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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
4
Promises a free trial of Pyramid Pile Cure for piles lasting 20 to 30 years, claiming cures in days or weeks without surgery. Describes home use, no business disruption, and follow up with a 50 cent box. includes unrelated anecdote about osteopathic neck adjustment and recovery.
The Lacrosse Tribune notes that the North Side office at 207 Rose Street lists R. P. Stanton as manager and E. A. Bailey as editor with a new phone 785-A. North Side Advertising and News are handled from this office.
Rev L L Sanders of Tabernacle Baptist church will resume duties May 27 after a serious illness. A letter from his Litchfield home says he is somewhat improved yet not back to prior strenuous pulpit work. Residents on the North Side welcome his recovery and hope he can perform as his health allows.
North Side Progressive league met last night with low attendance due to secretary’s absence. A shoe factory to be aided by the league has begun small operations on George street under Mr Dawes. A committee will seek firms to locate on the North side and attention will shift to Mill street crossing once alderman Downs presents his ordinance. Secretary Herman Singer Jr was absent and may be replaced at the next meeting.
A brief guide to selecting a flattering tint among fresh white pink or brunette shades for Latin skin tones, focusing on undertones and complexion harmony. Provides practical tips for subtle, natural enhancement and recommends testing on jawline for match.
Two new copper wires have been strung between Baraboo and Janesville and will extend to Chicago on the Wisconsin division of the Chicago and North-Western Railway. The system will substitute the telephone for telegraph in train dispatching, expediting work without displacing workers, and will replace the telegraph ticker entirely.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is promoted as best for women and children due to its mild action and pleasant taste, preferred over violent purgatives like pills or tablets. A booklet and sample are available at O. T. Erhart's.
A southbound street car jumped the rails at Mill Street crossing this morning striking a car waiting to cross. Slow speed prevented a serious accident. Cause was slightly spread tracks and unrepaired defect. Track now repaired.
Washington May 14 Senator Money keeps quiet about a Civil War era accident. He rode as a Confederate cavalryman at Franklin in 1863 when a bullet circled his ribs and struck his head, yet he remained unaware his neck was dislocated for 35 years until an osteopath diagnosis.
Circulars have been sent to railroad workers as the roads agree to immediate compliance with the new sixteen hour work limit that took effect March 4.
Guide boards will be placed in the county building to direct strangers to officers. A new lawnmower will be ordered. The circuit judge’s office phone will be placed on a private line to avoid interruptions from the party line.
Gust Rodderick remains at large after escaping from custody with no trace found as authorities search locations and monitor possible leads. The incident prompts continued manhunt efforts and public safety advisories.
The Women s club met at Mrs Chubb s residence yesterday and elected officers for the coming term President Mrs G L Lueck Vice President Mrs C A Carter Secretary Mrs E W DeSautelle Corresponding Secretary Mrs A A Bentley Treasurer Mrs A J Eberhart Directors Mrs F H Pope Mrs H J Bullock and Mrs Chubb lead the board in the new lineup.
Public works initiated prep for a cement walk in front of the pumping station. The well top must be lowered and a steel foundation laid before the walkway can be built.
The La Crosse Water Power Co allocates 59000 to beautify Hatfield lake shore formed by the dam. Workers clean the land, landscape work planned, and stock will include pik e bass and muscalange. Lots sold for cottages, and many visitors expected. three gasoline launches operate on the lake with more to come this summer.
A meeting will be held this afternoon at Security Savings Bank of the committee of officers of the Presbyterian church to decide on a successor to the late Dr. Joseph K. Fowler. Several candidates are in the field and the committee will announce their appointment this afternoon.
Relatives petition for Gus Evenson to be examined for sanity after a period of confinement in the asylum and recent release. The item notes a broader comment on patriotism tied to political interests.
Dr Leopold Jaches of Cornell medical school describes foreign interest in Roentgen rays and public inquiry letters. He cites a Berlin anecdote of a man with a bullet in the thorax asking for rays by mail and a specialist replying he would do his best with the patient’s case.
In the Philadelphia Press snippet Miss Verner urges someone to speak to papa while Mr Slokocie, who has just proposed, asks if the father is awake. He lies waiting in the sitting room, unsure if father is tired or asleep.
A satirical column notes the contrast between a pious donor and the mischief of a figure described as Satanic majesty who mocks charity by dropping a button into a contribution box. The commentary frames generosity and mischief in a humorous religious undertone.
Mr and Mrs Lucius Dolphin of the Wisconsin Veterans home Wau paca are visiting at the home of George Jenks on Kane street Miss Martha Jenks is ill.
A witty exchange in the Cleveland Dealer ponders Mrs. Swiftley hair color calling it fickle as a joke. The quip reflects light chatter rather than a serious feature. No further details.
An advertisement extols D D D Prescription as a skin remedy. It claims relief from burns and itching, credits Chicago experts, and cites a Kentucky reader testimonial. It also advertises a free booklet on skin care and mentions D Soap.
Police report a man acting queerly has been seen in various parts of town but remains unfound. The whereabouts are unknown as authorities investigate the strange behavior.
The board of public works will let sidewalk contracts for several school houses on May 18 and street improvements on May 20. Coal supplies for city buildings are to be bid on May 21. No bids have been received yet, but multiple bidders are expected before the deadlines.
Milwaukee May 14 editor Harry P Myrick of the Free Press denies rumors that Senators La Follette and Stevenson chose him to succeed John Hicks as minister to Chile. He states there is not a word of truth in the story and that it originated locally.
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