This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
8
At about 2 AM Saturday the Milwaukee road freight yards reported a fire of rubbish among cars. Firemen found only a small smoke blaze and were able to control it, while another chimney fire at 153 Kane Street was put out with no damage.
Readers learn about an upcoming public hearing set for March 31 affecting local roads project in Hills and surrounding areas. Officials from the county and townships will present details on road maintenance plans and funding options for residents.
The Soo railroad asks approval to cross at grade in Superior as Great Northern and Northern Pacific oppose. Debates focus on a possible underground crossing with a trench up to five miles, a cost concern, and impact on Superior sewer lines. The issue centers on terminal facilities at Connor's point after Soo secretly bought land there.
Waukesha Wis March 23 The ordinance and health committees of the common council and the milk dealers of Waukesha discussed terms of the proposed dairy ordinance at a Saturday afternoon meeting Every dealer present favored passage with many herds tested Waukesha county has a larger proportion of tuberculin tested cattle than any other county in the state and expects to have every head in the county tested before any state law passed
Milwaukee March 23 reporters describe last speeches for votes ahead of ballots tomorrow. Republican rivals Kelly Pringle and Dahiman address large city meetings while Rose Graebner and Seidel rally for Democrats and Socialists. The date 23 marks a tense pre election mood with warnings about the outcome.
City authorities may pass an ordinance to stop the distribution of patent medicine samples after a child died from drinking contents of a sample bottle. The incident sparked public indignation and halted further sample distribution locally.
In Dodgeville the city council and the electric light company are at odds, leaving streets in darkness as a political dispute unfolds. Mayoral candidates include W. V. Powell and A. S. Hearn, longtime Chronicle editor. In Appleton, Clayton farmer Charles B. Wilcox refuses a $300 bid for a silver fox skin. local tanner values it at $500. A Dodgeville man, William Duesler, was found dead beside the road near Ridgeway Hyde Mills. In Kaukauna, 17-year-old Joseph Berken died crushed while helping his father move a milk house.
An article condemns secret stomach remedies and opium habits, promoting Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe and effective. It lists ingredients and urges readers to verify contents, noting the product is widely recommended by physicians and sold in fifty cent boxes.
Deaf mute workers backed by the Wisconsin school for the deaf have won promises from the U S civil service commission that rules will be adjusted to admit deaf applicants to various service branches. Wisconsin congressmen supported the complaint, and nationwide deaf groups praise the Wisconsin initiative.
The Three I League faces redistricting after a Chicago meeting, with talks to redraw Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin leagues. Directors plan to reconvene in Chicago to finish business, while a petition may be filed at the October meeting.
The Lawrence university athletic board, preparing for the annual northeastern Wisconsin track and field meet, has begun handling applications and reserving space for high schools. Officials note growing demand from schools outside the region while avoiding interference with the state Madison meet.
A proverb-like line stating a person only appreciates sound guidance after personally living through it, emphasizing experiential learning over external counsel. The quote highlights the value of firsthand experience in shaping decisions and attitudes.
Ed win Harison, 22, was arrested by Sheriff Kurschner of Barron County and Sheriff Anderson of Buffalo County after a scuffle and gun play. Harison is wanted in Buffalo County on a burglary charge.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.