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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
5
Police doubled precautions after a night of unrest when anarchists tried to storm the Spanish embassy during King Alfonso of Spain's visit to President Poincare. They damaged lamp posts and decorations on Avenue Courcelles. twenty arrests were made.
A light reply may curb anger but the soda habit remains a stubborn force in Peoria. The piece analyzes how consumer taste and branding keep soft drinks popular despite softer messaging. Public interest centers on local brands, market trends, and regional loyalties impacting sales.
A traditional promotion touts Hay's Hair Health as a solution for grey fading hair making women look older. The ad claims the product darkens hair without dye and promises satisfaction or money back. Includes free offers with Harfina Soap and lists participating druggists Hoeschler Bros and others.
David Belasco brings his famed production The Concert to the La Crosse theater on Tuesday May 13. The show features Gabor Arany the world renowned pianist in a temperamental hero role supported by Isabel Irving and a New York cast led by Leo Dittrichstein.
A flurry of short notes records visitors and business in town. Thomas Peterson of Newton and G St. Clair of Lynxville return or visit. Thorwald Thorson and C Frazer transact business. Mrs E E Liers and others travel or host. various calls cite names and places from Genoa to Madison. A Majestic show and a Park store game headline local events.
A brief snide exchange noting Mr. Snoops appears insignificant in contrast to a wife’s sharp gaze, as quoted by the Birmingham Age Herald. The remark plays on appearance and perception without further context.
Clara declares she will never meet Maud again and Maud counters with a dramatic exchange about associating in heaven. Clara insists she would die first, preserving a bitter feud.
The Persian dons his aba in winter as an overcoat and in summer as a dust cloak, illustrating its versatile use across seasons.
More than 150 strikebreakers arrived in Buffalo from Chicago and Philadelphia to take the place of striking express wagon drivers. The company warns of protection, with two uniformed officers on each wagon. Buffalo teamsters have organized and plan wage demands Monday. Bakers and machinists are also organizing locally.
Readable testimonials from users across the country praise Eckman’s Alterative for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. A letter from Sister Marie of St. Francis confirms recovery after seven years of illness. The ad notes no narcotics or habit forming drugs and lists Chas Beyschlag G E Mariner as sellers with a request for a booklet from the Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia Pa.
Beyschlag's Will handles prescriptions from any doctor. As of 1982 28 228 prescriptions up to date. Prescriptions mailed are prepared immediately and sent by the next train. Telephone orders are delivered free of charge.
A San Antonio girl Ellen Evelyn James, a sculpture student in New York, is chosen by Kenyon Cox as the model for Plenty the goddess on a new US bill. Her modeling ties her to a future fame and wealth beyond most. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs S H James of San Antonio.
A humorous clipping notes guides at Saranac Lake protesting sausage skin skirts as unnatural. The item mixes short curiosities from New York. Other short items include a somnambulist rescued by ladder, a Brooklyn bachelor set to wed his ward, a baby revived after a pin in the stomach, and whimsical world notes from Chicago to Berlin.
The Baumgartner family extends thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during the bereavement following the death of Carl Baumgartner husband and father. They also acknowledge floral offerings from well wishers.
At a Shelby Mothers' Club meeting held at Mrs. William Newberg's home, organizers decided to stage an ice cream social as part of the May Pole entertainment to be presented by Shelby school in early June.
Local residents and visitors undertake trips and meetings, including Burns to Missoula for business, Cassels to New York to connect with relatives, Osborne visiting Oregon with Copelands, Bryant planning a Des Moines home and implement business, Bennett returning from northern towns, Newcomb hosting a reading club, Hogan visiting Denver, Tourtellotte returning from Chicago, Tiffany to Billings for a couple weeks, White returning from a Montana ranch with favorable crops, Webb visiting old friends in town, and Van Steenwyk traveling to Chicago to meet his mother and sister in Europe before their return. Also an ad for Grove’s Tasteless Tonic claims to invigorate and enrich the blood.
Miss Ella Stintzi returns home from Madison after a stay with W. Stevens family. Mrs. W. H. Preston visited Ellen Clay in Tomah. Mrs. Earl Johnson and Minneapolis baby visit Asa and Mrs. Darling. Mrs. Oscar Michaelson and Cordelia return home from Madison. Mrs. F. C. Witt and children back from Winona and Dakota visits. Rev. R. J. Lloyd improving and Baptist services canceled. La Crosse visitors include Clay Bradley, Ernst Hussa, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Darling, A. Wolf Jr., Aaron Darling and others.
The New Plan corn remedy GETS-IT claims to stop pain shrink the corn and make it vanish in days without bandages plasters or pulling. Priced at 25 cents a bottle it is sold by E Lawrence Co Chicago and carried by La Crosse druggists Columbian Pharmacy and several local outlets.
Florence Fleming Noyes portrayed Hope in a Woman Suffrage pageant at the Metropolitan Opera House New York on May 8. Among many young women in Greek dress she rushed from the temple with a lit torch to light the Altar of Truth. The Spirit of Woman, played by Pauline Fredericks, appeared as part of the scene.
Community updates include visitors from La Crosse Milwaukee and Tomah. A fire at the Blue Building caused by a lamp explosion prompted delayed alarm. water damage limited the blaze. Celebrations mark Jacob Wettstein turning 75 with gifts and Swiss vocal selections by Mrs. Oertiker and Mrs. Alois Fuchs.
In Milwaukee on May 8, a family mourns as Irma Froemming aged 20 and her brother Elmer aged 3 both die from scarlet fever within days of each other. The losses follow the earlier happiness at 457 Maple Street. Irma fell ill Sunday morning. Elmer contracted the disease the same afternoon and died within hours.
Mrs. Catherine Loth of La Crosse testifies that three years ago constant back pain vanished after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Erhart's Drug Store. She remains free from backache and kidney complaints, confirming the cure and endorsing the product. For sale by dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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