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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1907

Page

4

Remarkable Discovery for Harmless Fat Reduction

An advertisement promotes Renge a fat remover claim it reduces fat at a pace of a pound daily. It markets Renge as harmless pleasant to chew like candy and says it targets abnormal tissue with accuracy causing gradual weight loss without drug-like side effects. Sold by The Rengo Co. Detroit $1 per box with free trial offers and local La Crosse retailers listed.

Rengo Co Rengo Detroit Mich la Crosse O. T. Erhart Red Cross Drug Stores C. F L. Runckel

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing

Out of sight, out of mind applies to burns, wounds, piles and chilblains treated with Bucklen's Arnica salve. It heals and disappears symptoms. Guaranteed by O. T. Erhart, Druggist, 25 cents.

O. T. Erhart

Court Upholds Frohock Will In Deathbed Utterance

Probate court judge Brindley sustains the Frohock will amid a contest by Ned and George Frohock. He notes a deathbed utterance naming Georgie Trilby Lembke, 12, as primary beneficiary, and includes this in the decision. The $4,000 estate at stake goes to the granddaughter, the daughter of Mrs. Frohock’s insane child.

Julia Frohock Mill Street Shay St. Francis Hospital Tech Ned Frohock George Frohock Brindley Georgie Trilby Lembke Cas Julia A. Frohock Fred B. Frohock Julia A. Frahock George T. Lembke Supreme Court Charles W. Lemke Albert W. Barnett Ellen Lembke Morris & Hartwell

Goal of $3500 contest nears close in report

The goal of a $3500 contest is rapidly approaching its deadline as Thursday's report highlights the final push. Organizers emphasize strong participation and note supporters from local businesses and residents. The drive aims to raise funds for community programs and public services.

Vote This Week in Tribune 3500 Prize Contest

The Tribunes 3500 prize contest nears final week with polls closing at noon tomorrow. Cast votes today or by noon tomorrow to influence the last published count and increase chances of winning. Subscriptions and orders must arrive at the Tribune office by Saturday night to count.

Tribune Haines Daily Tribune

Scorcher Dies in Chicago Auto Wreck

Adraian Sibson aged 19, son of Cleveland wealth, was killed when his auto racing at fifty mph veered to miss a cab, struck and overturned. Two companions were seriously injured in Chicago.

Chicago Adraian Sibson Cleveland Sibson

Milwaukee county officers get new weights and measures gear

Milwaukee County treasurers and ex officio county sealers of weights and measures receive appropriate equipment. The supplies include scales for avoirdupois and troy weights yard sticks and a range of measuring tools to aid in proper handling of their duties.

Milwaukee Wisconsin

Simple home remedy promises cure for brain fog insomnia

An ad touts Obifrut Compound Extract as a nerve tonic to cure brain fag insomnia and nervous debility. The prescription mixes one ounce of Obitrut Compound Extract with seven ounces of port wine or grape juice, meant to be taken in dessert spoons several times daily. It claims safety, non alcohol content, and urges purchasing from the same druggist for purity.

C. F L. Runckel O. T. Er

North Side News Reports Hearse Delayed by Streetcar

North Side Advertising and News notes the white hearse owned by Hodge and Bradbury bearing the remains was struck by a street car at the upper end of the causeway. The vehicle was damaged and the procession paused briefly for repairs before continuing to the cemetery.

Hodge and Bradbury

Fire destroys major Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul planing mill

A large planing mill at West Milwaukee, central to the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul shops, was wiped out by fire Sunday night. Estimated loss is $100,000. the 320 by 60 foot building housed machinery and tools owned by about 150 workers, many with no insurance. The blaze halts locomotive and car woodwork, worsening the car shortage as replacement plans are set.

Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul West Milwaukee Milwaukee

Thomas Knight Returns to Piano Business in City Visit

Thomas Knight, formerly of the North Side, is in town for several days. His wife recently underwent surgery at La Crosse hospital and is recovering well. Knight plans to return to his southwestern territory and may leave Ivees Pond company at year end to start his own retail piano business.

Thomas Knight North Side la Crosse Hospital Mr. Knight Ivees Pond Company

Injured Burlington brakeman improves after accident

J. Simonsen, the Burlington brake man thrown from a train near Stockholm while rounding a curve, is improving and doctors foresee no serious after effects from his injuries.

J. Simonsen Burlington Stockholm

Hearse Struck by Street Car In Funeral Procession

A hearse carrying the funeral procession for Mary Clow of 1311 Charles Street was struck by a street car yesterday morning on the way to Oak Grove cemetery. No further details were available.

Little Mary Clow Charles Street Oak Grove Cemetery

Ladies Sewing Circle Entertainment at Mrs Bullock's Home

The Ladies' Sewing Circle of Caledonia Street M. E. Church gathered at Mrs. Bert Bullock's Avon street home for a pleasant afternoon. Mesdames O P Clinton and P J Larson assisted, and a large number of members attended enjoying a good time.

Caledonia Street M. E. Church Bert Bullock O. P. Clinton P. J. Larson

Notice of church services retracts pastor error

A Saturday Tribune item announcing services at West La Crosse M. E. church with Rev A L Wood as pastor was erroneous. Mr Wood had no engagement to deliver a sermon and the notice stemmed from misinformation.

West la Crosse M. E A. L. Wood Saturday Tribune Wood

North Side Briefs Learn of Local Visits and Travel

Mr and Mrs William Werry of 801 Charles street host Mrs Lela Kay of Spokane Washington for a few days Patrolman Alois Yehle and his son Elmer plan a hunting trip tomorrow Ole Jenson of Savanna visited the city yesterday for a few days Father Murphy departed for Eau Claire to assist Father Dunn with a forty hour devotion services

William Werry Charles Street Lela Kay Spokane Wash Alois Yehle Elmer Yehle Ole Jenson Savanna Father Murphy Eau Claire Father Dunn

North Side Infested With Snakes In Recent Kills

Residents report a snake infestation on the North side with several killings this week. Mrs T H Allen killed a small snake outside her Caledonia street tailor shop this morning. Earlier a snake was slain by boys on the Fifth Ward school playground.

T. H. Allen Caledonia Street Fifth Ward

Through Freights Discontinued On Milwaukee Road

Through freights between La Crosse and Milwaukee are abandoned on Nos. 65 66 68 and 69 after a 16 hour work limit was enacted. Trains still run Milwaukee to La Crosse but crews in the ring first out system face uncertain schedules and overloading 1500 to 1600 tons versus standard 2200 tons.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Milwaukee la Crosse Milwaukee Road

Newfoundland dog walks from Lincoln to La Crosse and back

Versus the large Newfoundland dog owned by Otto Brimberg wandered from Lincoln to his old Logan street home after July first travel, then returned to sleep on the porch. Found emaciated and exhausted, the dog is being cared for by J. W. Crow's family while Brimbergs consider reclaiming it. The rail distance Lincoln to La Crosse is 589 miles, likely much longer in the dog’s wandering route.

Logan Street Lincoln Nebraska Versus Otto Brimberg North Side Brimberg Brimbergers J. W. Crow

La Crosse Plow Co Holds Farm Tool School

The La Crosse Plow Co hosts a schooling for traveling salesmen on plows drills cultivators hay loaders manure spreaders and corn planters at Chas Linse’s large farm. F E Davis and A E Thompson lead. attendees include salesmen from Minneapolis Watertown Aberdeen Alexandria Mankato and La Crosse with several local brokers listed.

la Crosse Chas. Linse F. E. Davis A. E. Thompson M. H. Davis Minneapolis D. Ray Watertown S. D M. L. Parker Minn J. J. Gordon A. H. Dobbins Mankato Niel Currie Wis Walter Gatten J. A. Johnson

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