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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1909
Page
6
A historical health notice explains aronic catarrh arises from neglected colds. It describes acute to chronic progression with thick mucus and warns of lasting effects, urging early treatment with a cited Cough Remedy. It notes chronic forms often begin in childhood and burden adults later.
Madison March 9 The assembly committee on public health acts may favor 660A by George P Hambrecht Grand Rapids to check vivisection errors. Hambrecht argues against senseless animal cutting in medical experiments and urges strict limits on the practice with his full attention as the bill passes through committee rooms.
In Barron on March 9 witnesses recount Croton oil and tallow used by a blacksmith on patients to claim a famed cure-all by a plaster specialist from Alma Wis. Admitted methods include liniment with linseed oil and plate tallow or a mix of oil alcohol and ammonia.
A Janesville report says a grave in Lather Valley cemetery Avon Rock township was broken into and robbed as authorities including the district attorney sheriff and city police pursue the missing Hendrika Hingvold. Initial suspicion points to possible natural death but remains unresolved with investigators working the case.
An old advertisement extols Post Toasties as a golden brown, crisp treat made from pearly white corn. It highlights the toasted texture and distinctive flavor, praising the product as a tempting and dainty food.
An old newspaper notice identifies the product as made by Postum Cereal Co Ltd of Battle Creek Michigan. The brief item notes the origin and manufacturer without including further details.
Madison legislators say Missouri challenge to a two cent fare law has no bearing on Wisconsin. Wisconsin law created a fare cap by class not road designation and prompted railroads to move to a two cent rate on their lines. Officials note detailed data on cost of passenger traffic remains to be published.
An old promotional article extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal laxative cure. It claims regular bowel movements prevent disease and offers a free test bottle to any reader who sends name and address. Testimonials from Eaton Rapids Michigan and Lebanon Tennessee backed by a measured price for full bottles.
In Madison Wisconsin a large committee hearing is set for Wednesday evening on a bill to prohibit segregation of sexes in the university. Assemblyman George P Hambrecht introduced it, backed once by the education committee and now set for a second hearing at President Van Hises request. Mrs Helen M Olin leads the coed student support in Madison.
Madison Wisconsin March 9 special says fines and penalties from United States internal revenue taxpayers total over 1 009 799 yearly per reports from federal departments. Charles O Walden and Don E Mowry of Madison compiled a book titled the Revenue Law Reformer to prevent violations.
In Green Bay on Sunday night Peter Molduc aged 50 disturbed the household with abusive language toward his dying father Father Duffy and family. Sheriff Devely was summoned. Molduc will break stone instead of attending his father's funeral on Wednesday.
Officials and telegraph operators of the Chicago & Great Western Railroad held a conference in St Paul about demands the employer submitted yesterday. Nearly 500 Order of Railway Telegraphers members are interested, but no immediate settlement is expected. The dispute centers on the "split trick" nine consecutive hours of work as a shift.
J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin says ten years of eczema and failures by fifteen doctors were cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It is advertised as infallible for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles and sells for 25c at O T Erhart's.
In Minneapolis on March 9 Mrs M Third 30 living with her mother at 1624 Knighth street south was killed by a switch engine in the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul yards between Sixteenth and Seventeenth avenues south. Her head and left leg below the knee were severed and her chest crossed. Yard workers suggest suicide noting she had left her husband and was suing for divorce as possible motive.
In Devils Lake North Dakota J Hooper Great Northern railway agent was murdered and cashier T S Bryant who died from a wound is accused of the shooting. The crime follows Bryant’s discharge and a feud over halting thieves who have long plundered freight cars.
A girl answers the holiday question with a practical line about gifts. She says not to receive anything more than what can be afforded, signaling restrained expectations for Christmas generosity.
St Paul Mayor D W Lawler will present the monster petition on the Capitol steps as thousands gather. The drive opposes placing Armour packing near New Brighton threatening St Paul Como Park the state university and the state fair grounds. The Rowe bill would ban such a plant within five miles of the university.
Frank Morrison and George Dean tunneled through a thin brick wall in the Cass county jail between 7 and 8 pm last night and fled. Morrison is indicted for several North Dakota postoffice robberies and Dean for a depot robbery at Mapleton. Authorities say the pair are among the craftiest and most desperate inmates ever held, with rumors of outside help from an organized gang.
More than half of prospective grads from the university’s academic college cannot spell the degree they expect to receive in June. Registrar E B Pierce sent seniors blanks to fill names for diplomas and slips show both students writing Bachelor of Arts.
The Mauretania recently set a 24 hour record with 671 knots or 773 land miles from Sunday noon to Monday noon. It traveled at about 30.18 miles per hour, faster than many passenger trains in continuous service.
Alfred M. Hanson Farmington tax collector again leads in timely filings by turning in road assessment taxes from Hamilton totaling 15.00 to the county treasurer. He has repeatedly been first to report his accounts for several years.
St Petersburg March 9 Russian lawmakers approved 5 million dollars to mobilize the Balkan fleet and 20 million to replenish army stores depleted since the Japanese conflict. Deputy Buchkoff criticized the cabinet for army and navy weakness. A separate note cites Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury NC praising Foley's Kidney Remedy after kidney pain.
Stolypin and Foreign Minister Iswolsky urged that further exposures of the empire's weakness could only hasten the European crisis.
La Crosse florists convene at the Stoddard hotel this evening to discuss the best rose varieties. The gathering aims to share tips on hardy, fragrant blooms and suitable colors for local gardens.
The article notes a discussion on which hybrid roses suit the local climate as the centerpiece. Preparations for a major flower show to be held this year are underway though details remain undecided.
The Bijou theatre will repeat the minstrel show from last Friday by popular request. The musical program will stay the same but local jokes and gags will be replaced.
The employers' liability bill prepared by a special committee led by D. A. Stuart was introduced in the Minnesota House yesterday.
A puzzling shift in industry trends shows airship demand cutting into traditional automobile incomes. Analysts note rising interest in lighter-than-air travel affecting manufacturers and dealers.
A wry remark notes that numerous men seek a partner capable of leading them to excess or indulgence through companionship. The line uses humor to comment on dating expectations and social habits.
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