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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
10
Congressman E A Morse of Antigo Wisconsin wins united backing from northern Wisconsin as he battles Congress over abolishing government run Indian schools. He proposes turning the two Wisconsin schools over to the state to become agricultural and industrial institutes.
O. T. Erhart announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
Three hundred citizens and many Protestant ministers gathered at the Y M C A to push Sunday saloon closing. Speakers included Postmaster C C Gittings and ministers Rev William Rollins and Rev Chynoweth, plus Alderman Hiller. all advocated closing saloons and electing enforceable officials.
Milwaukee lodges of the Ancient Order of Hibernians present the most elaborate St Patrick's Day celebration in Wisconsin at the Pabst theater tonight. The program features soul stirring music declamations by vocal and outside talent and a pipe organ recital. Prominent Irishmen from around the state will attend.
George N. Brown of the Interstate Commerce Commission will arrive tomorrow to hear the Western Freight Adjustment Company’s complaint against fifteen railways over alleged excessive freight charges. The hearings concern Wisconsin shipping interests though primarily affect Oshkosh wood working industries.
Lawrence university and Ripon collide in the annual dual indoor meet at Alexander gymnasium in Appleton Wisconsin. The event highlights Wisconsin collegiate life with tests of strength and agility and marks a main feature of the season.
Lincoln observer quotes William Jennings Bryan asserting the Democratic party's popularity makes it stronger than in 1896 or 1900, stating the party's durability rests on its politics.
A shopper notes that what she likes about buying clothes is the chance to try more options. She enjoys exploring outfits and testing fits to build a versatile wardrobe.
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin Central tests of the telegraphone show instant two way communication from remote wrecking outfits to the chief dispatcher. Stations at Kolze Fond du Lac North Fond du Lac Stevens Point Marshfield and Abbottsford connected to Chicago Minneapolis line with clear voice transmission.
Health Commissioner Merritt sent a dog head to Madison lab for rabies check and was accused of deception. The remains were exhumed and spinal sections sent to Columbus Chicago labs and Evans, with results denying rabies and negroid inflammation.
The ad states there is no pneumonia or consumption caused by coughs after using Foley's Honey and Tar. It urges refusing substitutes and endorses genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package. Signed by O. T. Erhart.
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin on March 17 a default judgment for 1950 dollars was awarded against Union Central Life Insurance to ex-manager Harry Richey after he claimed dismissal and breach of contract. The insurer plans to contest payment.
In Two Rivers Wisconsin on March 17 a bronze tablet and a life sized portrait will honor Frances Schroeder a kindergarten teacher who died in the Columbia wreck on the Pacific last summer Her companion teacher survived the disaster after a harrowing ordeal with wind wave and flame
Myron W. Coury of Bruce Wisconsin narrowly escaped serious injury when his team drove into a veneer mill at Beldenville and became trapped between a load of logs and the doorway sill. Workmen pried him free after several minutes, preventing a worse outcome.
An advertisement touts D. D. D. Prescription as a purely vegetable cure for eczema and skin diseases. It explains local treatment, cites testimonials including a baby’s healed face, and offers a free booklet and products from Moeschler Bros. in Caruthersville, Missouri.
Ald Peter Donovan of the Second ward claims the Marquette common council passed the ordinance raising liquor licenses from 500 to 750 dollars through bribery by the saloon trust. He says two votes were bought to reduce competition by concentrating liquor businesses.
Lawrence university announces its longest schedule in tech history with games at Fond du Lac Oshkosh Normal Ripon Watertown Chicago Beloit and a western trip to Minneapolis Hamline Macalester and St Thomas. Marquette and Milwaukee to host a date.
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF Henry Haun held in county jail after manslaughter charge. cannot obtain bondsman. Neenah reports a pulley failure crippling machinery at Badger paper mill with no injuries. Green Bay to host infirmary building by Dr Alexander Sprague as head of veterinary board. Black River Falls Clark County man pleads guilty deer killing out of season. fined $25. Fond du Lac conductor Eugene Sweeney loses leg after yard accident. Menomonie petitions to vote no license. temperance issue rising in campaign. Eau Claire Bert Ladum on football team slept twenty hours fifteen minutes.
The national synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church will convene in Appleton in August for its biennial session.
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