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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
8
The ad touts P and G Naphtha Soap as the superior choice over other naphtha soaps. It claims better materials, stronger washing power, longer lasting hardness, and greater weight, letting a woman do in an hour what neighbors do in two. Many housewives testify to its effectiveness.
A university club discovers a new surge of interest as student licenses spark a sensation around a yellow helmet find. Faculty note campus excitement while student leaders celebrate rising recognition for their project novelty and potential.
Madison reports two student bodies the University club and the Yellow Helmet secret society have secured liquor licenses, triggering scrutiny under Wisconsin and federal law. The Yellow Helmet, at 422 State Street, lists H. R. Amen of Missouri Valley Iowa as treasurer. the University club license covers 803 State Street.
John Baumann a Lebanon town farmer near Watertown Wisconsin October 28 was shredding corn when his hand was caught in a shredder. Several fingers were crushed and one needed amputation at the second joint.
A Green Bay clash unfolds as twenty clergymen and merchants press Mayor Winford Abrams to close saloons on election day. The mayor stands on unenforced state law grounds, pledging another conference and data gathering to push for regulation amid allied Catholic support.
Beloit Wisconsin October 28. Robert Willis missing since last Friday was found deceased in his rural Beloit area farm home six miles west of the city. He had written a note stating his purpose of death by his own action dating Saturday at 1 AM and shot himself with a revolver. He was an elderly resident who had been living alone recently.
Neenah men return from a Lake Winnebago hunting trip to a ten hour perilous storm ordeal on the east shore. Janesville reports a two year old girl fatally burned, likely from matches. Sheboygan candidate Spratt vows to back Cooper for speaker if elected. Boscobel man Melvin Scherer escapes a freight engine with a broken arm and bruises. Marinette farmer Samuel Schwittay dies after a horse kick. Kenosha reports a spate of home entry attempts by a lone burglar, who calls by phone before entering.
Robert Wills aged 70 long time Shirland farmer was found dead in bed by neighbors after several days absence. A bullet wound in his head and a revolver in his hand indicate potential suicide during an insanity spell. Wills had farmed in Shirland for forty years.
Police officer Russell De Lap, a Civil War veteran aged 70, was discovered dead in his Baraboo residence where he lived alone. The death is being investigated as a possible natural cause.
Fred H. Meyer an instructor at St. John's Lutheran school in Watertown Wisconsin died after a long battle with heart trouble. He served forty years in the same school.
The Tribune announces the Shetland Pony Contest will end on Saturday November 7 at 7 p.m. No extensions will be granted and all subscriptions and funds must reach the Tribune office by 10 p.m. Saturday. Ballots close earlier and the final vote count occurs after judges tally.
The district designation covers all La Crosse area territory known as the North side within District No 2. The consolidation clarifies jurisdiction and boundaries for municipal governance spaces and local administration.
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