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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1907

Page

4

Endorsed by Lincoln Temperance Advocate for Duffy’s Whiskey

George Foster Collins of Lincoln Nebraska age 73 and longtime temperance advocate testifies he was benefited by Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey. He recounts life details from Wayne County New York to Michigan and Nebraska, confirming marriage, church membership, public service, and urging others in late life to use the product.

George Foster Collins Lincoln, Neb Presbyterian Church Duffy Wayne County N. Y Michigan St. Clair County Mich Midland Railway of Michigan Gage County Nebraska Foster Collins Presbyterian Church of Lincoln P Street

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey advertised as a tonic

An extended promotional description touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure medicinal malt, claiming it strengthens nerves, heart, and digestion while aiding longevity. It warns buyers to insist on genuine sealed bottles, priced at $1.00, with the Old Chemist trade mark, Rochester, New York.

Duffy Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N. Y

Aged Lady Dies Quietly at Home in Alton

Mrs. Josephine Schenck, 92, of 1648 Loomis street, died Monday evening after resting in a chair. She had been in good health, worked in her garden that afternoon, and heart failure was listed as the cause. Her body was found by Mrs. C. W. Rick. She lived on the North side for 14 years, coming from Onalaska. Husband died in Onalaska about 21 years ago. Funeral from St. John's Catholic Church Wednesday morning, Rev. Kaluza in charge. interment at Onalaska.

Josephine Schenck Loomis Street

Bowling Season Opens Tonight at Brewery Bowling Club

The Brewery Bowling club will face Burlington club to officially open the season at North Side alleys 1703 George Street. North Side bowlers plan to form teams and compete for prizes throughout winter.

Peter Heisselbach George Street Brewery Burlington Club North Side

Manual Training on North Side at Old Building

A new school program brings domestic science and manual training to seventh and eighth graders on the North side. A moved Logan Avon building is split into two rooms for science and manual training. Miss Cora Binzel will teach cooking and domestic skills to girls, Ira Fuller leads the manual training. Classes meet one half day weekly, starting Monday.

Logan and Avon Streets Cora Binzel la Crosse Ira Fuller

Lost Cash on North Side Pocketbook Recovered

C E Randall Of Onalaska sidewalk man lost a pocketbook containing 3 53 dollars while building a North side sidewalk. He placed a lost ad in The Tribune and received the pocketbook Sunday morning. Mr Dimon of Blank Street returned it and Randall gave ten dollars as a reward.

the Tribune C. E. Randall Onalaska Dimon Blank Street Randall

Railroad Work Rushing Now La Crosse

Railways through La Crosse report heavy traffic with several hundred car loads of freight moved daily. The Milwaukee and Burlington lines operate extra trains regularly as business increases.

la Crosse Milwaukee Burlington

W H Wilson Tours Burlington Route On New Block System

W H Wilson of the general offices in Chicago passed through Grand Crossing yesterday on a tour of the Burlington line. He visited station agents and operators to give instructions on the use of the newly installed absolute block system.

W. H. Wilson Chicago Grand Crossing Burlington

Young man hangs himself on North Western train

A man identified by note as William Neiland, driven to suicide by patent medicines, hanged himself in a smoking car closet between La Crosse and Winona. Body found by a brakeman, coroner notified at Winona, presumed from Neiland and Raswig, Dane, Wis. address, Huron to Madison travel ticket.

Neiland la Crosse Winona Lse William Fiedler William Neiland Raswig Dane Wis Huron S. D Madison

North Side Progressive League Visits South Side Firms

The North Side Progressive league conducts an afternoon visiting day starting at William Knebes harness shop on Rose street. They aim to tour unvisited local plants including Rubber mills Summit Stove works Monitor brewery and several others.

North Side Progressive League William Knebes Rose Street North Side Summit Stove Works Monitor Brewery

Reach Agreement on Mileage Books

Western roads settled on mileage tickets after conferences in Chicago. A 1000 mile book will cost $20 and be valid only for the bearer on the issuing road. A 2000 mile book will cost $40 and be valid for the bearer on any road.

Chicago

Boat Factory Planned on St. Cloud Street by Dan Moore

Dan Moore the blacksmith plans to open a boat and launch manufacturing factory in the old Stuesser shop on St. Cloud street in the near future.

Dan Moore Stuesser St. Cloud Street

North Side Briefs Messrs. Betsinger and Bennet Head East

Messrs Leo Betsinger and William Bennet left last evening for Spokane Washington where they will reside.

Messrs Leo Betsinger William Bennet Spokane, Wash

Badgers and White Sox Split Bowling Match in Tourney

Badgers and White Sox split the second Business Men's league doubleheader at Hunt alleys with White Sox taking two of three. Watkins led with 194 in one game, while Stender earned consolation with 89 in the opening frame. Americans and Nationals slated for three games tonight.

Hunt Bowling Badgers White Sox Watkins Stender Americans Nationals Dunham Moevulus A. Miller Grae J. A. Miller

Burglars Use Auto To Rob Post Offices

A band of burglars in a large touring car blew open the Winchendon post office using nitroglycerin, getting $500 in cash and 2,500 in stamps. They were seen fleeing toward Gardner at high speed, then stopped at Troy, New Hampshire, where another post office was blasted for $499 in money and stamps.

