Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

La Crosse Tribune in La Crosse, Wisconsin

We have 8,601,093 pages in Wisconsin

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1908

Page

7

Swift Specific Cure for Skin Diseases Promoted

The ad argues skin issues reflect unhealthy blood and touts S S S as the best cure. It claims external treatments only relieve symptoms while a blood cleanse cures all skin diseases. It promises complete purification of circulation and asks readers to write for a book and free medical advice, from Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA.

S.S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Changes in La Crosse District Appointments

Bishop Neeley issues full La Crosse district appointments listing W H Vance district superintendent and multiple pastors assigned to towns including La Crosse Alma Center Black River Falls Cataract De Soto Eleva Elroy Fairchild Galesville Humbird Ironton Kendallis Glendale Caledonia Street West Avenue Lindsey Pittsville Mauston Melrose Merrillan Mondovi Necedah Neillsville New Lisbon Onalaska Reedsburg Rockland Sparta Springville Stoddard Tomah Tomah circuit Trempealeau Tunnel City Viroqua Valley Junction Wilton Norwalk Whitehall Arcadia Wonewoc with changes limited largely to new assignments and a replacement at Caledonia Street Church

J. W. Irish Ashland Caledonia Street M. BE Crosse L. E. Hoisington de Soto A. D. Moore Eleva J. S. Smallwood Elrory W. W. Hurd Fairchild A. B. Scoville Galesville A. B. Klein Humbird E. A. Smith Ironton A. E. Friedrich Kendallis Glendale J. B. Braddock la Crosse A. W. Ingham First Church West Avenue W. P. Cummingham F. L. Hart Lindsey and Pittsville J. H. Daniels Mauston E. Harris Melrose L. W. McKibbin Merrillan B. C. Sills Mondovi J .H. Anderson Necedah E. D. Upson Neillsville W. P Burrows New Lisbon R. C. Russell Onalaska L. B. Colman Reedsburg J. E. Kundert Rockland Ernest E. Horth Sparta L. A. Brenner Springville M. V. Jacobs Stoddard William MacAuley Tomah W. E. Boettcher A. H. Shanley Trempealeau George E. Mills Tunnel City James Knight Viroqua C. E. Butters Valley Junction J. B. O’connors Wilton Norwalk M. H. Haller Whitehall Arcadia Arthur Chalfant Wonewoc Gilbert Deniston

General King ends W N G connection in La Crosse

Gen Charles King ends his four year link with Wisconsin National Guard as he reaches the October age limit. He helped modernize the militia and impressed La Crosse troops during frequent inspections. King, trained at the United States Military Academy, served in two wars and several Indian campaigns.

Charles King Wisconsin National Guard King Guard United States Gen. King United States Military Academy la Crosse

Democrats organize clubs across county precincts

County Chairman Doherty plans a Democratic club in every precinct with initial meetings soon. Clubs already form in Bangor and Barre townships and the 21st ward. Headquarters will be in the city, accessible to all Democrats, as delegates and speakers are chosen for large meetings. The executive committee will elect a secretary after committees are named.

John Doherty Bangor Barre Doherty

Camp Douglas Annual Encampment Noted by Local Boys

A figure has long attended the state encampment at Camp Douglas each year and was observed by the boys of the nearby local companies during the event.

Camp Douglas

Vernon County Fair Opens With La Crosse Travel Deals

The Vernon County fair in Viroqua starts tomorrow drawing La Crosse visitors via the La Crosse & Southeastern line at reduced fares. Opening day features free attractions and a racing program including a $200 trot and pace and a Vernon county residents only half mile dash. La Crosse day Thursday offers special round trip rates, with Southeastern tickets priced at one fare and a third for the week.

Vernon County Viroqua la Crosse la Crose & Southeastern Southeastern

Will Auction Old Home of Schurz in Watertown

Carl Schurz's old Watertown home in the Fifth ward is to be sold at sheriffs auction on October 17 at 2 p m to satisfy a judgment. Sheriff William F Miller of Dodge county will conduct the sale. Local urge to have the city purchase the site as a memorial park for the German American leader. A small sum, around $1 000, could secure the purchase. Citizens suggest reallocating funds from Carl Schurz chairs at the state university to Watertown ark commissioners for the purchase.

Watertown Wis Carl Schurz Sherif Fifth Ward William F. Miller Dodge County The State University

Petition Against Saloon Vote Postponed

Stevens Point Wisconsin September 15 Judge granted an injunction stopping the Tuesday election on the license question The petition to raise the license from 200 to 500 was not sworn to Local taxpayers sought the injunction This postpones the election for one year

Stevens Point Wis Grand Rapids Wbb Stevns Point

Paris Cat Society Formed For Cats and Style

Paris fashionables form a society to glorify and improve cats under the name Pattee de Velours with Pierre Loti as honorary president and poet Ed mund Haracourt as acting president. The group publishes a journal named Le Moncrif after the cat-loving poet.

Paris Pierre Loti Edmund Haracourt le Moncrif

Diamonds Forfeit After Altercation With Umpire

The Diamonds forfeited their game to La Crescent in the third inning after an on field dispute with the umpire Sunday. La Crescent pitcher Smith held the Diamonds to one hit before the wrangle while John Haley of La Crosse delivered a solid effort on the mound.

la Crescent Diamonds Smith John Haley la Crosse

Churchill's Witty Dinner Quip Sparks Officer Remark

During a South Africa dinner Churchill and a self opinionated army officer sat together. The officer remained silent on most topics until Churchill finally delivered a sharp jest at the officer’s expense.

Winston Churchill South Africa Mr. Churchill

Man offers to forfeit pounds to kick a soldier

The exchange features a hospital patient who lost both legs to a bursting shell, and a nervous demand for the name of the man who would pay fifty pounds for the chance to kick him. The narrative appears in the Cleveland Leader.

Winston Cleveland Leader

Enjoyable Picnic At Binkman Ridge

A pleasant Sunday picnic at Binkman Ridge featured Miss Verna Lamphere Loretta Ikert Miss Lillian Ferguson Miss Elfrata Ikert Mrs Ikert Mr Edward Koehler and Mr George Carr enjoying an afternoon of leisure and camaraderie with friends.

Binkman Ridge Verna Lamphere Loretta Ikert Lillian Ferguson Elfrata Ikert Ikert Edward Koehler George Carr

Bee in her bonnet sparks sharp remarks by woman

A woman’s fixation on a notion leads to pointed remarks that sting peers. The exchange reflects social tensions and personal bravado, with witnesses noting the heated exchange and ensuing silence in the room.

Also Mentioned on This Page

S.S.9 W. N.G Milwaukeean B. Knutesen Reitzel's Elfenbraw Michels Elfenbrau C.& J. Michel Brewing CO Ernestly Schurz Gold Dust Twins N. K. Fairbank Company Chicago Wisconsin la Crosse & Southeastern R. R Thurs v. A J. H. McLees J. M. Allen Steel Range
Search Courier

Search the La Crosse Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The La Crosse Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication