosted a farewell party for Mr John L Johnson a painter and brother of B L Johnson who is moving with his family to a fruit farm near Victory Wisconsin. Guests included Engaas Nelson Hansen Johnson Hetland Heres Sakkson Erickkson North Eckert Hammer Gaarder Hovind Matt Anderson Hanson A Johnson Louis Johnson Steininger Lysaker Lemm Hagen Hilda Steininger Bess Steininger Forseth Aarness Benrud Iverson Nelson and others. Refreshments served at 11 20 and the evening featured games and politics discussion.
Miss Anna Larson of 1513 Prospect street was surprised on February 27 by friends. The evening included dancing, singing, games, and music with supper served later. Guests included Anna Peer, Meta Lauer, Esther Heileman, Edna Hanson, Ruby Larson, Margaret Young, Martha Young, Lillian Niemeyer, Myrtle Halland, and men Richard Newberg, Emil Niemyer, Duette Reese, Less Kennedy, William McCole, Albert Harson, Edward Niemyer, Melvin Armsrude, Henry Steppy, and Joseph Newberg.
A reunion of the Hauser family was held yesterday at the Campbell home of Mr and Mrs J F Hauser in honor of the Hauser parents and their Green Bay son. Attendees included Frederick Hauser and daughter Gretchen of the area plus numerous relatives from Farmington La Crosse French Island and nearby cities including Clara Rose Julia Minnie Fanny Tillie and Margaret and Emile and Benjamin Hauser.
Miss Mildred Tatamore enjoyed a Friday evening surprise party hosted by friends. The gathering featured games and various amusements with attendees including Friedt Schurtz, Elsie Schultz, Gertrude Wolf, Esther Carr, Violet Mannstedt, Mildred Latamore, Ray Hebner, Gustave Wolf, Ernest Bedessen, Charlie Carr, Wayne Sorrensen, Wesley Simons, and Clarence George.
Donald McDonald, visiting his mother Mrs. D. A. Mc Donald, left this morning for Butte and other western cities. Mrs. E. J. Charf, visiting her sister Mrs. A. M. Brayton, departed for Chicago to join her husband and move to Orangaville, S. C.
Mrs Louise Klosheim of 802 South Fight Street slowly recovers from injuries sustained two weeks ago when she fell on church steps in Fountain City, injuring her face, breaking an arm, spraining the other, and fracturing ribs. Her condition has improved significantly and hopes for a speedy recovery are rising.
The ad column describes a sunny disposition girl who outshines rivals. It notes a March 13 dance at Linker Hall and includes quirky lines about meek people. Also mentions Oak wood for sale at $5.50 and local employment moves.
Fire department No 1 was called to the home of Frank Colton on Pine street to extinguish a chimney fire Saturday evening. Dr J W Burns a former La Crosse physician died at Marshfield Wis from tuberculosis. The body was taken to Visola for burial. Marriage licenses issued to Dorothy Loranso Duluth and John E Rathmann La Crosse Paulina Roeder La Crosse and Otto Mai Rib Lake.
A fragment from a newspaper page notes a village wag, known as the matrimonial comedian, is busy with jokes suitable for a semi occasional audience. The item hints at humor tied to married life and community entertainment.
Indignation rose in the court house as McKinley protested newspaper stories claiming he enjoys an easy life in jail and suggesting he deserves favorable treatment compared with other prisoners.
Secretary J L Utermoehl will open an office and set regular hours once ready. A special committee including Wm Luening John Kindley and Utermoehl was formed to secure space. Mayor Anderson announced the board will be accommodated in the city attorney office on the first floor of City Hall.
A lighthearted note describes a woman lifted in pride as a seventeenth cousin suddenly achieves fame. The tale hinges on social connection and shared kinship, illustrating how distant relatives' renown can ripple into personal confidence and satire.
In a church setting a card party is described with women participating after conversations fade. A volunteer choir is split into one third who can sing and two thirds who wish to sing.
Claire returns from city visit while notices report Dr Powell and Dr George Powell in diseases of women and consulting roles. Miss Florence Hobberstad of Lanesboro recovers from an operation at a local hospital. Ads mention Arctic Ice & Fuel Co and Gateway City Transfer Line with contact numbers.
A pithy proverb notes that ambitious men who fall short tend to blame the standard rather than their aim. It reflects on self-justification and the perception of goals versus outcomes.
The saying reflects odd workplace dynamics where personal and professional ties blur. Historical accounts note cases where marital bonds formed between employees and their superiors, influencing roles, duties, and career paths in complex ways.
The Tribune ran a wedding report for Carl Schaller of Campbell and Miss Li lah Storandt of Onalaska, a prank note that claimed they were married. They were not wed. Storandt was visiting relatives and left, prompting the hoax.
Dr C H Slightam a ten year veteran in medical work and specialist in eye ear nose throat and nervous diseases has opened a permanent office in the McMillan building. The new facility is equipped with modern medical and electrical appliances and he is a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Chicago with extensive hospital experience and nine special courses.
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