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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1909

Page

8

Wisconsin chiropractors bill dies after fiery nerves debate

In Madison a Senate Public Health Committee hearing on the Morris chiropractic bill sparked a heated clash over nerves cadavers and spinal theory. Dr Palmer urged a new state board for chiropractors while Dr Stevens questioned the claim of tracing new nerves. Palmer offered photos and cadaver tracing, but left as the session ended.

Madison Wis Senate Committee On Public Health Palmer Davenport Chiropractic School J. B. Sceveps State Board of Medical Examiners Jefferson Stevens Board of Medical Examiners

New Bread Causes Stomach Distress

An ad promotes Diapepsin as a remedy to indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims Diapepsin digests all food, prevents fermentation and gas, and ends stomach headaches. A 50 cent case is advertised with promises of improved appetite and comfort the next day.

Prof Flynn to Visit La Crosse

Prof W Earl Flynn health specialist negotiating for a La Crosse public health campaign is expected to arrive from Davenport. He will meet local ministers and professionals before deciding on a La Crosse trip, his Davenport work drawing a large following like Bully Sunday.

W. Earl Flynn The Tribune la Crosse Davenport Flynn

Elmira executive commits suicide in Harrisburg hotel

H. B. Richardson of Elmira New York sought for alleged embezzlement of 300000 killed himself in the Hotel Lynch Harrisburg when officers attempted to open his room. He formerly led Richardson Shoe Co of Elmira which had failed earlier with claims of a 200000 shortfall found in its affairs.

Harrisburg Richardson Elmira N. Y Lynch Richardson Shoe Company

Polish Voter Threat Letter Targets Taft Cannon Whitlock

A letter signed by "Polish Voter" to Speaker Cannon warns of killing President Taft Speaker Cannon and Toledo mayor Bland Whitlock. The writer cites hard times and claims relatives in Russia killed three bad men. He offers Cannon a year to reform before death.

Toledo Ohio Cannon House of Representatives W. H. Taft Bland Whitlock Russia Taft Cannon Whitlock

Bobby rushes home with news of easier schooling

Bobby tells his father he will not have to study as hard at school any more. He explains that he got put back a class, and his father reacts with cautious optimism about better prospects to come.

Bobby

Religious Author Praises Foley's Kidney Remedy

Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina, author of several books, suffered kidney trouble for years and a severe winter attack left him bedridden eight days. After starting Foley's Kidney Remedy his pain eased, urine normalized, and he strongly recommends the remedy.

Joseph H. Fesperman Salisbury N. C Foley O. T. Erhart

Reward Offered for William Saddler in Wisconsin Forgery Case

Gov. Davidson issues a $200 reward at Sauk county request for information leading to the arrest of William Saddler believed to be a top Wisconsin crook. Saddler forged deeds and abstracts to swindle J. P. Witwon of Baraboo out of 3000 dollars on a farm loan.

Madison Wis Davidson Sauk County William Saddler Wisconsin J. P. Witwon Baraboo Saddler Witwon Spring Green Thomas W. King King Office of the Register of Deeds

Maudat reception highlights Ethel’s poised afternoon look

The Boston Transcript notes Ethel appeared wonderfully composed at a Maudat reception, with observers remarking it took her over two hours to finalize her appearance.

Maudat Ethel Belle Boston Transcript

Seventh district convenes Wisconsin State Federation of Women’s Clubs

The Seventh district of the Wisconsin State Federation of Women’s Clubs opened in Tomah with about fifty delegates. Officers present include President Mrs. R. H. Edwards Oshkosh and recording secretary Mrs. A. Strathearn South Kaukauna, plus auditor D.S. McArthur La Crosse and Miss Lutie Stearns Madison. An address on The Real Boy by Rev Dr R C Hughes preceded the morning session focused on district library conditions and drafting a district constitution.

Ladies Convention Activities Include Lunch and Banquet

This noon visiting club women were entertained at a buffet lunch by Mrs. Ella Goodyear, president of the Woman's Civic Improvement club. This afternoon Mrs. R. H. Edwards will speak, then a 3:30 trip to the U. S. government Indian school followed by a closing banquet with toasts and music.

Sis Ella Goodyear Woman's Civic Improvement Club R. H. Edwards U. S. Government Indian School

Death and Wreck in Texas Tornado Tragedy

A tornado near Slidell Texas killed J D Welsh his wife five children and a farmhand and destroyed forty houses with only the bank building spared. News is sparse as downed wires hinder reports from Slidell and nearby areas. In Laredo the orphanage at Loma Vista Heights was ruined by the same storm, one man dead and property damage about 75000 dollars.

Dallas Texas J. D. Welsh Slidell Slidel Laredo Loma Vista Heights

Boy in Flight From Doctors Describes Escape to Cleveland

Excerpt recounts Billy Jones posing as Billy Whitla to avoid hospital capture. He details train delays, disguise with a false moustache, a barber stop, and hiding in a buggy while journeying through Warren Ashtabula Payneville to Cleveland. He writes of hospital windows, a pest house threat, and a pin and money given by Mrs. Jones before reuniting with his father.

Billy Jones Billy Whitla Jonesy Warren Cleveland Town Dad Ashtabula Paynesville Mother Bully Granger

Lane's Family Medicine Tonic Laxative Tea Ad

An advertisement promotes Lane's Family Medicine tonic laxative tea. It claims to relieve head and back pain and body fatigue, improves stomach and bowels, and is available at druggists and dealers for 25 cents.

Lane

Appen citis Slayer Touched by King's New Life Pills

A historic notice touts King's New Life Pills as a cure for a merciless killer described as Appen citis with many victims. It claims the pills stimulate stomach, liver and bowels to prevent ap us and cure constipation biliousness chills malaria headaches and indigestion for 25c at O T Erhart's.

Rare spider escalates as scientist’s collection shocks guests

An English naturalist shows his spider collection to American friends when a specimen escapes and nears them. A Philadelphia optician leaps up to kill it, then quips that he has made the rarity rarer, in a brisk Brookyn Life anecdote.

Brolyn

The Senator's Ticket Mixup on a Train Journey

A newly elected west senator on a trip to Washington frantically searches pockets for his ticket as conductors press for readiness. The exchange escalates with the senator declaring the trip his first, insisting he had the ticket. The moment captures a humorous political miscue aboard a train.

West

Wisconsin Music Co Ambition and Territory Expansion

The Wisconsin Music Co states it has not opened its outside territory yet but notes sustained demand and ongoing purchases. The firm emphasizes it is focusing on core markets while considering future expansion across all grades.

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