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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
10
A 1920s guide explains how with selective breeding and proper care hens can average around 200 eggs per year. It compares Asiatic, Mediterranean, and American breeds, describes housing needs, and provides a 100 hens feed ration including corn oats bran gluten meal linseed and beef meal.
The report notes Tawaey selling his stake in the Paper Republican Herald of Winona while Congressmen Wise remains publicly supportive. The item hints at shifting local influence though Adviser lines show continued backing.
Following the Republican Herald annual meeting, Hon. James A. Tawney sold his stake to Scott Laird on May 16, placing Laird in control. The paper will still back Tawney as the estate of former president Frederick W. Van Duzee remains with his widow. A separate Cambridge fire destroyed eight businesses in Isanti County, causing about 90 000 dollars in losses with 55 000 insurance.
Lionel Snelling, an Angus farmer from Crookston, Minnesota, claims to have operated a wireless telephone over 4000 yards in calm weather. His setup uses an electro magnetic contact transmission to feed a sending device. He remains hospitalized but family guards the shed housing the machinery.
In Aberdeen South Dakota on March 19 two school officials resigned and the board of education faced division over hiring a Pierre educator. About 200 high school boys marched the streets to show disapproval of the appointment.
In Mitchell South Dakota on March 19 pastors from four churches and laymen organized a Civic Federation to enhance the town’s civic life and community affairs.
Clarence Tolbert, son of a Milwaukee railroad conductor, died instantly at Sabula while attempting to board a moving freight train. A young friend, who lived in Savanna, was killed in the same manner at the same spot two weeks earlier.
Brief items report a woodworker’s severe injury near New Hartford from a buzz saw accident. Other notes include a Republican rally in Huron with Gov. Crawford invited, Gov. Johnson to speak at the state fair, a Cedar Rapids arrest on a highway robbery charge, Iowa socialists planning a March 23 Des Moines convention, a Clinton death of 70 year old Charles Oakes, and Des Moines voters to decide on a municipal election March 30 to consider replacing the police court with a superior court.
Mrs John Brevig of five miles north of Madelia gives birth to triplet daughters two weighing four pounds and one six pounds all healthy at birth.
Seven stores in St James were robbed in the night, with substantial property taken. Authorities believe the same gang is responsible for earlier break-ins at several local business houses in Lake Crystal area.
The text outlines storage and feeding guidelines for poultry including receptacles for oyster shell bone grit and charcoal, provision of green food such as mangolds for daily needs, and a rule to supply clean water. It also notes skim milk feed as an optional supplement for hens.
One of the largest Y M C A hall crowds on St Patrick’s day watched St Marys church youth present The Rose and the Shamrock. The play was good though many cast members rushed to memorize lines and curtain and stage carpentry caused mistakes in a house scene blended with blubb.
The Lyric theatre presents Goebel Tragedy and the Trials of Caleb Powers for the week. The film recreates key events from the case with scenes at the state capitol detective room Powers arrest and multiple trials. Extra subjects and strong performance quality add to the show.
Four tough men from Chi were detained by North Side police at No 2 station after arriving by train. They were warned to leave town within 15 minutes. An officer ensured their rapid departure as the patrol wagon from the south side was awaited.
Work has resumed on the Standard Oil company building at the lower end of the causeway. The roof is now being placed. The station will not be occupied for several months, and autos will then obtain fuel there, with easier access.
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