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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1908

Page

10

Rich Red Blood and Nature's Safeguard Against Disease

A vintage advertisement extols pure rich blood and free circulation as the defense against disease, detailing how erythrocytes nourish every organ. It promotes S. S. S. as the universal blood purifier, claims no minerals, and invites readers to obtain a book and advice from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga. O0.C. Sin Claire, Pittsburgh Pa.

Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA C. Sin Claire Union Statio Pittsburg, Pa

Evolution of the Motorboat in La Crosse

The article traces a shift from heavy, noisy, brass-ornamented boats to lighter, faster craft. It notes La Crosse’s rise from a few boats to over 200 launches, including the Nokomis at fifty feet with 40 horsepower. Modern boats favor strength and speed with minimal superfluous features, often bare of finery.

la Crosse

Fast Modern Boats Compete For Speed And Comfort

The Skip owned by E. P. Gleason and the Black Beauty owned by Lucien Reid are among the fastest boats, streamlined and stripped of furnishings to maximize engine power, topping twenty miles per hour. Nokomis contrasts as a comfort cruiser, luxuriously appointed like a parlor car with modern conveniences throughout.

E. P. Gleason Lucien Reid

Company denies mass layoff at Vote-Berger firm

M I Berger of Vote-Berger says despite rumors only some workers were laid off and an equal number were hired, keeping overall staffing steady. He asserts no net reduction in the working force.

Vote-Berger Company M. I. Berger Berger

River Festival Planned by Boat Club Members

River festival plans involve the boat club running between this city and nearby points with options to form a fleet at slow speed or stagger starts so slower boats can keep pace. A post dinner return to the city is planned, with several trips likely set during the season.

Boat Club Winona

Good-Natured Man Finds Peace Away From Nuisance

A lighthearted remark notes that noisy children never disturb a man who is pleasant and chooses to stay away from home, implying his tolerance and carefree approach to family commotion.

Every woman thinks she has a natural taste for arranging a bouquet

A perceptive remark notes that many women feel a natural inclination toward composing bouquets. It contrasts general enthusiasm for floral design with individual skill, hinting at aesthetic sense and hobbyist craft.

Man Enters Wisconsin Governor's Residence

A man believed to be a house thief entered the front door of the governor's executive residence at Lake Mendota in Madison Wisconsin. He walked the stairway and entered a room where Mrs Davidson was resting before fleeing at her screams. Police took up the case but offered no clues.

Madison Wis Lake Mendota

Farmer Martin Habrich dies by suicide amid assault case

In Wayau, Wis May 27, farmer Martin Habrich of Holton faced prosecution for the criminal assault of his 13 year old stepdaughter Edith Dege. He shot himself in the breast with a shotgun, dying by his own action rather than facing trial.

Waysau Wis Edith Dege Martin Habrich Holton Here

Miss Cora Williams Rescued After River Fall

In Appleton Wisconsin on May 27 Miss Cora Williams fell from a row boat while reaching for a water lily. Paul Zechiel calmly directed the others to steady the boat and pulled her back aboard. The charming girl with many brothers is popular among peers and visits her home often.

Appleton, Wis Cora Williams Paul Zechiel Miss Williams

Thelma Connors Granted Pardon in Madison

Thelma Connors, convicted of stealing diamonds worth 2600 from Leon Feustmann, and sent to the house of correction for eighteen months, has been pardoned by Governor James O. Davidson. She will be freed today after serving about a year of the term.

Madison Wis Thelma Connors Leon Feustmann House of Correction James O. Davidson

Fifth Room Defeats Sixth in Hegeball at School Picnic

At St. Joseph's annual picnic in Myrick Park, the fifth room won a close hegeball game over the sixth room, scoring 12 to 1. The event drew students and teachers enjoying a sunny afternoon of school activities.

St. Joseph’s School Myrick Park

Crookston Seeks Dog Control Accord With Fergus Falls

Crookston and Fergus Falls officials discuss a proposed Crookston dog ordinance. The plan mirrors Fergus Falls rules banning dogs from running at large unless under the owner’s care. Local residents report many dogs roaming freely and some owners losing valuable dogs to poisonings amid the nuisance.

Crookston Minn Fergus Falls

A Standoff Over Valued Property Calls for a Deal

A tall man teases the value of property and offers a choice to buy or assess it. The short reply presses the ambiguity, turning a simple exchange into a tense negotiation about ownership and price.

Leave Their Merry Widows at Home

In Whitewater Wisconsin on May 27 the Congregation church welcomed a request by Rev. W L Lew that women remove hats during service. The choir and organist complied and about half the women left hats at home. Nearly every man wore a pleased smile as 100 attendees entered with fashionably styled hair.

Whitewater Wis W. L. Lewis Congregation Church

Robbed Before Death in Menominee Tragedy

In Menominee on May 27 authorities believe Charles Cornelius killed himself after being robbed of several hundred dollars two days earlier. He left for Europe with $500 and a steamship ticket. later search found only $27 and the ticket missing.

Menominee, Mich Charles Cornelius Menominee Cornelius Europe

Man wiser than his wife acts as if he thought other wise

A terse adage notes a husband who seems wiser than his wife behaves as though he is thinking for both. The saying implies a social observation on marital dynamics and perceived judgment within domestic life.

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