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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
6
The Racine Times reports tar filler macadam roads outlasting standard macadam and costing less than half the price of brick or asphalt. Waukesha contracts for 26 090 square yards show local interest, with street sections twelve inches mid and eight inches sides and heavy daily traffic.
Judge Holmes at Sparta holds court and orders the jury dismissed until April 26 when the calendar is to be finished. Judge Fruit is mentioned as having dismissed the jury earlier.
William C Freeland 58 of Zimmerman Minnesota died at St Barnabas hospital Minneapolis after 23 days of refusing meals following gallstone surgery His condition rooted in homesickness and stress from recent treatment and journey to the hospital.
Maryland Steel, controlled by Pittsburgh and Philadelphia capital, petitions receivers in Cumberland to address inability to compete as big firms cut rates for new business. Receivers to operate the plant during the transition.
The ferry Ashtabula with 21 crew is frozen in five ice a mile from the harbor entrance since Sunday night. Tugs plan to break a channel to reach her as supplies for Detroit are dwindling. The report notes wind direction as a factor in forecasts.
Advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Cure provides instant relief from piles and rectal disease. It offers a free trial package by mail from Pyramid Drug Co at 138 Pyramid Bldg Marshall Michigan, then a 50 cent box at pharmacies. The copy emphasizes relief from itching bleeding and swelling without surgery.
An ad asserts anemia is dangerous if untreated and praises Dr Williams Pink Pills as a effective tonic. A testimonial from Ida Keller of Wisconsin details years of weakness, weight loss, night sweats, and recovery after using the pills. Sold by druggists or $2.50 for six boxes from Schenectady, NY.
A health lecturer may come to town following a statewide push to discuss public health issues. The plan aligns with Iowa officials urging communities to participate in upcoming talks on health education and prevention strategies.
A bustling Bijou week features The Three Chases in A Man in Black with H E B Chase as Rusher Brisk Dolores Chase impresses audiences while Gus Leonard delivers a strong German burlesque and the Hawaiian Trio charms with voices and guitar. A trained animals act by Prof Roberts closes the main show alongside moving pictures Postage Stamps Two Band Bosses and Sammy Celebrates. The Tribune plans health lectures by Professor W Earl Flynn offering free sessions in La Crosse.
In Montgomery Minnesota on March 23 a night of drinking and cards ended in a fire started by Ameil Roseneau owner of the house and farm. The blaze killed Dr Lambert Laurens a wealthy retired physician aged sixty. Roseneau is jailed awaiting grand jury action as the coroner reports.
The Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway offers low fares for settlers every Tuesday from March 23 to April 27 to North Dakota and Montana points. Fares apply to Haynes Hettinger Bowman Marmarth and other ND towns and to Baker Miles City Forsyth Musselshell Lavina Roundup Harlowton Moore Lewis town and other MT stations. Complete information via local agent. F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
One of four robbers in the Imogene bank robbery is jailed in Sidney awaiting trial after a running gunfight with a posse Saturday night. The captured man refused to identify himself. Authorities found 1500 dollars in the capture spot.
St Paul March 23 William Reiter of Milwaukee lost both legs Saturday night and died Sunday morning. Authorities ruled he died after being thrown from a freight train by unknown persons as the cause of death.
The copy touts Lane's Family Medicine herb tea as a simple remedy for women facing headaches or side aches, promising thoughtfulness from family and improved health. It claims the product makes weak women strong and well and notes availability from druggists and dealers for 25 cents.
March 26 showdown between Sparta and La Crosse stirs town. Rumors say city council may attend in a show of support, while Sparta officials reportedly pledge to back the commission form of government. Attendees will gain insights into American municipal issues and governance.
Washington reports a tale that Japan used an American torpedo design against Russia, with an Englishman allegedly selling the manufacture method to Britain and patenting it in the United States. Brigadier General Crozier moves to cancel the English patent rights amid war department concerns over foreign royalties. Lawyers general from six states plan a meeting to defend two cent fare laws.
Jefferson City dispatch reports Attorney General Major plans to issue a call for a meeting soon. The notice signals pending actions from state prosecutors and confirms ongoing departmental coordination. Local officials await details on agenda and participants.
J. A. Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing years of eczema after many doctors failed. The testimonial claims the salve healed skin eruptions boils and burns and recommends it for cuts piles and fever sores at 25 cents from O T Erhart's.
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