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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1909
Page
6
David Palmer sold his half of the business block at Second and Main to partner Sebastian Auberger. Inland Printing occupies the first floor and Star Knitting Works the third. Palmer plans to leave La Crosse in about three weeks to spend the winter and may relocate west.
A witty remark notes that many women seem more beautiful than their feet reveal, suggesting feet as an unexpected measure of beauty and prompting light local chatter about appearances.
A prominent Chattanooga banker explains coffee harmed his nerves and slowed thinking until he switched to Postum. He says his tremors and facial twitches disappeared, leaving him as steady as a 25 year old despite being over 92, crediting Postum. The letter promotes reading The Road to Wellville and grocers sell Postum.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook plans an expedition to recover records he claims to left at Mount McKinley. He will spend two months in the United States to equip the party and about three months to reach Alaska, climb the peak, and return. He canceled all lecture dates to devote himself to the venture with a likely spring start.
The notice notes business districts were closed and employers paid final tribute to a deceased citizen as friends gathered to mourn.
A cordon of troops surrounds the square of St. Lorenz church in Lisbon after a bomb damaged the church and nearby buildings. Troops block the area, while reports say terrorists inside the ruins have barricaded themselves and repelled assaults, with isolation intended to stop reinforcements.
Lyttleton Fox urged the Aero club of America to push laws defining rights of air travelers. He warned the old rule that property owners own the air above may clash with aviators and suggested states condemn aerial space as a public highway and grant title to it.
The penny savings program in the public schools shows continued growth with October 16 figures: 95 new depositors, a new high of 74 prior, total depositors 318, total deposits $372.17, fifth-week gain $134.75, and grade stamps sold worth $9.50 in the normal grades during their first saving week.
Bids opened at city hall for multiple street sewer blocks and river overflows were awarded to Joseph M. Lapitz with a low bid of 3801.47. Competing bids came from Thill Manning Whalen Company 3956 Olaf Swennes 31385 and Thomas Wooley 4091.60.
A crew of section men work today to remove the sidetrack of the Green Bay and Western railroad built about a year and a half ago. The line served to bring materials and supplies to the La Crosse normal school construction site at Seventeenth and State streets.
Application for a final settlement in the estate of William Baier was made before County Judge John Brindley in county court this morning. Baier left an estate of approximately $10,000.
An advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Cure can end piles without surgery. It asks readers to mail name and address for a free trial treatment, then purchase a 50 cent box at drug stores, asserting quick relief from inflammation and itching.
Reader invited to fill name address, mail to Pyramid Drug Company in Marshall Michigan to receive a free trial package of Pyra mid Pile Cure mailed in plain wrapper. The ad outlines blank fields for name street city and state.
William Allen White told reporters at the Wyandotte County centennial dinner that public sentiment favors ending Cannon’s influence. He predicted no Cannon candidates will win Kansas seats and said progressives will dominate the next Republican congress, ending Missouri and Aldrichian opposition.
John Newman aged 9 dies after a prolonged illness described as Bright’s disease. He resided at 2004 Green Bay Street. His widow survives. Funeral arrangements are pending and Miller Brothers handle the arrangements. The oblique note remains on a religious quip about judging a man by his pew rent.
In a sharp, concise note the saying warns that forcing a difficult position does not improve a wavering or unreliable nature. The axiom links endurance under pressure to steady character rather than improvable behavior.
A sharp historical quip states that if some men ever had good intentions they must have been chloroformed. The remark uses satirical humor to question righteous motives.
Violinist John Liska returned from performances with Kreutz's orchestra to find his wife dead on the floor of their home at 1015 Mississippi Street. Two young children and a six month old cried nearby as authorities cited a sudden heart attack as the cause. August Kunitz, former cigar maker of 405 Oakland Street, died at 1:30 PM after a weeklong illness. he is survived by a widow.
The first meeting of the Young People's societies of La Crosse and Fillmore districts at Viroqua ends with steps toward a permanent organization. Officers elected include T Hoverstad president H Rasmussen vice president Lena Espeseth secretary and A Glerre treasurer.
Caesar Lombroso, noted criminologist, died in Turin this morning from a cerebral hemorrhage.
Rev Jones offers a eulogy praising Mr Cargill as a compassionate, unselfish leader whose home life defined gentleness and strength. He recalls Cargill’s democratic spirit, lack of vanity, and readiness to aid religious and educational causes. The tribute highlights Cargill’s industry, patriotism, and hidden philanthropy supporting churches colleges and the Y M C A.
An old advertisement urges prompt care for kidney and bladder symptoms with Swamp Root from Dr. Kilmer and Co. It claims the remedy supports kidneys liver and bladder and offers a free sample by mail along with a booklet. Includes price details and notice to mention La Crosse Daily Tribune.
Winona aldermen heard that an interurban road from Sparta to Galesville via La Crosse may be built with terminal at Galesville if the city council rejects the franchise. Mr Ferris said funds are ready and urged quick action. Uniform rates between Galesville and Winona and La Crosse are sought to avoid discrimination. An investigation of Winona street car service was recommended. Business leaders expect the franchise to pass.
The document lists numerous delegates and reverends from towns across Wisconsin Minnesota including Coon Valley Westby Beaver Creek Highland Prairie La Crosse Cashton Winona Houston Viroqua Immanuel Rushford West Salem Blair Pigeon Falls Lanesboro with names such as Rev Nels Lunde Rev Chr E Sybilrud and many others noted as attendees or participants in the convention. The closing remarks thank all who contributed to the convention's success and its lasting memory.
At a creditors meeting for Elitor Ross held in the office of Referee in Bankruptcy C L Baldwin in Sparta, Howard Teasdale was selected as trustee to oversee the estate.
Testimonial from Mrs. A B Bixby Pontiac Michigan describes severe hip pain and disability, improvement after two boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills, and says the medicine builds blood and strengthens nerves. Advertises pills priced 50 cents a box or 2.50 for six, with Doctor Medicine Company, Schenectady.
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