Winchendon Mass Gardner Troy N. H

Civil War veteran Torwin Olson dies en route to state hospital

Red Wing Minnesota report of Torwin Olson a 70 year old civil war veteran who had been discharged from the old soldier's home at Minnehaha and ordered committed to the state hospital for the insane at Rochester died while riding in a carriage with the sheriff to the Rochester hospital.

Red Wing Minn Torwin Olson Minnehaha State Hospital For the Rochester

Money and Earning Vanish Yet Sanctioned

A brief note reflects on money that people do not earn and how it tends to vanish or disappear despite expectations of gain. The text hints at the fragility of income and the perception of liability to fade away.

Illness of Franz Joseph and Austrian future

The article discusses Franz Joseph’s illness and the Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy. It analyzes the challenges of unity between Austria and Hungary, Berlin’s potential role, and how German expansion could reshape Europe. It notes Britain’s guarantee of Belgian neutrality affecting German choices and potential shifts toward Austria.

Prussia Vienna Buda Pesith Hungary Austria Francis Joseph Hapsburg Europe Berlin Germany House of Hohenzollern Adriatic England France Egypt Malta Canal Italy Venetia Turkey Constantinople Russia Bosphorus Britain Belsicm

Minnesota girl escapes reform school to liberty

Anna Onestrusky Jarmuzek, a kidnapper, fled the St. Cloud reformatory after a brief stay. She left during yard detail, boarded a streetcar, and took a 4:30 train toward Milaca and Duluth, changing her costume with a green silk dress as a prize. A $25 reward is posted as authorities chase her.

ST. Cloud, Minn Anna Onestrusky Jarmuzek Giouque Baby St. Cloud Milaca Duluth Young Baby

Government Opens Big Land Lottery In South Dakota

In Pierre observers gathered as Judge Witten supervised the Lower Brule land lottery drawing. Names of the first fifty winners include Frar Slocum of Wessington and Florence Kemis of Fort Pierre among many others from South Dakota Iowa Minnesota and Nebraska forming a wide spread list of entrants and outcomes.

Robert Hipple Burke Frar Slocum Wessington S. D F. Slocum W. H. Searle Fairview H. L. Anderson Newcastle Neb S. G. Towgood Correctionville Iowa J. L. Hendricks Miller J. W. Cutler Des Moines W. T. White Knoxville G. W. Hafner Currie Minn Nick Weinardy Fraser B. Esilson Hampton M. A. Samuelson Randolph Simon Olson Hartington Woonsocket V. C. Reed Chicago Ill F. E. Pearce J. L. Jones St. Lawrence W. J. Morn Falls City P. L. Engman Stratford Florence Kemis Fort Pierre Y. Watson Pierre F. H. L. Knowles A. A. Harvey Montour E. Parry Rushmore S. Peterson Waterloo M. E. Warfield

Sheriff and Posse After Bank Thieves in Correll

In Correll Minnesota Big Stone county sheriff and a posse search for two cracksmen who blew open the Ban of Correll and stole 1500 dollars in currency. The entire front of the building was blown out wrecking the safe and fixtures. Robbers escaped after the explosion likely by carriage or auto. no tracks found. Insurance covers the loss.

Correll Minn Big Stone County Michael Fereh

Two Die by Shooting in Tyler Neighborhood

Tyler Minn Oct 16 Two accidental shooting deaths occurred nearby. Jac Neu el of Pipestone hunting near Lake Benton with a gun discharged both barrels, hitting him in the shoulder and severing the auxiliary artery. Peter Peterson, 16, of Limestone, and his 10 year old brother exchanged weapons after a suggestion, and a shotgun discharged at close range, fatally wounding Peter in the arm and side.

Tyler Minn Jac Neuel Pipestone Lake Benton Peter Peterson Limestone Peter

Saloon and Gambling Crackdown Shifts Minnesota Towns

Northwest briefs report Grand Rapids closes saloons and ends all day Sunday operations after enforcement. Hastings sees W. J. Lane arrested for forging a 2500 check on Security Bank, while George Blanchard faces charges of obtaining 450 by false pretenses. Grand Rapids district court begins Oct 24 with focus on Big Forks murder case as Mesaba iron land boom spurs property option solicitations.

Grand Rapids Minn Hastings W. J. Lane Minneapolis Charles Adams J. M Jangenfeld George Blanchard John Compodes Milwaukee Big Forks Mesaba Range

Fire at St Paul Five and Ten Cent Store Causes 50000 Loss

St Paul Minn Oct 16 Fire in the Five and Ten Cent Store caused total losses of 50000. Firefighters battled flames until midnight as the building and contents suffered heavy damage. The Woolworth building and two nearby firms also sustained smoke and water damage of about 5000 each.

ST. Paul, Minn Ten Cent Five and Ten Cent Stoe Woolworth W. A. Friend White House

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