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!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
6
Mrs. Margaret Primmer of Plattin Missouri writes that years of sore cracked feet resisted doctors. A passerby recommended Cuticura Ointment then Cuticura Soap and Pills. After one treatment the feet healed and have troubled her no more. She pledges lifelong praise. June 80 and July 21 1907.
New York September 23 United Press reports Archbold released a denial after a statement about Standard Oil immunity from lawmakers. A 26 Broadway meeting followed with Archbold defending the purchase of influence while Rogers reportedly pressed the denial.
The candy wheels on downtown streets will not reopen after Chief Weber ordered their discontinuance. The state administration barred them from the fair grounds citing gambling concerns tied to state aid conditions, and Acting Mayor Hirshheimer supported stopping the wheels to prevent crowding and ensure safe passage.
Two Wa basha girls Clara Hess and Bessie Wahley, both 16, ran away to see the world and the La Crosse Inter-State fair. Police traced them from parents’ description, and Officer Alois Yehle returned them to their Wa basha homes.
Lincoln Neb Sept 22 Gov Sheldon grumbled over the smothering of the bank guarantee plank in the republican platform convention and warned state commit tee he would not stay on the ticket unless it is clear he will favor the bank guarantee if elected He says he deserves defeat unless the public is advised where he stands He sought to resign last night but party managers urged harmony He charges bankers conspired to defeat the plank at the convention
In Indianapolis on September 23 the senate began considering the county local option bill that prompted the extra session. Republicans face confusion as the senate is expected to pass the bill with little opposition while lower house efforts continue amid intense excitement.
Heavy overnight rains in northern Michigan slowed ongoing forest fires threatening Marquette County towns and timber tracts. Centennial Heights near Calumet faced danger as villagers and miners battled the flames and called for aid from neighboring towns.
Ray Lewis an Iowa Central brakeman aged 45 from Oskaloola was killed near Grinnell after being pushed from a moving train by tramps. He was found an hour after the fall and had lost an arm and an ear. He remained conscious and described the attack, but no clue was found.
FOR SALE Handsome large hard coal burner used 6 weeks also Favorite cook stove for wood or coal 610 Mississippi St STOLEN Small go cart Return to 1222 Adams and will not be prosecuted A boy is not as affectionate with his mother as his sisters for fear she will smell tobacco.
Taft lands in Chicago with a large Republican welcome planned and aims for talks with Hitchcock after the rally. He addresses Hoosier farmers at the Ade farm in Brook, arguing against Bryan’s policies and urging free coinage of silver, cautioning that Bryan’s tariff and monetary views harmed farmers.
The Wisconsin Republican platform debate centers on the majority endorsement of Roosevelt Taft aligned planks, opposed by Morris Owen and Dahl who back minority ideas including the Mary Ann primary reform, tariff revision, and stricter campaign finance disclosures. Governor Davidson urged adherence to the majority while warning against adopting minority tariff planks.
In dense fog two trolley cars on the Southeastern railroad between Philadelphia and Chester collided near Tinicum. Seven men died and 65 were severely injured as cars, heavily loaded with laborers, were demolished. Signal failure is blamed. motormen may also be fatally hurt.
The question explores whether real people have ever encountered speakers using dialects characteristic of certain poetry and literary works. It notes that such speech patterns sometimes appear in regional or archaic forms and asks if any documented interactions exist.
Reitzel and Kurtenacker prepare for an auto parade featuring more than 100 cars if plans mature. About 60 more owners yet to appear, with 45 from the city and 12 from nearby towns. Two divisions electric and gasoline start 7 45 at Hotel Stoddard and travel a loop along State Front Main Sixth Vine Third Jackson Fourth Pearl Front Main back to the hotel.
August Eberhardt, who shot and killed his aunt Mrs Otillie Eberhardt and wounded her daughter near Rochelle Park on July 18, was sentenced today to thirty years in prison. His parents wept as the sentence was read. He lured them to a lonely Lackawanna track spot during a thunderstorm and fired. He had planned to marry the girl.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.