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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
9
A prominent physician urges efforts to curb colds seen as the worst dread after consumption. A simple remedy is proposed: glycerine, pine compound, and whiskey in four hourly teaspoonful doses, with the pine product sold bottled and labeled for medical use.
The La Crosse Tribune notes Say Toland graduates are regularly hired and over five hundred placed in the past year, now earning nearly six million annually. The college invites inquiries and mailing of the catalogue after Thanksgiving. Address Wisconsin Business University, La Crosse, Wis.
John Marshall and Henry Silva of the schooner Annie Perry reported an encounter with a huge lobster off Chatham. While in a dory they hauled up a creature weighing twenty eight pounds that fought them, inflicting cuts before they subdued it.
Edmund Heller of Riverside selected by President Roosevelt to accompany the African expedition next March. The 26 year old explorer travels widely in Latin America and Alaska. Heller will assist with field duties and classify specimens for the Smithsonian while serving with the president’s party.
Washington editorial argues that tariff policy should be depoliticized, with legislation prepared in a nonpartisan council chamber. It cites Beveridge’s tariff commission idea and envisions a future where tariffs are treated strictly as commercial decisions, free from partisan influence.
Six United States navy admirals visited Chicago as guests of honor for a banquet by the United States Naval Academy Alumni of the West. The group included Washington L. Capps William H. Brownson Francis J. Higginson Albert Ross French E. Chadwick and James H. Dayton. Chadwick urged increasing the fleet saying four vessels per year would surpass two and praised the men and the navy as the nation’s defense in harmony with the world.
Bellini and To si, Italian scientists, with French government approval, announce a solution to independent wireless communication after eighteen months of coastal experiments in Normandy. Using two rectangular aerials fixed at right angles, they attach to reception and transmission gear to allow unequal currents. A single mechanics law unifies the two electromagnetic forces, producing a vertical plane Hertzian waves that can be instantly alternated by the Bellini device. The inventors say the system guarantees true independent communication and huge wireless advantages.
On November 24 the Missouri law will block Bryan from obtaining an electoral vote in the state. Democrat elector Wm H Brannock of the Sixteenth district led Kiel the Republican elector by 233 votes but did not defeat the Republican elector in his district as required by law.
In Champaign Illinois November 24 neighbors heard a baby crying loudly and reported it. Mr and Mrs James Powers were arrested on a cruelty charge after leaving their eight week old infant at home while they attended an Illinois Northwestern football game.
A succinct adage notes that hurried marriages often lead to future alimony obligations, reflecting on the financial duties tied to rapid vows and the timing of lasting support.
An advertisement argues no remedy cures catarrh unless the blood is freed of impurities. Local treatments may ease nasal and ear discomfort briefly, but true cure comes from the blood via S S S. The ad claims the remedy cleanses the circulation, enriches the blood, and eliminates the disease to prevent relapse. Written by The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
City plans substantial paving for next year following sewer work this year on several streets. Proposed pavements include Vine Street from West Avenue to Seventeenth, Cameron Avenue to West, Sixth Street from Vine to La Crosse with brick, and Mormon Coulee Road from Eighth to West with brick. Further streets may be added and council will decide at the next meeting.
A Panama report claims heavy rains caused the Gatun dam to fail last night. A 65 foot wide, 50 foot deep, 40 foot high section washed away leaving the top level with ground. The cue points to questionable foundation beneath the south toe where an underground lake was rumored at 216 feet.
A witty exchange frames life as a balance of ups and downs with talk of frugality to keep up appearances. The dialogue contrasts a “wise guy” quote with a “simple mug” response, underscoring themes of thrift and social image.
The remark suggests self discipline in meals, implying poor eating leads to later discomfort or health issues. It frames eating habits as a voluntary effort impacting future well being and invites reflection on moderation.
The piece recalls Hepburn's long congressional tenure from the forty-seventh through the sixtieth sessions, his chairmanship of the commerce committee, and his defeat by about 100 votes in the Eighth Iowa district. It notes McCleary’s career, his post in the Post Office Department, and Hammond’s successful challenge to him.
The Nov 3 elections shook conservative idols and mark a historic downturn for Peter Hepburn of Clarinda Iowa who has served in Congress since near the party's founding. Hepburn, active in Republican politics for fifty years, began his national service around 1860 representing Iowa in Congress.
Winter blasts threaten pneumonia pleurisy and consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised to cure coughs and strengthen lungs, advising use now to prevent serious winter illness. O. T. Er art.
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