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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
12
Reichelt won the contract to construct voting booths at Vine Street Hogan Redfield and Third district schools. Bids opened yesterday afternoon with Reichelt at 1321 dollars. Ritter and Gale 1290, W Blinston 137, Thompson and Thompson 11297.17.
An advertisement states all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims it stops coughing heals lungs and prevents pneumonia and consumption. Describes no opiates and a yellow package. signed by O. T. Erhart.
A man with an appointment to meet his wife at a department store carries the air of someone who belongs at a bargain counter, reflecting a humorous scene from daily shopping life.
The Dean of Women at the University of Minnesota summarily dismisses two coed students amid a petty theft incident. The action follows internal disciplinary proceedings and reflects campus policies on student conduct. Details of who was involved and the stolen items are not disclosed in the report.
Ada Comstock dean of women at the University of Minnesota expelled two students for stealing. She told the campus audience that offended property value and lack of value appreciation were the issue, and she urged all students to attend a lecture on morals.
Minot North Dakota reports Chief Hyland, successor to Tom Hagen, vows to clean up the town after a raid that netted three women and a man for disorderly conduct. The action follows a doodling trial linked to local unrest.
Two fleeing girls thought to be pick pockets were chased by Minneapolis police officers in the St. Paul railroad yard. After a seven block pursuit the women were captured. one charged with larceny and the other held as a witness. They fought but were subdued and jailed.
In St Paul on May 8 postmasters discuss the nuisance of transparent envelopes. F W Kratka of Thief River Falls will present a paper at the fourth annual convention of the Postmasters Association of Minnesota. The three day session begins June 16 with many postmasters on the program to address postal service questions.
In Fort William a mother Louise Ravella aged 38 and her young son died in a fire started when she attempted to light the cook stove with coal oil. An explosion caused flames that engulfed them and the house burned to the ground.
Louis Foster Ed Heil J M Scott Walter Campbell and Arthur Baldwin of the O Dell Brokerage company were found guilty in United States court of using the mails to defraud in operating their bucket shop business. A motion for a new trial was filed and is being argued.
Pat Regan the pitcher who moved from Omaha to Cincinnati last year is now a Cub. He will report to the World champions immediately. Cincinnati manager Griffith asked for waivers and Chance refused to waive.
In St Paul on May 8, a real infernal machine was found by the proprietor of a Sibley street employment office. Officer Kumrow removed it from water and opened it with tools as onlookers debated safety. White powder inside was later removed and buried in a backyard to keep the sun off.
A listing of church services across West Avenue M E Redfield Street King Street and surrounding churches. Includes times for morning worship Sunday school prayers and midweek meetings with pastors Rev C R Bearmore Rev E Berger Rev J L Panzlau and others and notes union services at King Street church and World War era style parish activities.
In Constantinople May 8 British Ambassador Lowther and American Minister Leishman push Ferid Pasha to add American and British members to the interior ministry commission probing the Asia Minor massacres. They cite the killings of US Ministers Rogers Maurer and British Major Wylie as grounds for representation. France is expected to join over the burning of French missions and churches in Adana Mersina and other places.
An unknown arsonist set fire to the Plainview Methodist church early Thursday in Plainview Nebraska. The church and adjoining parsonage burned as a six mile per hour wind spread flames to about twenty houses, which were saved. Investigators suspect opponents of Prohibition aided by gasoline soaked floors and a match.
A health advertisement extols Lane's Family Medicine as a tonic laxative herb tea that cleanses the bowels and restores natural function. It urges readers to buy a 25e package from druggists or dealers and to try the famous herb tea regardless of past remedies.
SOWING TIME comes ahead of reaping time and education. A W W graduate Miss Mabel Blair has earned an excellent post at Taylor's Book Store in Winona Minnesota. The ad urges securing business education now and invites readers to send for a catalog from Wisconsin Business University La Crosse Wisconsin.
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