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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1907
Page
4
A mother recounts her year and a half old son’s severe facial and body sores. After two doctors and deterioration to a skeleton, Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured him in about two months. She attributes his full recovery to the remedies and notes minimal product use. Mrs. Sheldon of Woodville Conn cites April 22 1905.
Sufferer Mrs Lorence Delavergne of Auburn Nebraska reports relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Advertisement touts Cuticura remedies for skin conditions with prices 25c to 50c and mentions Potter Drug Chem Corp Boston. Mailed free guide How to Cure Every Humor.
The Wisconsin senate has favorably reported a bill to fund the new capitol with 600000 dollars yearly for nine years, totaling five to six million dollars. The plan calls for Vermont Bethel granite, a towered structure on the current state house site, with old capitol to be sold by sections as work advances. The extension of the capitol park remains under consideration, likely to surface soon before the legislature.
In Kenosha Wisconsin on May 24 clergy and alumni gathered for Founders Day at Kemper hall. A 10 o'clock holy communion service was held at St. Peter's chapel led by Rev Alfred W Griffin with visiting clergy including Rt Rev W W Webb. The annual sermon was delivered by Rev Henry D Robinson rector Racine college.
In a quiet moment two friends quarrel and each recalls favors done for the other. The reflection centers on loyalty, gratitude, and the cost of reconciliation. The tale highlights personal bonds tested by anger and the hope of mending differences.
Wisconsin lawmakers discuss a bill to shield district attorneys from disclosing information obtained in official crime investigations in response to the Pfister suit. The session also advances measures on Milwaukee court divisions deputy sheriff assignments aldermen salaries and state prison pay.
In Crandon Wisconsin Deputy U S Marshal George Banks cornered Jack Currier, last of the Crandon gang, after an all night pursuit through thick pines. Currier, indicted for illicit liquor sales, is jailed in Milwaukee awaiting U S court arraignment following a months long hunt.
The Dietz figure linked to Cameron dam haunts state politics as lawmakers waver between probing the Thornapple case and preserving the woodlands man’s hold. Authorities eye a possible committee visit to hear his tale of alleged injustice while chances of an investigation fade.
Miss Grace Kirbs returns home from Portal North Dakota after a three month visit. Douglas Crockett and Ronald Mc Gilvray head to Winona to resume posts on the FrTenac steamer owned by Laird and Norton. A severe electrical storm hits Tuesday night as residents note local travel and new gasoline launch purchases by L A Wakefield and W A Bright.
James Berfield attended his father’s funeral at Crystal Valley. The local team lost 5 to 18 to Brownsville while the town marks a school closure and a temperance lecture by Eva Jones drawing a good crowd. Verna Burr, a four year primary teacher, eyed a Houston assignment next year. Latto and Cramer suit adjourned to Saturday.
Miss Mary Esselman and Rosena Gerdes were La Crosse visitors Monday. Edw Maynard and E F Baker plan a new wing for Paul Unasch residence. Anna Kramer returned home May 22 from Heron Lake. Wm Esselman hauls lumber for a new granary. Miller Bros begin sawing lumber at Ben Cramers place next week. Tillie Helsaple and Cecil visit relatives then return to La Crosse. Peter Van Derzee lays foundation for a new residence on his farm in Cramers valley.
The Rev. John Webster of the Methodist mission was shot in the right leg by ambush while passing Jonas Metoxen’s home on the Oneida reservation in Wisconsin. A second bullet passed close to his head. Metoxen heard two shots but knew nothing else.
Fire swept the Davis Bradley Manufacturing plant in Fond du Lac Wisconsin yesterday morning at 11 o'clock. The damage is reported at thirty thousand dollars with most of the loss to be borne against the companys $50000 stock.
A McMyler derrick and crane owned by the Gillen company toppled into the Racine River with its engine and boiler, blocking the channel and causing about 10000 dollars in loss. Two employees were dragged into the water but rescued by coworkers after a rail breaking caused the accident.
Chicago men and women, even in exclusive circles, keep clothing costs modest and within income. Comparisons show London spenders at 5190 yearly for town clothes, while Chicago’s best dressers range from 1000 to 1800, with many content at 500. Mayors and social leaders confirm careful budgeting, though some women cite figures up to 16000 for occasional extravagance.
Cleveland report states 36 year old bookkeeper Ray E. Strong is insane from heavy cigarette smoking and a prior injury. He is in the county jail awaiting grand jury action on embezzlement charges.
Alvin H. Stimpson of Williamanjic Connecticut credits Foley's Kidney Cure with a full recovery after other remedies failed. He states four bottles cured him completely and he is now free from acute kidney trouble.
The piece notes cheap wit about hugging girls in the waltz but asserts that when a man hugs a woman it is not done in a crowd.
Washington May 25 Senator Isaac Stephenson of Wisconsin is now on the government payroll earning 625 dollars a month from the day of his election. He will share post office patronage influence with La Follette across Wisconsin’s districts and may receive a committee chairmanship once a new congress with more Republicans convenes.
Helen Dixon pleaded guilty in Bloomington circuit court to embezzling 1300 from the Gleaner society organ fund and forging a 300 note. The Bloomington case involves the Second Presbyterian church and a planned organ purchase.
Albert Krutz an 18 year old resident of Kellner station near Grand Rapids Wis was arrested for a criminal assault on an eight year old girl in his neighborhood on a farm while her parents were away He was taken to the county jail to avert a lynching and later confessed in a justice court detailing the crime in indifferent terms.
May 25 report says Catherine Clemmons Gould was offered 1 million dollars in cash to take an absolute divorce and resume her maiden name. The tale comes from W. C. Woodward known to police as Big Bill Hawley.
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