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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
9
The Tribune explains how the Lost and Found column aids in recovering thousands of dollars worth of goods. It notes readers citywide can place ads and honest finders can help locate owners, emphasizing general honesty.
Help wanted male applicants to learn barber trade. College will equip shop or furnish positions. Courses run a few weeks, Culslans practice, careful with tools, Saturday wages, diploma granted. Write for catalogue. Maler Barber College, Chicago, Ill.
A terse employment notice seeks solicitors for a good proposition with the stipulation that only workers should apply at the Tribune Office. The brief item highlights a straightforward hiring call and a single employer location.
A collage of old classified ads seeking help in Minneapolis, La Crosse and surrounding areas. Wages from six dollars weekly, positions for wash woman, general housework, nursery maid, sewing machine operator, and a first class saleslady. Multiple addresses and phone references appear for contact.
A list of small ads offers items for sale including 12 volumes of Encyclopedia of Law bound in half leather, a second hand baby carriage, a nine room house with barn and good water, a one and a half story house on a large lot with barn, lumber from Hillheim Farm Otto Granke at 833 Rose St, new household goods at 803 So 4th St upstairs, barber shop fixtures, a top buggy at 1117 Market, and a call to inquire at various addresses including F. K. G. care Tribune 1227 Denton and 25 this office.
The ad promotes a high grade bicycle wheel from Weis Book Store at 509 Main St and seeks a modern cottage for rent with a long lease. Respondents should address A B C in care of the Tribune for rental inquiries.
Rapid City, May 18. Mrs. Mary Harbour stands trial for the murder of Rosa Rossa, sixteen, in which prosecutors say mistreatment occurred. The state cites a failed choke attempt followed by a revolver shot. Dr. Elliott notes finger marks on Rosa’s throat shortly after the shooting. Rosa, daughter of a Minneapolis merchant, was taken from a Catholic institution in Omaha as a baby. The father, learning of the death, had only recently found his daughter’s whereabouts in the news. Harbour contends the shooting was accidental and they shared a friendly relation.
Judge Smith in circuit court denied jurisdiction in a liquor license contest from Edgerton township Hanson county after a spring election recount was sought. Attorneys for the township argued no law authorized court to hear such a contest. The demurrer was sustained.
Manufacturers advertise Reed hhairs Baby Carriages Sewing Books and Music Clock Shelves with lower prices for pairing and upholstering. They invite calls to H Hauner 613 Mill St New phone 787 Black and claim a profitable business from a small $8.50 capital promising up to 31.00 daily profit with an illustrated booklet on the Standard Ice Cream Cone Baker from Chas Mechel & Co Milwaukee.
A four year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Johnson, was instantly killed when an outbuilding connected to their home by a clothes line toppled after a horse ran against the line. The incident occurred in Devils Lake North Dakota on May 19.
SteamER E. Rutledge can be chartered for excursions with rates and dates via F J Fugina Fountain City Wis. Painting and graining services by Christianmidt 530 Berlin St old phone 3411 Pasturing season opens May 10 at Hartley Farm Pastures inspections daily good fences water and separate pastures for mares colts yearlings and aged horses charges reasonable phone 8107.
Lost glasses in H. C. Evenson case with reward offered at Tribune offices. A white pup with dark ears is sought at 317 So. 9th. Long black kid gloves left at Myrick Park near 717 Ferry St or call 2654. A Beta Tau Delta sorority pin with name on back to Mariner's Pharmacy.
C S Van Auken at 328 Pearl Street advertises tornado insurance rates of four dollars per thousand for a three year term and six dollars per thousand for a five year term.
Classified brief seeks a private family position near a streetcar line within blocks of State and Market streets. Respond with size location and lowest cash price to Box 824 La Crosse. Interspersed text includes a humorous exchange about a tall joke.
Mr. Alvin H. Stimpson of Williamite Connecticut recounts near ruin from kidney trouble before using Foley's Kidney Cure. He credits four bottles with his complete recovery and freedom from suffering, praising the remedy as the decisive treatment. This testimonial comes from O T. Erhart.
Mitchell S D May 19 The county's new court house finished after a year of construction will be dedicated Friday May 22 at Woonsocket. County commissioners invite all county residents to attend. Woonsocket citizens provide a free lunch at noon dedicatory services at 2 pm Judge Dick Haney of the supreme court speaks with short talks and music. A ball game follows and a free dance at the opera house closes the day.
