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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
5
Local column lists Ford dealer promotion and community notes. Mentions Herman A Ruhoff leaving for St Paul to lead violas in the St Paul Symphony, medical and social visits by doctors and residents, and upcoming lectures by Clarence A Buskirk on Christian Science at La Crosse theatre.
Toland graduate lands a position with La Crosse Rubber Mills Co. The school offers business training to prepare students for careers and secure employment. Special term begins Monday, November 2. Send for catalogue and full information. Toland Business School La Crosse Wis.
Carl Schaller of 926 Denton Street and Charles Naegle a barber at Tenth and Denton streets found a large pearl in the Mississippi river on Tuesday. The gem is about the size of a ten cent piece. The note ends with an unrelated line about self-control and being sat on by someone large.
Sparta Wisconsin Oct 22 The circuit court jury last week awarded Irving Smith 1600 dollars against the town of Greenfield. The answer to question four was nullified, claiming inconsistency with the award. A motion seeks to change the answer to Yes or grant a new trial. Also reported is the death of James M Ross aged 77 Tecumseh Nebraska father of T J Ross and Nebraska pioneer who helped settle southeast part of the state in 1865. The telegram notes his passing and large family.
Mrs Ida Rademacher 70 died at 6 this morning at 418 Mississippi St. She leaves husband Fred, son Emil of Milwaukee, daughter Miss Ema at home. Born in West Phalen Germany she came to America in 1852, lived in St Louis then La Crosse county since 1859. Funeral at West Avenue German Lutheran with Rev Gamm officiating. Fessler and Dahl in charge.
The piece laments a failing campaign mood as Pegasus reels and the Muses retreat to an old ladies home. It argues that the era of eloquence has vanished, leaving garbled chants from self styled laureates and a campaign marching without soul or rhythm.
Pat recalls catching frogs with a stick while Nimrod questions his bait. Faith chimes in with a playful exchange as Pat answers and the group laughs. The rustic chat captures a harbor scene with local chatter and humor.
The Delineator notes Bonnie's sharp quip after learning she must eat condensed milk with oatmeal. She exclaimed she hoped the old condensed cow would die, reflecting a sly protest or humorous exaggeration about breakfast constraints.
A simple pine extract remedy for colds and coughs is described. Mix Pinex with granulated sugar syrup to create a cheap, pleasant tonic that can be prepared in five minutes. A teaspoonful every one to three hours is suggested, with rapid relief expected for deep seated coughs and bronchial symptoms.
A letter from T F Smith, an agent for Continental Casualty, describes the southern night riders who punish those who sell below set prices and target trust agents. He recalls encounters, arrests, and the peril of being suspected as a spy, while noting rising cotton and tobacco prices and the farmers’ struggle against trusts.
W T Irvine, jeweler at 429 Main Street, advertises American style watches with interchangeable parts and low prices. Ladies’ watches in small sizes range from $3.75 to $6. Men’s models in gun metal and silver cost $2.50 to $4.00. The ad touts various designs, fancy hands, fully warranted quality, and invites customers to view watches for little money.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Max E Schoel of North Third street gave a pleasant surprise Monday evening for their fifteenth wedding anniversary. Guests included Oscar Doering Henry Andregg George Wiesehugel John Abplanalp John E Langdon Carl Ahrens Henry Ahrens and Miss Mary Hass.
Horace K Holley son of J M Holley leaves for Utica New York to marry Miss Louise Calder at the bride’s parents home Mr J M Holley will attend with his son Mrs Fetter entertains guests from twin cities in La Crosse Four tables of bridge prize winners listed and a buffet luncheon served with many local guests noted
Professor J S Knight reorganizes the McGregor Iowa band with groups at Prairie du Chien Patch Grove and more. Clarence H Buskirk of St Louis to lecture on Christian Science at La Crosse theater under First Church auspices. Governor Davidson program includes Strum Hale Pigeon Falls Whitehall Blair stops with times. Mrs M E Davis injured by rug fall. knees sprained. Street car hits auto on Twelfth Market. fender damaged. no injuries to the car or demonstrator.
The Musical Age notes a broad upturn in the national piano market for the first time in fourteen months. Movements span every instrument grade, seen as a sign of a revival in prosperity. The piece suggests two ways to engage the public.
An advertisement urges readers to visit their drug store to obtain a free sample bottle of Gray's Yerba Santa Cough and Cold Cure. It touts the product as the most remarkable remedy for coughs and colds and claims it surpasses all others in the American market.
The Swiss president receives only 2500 dollars a year and holds a largely ceremonial office chosen by representatives. Citizens rarely know who holds the post, as the vice president usually succeeds, reflecting Switzerland’s modest republican traditions. Parliament House at Bren is celebrated as magnificent in this sturdy small republic.
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