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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1907
Page
8
Whitewater Wisconsin Oct 16 Senator La Follette is an author Agents canvass among Whitewater residents for a ten volume collection to be delivered next year The volumes will include the best of his addresses and much new material
In Ladysmith Wis one engine in Menasha Paper Co. mills was badly wrecked when the governor belt ran off allowing high speed and the fly wheel flew apart. No one injured. The incident disrupted operations at the plant.
At the University of Wisconsin regents move to abolish hazing and class rush amid rising incidents. The drive seeks strict controls after recent violence and property damage during class rush and student pranks.
An authority warns of rising kidney trouble and explains symptoms such as back pain and urine changes. It urges annual urine tests and offers a home prescription of Compound Karyon, Fluid Extract Dandelion, and Syrup Sarsaparilla to ease symptoms after meals and at night.
In Ripon Wisconsin on October 16 the Fox River Valley Library association held a session on Sunday and holiday openings. Henry E Legler spoke on The Book Agent vs the Economic Buying of Sets and Reference Books. G C Witherby discussed The Relation of the Librarian to the Bookseller. Miss Zelia Smith and Prof Marston led talks on Cooperation between the College and Public Library, sparking strong interest.
A man notes his cigar did not taste right though it was the same brand and box he enjoyed after dinner last night, implying a peculiar change in flavor or quality from a familiar sensory cue. The item reads as a brief personal observation likely from society or household notes within the page.
Burglars struck Whitewater residence of H. O. Hamilton, regent of the Normal School, but fled after a dog barked. At John W. Cooper’s home, a safe was found open with notes valued at 1400 and 75 in cash taken, entry via a back window.
Advert says Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets help digestion during high stress, use not patent medicine, contain pepsin diastase golden seal and other natural elements, promise relief of acute indigestion and rest for abused stomach and intestines. Available at draggists in fifty cent packages, free trial by mail from F A Stuart Company Marshall Michigan.
Milwaukee, Wis Oct 16 Phillip Nerdrum aged 11 was instantly killed when a street car cut him in two as he jumped from a car to steal a ride. The boy was pulled into the wheel area and his scalp was torn off in the fatal accident.
Treasury officials acknowledge the $1,000,000 loan and federal funds for the Jamestown exposition may be a loss. Acting Secretary Edwards considered taking charge of the exposition and keeping gate receipts to recover the loan, but admissions were not enough to cover running expenses. Congress provides redress only by levying on receipts as current daily admissions number between six and seven thousand.
Mrs. Baldwin misplaced her savings after withdrawing money to send to her husband. The funds, hidden in waste paper inside a heating stove in a closet at 508 North Eighth Street, were accidentally burned when the stove was used.
The Nov 19 meeting of the society’s directors discussed neglect cases and investigations. A monthly report listed complaints, children sent to arena school, boys and girls returning home, and corrections of overloading. Horses were removed from work and arrests for abusing horses noted.
Secretary John M. Vrchota of the local Elks lodge received an invitation for members to attend the institution of a new lodge in Rochester Minnesota on October 24. Festivities begin in the afternoon with a parade. A delegation from this city is expected to attend.
Jane Rogers and John F. Bird donated two lots instead of cash to the Young Men’s Christian Association during a canvass for subscriptions to the new building. The deeds to the property were filed to
Caledonia Minn October 16 opening of the district court lists preliminary call dispositions. Cases include Knud Omodt vs C M and St P Ry Cos trial. Northwestern Ranching Co of Indianapolis vs Michael J Driscoll settled by defendant. Louise Neu vs Gustave Litzau and Louis Helm trial by jury. Others include McCann vs Hanke trial by court and Sweeney Sr. vs Scanick trial by jury. Abbotts vs Schmitt trial by court. Whitehouse vs Whitehouse continued. Schmitt vs Pope for trial by court. Weiser vs Boldt for trial but not before October 22.
Bangor residents host and visit relatives across Sparta La Crosse Tomah and Milwaukee with several weddings and family gatherings noted Miss Vida Wright wedding attended by Mrs Hirman Sweet Rev W S Sweet and Rev N L Sweet visiting from China and Whitehall Mrs Will Cook seriously ill and others seen in Sparta over the weekend
Mrs J Westernas returned from Chicago where she stayed a month with friends. Mrs N Clark is critically ill and bedbound. Mrs Frank Hammond and two children moved here from Galesville joining the Davis property beside the school. Mrs Boyd Butler returned home after three weeks visiting relatives in La Crosse and Minnesota. Postmaster F G Aiken traveled to Rochester Minnesota last week. Junior football lost to a La Crosse team. C A Delameres and Wm Keene netted fish worth at least 75 dollars on their first catch. Mrs Wm Keene visits Minneapolis and hopes to be well in a month. C O Walker sold a black driving horse to Ed Martell of West La Crosse.
Miss Lillian Thames of Mondovi visited at the Keilholtz home over the weekend. Alma street carnival attendees included Mrs. Fred Meili and others. Rev Shultz united Fred Mueller and Bertha Roessler in marriage at Wm Stuth’s with attendees and house keeping to the Mueller farm. Invitations sent for Amelia Ellers and Herman Herold wedding on Oct 19. Mrs Hyde of La Crosse visiting Buffalo City. A. W. Hofer visiting Winona relatives. Chas Huber hosted a dance.
Last Sunday night drew a well attended gathering with attendees reporting a good time. Mr. W A Auer principal of the school attended the teachers meeting in La Crosse Wisconsin on Friday.
Mrs P L Adams and son Percy visit her parents in Rockton. Miss Gwyn Hanesworth returns from training in Viroqua with Miss Helgerson. Miss Mamie Rogers stays with her sister Mrs M J Duffy in De Soto. Mrs G W Wolf and daughter Marcella home from visit with Blashek family. Various locals host and travel. Adolph Wrobel convalescent. Cleve Pulver returns from Madison sanitarium for visit.
The airship Beachy the first of six in its class to arrive is being erected at the Aero club grounds in St Louis Lincoln Beachy inventor and operator oversees the work Maj H B Hersey arrival for Lahm airship German contestants and French and American challengers including Charles Stroebel Toledo expected to join today
Floods near Barcelona on October 16 worsen as Manresa, birthplace of St. Ignatius, suffers severe distress. Thirty thousand people are unemployed due to the disaster, with five fatalities reported and continuing disruption across the region.
The speaker asserts a bold stance declaring openness and vulnerability without concealment. The line emphasizes personal honesty and moral framing, inviting interpretation of virtue and accountability in public or intimate discourse.
The Charles W. Gindele company of Chicago has won the contract to construct the new Eau Claire Wisconsin public building at 113559 dollars. They agree to finish on or before April 1 1909. The building will be limestone rather than sandstone as planned.
Jay C Youmans the Lawrence University sophomore class president was suspended for five weeks for taking part in the annual class scrap. He plans to transfer his credits to the University of Wisconsin Madison once the suspension ends, with several other suspended students reportedly following.
A compact discussion notes vanity as excessive self regard that ignores others. It contrasts personal preoccupation with communal duties and invites reflection on humility and social perception. The piece frames vanity as a habits pattern rather than a fixed trait.
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