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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
4
Readers are invited to obtain a free sample bottle of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root kidney liver and bladder remedy by mail. The ad touts back pain as a kidney trouble sign and warns of Bright's disease. It urges ordering a sample and book of information from Binghamton New York with reader mention of La Crosse Daily Tribune.
Alderman L W Jojade, a passenger, tried to force the crossing gates to be raised to move a stalled streetcar. He argues the law on railroad crossings must be enforced and considers presenting a petition, while Frank Geisenheimer of the North Side Progressive league suggests arresting the gate tender would be justified.
The two engines damaged in the recent wreck at Victory were hauled to the city. Engine 1919 is nearly demolished and to be repaired at Aurora, while engine 1921 needs extensive work. Brakeman Boyle and Engineer Marvin visited the injured Fireman Semmingson at La Crosse hospital. Marvin plans to visit again and the fireman hopes to return home next week. Ice house filling begins at Grand Crossing using Lake Pepin ice from Black River. Passenger train No. 49 ran two hours late due to a minor derailment with no injuries.
A promotional monologue argues Beans baked in live steam are nutty and whole. The speaker claims a 47 year reputation and tens of millions of cans sold yearly rely on beans that are baked with tomato sauce and pork at 245 degrees for ninety minutes to ensure digestibility and flavor.
The article contrasts cheap canned sauces with top grade Michigan beans and tomatoes. It argues buyers pay $2.10 for hand-picked white plump beans and $3.45 for tomato juice by using whole ripe tomatoes picked on the vine. The flavor, vigor, and ease of meals justify the higher price.
Details emerge from last week Burlington wreck south of town. Brakeman Ben Halvorsen of 1603 Kane Street rode in the engine with Engineer Marvin and, though injuries struck others, he escaped harm and aided in extricating the injured engineer from the crushed cab.
An old advertisement asserts no case of cough or cold leads to pneumonia after using Foley’s Honey and Tar. It warns to refuse imitations and endorses the genuine product in a yellow package as safe, non narcotic, and effective.
Reports from St Francis Hospital today indicate Rev. Sanders remains very low with little to no change since admission. Hope for recovery persists but is frail and uncertain.
W. H. Bristow opens an updated wallpapering shop at 807 Rose Street. He recently left C. B. & Q. employment and brings wide paper and painting experience to a modern North Side shop opening late this week.
A brief fashion note highlights selecting the most flattering shade among tint flesh white pink or brunette options. The guide emphasizes matching tone to skin undertone for harmonious results and suggests testing on the jawline and neck area.
Edward Dullea entertained nine teen of his little friends on Saturday March 7 for his ninth birthday. The youngsters played games and enjoyed a supper served at 5 p.m. Attending were Thomas Murphy Leo Larkin Wallace Miller Joseph Boyle John Donovan Elmer Miller Lester O Neal James Dayton Cyril ONeill John Schneider Russell Simonson Ray Dunham Raymond Dwyer Joseph Dunham Loyd Simonson Larkin Dullea Donald Dunham Marquette Dullea and Edward Dullea.
A meeting was held last evening in the St James school room to prepare for an upcoming entertainment event. Local organizers gathered to discuss plans, assign roles, and set a schedule for rehearsals and publicity.
Miss Mary E. Devine to convene another meeting next Monday to add final auxiliaries for the St Patrick's day program. Entertainment will be at Woodman Hall with Foresters who agreed to donate. If a suitable hall is not found another program may be held the next evening.
C. F P. Thompson of the North Side Bottling Works travels to Milwaukee for the State Bottlers Association convention where he serves as vice president. Bottlers planned to convene tomorrow with an invitation from Wisconsin Brewers to join Thursday sessions at the Hotel Blatz.
Notices from the secretary announce a Progressive league meeting to be held tomorrow evening at Woodmen hall. No decisions have been made yet on topics to be discussed.
At a St Margar et s club meeting in St James school hall final arrangements were completed for the St Patrick's day entertainment to be held.
The North Side office of the La Crosse Tribune moves from 811 Rose Street to the building to be occupied by W. H. Bristow at 507 Rose Street. All business will be transacted from this office.
The Royal Neighbors plan a social this evening at Woodmen hall. A quilt raffle will precede a dance for attendees.
A woman styles her hair in front of a mirror, finding multiple opportunities to admire her appearance and boost self confidence through grooming.
A. R. Emberson returns to duties at Grand Crossing yard office after vacation in Minneapolis with more brakemen hired at Burlington road. Adolph Wash leaves for Indiana to visit friends and relatives. Polly Gustad returns from Sparta to Loomis street. John Roggensack starts at La Crosse Stamping and Tool. William Dwyer in Salem on business. Mrs. Frank Rafferty visits Loomis Street. Susie Kennedy heads to Chicago for millinery openings. Helmer Wingstad hospitalized at St. Francis for rheumatism. Mr. Yates departs for St. Paul. Joseph and J. Busche back from Hornersville wood cutting. John Kerrigan to Kerrigan, Ohio.
A baby girl was welcomed by Mr and Mrs Harvey Boyle who report the child was born yesterday. A ceiling decorator notes work delays as the project remains unfinished.
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