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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
6
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. It claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes destroys the disease’s foundation and builds up the patient’s constitution. A $100 reward is offered for any case not cured, with testimonials available.
A young woman lands a position with the La Crosse Pure Food Company highlighting business knowledge as key to success. The Toland School boasts high graduate success and the prospectus invites readers to request a catalog from Wisconsin Business University in La Crosse Wisconsin.
Wisconsin waterways commissioner Ray S. Reid completed a personal inspection of the Wisconsin River to assess the passage of two large boats at Menominee Michigan. He found ample water with careful channel monitoring, noting the 125 foot long boats can pass, aside from possible exceptions to the Diamond Jo fleet.
La Crosse delegates return after a profitable three day Sunday School and Epworth League convention in Dubuque. Representatives from the Galena district, Tomah to Platteville, attended with twelve delegates and local Sunday school teachers. Rev J L Panzlau preached Extend a Helping Hand and Dr Hirt spoke on The True Teacher during sessions and closing services at the church.
Drugstore ad certifies refunds if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. Promises cough stop, lung healing, pneumonia and consumption prevention. States no opiates and genuine yellow package. O T Erhart appears.
The Woodruff Stock Company brings the rural comedy Along the Mohawk to La Crosse tonight. The production highlights peaceful Mohawk Valley life in New York and emphasizes character driven scenes and refined humor. Showings continue Friday and Saturday.
Pupils of St Joseph's Catholic school present an annual musicale at the school hall this evening. The program features many students including C Buchda M Roth H Miller M Stuber E Wiggert F Williams O Lan sing L Rote R Stuber L Roellig E Roellig and the Cecilian orchestra among others.
Advice to nervous men and women promotes Make-Man Tablets as a cure for low blood, nervous breakdown, insomnia and related ailments. Claims include rebuilding debilitated nervous systems with pure blood, no harmful drugs, and government law compliance. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per box, six for $2.50, with money-back guarantee.
A consumer requests a full size 50¢ box of Make-Man Tablets by mail via their druggist, inclosing 4¢ for mailing. They ask for the product booklet and specify one box per family, providing name and address for delivery. The ad directs to send to Make-Man Tablet Co. in Chicago.
Fred B. Smith proprietor of the Stoddard hotel and recent south trip patient has fallen severely ill at his summer residence on Lake Okibiji near Milford Iowa. A telegraphed summons arrived for his sister Mrs D Cunningham and his family physician Dr A A Manner to come at once. The message did not specify the severity of his condition.
The Winona series opener tomorrow is canceled as Winona must play a postponed Eau Claire contest. Locals rest before Saturday’s Winona clash, with Duluth Superior opening on the 29th and 30th in the north. Memorial Day trip to Winona then return for league park game. Umpires Magee Roberge Hundt assigned. betting banned. protests over calls and suspensions noted.
Madison May 27 Wisconsin farmers push a 400000 appropriation in the legislature to stock a binder twine factory at the state prison despite an assembly kill last week. Senator J W Thomas leads the bills in the senate with strong farm support and a favorable suspension vote showed momentum. The Senate committee on elections backs the Mary Ann second choice voting primary bill.
Herman Schreier long time La Crosse resident died at his home 2002 Main street after a short illness. He was 76, born 1832 in Cologne Germany. Survived by widow and seven children. services at St Joseph's Cathedral Saturday at 9 am with interment in Catholic Cemetery.
A New York Herald piece quotes Mme D Mille and Mme O Mille urging wives to keep husbands guessing by preserving beauty without revealing secrets. They endorse disguising aging with careful routines, warn against harsh habits, and promote making a husband believe his wife remains a mystery and youthful.
Madison May 27 A change in state law will allow at least six life insurance companies that withdrew in 1908 to resume business by July 1 Four returning firms are mutuals and two are stock companies The measure clarifies expense charge definitions under chapter 120 of 1909 and supports the insurance valuation law now pending governor approval The act would restore a policy valuation standard missing since 1907 and permit dividends under level loading modified preliminary term or Dawson systems The current bill 4158S awaits the governor’s signature and sets valuation methods for ordinary policies
In Bay City Michigan on May 27 Roland Rich was arraigned for the murder of his grandmother Mrs Ceciline Corge on the eve of his planned marriage. He continued with the wedding in a borrowed suit as authorities pursue evidence including a missing suit ring and $100. The hearing was postponed pending further investigation.
At a Spanish war veterans meeting, Rev Henry Faville invited members to attend First Congregational church services Sunday morning. Comrades were assigned to join Civil War veterans in six sections for a parade set to begin at the old Y M C A building at 8 o clock Memorial Day.
Secretary John Utermoehl announced the board of trade will launch an immediate tuberculosis task to promote public health. The move targets raised awareness and coordinated local efforts.
June 5 at the high school auditorium features lecturer Harvey Dee Brown. Secretary Utermoehl asks the civic affairs committee to draft a bill for discharge at the June 1 board meeting and to report on a Fourth of July celebration. The board is expected to take definite action at the June 1 meeting.
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