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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
6
An Ohio woman writes that a sample bar of P. and G. Naphtha Soap proved its value for all washing needs. She reports saving labor with a family of four and urges other wives and mothers to try the product, signing with her name from Madisonville Ohio.
Professor W A Schubert wins favor at a Snow Plow dance rally with a Bryan style speech. The audience clamors for more as he defends tariff reform and bank deposit guarantees while praising Bryan and La Follette. Local Democratic candidates E J Kneen Scheuffler John Mohr highlighted.
A La Crosse area article outlines Republican meetings for the week with speakers including James Thompson C. L. Baldwin Otto Bosshard E C Raymond Henry F Cochems J J Esch and local venues such as Barre Mills Knutson's hall Lather school house Meyer's hall and the La Crosse theatre with schedules listed for Barre West Salem Holmen Washington City Bangor and the city of La Crosse.
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the English Lutheran Conference met at Holy Trinity church. Officers for next year were elected, including President Mrs. George H. Schnur and Vice President Mrs. T. H. Kaye. The next convention will be in fall 1909 at Duluth.
The notice references Lang petition hearing set for November 14 regarding the fe pany's tracks from Market Street to the Catholic cemetery. The readable text notes a legal action connected to property or right of way affecting local routes and a cemetery area.
A local ad asserts superior skill and reliability of a high class jewelry store. It warns against doubtful hands and promises prompt, efficient service and honest workmanship in every repair.
A series of political meetings planned across Washington county features speakers including Joseph Bosert O R Skaar Schubert A C Wolfe L Hood Paul Mahoney John F Doherty and John Utermoehl The schedule covers Sather's schoolhouse West Salem Shooting Park West La Crosse Meyer's and Holmen halls and continues through Monday with venues listed but speakers TBD
In a spread of dispatches from New York Chicago and Washington Oct 30 observers report Rockefeller and other steel and oil magnates openly backing Taft. Democratic figures allege trusts finance Taft campaign while Bryan tours Ohio and Gompers blasts Roosevelt in a Federationist issue urging labor to vote Democratic.
Reports from multiple cities describe Taft campaigning in New York and nationwide events. Idaho ranchman Chas Smith wagers $10,000 on Taft, Taft greets Sherman in Utica, and pamphlets attack Taft’s religion while betting odds shift across states.
A small milk business is for sale as the owner plans to go west. Includes wagon and cows. Inquiries invited, contact Jos Leut zinger at State Road Coulee for details.
A widow considers marriage to a gardener as a practical step to manage her overgrown grounds. The proposal reflects a pragmatic approach to land upkeep in the neighborhood.
Miss Belle McCue, tied to a Park store theft, was released from custody then immediately rearrested to stand trial in Ellsworth for daylight burglary. She had earlier been tried and dismissed on the same charge and is alleged to be involved in further robberies at D. C. Munger’s residence, Choate store, and E. M. Weston’s home. Sheriff Parr did not appear, delaying extradition papers.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of our wife and mother. Gratitude is also sent for floral tributes pallbearers and to Rev Julius Gamm from Mr Fred Granke and family.
At Amoy China on October 30 large crowds watched the American fleet arrive yesterday. Reports claim the fleet may bombard Formosa, fueling public hope while criticizing Japan over Formosa’s acquisition.
A thief acts cautiously yet remains at large as authorities fail to arrest him despite careful measures. No further details on location or identity are provided in the fragment.
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