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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1909

Page

8

Travelers Elect Officers for Year

The United Commercial Travelers chose officers Saturday night to be installed March 27. Elected: Senior Councillor John W. Callaway, Junior Counsellor Fred A. Ruplin, Conductor Edward J. Felger, Keeper Joseph P. Hurtgen, Sentinel Al Metcalf, Sec Treas D S Fairbairn. Delegates to grand council Madison: John W. Callaway Paul M. Pamin John Dengler. Alternates Ole Elbertson Henry Worth George Kimber. The final line notes a proverb about marrying for money.

United Commercial Travelers Madison John W. Calla Lin Edward J. Felger Uage Joseph P. Hurtgen Sentinel al Metcalf Sec.-Treas D. S. Fairbairn John W. Callaway Paul M. Pamin John Dengler Ole Elbertson Henry Worth George Kimber

Bijou Week Bill Promises Top Vaudeville Acts

The Bijou’s new weekly bill features headliners from major circuits. The Salem Sisters perform a notable wire walking and sharpshooting novelty act. Camille Persons offers character singing and scenes. Will H Fields portrays a Bowery pawnbroker explaining his trade. Beauvais Maridor Co presents The Wild Flower a romance about a young Indian maiden and an American officer.

Vaudevillians Salem Sisters Camille Persons Will H. Fields Bowery Beauvais, Maridor & Co

Madison seeks state direct rule for capital city

Wisconsin news reports a proposal to let the state legis­lature govern Madison partly, with a five member commission chosen by citizens and the governor. The plan would amend the constitution and require two successive legislatures and a general election approval.

Madison Wis Washington John M. Olin Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association Donald Dane County Olin Senate Portland Ore San Diego

Chronic Invalin Question Sparks Sympathy Among Respondents

A study notes that when asked how he is a chronic invalin replies he can’t complain, illustrating his enduring resilience and the public’s concern for his wellbeing. The remark highlights quiet endurance amid ongoing illness.

Inheritance tax bills loom as legislature nears adjournment

The legislature will adjourn Friday noon and will hear inheritance tax measures Tuesday through Thursday. Key proposals include Kay and Kamper bills to split legacy tax between county and state, and Hall’s plan to fund the common school system from tax revenues.

Madison Wis Assembly Committee On Taxation Kay Assemblyman Kamper Assemblyman Hall Cummon Assemblyman Hammill Committee On State Affairs Assembly Public Health Committee Irvine Chris

Home Made Blood Purifier Remedy

A historic home remedy prescribes mixing whiskey with syrup sarsaparilla and Toris compound to create a blood purifier. The mixture is taken in teaspoonful doses before meals and at night, offered as a patent-like cure.

New Cascaroyal Pills Claim Quick Constipation Relief

A new drug compound called cascaroyal pills promises rapid relief from constipation and systemic purification for laboring people. Marketed as cheaper and gentler than mineral waters, Blackburn's cascaroyal pills are sold in packs of 15 for 10 cents or 45 for 25 cents, with free samples offered to those who request them.

Blackburn Dayton Ohio

Wisconsin legislative battles on civil service and immigration board

The committee on state departments will consider two repeal measures from Assemblyman Roethe tomorrow. One repeals the civil service law and the other abolishes the board of immigration. A separate bill seeks a $50,000 appropriation for the immigration commission to advance northern Wisconsin settlement, not on this week’s agenda.

Wisconsin Committee On State Departments Assemblyman Roethe Board of Immigration Immigration Commission

Wisconsin Favors Parks Move Guided by John Nolen

The Wisconsin legislature backs a bill to buy three proposed state parks in Door county Devil's Lake and at the junction of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers after John Nolen of Cambridge Mass the renowned landscape architect toured the state. Nolen has drawn plans for San Diego Roanoke Montclair Savannah La Crosse and Madison and is hired by President Van Hise to design the university campus layout.

Madison Wis Wisconsin John Nolen Cambridge Mass Door County Devil's Lake Mississippi Nolen America San Diego Roanoke Montclair N. J Savannah la Crosse van Hise University

The Shame of a Lie When Caught T:

The quote reflects that the deepest shame in lying comes from being caught in the falsehood. It emphasizes accountability and the moral weight of honesty over deception.

Banker's Europe Trip Stirs Wisconsin Committee

The joint legislative inquiry into the senatorial primary is surprised by the European trip of J. H. Puelicher, cashier of Marshall & Ilsley bank. The committee says he was excused for his father's illness with word he would return if needed. Friends claim he misunderstood and needed the trip for health reasons.

Madison Wis Europe J. H. Puelicher Marshall & Ilsley Bank Puelicher

Forresters Make Merry Saturday Nights at Open Meeting

Court Gateway of the T. O. F. held an open meeting Saturday with High Secretary Proctor of Madison addressing attendees. Refreshments and amusements contributed to an enjoyable evening.

Madison

Girl’s Interest Signals Potential for Influence on Him

A social observation notes that when a girl shows interest in a man it may indicate she could persuade him, whereas the opposite would suggest little or no such influence. The remark frames interest as a potential social signal rather than certainty.

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