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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
6
An advertising claim touts Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for rheumatism and nervous tension. It asserts direct curative properties plus soothing effects on the nervous system, claiming many cures after long suffering and offering free advice by mail.
City meeting in La Crosse hears endorsements for a park system and funding by bonds. Speakers include Mayor Anderson, Judge Brindley, Dr. Evans, John M. Holley, T. H. Spence, Prof. Fowler, Judge Baldwin, and A. Hirshheimer, who urges a explicit bond commitment to finance playgrounds and park improvements.
A promotional piece touts health through natural extracts and vitamins claiming increased energy, magnetism, and willpower for successful men. It cites a medical expert and outlines a home remedy using tinctures, syrups, and essences, then shifts to a city council meeting where amendments to playground resolutions are discussed and approved before adjourning.
The article urges careful watch maintenance this season. It notes many watches are not cleaned and oiled yearly and warns that delaying service leads to bigger costs. If in good order, they will leave it. if repairs are needed, they offer thorough service at a moderate price to save the watch.
At a meeting of the direct baseball association in Secretary H t s office Henry Rooney was elected president, John Miller named vice president, A Cc. A. Hunt secretary and treasurer. E. H. Derf was elected director to succeed signed his to ship and George Linker to succeed him. Paul Mahoney announced he would.
E Wilson Moran, a 56 year old man who claims to be a gospel minister, was committed to the West Salem asylum by Judge Brindley this morning. Moran's relatives in Barre are described as respectable, and the commitment comes as a shocking blow. Moran has long been a hard drinker. when sober he is intelligent, but his craving leads to insanity.
The rumor that James Gowdy, brother of T. F. Gowdy, had died at the Waupaca Soldiers Home is false. He is gravely ill from blood poisoning and death is expected hourly, but he remains alive.
Friday evening at Tabernacle Baptist church a union meeting brings together Young Women from four city Baptist churches. Mrs Mary S Smith will speak on Incoming Millions, with a special program planned. All young women invited.
A reflective aphorism urging those who squander their prime to now seize the remaining time and make the most of what is left. It emphasizes self-reckoning and practical effort over regret.
Vienna dispatches report acute friction among Austria Servia and Montenegro as generals urge immediate moves. Montenegrins arm entire male population near Mount Lovoca 8000 encamped with frontier sentries.
Madison, Wis., Nov. 19. John Strange of Oshkosh, lieutenant governor-elect, filed expenses with the secretary of state and explained his candidacy and views on the primary election law. Primary campaign cost $600.55 and general $120. He says late candidacy caused unusual costs and that both campaigns for a state office should not exceed $500, with even less for a second term.
Turkeys ducks geese and chickens listed for sale at the Bluff Arcade on Sunday November 22. A sharp man can outwit a dull one as a tool is turned against its owner in a noted proverb-like remark.
A Danish Swedish party will travel to a desert Arctic site to test if recently found remains belong to Professor Andree. Captain Chalker, who aided the Peary expedition, believes the remains are his and will guide the expedition. Andree’s balloon expedition with Strindberg and Fraenkel vanished after July 11, 1897, with no confirmed news. A 1899 buoy and 1900 bottle note have fueled ongoing questions about the fate of the explorers.
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