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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1907
Page
5
The O O F Normanna lodge number 260 held second degree work and elected officers for the coming year. Noble grand Ed Peterson, vice grand Ludwig Bangsberg, and secretary Carl G Stokke were chosen. A social session followed with refreshments for members present.
Citizens are urged to secure homes and wallets on Decoration day as the John Robinson circus, set to appear tomorrow in La Crosse, brings a crowd known for gamblers and crooks. Reports warn of pickpockets and sneaks accompanying the show and common gambling tricks such as the pea game.
A former coffee drinker explains chronic constipation dizziness headaches and constant illness cleared after replacing coffee with Postum Food Coffee. He notes health improvements as bowels functioned normally and headaches ceased and urges others to quit coffee for better health.
Secretary Ray S. Reid of the Board of Trade reported from Madison after testifying before the joint committee on claims about the bill to appoint a river commission to study the feasibility of a German cable transportation system on the Mississippi. The hearing was not completed and Reid will return next Wednesday to finish. La Crosse assembly members assisted.
This afternoon at 5 30 the La Crosse Y M C A board meets with State Secretary F E Anderson of Milwaukee to discuss erection of a new building valued at $100000. Anderson arrived today and committees will be appointed to outline plans to move toward completion.
A Memorial Day program at La Crosse High School drew a large crowd of relatives. Representatives of the G A R, R E Osborne and J H Lightbody, gave brief remarks to the students. The program featured a battle hymn, an original address by W Stephenson, a mixed chorus number, a patriotic recitation by Olga Kaiser, a solo by Margarie Savage, Webster's speech by Ben Webster, and choir encores. Howard Jones spoke on the meaning of Memorial Day as America was sung.
May 22 Paris reports Mme. Guggenheim fined $20 in a civil court for assaulting the duke of Galleria husband of the Infanta Eulalie outside a Rue de la Parix store. She said she left her husband for love of the duke and that he neglected her.
Superintendent A M Ivey reports five months of City Mission activity with fifty five meetings including children's sessions. Ten factory and jail meetings led to fifteen men gaining work, one hundred fifty clothing items given, ninety six shelter nights for fifteen men, and about three hundred free lunches. Total expense for light rent and all items estimated at $540.
The log notes no change in the current water stage at 6.9 feet. Thompson forecasts a slight rise south to La Crosse and no movement between La Crosse and Prairie du Chien for the next 36 hours, with daily readings indicating small shifts at several stations along the Mississippi River from St. Paul to New Orleans.
Doctors report an increasing outbreak of measles and mumps in La Crosse with cases rising daily. Both children and seniors are affected as entire families fall ill. Officials attribute the spread to recent weather changes, noting non virulent measles.
The La Crosse area and surrounding region can expect showers with a slight warming trend tonight and through tomorrow. Statewide temperatures ranged from 50 to 70 degrees in the last day as of 8 am with a light breeze at six miles per hour.
Local society items list residents visiting relatives, business visitors and travel plans. Names include John Elliott in Galesville, Sam Hoefner in the city, Mrs. Felber returning from Florida, Mrs. Beardsley moving to Tacoma, and many others visiting, transacting business, or preparing trips.
La Crosse board sought to keep Miss Barbara Russell director of music offering a higher salary and Northwestern Conservatory teaching post. She accepts Evanston superintendent role with $90 salary and broader opportunities. She plans to return next year to supervise Saengerfest music and chorus work if needed.
The state convention of the Equitable Fraternal union concluded in this city at Woodmen Hall with 46 candidates initiated by local officers led by President J. B. Murray and Vice-President L. B. Omerberg. W. F. Wolfe gave a talk on Fraternity, praising the union’s Wisconsin-wide success, followed by dancing and refreshments. Delegates remain in town for city tours and home hospitality.
An advertisement for expert sewing machine repairs and high purity machine oil and parts. It promotes Singer stores and directs readers to the Red S. Singer Sewing Machines Co. at 108 North Third Street in La Crosse Wisconsin.
Excursion rates offered via the North Western Line for the B P O E convention in Waukesha. Tickets go on sale June 3 4 and 5 with a return limit June 7. For tickets and full information contact any North Western Line ticket agent.
Public notices advertise special excursion tickets to Atlantic City Philadelphia Saratoga Springs and other North American destinations. Dates span May to September with live routes including Boston Portland Toronto Montreal Halifax Temagami and Muskoka. Full details, fares and stopover options available from Geo W Vaux A G R T A 135 Adams St Chicago I.
Low excursion rates daily via The North-Western Line until October 15 with liberal return limits and flexible routes. Visit New York Washington Niagara Falls and Sea Coast and Mountain resorts. Direct Chicago connections with lines east. Inquire through any line agent.
From La Crosse the round trip to Oshkosh is five dollars ninety five cents via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Travel June 1 to 4 with return by June 7 for the Grand Army of Republic encampment. Ask ticket agent for de Salis. F R Hartwell ticket agent.
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