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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
9
Women suffering headaches and back pains are urged to contact a specialist who promises cure and discreet professional service. The ad claims many have been treated and cured, with referrals available and confidential care emphasized.
Wisconsin state banks report a healthy financial condition as of February 14, with total resources at 123,047,442 and loans and discounts at 81,153,065, reflecting declines from December 3. The nationalization of Merchant's Bank of Watertown and a large drop in clearing house certificates are noted in the ten week period.
Robert Graham, 19, was committed to Mendota state asylum after a murderous attack in Livingston Wisconsin. He shot his father twice and injured him slightly then fired twice at his brother Charles, missing. the father held him until the assault ended and the assailant was subdued.
J Ullman of Oconto purchased a valuable silver grey fox skin from Iron Mountain farmer John Dabis. The hide, 42 inches long and in prime condition, is expected to fetch over 250 dollars from a fur house after tanning. the fox was trapped by poisoning a chicken coop.
In Ruby town Henry Walter killed a wolf estimated as the largest in state history. The 140 pound predator was trapped after Walter found a deer carcass and set traps, then delivered the wolf and four wildcats and collected $44 in bounties.
Appleton and Black Creek farmers report glanders outbreak killing horses. Other notes cover reform school parole moves for five boys, a gang of young vandals in Chippewa Falls, and city plans for Kenosha cleanups and job programs.
Monroe Wisconsin March 14 every prisoner in the jail escaped during the night a burglars tools kit was found by the jailor outside aid suspected principal captive Harry Parnell of Chicago charged with stealing furs from Ward and Kluze l warehouse in Brodhead reward of 200 to capture Parnell offered by Green County Sheriff Durst and the sheriff without trace
New Munster Wis March 14 After five weeks of blood poisoning and heart disease Joseph Althoff Sr old resident is dead. He cut his knee on a buzz saw two months ago and doctors say the suffering was among the worst they have seen.
OSHKOSH Wis March 14 Special Wednesday March 18 will be a big day for shippers of Wisconsin for a special representative event on freight rates.
The interstate commerce commission will hold a hearing to hear charges of alleged excessive freight rates. Fifteen railroads are involved in the case.
An old advertisement asserts there is no cough or cold leading to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar and urges choosing the genuine yellow package. It claims the product stops coughing and breaks up colds quickly and notes it contains no opiates.
Prominent educators from many states addressed the annual Southern Wisconsin Teachers association convention in Madison. Officers for the coming year were elected just before adjournment at noon. Nearby, fox hunts feature red fox chases in local kennels with Scdumaker's hound securing first prize last month.
A brief item from Durand Wisconsin dated March 14 notes a local humor contrast about fox hunts and a joke likening the average man’s sermon to one that goes over his head and hits an acquaintance.
Notice to customers proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug law, contains no opiates, and is recommended for children and adults. O. T. Erhart adds a quote on wasteful selfish economy.
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