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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
6
An old advertisement claims headaches stem from a lazy liver and toxic bowels. Cascarets purport to stimulate the liver, move toxins from the bowels, and bring rapid relief by morning, with claims of safety for children and a pleasant taste.
A box containing a complete Encyclopedia Britannica edition was auctioned by American Express with bids soaring. A farmer offered to pay $2 for the set as others rummaged through unclaimed packages outside while Mayor Hagenbaugh of Onalaska oversaw the sale.
A Kansas City Times quote attributes strain in married life to mismatch between partners. Mr Tankaway notes that the fault lies with the parties themselves, not the institution, highlighting marital friction as a personal issue.
Cleveland March 29 an interview with Mme Thebes the renowned French seeress predicts catastrophes on a scale rivaling past floods and cyclones for the United States She warns of no calm before April 21 and says September will be the most dangerous month with danger from wind water and fire and a large portion of US land may sink into the sea in coming generations
Weisse star of Friday games sets tournament record with 37 baskets for La Crosse as they beat Ashland 59 to 18 to advance to the final against Janesville. La Crosse holds three tournament marks including highest score and fastest four baskets in under a minute. Menomonie faces Ashland for third place after Friday results.
Yeomen to convene here Tuesday April first with delegates arriving Monday for shopping and sightseeing. The program includes a 10 am business meeting, 1 to 3 pm session, Bijou theater party, Rows of Circle guests leaving hall, La Crosse Homestead 806 at 8, class of 109 candidates and a drill by young ladies, exhibition drill, and a grand ball free to all Yeomen.
Notice offers a loan of 500 to 5000 dollars at five percent interest secured by La Crosse real estate. Lending contact is B. H. Volz at 624 South 7th with both phones listed.
Rev Harding R Hogan of Sparta addressed the annual convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at First Presbyterian Church urging unselfish service at home church and community. Tomorrow Rev DPD C Jones will speak at 11 on The Age and the Young People with Rev Edgar T Farrill to follow at 7 30 on A Great Discovery.
A reporting error used the name Miss Frankie LaSalle in a piece about preparations to open the Second Street district. Her name was substituted for the correct woman and she is not connected with the district.
Milwaukee Normal defeated Stevens Point 41 to 36 to claim the state normal school championship last night in Stevens Point Wisconsin.
The phrase It will fix the stain on a stain remover label prompts criticism because fix typically means to make permanent, leading to irony as manufacturers may intend to remove the stain, not fix it. The note appears in Youths Companion highlighting confusing word usage.
Two young girls Rosie five and Ethel seven feud constantly. A overheard exchange reveals Rosie claims dimples while Ethel lacks them, then Ethel reinterprets with a boast she has moles instead. The anecdote concludes with a wry remark from Delinestor.
The remark suggests a humorous or ironic line about women’s hairstyles featuring faux rat hair accessories, noting no traps involved.
A large white dog has killed most of a south city chicken flock prized Wyandottes owned by C. Frederickson at 5 Farnam Street. Loss is estimated at 75 to 80 dollars with several birds badly injured or killed. The dog entered by skylight, leaped from a lower shed, and escaped through a window.
At Thompson, the Builder Exchange reported profits for members amid a meeting agenda focused on growth. Officials outlined revenue gains, member benefits, and upcoming projects, signaling a strong fiscal outlook for the construction group.
After a five month illness Mrs Anton Hammer died early today at Lutheran hospital in La Crosse She was sixty three and born in Christiania Norway in 1850 She came to America with her parents in 1869 and settled in La Crosse Survived by husband and five children and three sisters Funeral services set for 2 pm Monday at the Hammer residence and a church service at Norwegian Lutheran church Burial at Oak Grove cemetery Last view of the body permitted at the residence
In Chicago on March 29 the board of arbitration ruled a raise of about two cents per hour for 10,000 surface street railway workers, totaling roughly 700,000 annually, a result seen as favorable to the company despite initial union hopes. Judge Kickham Scanlon dissented from the board’s findings.
David Monsoor aged 17, a graduate of St James School, will go to St Josephs Seminary in Dubuque to prepare for the priesthood. Father Salmone, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Syrian Catholic Church, orders the path. After Dubuque he will be sent to Milwaukee Seminary to complete his studies.
A Western music critic describes a prima donna as having a magnificent voice suitable for a fog whistle. The voice's compass surprised the audience and her performance sparked a wild shout that made every listener reach for their scalp, followed by a roar that could scare a bassoon.
A short quotation from Aeschylus on human weakness and virtue notes that few men can honor a friend's success without envy, prompting consideration of character and restraint.
The city fights disease and hunger after a disaster. A curfew starts at 6 p.m. and streets will be cleared to prevent looting. Refugee stocks are short and relief workers move debris rapidly. At least seventy five bodies are in the morgue with many feared unrecoverable.
Local voices urge restraint and fewer comments to boost outcomes. Residents emphasize listening and action over loose talk and speculation.
Official 1908 La Crosse order from Mayor Wendell A. Anderson directs Chief John B. Webber to close all gambling locations by April 1 and houses of ill fame by April 15 in La Crosse Wisconsin. The notice requests prompt enforcement with time for compliance to avoid persecution.
Sorensen elected mayor pledge cites strict enforcement of laws to improve the city. O R Skaar warns that opening the red light district after Sorensen’s election would make him despised in La Crosse.
After Sorensen’s election a police scandal exposed open disorderly houses run by Hattie Bowker Rose Vermont Big Annie and Sadie Stone. The mayor testified the district was never closed and had given verbal orders to reopen and fine the women.
Signed statement from Ori J. SorenSen published yesterday asserts no recent improvement in the city moral atmosphere especially regarding social evil. He calls for intelligent action to improve conditions and insists laws should be enforced rather than new legislation. He denies plans to reopen the red light district if elected.
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