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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
5
A looming tariff plan threatens to disrupt U S France trade and may halt imports. The French government has not issued formal maximum rate proclamations, but notices suggest such actions could take effect soon.
Detroit AL baseball star Rus Cobb surrendered to Sheriff Hirtius and was arraigned on an indictment charging him with stabbing night watchman George Stanfield at the Euclid hotel. His trial is set for November 22 with bail fixed at $500. Cobb was released after bond.
A famous health builder claims to cleanse bowels and restore proper function with Lane's Family Medicine laxative herb tea. Available in 25 cent packages at druggists or dealers. Try this famous herb tea regardless of prior remedies.
At Naivasha on October 21 Col. Roose velt and his comrades reconvened after a long division since the Kenya incursion. Col. Roosevelt and Guide Cunningham arrived from Nairobi at 11:30, with Major Heller and Dr. Mearns preceding from Kenia province.
James J. Jeffries plans to stage the Jeffries Johnson bout himself with sparring partner Sam Berger and friend Jack Gleason. They intend to build a large arena at Port Richmond across from San Francisco and conduct the fight there, an authoritative statement says.
New York reports that local banking houses with British connections expect the Bank of England to raise its discount rate from 4 to 41/2 percent tomorrow. The move signals tighter credit and potential ripple effects in international markets.
A plain-spoken remark notes that a woman dislikes darning her husband socks about as much as he dislikes wearing them, illustrating household friction in a lighthearted exchange.
The La Crosse latest personals list features Paul Armstrong and noted locals including Captain Valle and John A. Salzer Seed Co. shipments, lecture by E. S. Welch, a pancake supper ending golf season, and court inspectors from Sparta and Black River Falls. Hunters prepare for season, river steamer J. S. heads to winter quarters, and various city residents attend events and meet with professionals.
Suffering readers urged to mail name and address for a free trial of Pyramid Pile Cure. The ad promises quick relief by mail, then a 50 cent drugstore box, advising against operations and claiming reduction of inflammation congestion and ulcers.
An advertisement invites readers to fill in name and address on a coupon for a free trial package of Pyra mid Pile Cure. Mail to Pyramid Drug Company at 154 Pyramid Building Marshall Michigan for delivery in plain wrapper.
Sheriff William Duncan received word from Mt. Carroll Illinois that the man arrested there for a North Dakota horse theft does not match the La Crosse thief. Authorities suspect a regional gang. Reports say a traveling cigar maker took a fine team in Savannah and fled. Rewards posted in Freeport and Whitewater for stolen horses. Descriptions include a bay team weighing about 2,400 pounds and a Freeport bay gelding about 1,200 pounds with minor markings.
Minn visitors F Henry and Miss Emily Porter from Lun Sing Ia join locals in La Crosse. Charles W Humphrey of St Paul and Rev Jackman of Madison are in town for business and friends visits. F G Fritz of Oneonta NY praises Foley Orino Laxative for his daughter. Des Moines visitors O T Erhart and J C Burch. Dr George B Irving of Chicago arrives to lecture at the theater.
Several Indians brought to this city as government witnesses in liquor cases are found intoxicated. A federal officer warned that if more are found drunk, authorities will investigate all saloons and punish those selling liquor.
A man narrowly avoids injury in an unusual event described as lucky. Witnesses note his calm reaction as authorities investigate the minor mishap.
Mrs. T. O. Hammer hosted an afternoon and evening gathering for her daughter Mrs. A. F. Bowen at 915 South Fourteenth Street. Attendees included Mesdames Magnussen, E. D. Hammer, A. Hammer, A. Fitzpatrick, H. O. Hanson, J. G. Peterson, Orlando Hammer of New York, Frank Bartz and daughter Irene of Winona, C. Miller, W. Jones, W. A. Lockman, H. W. Bartz and Buddy, Misses Paula Peterson Olga and Laura Larson Verna and Mary Bowen Carry Hammer Matilda Miller and Lizzie Johnson.
Miss Elsie Luedka led an evening recital at the Wisconsin Music company store to a large audience. The program included piano pieces, vocal solos, duets and eight hand selections by Luedke and others, ending with Home Sweet Home sung by 80 students.
The Fraternal Reserve dance at Linker hall drew a large, enthusiastic crowd. The decorated hall used colorful autumn leaves to create a leafy bower, and the eight piece Theater orchestra provided strong music, marking the event as both social and financially successful.
Miss Annah Cole hosted a cinch party at her home with three tables for Miss Nelda Groenert of Prairie du Chien. Prizes were awarded to Miss Groenert, Miss Close, H B Dorey, and J W Boyer.
The Wednesday Afternoon Five Hundred club was hosted by Mrs. 8S. B. Oatman. Prizes went to Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. Frank Viets, and Mrs. Frank Cook.
The high school faculty will host a reception this evening at the school to honor the upcoming graduating class. The entertainment is kept secret, but reports indicate a fine time has been arranged by the organizers.
Miss Anna E Hanscome returns from California with her brother and wife from Denver to spend winter. Mrs Fred M Hanchett travels home from Hamburg via Aemica after Swiss trip. Mrs Mary Eaton and daughter Mary Shadbolt return from Mound cottage on Lake Minnetonka. Ladies Aid invites meeting at Norwegian Danish M E church. Arthur Michel of Hugo visiting brother A H Mitchel. Nurses from La Crosse hospital join Mayo Rochester. Laura Bell to join soon. Born to William and Mrs Gazely a son. Mrs G F Goodman and daughter visit city.
A woman seeks to outdo her neighbor by improving her own wardrobe as she plans to try again, aiming to match or surpass the rival’s clothes and style.
A National Geographic Society subcommittees to review Commander Peary’s claim of reaching the North Pole. The panel includes Rear Admiral Colby, O H Tittman, and Prof Henry Gannett, with Gannett chairing. A Copenhagen university cablegram regrets not complying with the request.
When a cold settles in the system it takes days of treatment. The best remedy is Chamberlains Cough Remedy which cures quicker than others and leaves the system in a natural and healthy condition.
Reverend Frederick Edwards a prominent Milwaukee preacher will lecture Friday evening before the Western Wisconsin Teachers association. He is rector of St James Episcopal Church and has been well received at a State Teachers event in Milwaukee. The public is invited to the association sessions at the normal school on Friday and Saturday mornings.
French aviator H. Farman completed a flight of 47 miles and 1,184 yards at Blackpool, remaining aloft for one hour, thirty-two minutes, and sixteen and five sixteenths seconds. The record flight showcased early aviation prowess and drew attention from local observers.
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