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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
6
The ad explains using P and G Naphtha Soap for colored clothes as well as whites. Wash in cool water with light suds, rub stains by hand, rinse in several cool waters, starch, and hang to dry with the wrong side out in the shade. Sold by grocers nationwide.
Evans elected president of the local Parents and Teachers Association at the high school meeting. Prof. Benezet urged increased public school funding, citing La Crosse's smaller expenditures than Superior Racine Madison Oshkosh and Sheboygan. Officers named include President Edward Evans and Secretary Treasurer Mrs. W. G. Moss.
An ad extols Rheumaline as a logical, quick-acting remedy for rheumatic conditions linked to kidney and liver function. It claims no habit forming drugs, low cost, and immediate action, with East rep Hoeschler's Drug Store in Cincinnati outlining availability.
Fraktur notes F. Stellingware longtime New Amsterdam resident and retired farmer dies at 5:30 pm after a pneumonia complication. He lived 39 years in the area, born in Holland, leaves a wife and nine children in Wisconsin and the Dakotas. Funeral arrangements announced later.
Washington reports focus on Col. William F. Tucker paymaster of the U S A arrested at Decatur Illinois on desertion charges. Wife Myrtle Platt, widow of a Manila captain, seeks vindication and support as details of a long affair with Tucker emerge. Tucker in ill health in St Louis, likely court martial or dismissal.
The Cubs finish the world championship in a tense game. No runs score in the early innings as Schaefer and Coughlin make key plays. Evers, Chance, and Tinker provide moments while Stein feldt and O Leary shut down Detroit at multiple points. The ninth inning features fanned batters and outs as both teams fail to push across a run.
Senator Thomas Morris is listed as a Republican speaker and will deliver an address in Cashton Monroe county tomorrow. He is also scheduled to speak in Warrens on Friday night and in Norwalk on Saturday night, both in Monroe county.
Providence Oct 14 The Rhode Island Republican convention is underway with Adam K. Pother expected to be nominated unanimously for governor.
In Madison on October 14 E C Higbee of La Crosse represented Cashton city in a Cashton Light and Power case before railroad rate commissioners. The company seeks to sell to the city with the commission acting as appraisers. Valuation disputes were debated, and further arguments are set for about ten days.
A meeting of La Crosse's common council light committee elected Alderman Rose as chairman. The committee will confer with the state railroad rate commission about the proposed municipal lighting plant.
Chicago police issued a dragnet to locate a witness in the case against Luman Mann charged with the murder of Fannie Thompson. The matter was to be presented to the grand jury today. The remark about a meek man ruling the roost as a baby adds a cryptic note.
A reflective line notes that if the average woman voiced every thought she had she would end up talking far less in total. The remark explores self restraint and social expectations influencing female expression.
Don’t attempt home repairs bring your watch to our experts for a quick fix. Demagnetization may be needed when electrical charge disrupts the movement. We offer fast repair services at moderate cost to restore accurate timekeeping.
The Tribune corrects a prior error stating the Jenks family in question was not involved in a child possession controversy. It was another Jenks family. Elmer Jenks leads a harmonious home and is praised for integrity and industry.
In Sheboyan Wis on October 14 15 year old Max Sontag son of a leading plumbing contractor slipped toward death from blood poisoning after wearing tight shoes He complained of a sore heel saying the shoes pinched him A red spot appeared and within hours his leg swelled to twice its size and grew discolored as doctors advised a different pair of shoes
In New York on Oct 14 Congress man Bennett assumed control of the speakers bureau at the Republican national headquarters, succeeding General Dupont. In Washington the president and key White House aides plan to return to vote after November 2, with Theodore Roosevelt Jr voting for the first time. Bryan and Hughes pressed their campaign lines in Nebraska and Texas as Elgin withdraws, leaving Slaydes unopposed, and Taft toured Ohio denouncing reform opposition.
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