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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1909

Page

5

Social Briefs Highlight Roland Goddard's Thomas Flyer outings

Mrs. Goddard drives a steady stream of friends and always fills seats on her trips. A recent Saturday tour to Galesville saw seventy five miles logged by noon and return by six. Other local movements include Mr Russell James visiting his parents, the Hyde couple's western trip return, and Inez Bosworth visiting Rochester for family.

Roland Goddard Russell James Minneapolis S. Y. Hyde Albert Hirshheimer Cascade Inez Bosworth Rochester, Minn Miss Elva W. Earil Flynn

Eyestrain blamed for wasting great minds and works

The article argues eye strain from constant eye use injures notable figures like De Quincey Carlyle Darwin Wagner Parkman Whittier Spencer Fuller and Margaret, causing reduced output and life impact. It cites medical strain, poor accommodations, and reactions of observers and physicians to their visions and requests for relief. It links stimulants and beverages to aggravating eye fatigue.

Wagner Parkman Whittier Spencer Margaret Fuller de Quincy Europe Carlyle Darwin Germany England

Eyestrain and society link to crime and schooling

The piece argues eyestrain drives sleeplessness, drinking, crime, and poor schooling. It cites Dr. Applegate and Dr. Johnson, notes high rates of vision issues among inmates and students, and urges scientific eye research and reformatories to focus on eye health rather than punishment.

United States George Gould Bulletin of Iowa Applegate Elmira Reformatory Johnson Washington, D. C Cleveland High School Mary

Hill Breaks Speed Record for Alaska Exhibition

Beattle Wash May 31 The record breaking time of 43 hours was made by President James J. Hill of the Great Northern and the party that accompanied him here in a special train from St. Paul Tomorrow he will be the principal speaker at the opening of the Alaska Yukon exposition

Senate adopts Aldrich lemon duty bill

The senate today adopted an Aldrich bill provision setting the duty on lemons at one and one half cents per pound.

Washington, D. C Aldrich Senate

Telulah notes and local visits in La Crosse personals

Dr J A Reese visits La Crosse then heads to Jackson's Hole Wyoming calling the west the only country for a young man to build himself up. Elks initiation announced as a large horned men delegation plans to Portage for the state convention. Local residents, business trips, fishing reports, and school graduation on June 7 noted.

Telulah J. A. Reese la Crosse Jackson's Hole Wyo Michigan Chicago Will Powell Elks Portage George Powell Tom Farlan Minnesota Onalaska REO Elsen & Kneen Bangor Fred C. Clark Milwaukee Robert Gray Earl Pryor Gateway City C. W. Hunt N. H. Young St. Louis A. J. Roberge Joseph K. Kidder The Milwaukee Sentinel

Crisis Ahead as Philadelphia Transit Strike Deepens

In Philadelphia on May 31 the third day of the conductor and motorman strike crippled Rapid Transit service with only about a quarter of cars running. National Carmen’s Union President W. D. Mahon expected to arrive and lead, as strikebreakers from Baltimore and New York were prepared to join. Few disturbances occurred and dozens faced jail on riot charges while Memorial Day ceremonies continued with people walking or using buses and wagons to the events.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company W. D. Mahon Carmen's Union Rapid Transit Company Baltimore New York

Funeral of West Side Resident Held Tomorrow

Henry Sherman of Westa Crosse died of pneumonia at Lutheran hospital. Funeral from Caledonia Street M E church at 2 p m Tuesday, Undertaker Wm Dwyer in charge, Rev A V Ingham officiating. Interment in On Alaska cemetery. He was 50, survived by widow and four children.

Henry Sherman Westa Crosse Lutheran Hospital Caledonia Street M. E Wm. Dwyer A. V. Ingham Onalaska

Wisconsin Circuit Court Legal Notice in La Crosse County

State of Wisconsin issues summons to defendants in La Crosse County case Alice M. Foster vs John Morris Jane Morris Fred Stoll and Ellma J Stoll requiring appearance within twenty days of service or risk default judgment. Attorneys Morris Hartwell represent the plaintiff. address listed in La Crosse Wisconsin.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Alice M. Foster John Morris Jane Morris Fred Stoll Ellma J. Stoll Russell Smith Wisconsin Morris & Hartwell P. O la Crosse

Gambling kit goes skyward in smoke at North Third Street

Police Justice Edward Cronon supervised the public destruction by fire of a North Third street gambling den’s equipment including roulette table and poker chips. Chief John Webber and four officers assisted as a writ of injunction arrived too late to halt the blaze which burned the $800 worth of gambling gear.

George B. Marvin Rev Etzelmueller Reform Edward Cronon John Webber Rai North Third Street Yolton Central Station Atentral la Crosse Cronon

John Hulberg Undergoes Successful Gall Stone Operation

John Hulberg underwent a gall stone operation at La Crosse Lutheran Hospital this morning. Surgeons completed the procedure shortly after 10 o’clock and his condition was reported as favorable and resting easily on press time. Hulberg is a partner in Stavrum & Hulberg, clothiers, located at Third and Main streets.

la Crosse Lutheran Hospital John Hulberg Hulberg

Judging Popularity Tied to Acquaintance Perception

A thought on social standing: a man’s popularity or unpopularity hinges on who judges him and which acquaintances are involved. The text suggests perception, not intrinsic merit, shapes approval or rejection.

Autopsy in Chicago probes wife of Dr Cleminson death

In Chicago a coroner examined the body of Mrs. Cleminson to test police claims she died from a drug overdose given during a medical prep for surgery rather than chloroform exposure. Dr Haldane Cleminson reports waking to find his wife dead as police investigate.

Chicago Haldane Cleminson Cleminson Alexian Brothers Hospital

Man and wife assaulted in flat robbery case

Police report the couple were chloroformed during a theft of jewelry. An autopsy is set after the coroner's inquest, with claimed pieces found in discarded trousers in a closet.

Woodmen Ball Tonight at Linker Building Hall

The Woodmen of the World host their 15th annual ball at the Linker building hall this evening with Kreutz's full orchestra to entertain a large crowd expected.

Woodmen of the World Linker Building Kreutz

Quotation on Marriage Lessons by a Witty Observer

A witty quip notes that a man's first marriage is blamed on ignorance while a second reveals his natural recklessness. The remark plays on romantic missteps and self awareness in a light, humorous tone.

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Messina California John C. Burns la Crosse Floral Co KE Cream & Butter Company Flynn de Quin Huxley Women’s New Garment Store REIMAN &@ TORDT Main St Wis Nebuer Ginger North Side Bottling Works Jim” Hill West Side Gettysburg Bijou Theatre Sop Lamont Violet Curtis, “Soubrette Allmon and Nevins Evers and Pork Chops Nobody Knows Myer Levi Gateway Lumber Co Second & Cameron A. S. Frink, Mer Portland A. & C. Johnson Decorators Main Street Third Street
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