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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1909
Page
3
The Tribune calls on La Crosse merchants to fund and support a program to attract new factories, arguing that factory growth boosts merchant profits more than any other class. It cites wage flows, local spending, and long term net gains, urging immediate action and personal sacrifice.
A jumble of verses pleads for rain and a stubborn sky while a cited Philadelphia Times note promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. The ad claims the cure attacks blood and mucous surfaces and offers a $100 prize for cures.
A Ledger reflection muses on a tree surviving storms for decades yet struck by lightning when shelter is sought in rain. It also warns against death by carbolic acid, noting a dose hurts more than pulling a tooth.
A Pittsburgh Dispatch anecdote reports Senator Tillman opposing a proposition about corpse excursion tickets. Calhoun White tells the railroad agent he plans to buy round trip tickets for his deceased brother Webster to view the family in Society Hill, then return for burial at Salters Depot, a plan described as cheaper than traveling family members.
In this city physician Dick Woods claims to have more good stories than any other doctor. He told a club member a morning tale about a little girl and her mother walking down the street.
A light verse narrated in four chapters follows a football player who falls for a maiden from the stands. After a tumble and a heart lost, surgeons mend, and the hero proclaims victory with marriage to come and a happy honeymoon to follow.
An Atlanta merchant scolds his porter Ike for repeated tardiness. Ike offers a clever excuse claiming he was kicked by a mule, insisting the blow came from the opposite direction, prompting the businessman to demand a better reason.
A town hall concert hoarding advertised the cream of local talent. A placard reading No dogs admitted was amended by order of the S P C A. The incident drew upset reactions, described as a nasty dig at local performers.
Dr. F. A. Monroe of Jamestown introduces a steam generating apparatus to spray steam over shot cavity walls. The steam melts paraffin wax clogging pores in oil sands, reopening passages and prolonging well life, potentially aiding national oil production and public supply.
Barbara Osborne and Griswold work to secure a governor’s warrant and public stance on the Appleweight case. They move to Columbia to obtain a requisition while guarding Governor Osborne’s honor and aiming to outmaneuver political rivals.
A La Crosse resident Fred L Mabie relates a kidney health warning after a spine injury led to heavy kidney issues. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Erhart's drug store for lasting relief and urges others to use the remedy. Sold by all dealers at 54 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.
An argument favors right living over medicine to cure disease while noting medicines only palliate symptoms or aid natural healing. Peruna is praised for supporting digestion and delaying illness, with warnings against replacing healthy habits. The piece invites testimonials and directs readers to the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Ohio.
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for fall colds and throat and lung issues. Claims the genuine product contains no harmful drugs and features O. T. Erhart as the source. Ends with a moral line about honest versus dishonest men.
Milwaukees via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry offers a one and one half fare round trip for the National Dairy Show dates October 14 to 24. Minimum excursion fare three dollars. Sale dates October 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 and 20. Return by October 26. For details contact nearest ticket agent or W B Dixon assistant general passenger agent St Paul.
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