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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
5
Cairo Illinois was rattled by a severe earthquake last night lasting about five seconds. The tremor produced a low rumble and traveled from southwest to northeast.
The La Crosse and Southeastern railroad issues a new timetable to improve connections. Changes affect trains to Viroqua and arrivals from Viroqua with daily and Sunday specifics, including earlier departures and later arrivals across several train numbers.
Ford advertising notes J W Conoly promoting Miss Minnie Dupree in The Road to Yesterday with predicted crowded show. Manager Gage confirms high demand and possible ovation. Various local residents and travelers visit La Crosse, including doctors, engineers, and social guests returning from trips in Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago, and Minneapolis.
Chicago and Northwestern Railway awards contract to George A Fuller company for a new passenger station in Chicago and expects work to start immediately. Main Street extension delayed due to material shortages. Erhart of Red Cross Drug Store attends golden wedding in Columbus. Emma Gilles to marry Arthur Graef on November 11 at Farnum Street home. Halloween is approaching with police watching vandalism. Yeomen card party at Corens Hall. Rev Gerret Verkus to speak at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Redfield Street.
Hugh Crab former confidential secretary to Z Leiter was awarded judgment of 416 by a jury in Judge Eberhardt's court against the Zeigler car company controlled by Joe Leiter. We all get fooled in time.
New York writer reports A M Herring’s aircraft, intended for a government test at Fort Myer, was wrecked after a secretive test flight. The machine flew 300 feet at three feet elevation, then dipped in the turn and broke, ending hopes for the demonstration.
A reflective note argues that about ninety percent of people known to someone will seek favors or impose when possible, highlighting social pressure and the burden of reciprocity in everyday interactions.
Irvine Jewelers advertise a limited sale on 14K gold fountain pens priced at 1.00, regularly 1.50, with a $2.50 street price elsewhere. The self filling, diamond pointed, non breakable pens are pitched as ideal Christmas gifts, urging La Crosse customers to buy now and save 1.50. W. T. Irvine, wholesale jeweler, promotes sale to locals.
A home remedy claims to purify the kidneys and bladder using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. It asserts relief from bladder trouble, frequent urination, back ache, kidney complaints, and rheumatism after meals and at night, with improvements within a week.
In Judge Brindleys court this morning the James Gaskill estate versus La Crosse City Railway and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad case was examined. Motorman Claude Donahauer said he could not stop the car coming down the incline at the Mill Street crossing where Gaskill died August 27, 1907. Conductor Charles Masterson was also examined. The case is set for circuit court on November 9.
Election booths will be located on November 3 in each ward at designated sites such as schools, police station, and public buildings. The list specifies ward by ward locations including First ward at Fifth and La Crosse and Seventh ward at Sixteenth and Winnebago, among others.
Mayor Wendell A. Anderson has received an invitation to join the National Rivers and Harbors congress in Washington D C on December 8 10 and 11. It is likely either the mayor or a council member will represent the city at the meeting. The waterways group is a major national body with seaboard and river organizations, including the Upper Mississippi River Improvement association.
A woman reasons her husband would not overlook a pretty waitress in the home and therefore avoids testing him, asserting prudence over suspicion in maintaining marital fidelity.
A concise note urges sealing private matters, advising that truly secret information belongs locked away and not shared. The statement emphasizes discretion and personal responsibility in safeguarding confidences.
Philip Norton of 201 East 14th Street New York City says Father John’s Medicine cured his severe cold and helped his strength, noting his recovery and improved health.
The autumn session of the Russian parliament convened in St Petersburg with M Khomyakoff presiding. The session is expected to be the most important since the douma’s creation, signaling major political activity ahead.
The Ladies Auxiliary of La Crosse hospital announces the charity ball at Germania hall on November 6 to support hospital charity work. General chair Mrs John Brindley. ticket committee Mrs Geo Burt on and Mrs A Hirshheimer. supper committee includes Mrs W H Tarbox and others. dining committee led by Mrs Mary Crosby. hall furnishings Mrs C J Fels ber. hall and program Mrs A P Hankerson and Mrs J A Bayer. reception led by Mrs Brindley with Miss Ella Ingwersen and Mr A Hirshheimer. decorations to be announced.
A 500 club meeting is set for Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. O A Hunt.
On Thursday night at 8 o clock a Hallowe en treat will be given at the Y W C A for the young women. There will be many amusements including fortune telling games etc The millinery class will meet at 7 p m Thursday evening. Mrs Ames will give her last talk on Home Nursing Friday evening at 7:45 instead of Thursday. Her subject will be Our One Inheritance. Mrs Worthington s Bible class will meet Friday evening at 7:15. The girls department will meet Saturday at 2:30 p m.
Mayflower camp of 393 R. N. A. held a meeting and card party at Linker's hall last night. Refreshments were served. First prizes went to Mrs. G. Albrecht and Wm. Hatke. second prizes to Mrs. Ole Wold and Charles Hilbert.
Mrs Ellis B Usher was guest of honor at a Saturday dinner hosted by Mrs George Burton with ten covers. Earlier on Friday Mrs W B Tscharner entertained three bridge tables with Mrs Butcher of St Paul and Mrs O'Brien of Minneapolis as guests of honor. Prizes went to Mrs A L Mcintosh and Mrs O'Brien.
Mr and Mrs W F Gage return from a ten day Minnesota trip with Mrs Gage visiting her childhood home in Albert Lea and Mr Gage hunting at Bear Lake. Continental Casualty move to 125 South Fifth Street. Percy Elwell party visiting his mother in law Mrs Elwell. W A Suttor's Chicago visit. Cong church Woman's Union supper hosted by Mrs L C Colman on South Fifteenth Street. all ladies invited. Julia Margrave of Necedah returns home. James Fullgrove group heads to St Paul before returning to Hamilton Montana.
The marriage of Mr. Henry M. Boehm of the Continental and Miss Marie Bard is announced to take place at an early date.
Miss Bertha Deckert and George Dawson were married at St Marys parsonage by Rev Dean yesterday at 7:30 AM. Bridesmaid Anna Stellpflug and best man Robert Fingerhut attended. The groom, Park Store grocery manager, and the bride, formerly Park Store employee, plan to reside in the city.
Mr and Mrs H C Baumgarten of 1415 Caledonia street were surprised by about twelve friends honoring their wedding anniversary. The gathering included Mrs George Squire of Trempealeau, a sister visiting for a few days. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed the evening.
Miss Estelle Solon presented a Sans recital at the Y M C A last evening to a delighted audience. A splendid program was performed with accompaniment by Professors Weiss and Reuter, affirming Solon as a well known figure in La Crosse's musical circles.
A thought about personal morale, noting how some individuals exaggerate hardship to bolster self belief. It observes the psychology of resilience and the tendency to equate perceived stress with courage.
A witty remark notes that a husband never earns as much as his wife thinks or wants others to believe, highlighting the gap between perception and reality in household income expectations.
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