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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
8
An advertising feature explains skin function via pores and blood, arguing that impurities trigger eruptions. It promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifying treatment curing eczema acne and other skin diseases by removing humors. Special book and free medical advice offered. product sold through drug stores from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
Hoax claims of cure by 8 8 5. H Evans of Stockholm Nebraska says after forty years of eczema the product cured his itching burning pustules crusts and raw skin. He reports no recurrence after use.
In Kenosha Wisconsin Mrs Christian Rasmussen asked the district attorney to drop charges against her husband accused of scalding his wife and two children at a south Kenosha farmhouse. The district attorney refused and Rasmussen’s trial will proceed with the wife possibly declining to testify.
The Beloit common council filed a complaint with the railway rate commission against water gas and electric light companies seeking to adjust charges and establish water meters in Beloit Wisconsin.
May 6 Grand Rapids Michigan James McGuire on crutches slipped from a stone dam into Consolidated pond Ed Smith a store clerk rowing nearby pulled him to safety but toppled the boat both men were swept and then rescued by dam workers who heard their cries.
A dated remark argues that a woman values a man who spends a month's salary on foolish gifts more than one who spends only a week. The piece reflects social attitudes about courtship and expenditure.
Miss Hannah Berger of Portage Wisconsin saved the life of Dr Leroy F Straight of De Smet South Dakota during pleuro pneumonia treatment in St Paul Minnesota. After his recovery they married in St Joseph’s hospital with Judge Finehout officiating.
In Appleton Wisconsin May 6 two thirds of the women at the First Congregational church removed their hats during morning and evening services following Rev John Faville’s suggestion. Dr Faville thanked the courteous ladies for allowing men and himself respectful conduct during worship.
In Superior Wisconsin Henry Brenneman known as Blind Henry walked twelve miles to the Amnicon River left his coat and overcoat on a bridge to lure searchers and then jumped into the river. He struck a rock and died, his body recovered downstream. Brenneman was blind in one eye and ran a candy store for thirteen years. Despondency and drink are believed to have caused the suicide.
Ripon Wis May 6 Frank Knight Sanders D D Ph D an alumnus of Ripon College has been elected president of Washburn University at Topeka Kan He will assume duties in June after graduating from Ripon in 1882 He later led Yale Divinity School as dean and served as secretary of the Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Company in Boston for several years.
Baptiste Waters of Barron attempted to cross a Wisconsin Central bridge ahead of a freight train. He stepped aside as the train approached, but the rumble of the cars is believed to have confused him, causing a fall into Duncan Creek where he suffered fatal injuries.
A young girl speaks of tomorrow when Reginald will lead her to the altar. She smiles and says his leadership will end at the altar.
Madison Wisconsin May 6 Wisconsin's annual freshman sophomore class rush will be retained with small changes. A student conference committee voted to keep the rush and move the event to a larger site to reduce accidents caused by crowding near the university gym and the Y M C A building.
A committee was formed to choose a location for an upcoming university inspection. Members include Willard Stephenson James Whittier Ward Castle James Thompson and Eugene Dinet. President Van Hise did not object to the plans.
Gen Charles King of Milwaukee reports the Wisconsin National Guard in fine condition after armory inspection. He notes high attendance and good equipment while Adjt Gen C R Boardman issues a circular with an extended order instruction plan prepared by King to improve discipline and training.
WAUSAU: four Pike Lake farmers arrested for setting a fish trap. Cybulski pleads guilty and pays 25 dollars. others plead not guilty, case delayed. WAUSAU: ex mayor spent 186.75 on campaign. aldermen candidates varied expenses. WAUPACA: twenty-two bushels stolen from a potato car. WAUTOMA: Crummett catches a rainbow trout, 3.5 pounds, 21 inches. MANITOWOC: Company H to Memorial day at Mishicot. SHIOCTON: celery and sugar beets planned on 20 and 35 acres. SUPERIOR: two youths in industrial school case. one serious shooting accident. RACINE: Best sues Capes over automobile damage after hitting an obstruction.
Fond du Lac reports patrolman John Baldy suspended amid investigation of alleged brutality against Jay Jarvis with two young women present. Kenosha council endorses cemetery association work. Ashland: Moritz Saltzberg pleads guilty to stealing a watch at Milwaukee depot, fined $100 and costs. Samuel Goldberg discharged. Fond du Lac coal price raised to 8.10 per ton.
Mayor McPhee of Crookston faces a crowded field for Polk County sheriff with sixteen applicants and multiple factions after the death of long time street commissioner Frank Jerome. He weighs recommendations for the council meeting.
Anton Christian Pang bishop of Norway traveled on the Scandinavian American liner Helligova which arrived in New York. He sails to Minneapolis for the May 17 unveiling of Henrik Wergeland’s monument and carries a message from King Haakon to President Roosevelt.
Frisco Railroad laid off 2,000 shop employees in Springfield Missouri today as the company announced retrenchment. The schedule allows the men two or three days of work weekly.
Governor John Sparks lies at his Reno residence following a stroke that left him paralyzed in both hands. His mind remains clear though he cannot perform duties as Nevada’s governor, a strain linked to his handling of the Gold Field strike and government troop deployment.
A witty quip notes a crooked man who rode a crooked mile and spoke from a crooked stump but the people reject his crooked nature, sending another crook to a crooked legislature in exchange.
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