A. E. Anderson principal of Moose Lake school was drowned when a small boat capsized in the Kettle river near Sandstone during an early morning trip with Walford Westholm. Westholm swam to shore and survived. Anderson did not rise after sinking.
Viroqua Wis May 19 Ella Smith aged 24 daughter of Than Smith of this place died last night at St Francis hospital La Crosse of valvular heart trouble after an illness of three months She was operated upon two weeks ago The body will be brought to Viroqua tonight and funeral announcements will be made later.
T W Campbell and his two children a 7 year old girl and a 5 year old boy are missing after a visit. Mrs Campbell believes her husband kidnapped the children while they played on Fourth avenue. Authorities found he left the city and stored personal belongings before departing. Marie Wang Ada Minn Insane Violently resisted police calls for jail transfer claiming persecution and a Lakota son. If not recovered she may be sent to Ada for a sanity hearing.
A large high school dance follows the interstate meet at the Elks hall on May 23. Kruetz's orchestra provides music. prizes include a silver cup for the winning relay team and a silver loving cup for the school with the most points. About 139 entries expected. four thousand attendees anticipated. weather could affect the clay track.
Milwaukee May 19 President J D O'Brien of the American association suspended Monte Cross Kansas City manager for three days for umpire baiting and fined Outfielder Neighbors 25 dollars for disobeying an umpire and delaying the game Both offenses occurred in Kansas City on May 15 against umpire Kane
The Vote-Berger Baseball team defeated La Crescent 9 to 3 with Glassberg and Smith as battery. They routed the White Sox 21 to 3 with Batteries-V-B Grimes and Lundgren and Smith and Cole. On May 17 they beat the Y M C A 7 to 2.
Henry Olsen a deaf inmate of the local insane hospital was killed when he stepped onto the Great Northern tracks. The accident occurred yesterday as Olsen, a McIntosh resident, was out for a walk near the station. The train was eastbound and the impact was instantaneous.
Polly Pinktights asks if marriage pays while Fanny Footlights replies she collects alimony from five husbands in a humorous exchange showcasing stage comedy banter and light satire.
Crookston Minn May 13 Nina Miller a Roseau area teacher announces her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Roseau county superintendent of schools. She has canvassing plans and will reach voters in every precinct ahead of the September primaries.
In Chicago May corn jumped to 79 cents as James A. Patten, famed coarse grain king, squeezed J Ogden Armour in a widening short battle. Armour previously hit Patten in wheat, forcing a loss. Wall Street notes big early gains that fade later amid profit taking. Cattle and sheep were weak on light receipts while hogs rose, led by a 5 cent gain. Cash cattle listings show live cattle and hog prices across grades, with sheep and lambs also quoted.
Cattle numbers around 8,000 with steady demand. Steers bring 5.25 to 7.10 dollars, stockers 3.25 to 5.50. Hogs 13,000 strong with pigs at 4.25 to 4.75. Sheep 6,000 steady with muttons 4.50 to 5.25 and lambs 5.75 to 6.90.
New York on May 19 reports poultry unchanged. Butter creamery at 21 1/2 cents, eggs nearby white at 20 cents, cheese creams at 14 cents.
Active trading in New York showed strength early with prices rising but profit taking and heavy short selling later trimmed advances. Government bonds were unchanged while other issues remained firm. Chicago and Minneapolis markets listed with May and July contracts for oats, wheat, and pork, showing mixed moves and steady levels.
Hoyt reports from Fort Madison Ta that crop conditions are favorable with wheat and oats looking fine. Some corn planting underway and little old corn in cribs. Weather remains good and clear for farming activities.
New York and Logan Bryan note rapid advances with traders exercising extreme conservation at current levels. Most expect a market reaction, yet prices continue rising as in bull markets. Miller & Co. remain confident in higher prices, while Finley Barrell Co. predicts no major setbacks until after the Republican convention and advises buying on soft spots yet securing profits against surprises.
Chicago May 19 May corn rose to a record 76 cents on the board of trade after James A Patten forced J Ogden Armour into a squeeze. Armour reportedly faced heavy losses while Patten’s maneuver drew in other financiers including J Brandt Walker, described as a Wall Street winner who also endured losses.
A reflective quip notes the heart often drags a person into trouble, from which the head later must intervene to salvage the situation. This wry line emphasizes the unpredictability of passion versus reason.
The local markets show little change with a calm tone, though butter and eggs slip. Prolonged wet conditions boost crop growth, suggesting grains may resist drought later, while a long list of prices for produce, dairy, and livestock appears from May 19, 1908, with numerous firm figures and bartered goods.
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