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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
12
In Washington the narrative asserts the insurgent position in the capital is weakening with no sign of collapse. Democrats weigh their stance on the speakership and show support for Mr Cannon Champ Clark, the new Democratic leader, as he works to ensure attendance at the new Congress session.
In Washington two years from now Rep Weisse of Wisconsin aids anti Cannon forces while Speaker Cannon greets reporters with unusual warmth. John Lathrop, a press basher turned admirer, quips about the Speaker’s vigor gained by a daily cold bath and ten minutes of exercise, a routine he claims boosts energy.
A chaotic collection of brief items notes births and visits including a ten pound baby girl born to Mr and Mrs John Euler at 505 South South strest. Visits include Ben Engelstad with Marshall Bilberg in Spring Grove and Dr Will Powell on women’s diseases. Sheriff Duncansis serves papers in Mendota. Mrs W F Goodrich travels to St Augustine Florida. Miss Georgia Davidson from Appleton visits Miss Helen Nyhns. Newsroom move to 617 Clinton street. Mr and Mrs Monroe Ryan visit Culbert before Seattle partnership plans. Foley’s Honey and Tar touted as cough remedy. John Quillin visits Harpers Ferry. Mrs C H McErlane from Harpers Ferry visits her sister. Amatuer minstrel show at Bijou Theatre with reserved seats. Celia Trehus visits Anna Fresley. Mrs A Spellum visits Mrs Gerhard Reque. Gateway City Transfer Line promotes an excellent carriage service. M K Onsgard of Spring Grove visits wife in hospital. Mrs Frank Anderson helps care for Mrs C Vis at La Crescent. Foley advertorial featuring a grateful testimonial from Casimer Wis. Tillie Saure returns from Union.
Dr. W. E. Browning has received plans for a new $20,000 hospital in Caledonia Minnesota. Excavation will start soon. Chicago architect designed the fireproof building with heating ventilation and lighting top standards. The 88 by 38 foot structure will have a basement and two floors with an operating room on the second floor. Grounds total about ten acres with four acres reserved for tuberculosis patients and their tents. The site sits on the city’s highest point offering a wide view.
An ad explains Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and heals lungs reducing pneumonia risk. It claims the genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package and warns to refuse substitutes. C. T. Erhart.
A humorous exchange among congressmen precedes a new rule that Secret Service agents must wear high hats and long tail coats when escorting the president to church. The scene recalls Roosevelt era standards and a parade of formal attire at the White House door.
A historical ad promises instant relief and a permanent cure for piles via a free trial package by mail after sending name and address. It advises against operations, notes a 50 cent box at drug stores, and claims the remedy reduces inflammation and heals sores and ulcers.
A fill in the blank coupon invites readers to mail their name address to Pyramid Drug Company in Marshall Michigan to receive a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure. The offer promises delivery by mail in a plain wrapper and provides lines for name street city and state.
Fassett A. Cotton issues a farewell bulletin for Indiana teachers as he leaves March 5 for La Crosse to become president of the La Crosse normal school. Also, Martin Syverson, who had been advanced in Chicago, is recovering from bone consumption and is returning home after three years of illness.
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks for aid and sympathy after a bereavement. Special thanks are given to Rev. Gamm, Mrs. Minnie Muth, and all who sent floral offerings. C. F. Ziegler, J. A. Kellman, Henry Muth, Clarence Cox, and families sign.
President Rooney will call a meeting of the La Crosse Baseball club board for Thursday afternoon to review the general situation and to formulate plans for the coming season. Manager Safford is expected to take charge of the team beginning next week.
Mr and Mrs Robert Small of Viroqua celebrated their first wedding anniversary at home with about twenty guests. A six o’clock dinner was served by Misses Ida Iverson and Minnie McMullan. Mrs Small formerly Henrietta Petricek of La Crosse. They received many gifts and guests wished them many returns of the happy event.
Dr and Mrs Lambert entertained Saturday evening for Dr F Dollert on his twenty first birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dollert Barker H McShaffer Woodruff Hodge Dr Dollert Mrs Karl Miss Dollert and Miss Hegenbarth. The party featured cards music and social time until midnight followed by supper.
Sunday evening Mr and Mrs G Dollert hosted a six o clock dinner in honor of their son Dr Ferdinand Dollert of Milwaukee.
Sunday evening Mr. Ray Hiscox entertained a dozen friends at a stag dinner at the Stoddard. Guests included W. E. Olsen Edwin Lundgren Oscar Lundgren Oscar Hulberg William Orton Chas Blair D. S. Fairbairn Elmer Hiscox W. D. Holbeck Dr. H. C. Evenson and Dr. C. C. Clemens.
Mrs Alfred Langenbach hosted neighbors for an eight course birthday dinner. A highlighted feature was the cake crafted by Mr Langenbach's mother and shipped from Mayville Wisconsin. Guests included John Salzer Frank Funke John Bayer W B Tscharner L A McIntosh M F Platz Carl Langenbach and Armand Langenbach.
San dy Ferguson’s upset over Al Kubiak sparks talk in Boston as fans see him rising to boxing’s elite. He plans another bout March 23 at a local club with a yet undecided opponent, possibly Jim Barry or Jim Stewart.
O. Hendrickson has returned to his home at Spring Grove after a short visit in the city.
Sparta Wisconsin mayor responds to March issue claims about hydrants and a hotel fire. He states insurance settled the Commercial Hotel loss in full and that water access failed due to a stuck valve, a broken hydrant, and a frozen hydrant. He notes the water system has otherwise provided adequate service in fifteen years and attaches a Herald clipping for context.
The letter from Mayor Will N. Wells states a fault fix has been completed restoring one hydrant and adding two new ones in the immediate section. The measure aims to improve fire safety and water access for the neighborhood.
Former Senator H C Whippermans visit to the Wisconsin legislature sparked amusement by presenting the Oklahoma constitution. He noted its bulk and joked about a constitutional convention, remarking that Oklahoma has folded many laws into its charter and that the system may not be functioning as hoped.
Mr Beyschlag recalls a musicians gathering where a bottle of Gray's Yerba Santa cough cure was mistaken for liquor. He touts the remedy as unlike others, noting sudden cough relief after trying the 50c and 1.00 bottles from Druggist Charles Beyschlag at 503 Main Street.
At its latest meeting the Civic Federation passed resolutions commending Mayor Anderson and the city council for revoking licenses from Bruette and Baldwin for selling liquor to minors and operating disreputable saloons. The group urged consistent action against other offenders.
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