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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1913
Page
5
City residents travel for surgeries visits and business while local leaders reshuffle posts and residents return from trips. The city council named Irvin Henry as city marshal and water works chief Ever Munson as street commissioner and Dr. Sorenson as health officer.
A vintage ad touts Calocide as the surest remedy for all foot ailments. Dissolve two tablespoons in warm water, soak fifteen minutes, and rub sore parts to instantly relieve soreness. It claims corns and callouses peel away and bunions feel better. A 25 cent box is marketed as enough for worst feet.
The claims committee will convene Friday May 9 1913 in the county clerk’s office to act on all claims against La Crosse County. Submit your bill early. Bert A Jolivette County Clerk.
A reflective line notes that listening to reason may be pointless when no reason exists. It compares independence to relying on a father’s motor boat and a son paddling his own canoe. The tone is didactic and proverbial, urging self-reliance and personal effort.
A parade of visitors and residents travels through the city with names and origins from Milwaukee to Sparta. C J Ross and son from Orlando depart for Milwaukee. Dickinson N D resident T D Casey visits with his sisters. H H Vought of Dubuque is on business in the city. Others include Henry Leisman Tomah and Louis A Mueller Sparta visiting Sunday.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as the cure for all sores and stubborn ailments. It claims rapid relief and healing with prices of 25c, 50c, and 1.00.
The E R Barron company plans remodeling of the second and third stories, adding 15000 square feet of selling space and new elevator system to reduce customer movement. A departmental sales system will be installed, making the store among the most up to date in La Crosse and a leading establishment in smaller northwest cities.
Private detectives probing the March 20 disappearance of Catherine Winters say the 9 year old daughter of Dr. J A Winters is still alive. They confirmed she boarded a train out of New Castle on March 20.
Lincoln voters faced a city election described as the hardest pre election campaign in years with liquor policy as the dominant issue. Officials expected an exceptionally heavy vote turnout in the polls today.
In a recent volume the actress credits mercolized wax with restoring a colorless coarse complexion ruined by cosmetics. She recommends applying a thin layer nightly and washing off next morning. She also advocates saxolite solution with hazel for wrinkles and pores and daily facial baths.
A local pharmacist explains that prescriptions from any doctor can be prepared. They report a total of 198,228 prescriptions to date and offer mail submissions immediately, with next train mailing. Telephone orders are provided free of charge.
Floods disrupt operations at the Hixon Annex delaying activities while flooding inundates the Cincinnati area. The report notes firm suppliers and machinery affected with new teachers being employed to cover shortages.
The Ohio floods push back the Hixon manual training addition opening about ten days as contractors finish work and machine delivery from Cincinnati is delayed. Board discusses housing pupils future enrollment rises and moves to convert spaces for classrooms and assemblies.
Antiseptic powder advertised to relieve itching feet, burning, corns, bunions, and sweat. Claims make shoes feel looser and smaller with daily use. Sold widely for 25 cents with a free trial offer from Alien 8 in Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A La Crosse branch of the Federation of Catholic Societies formed with fifty seven charter members at St Josephs school hall. The aim is harmony and mutual work across Catholic organizations with Bishop Schwebach presiding. Officers include President Joseph Boschert and Secretary Jos Roth with delegates to Watertown convention.
A cautious remark notes that excessive boasting about forebears suggests the speaker is not living up to the family’s reputation for achievement. The observation implies merit should be shown through present deeds rather than past fame.
Society notes the F. R. A. frolic and the annual May ball with plans for novel decorations. The decorating committee arranges foliage from the greenhouse and green shaded lights to create a festive, gay atmosphere with music valued at £ 000.
Mrs. A. F. Kniebusch hosted a 6 o'clock dinner in honor of her son Harold on his tenth birthday. The table featured spring flowers and peanut-shaped candy boxes as souvenirs. Guests included Henry Rooney Jr Warren Kerr Eugene Hoffman Henry Hoffman Charles Adams Jennie Adams Donald Dumphy Edward Orton and John Dugan.
A cable from Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Colman reports their safe arrival yesterday in Southampton after sailing from New York on April 19 with a party. The Woman's Guild of Christ church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. C. W. Levis. Mrs. Emma Bauer departs tonight for Bay City Michigan for an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. H. C. McCann.
Local theatre notes announce Dave Lewis in Dont Lie to Your Wife at the Majestic this Thursday afternoon under Rowland and Clifford. The farce features three suitors and three married women in a triangle plot with musical numbers and lavish gowns. Kitty Francis and Rube Welch return for a four day run of Follies of 1912 starting next Sunday matinee.
Co H Gayman of the Sooge Ennison Co states the Chase truck ran out of gasoline at Onalaska and the driver put lubricating oil into the fuel by mistake. He explains the stall was due to his negligence and that the car runs better each day.
Mrs. Isabella Short of 710 State Street nearly failed to recognize her brother Alexander Barnes after forty years when he arrived at 5 a m yesterday and refused to give his name. Barnes, now a prosperous Ellensburg Washington rancher, intends to stay the summer with his sister.
Residents and visitors list travel and social events around Homer Minnesota. Highlights include Mrs J Peterson returning from Weaver, Mr and Mrs Miller visiting Richmond and hosting relatives, C E Sampson in Winona, Canfields from Lake City, Mrs James Gallagher visiting, Miss Anna Hill returning from Minneapolis, Rick family at a Bluff Siding wedding, Elizabeth Rick receiving roses from Mrs L Haywood, and a Lake A gathering with A F Shira at the fisheries station. A birthday surprise for Mrs E Carlisle was noted.
An advertisement touts Croxone as a cure for backache bladder disorders and rheumatism caused by weak kidneys. It claims the product cleanses kidneys, neutralizes uric acid, and offers relief after three doses daily for a few days with a money back guarantee from drug stores.
Preparations for a quiet Carlisle home night were interrupted by a surprise door knock. Mrs. Carlisle greeted guests with lamp in hand and a cheerful mood as the party settled in. Refreshments followed at 10 30 and well wishes rang for many more birthdays. Mr and Mrs Ben Pittelko recently moved from La Crosse to work the Laak farm this season. John Hanson of Winona visited relatives in Homer valley on Sunday.
A newspaper-style line notes that silence does not indicate lack of effort and that quiet men may toil unseen. The remark suggests that men of few words can possess disciplined habits forged through steady labor.
Chicago officials announce suits against elevated and surface roads overcar crowding after the city council passes an ordinance. The measure sets the number of seats as the car’s full capacity, targeting strap hanging on surface and elevated lines.
Officials discarded robbery as the motive in the death of wealthy farmer recluse William Steele. A posse recovered between 2500 and 3000 dollars, mostly gold, in various parts of his Springfield home.
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