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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
6
An ad claims boiling clothes is unnecessary with P. G. Naphtha Soap. It promises easier, quicker laundry using cold or lukewarm water and soap, replacing boiling water and ordinary soap. The 5 cent cake is sold in most city groceries.
La Crosse plans a large delegation to the Galesville fair as inclement weather halts afternoon races. Senator J J McGillivray speaks on Equity day while tomorrow features 2:18 and 2:40 pacers with eight and ten entries respectively, plus a farmers free for all.
In a dispatch from New York Wellman analyzes the state’s voting mood and warns that New York’s thirty nine electoral votes remain contested. He argues past campaigns show conditions now favor Democrats enough to narrow Republican gains, urging readers to judge outcomes as the race unfolds.
The article stresses meticulous refrigerator cleaning. It advises removing crumbs, wiping spills immediately, and frequent summer cleans. Remove food and dust cover, scrub shelves in hot suds with Gold Dust powder, dry, and air dry. Clean food chamber and ice chamber, scald wastepipe with boiling Gold Dust solution, then replace parts.
The piece notes a dominant public discontent with current leadership and a desire for change that could influence ballots. It discusses Taft Roosevelt dynamics, Roosevelt's popularity, and the risk that party strategies will try to mobilize or counteract these sentiments amid expectations New York remains Republican on the presidency.
The case Mildred Love v Louis Ommerberg went to the jury regarding the return of a piano claimed as her property and free from attachment. Separately Mrs Lulu Fuller sues La Crosse City Railway for injuries after a street car incident when boarding near Calidonia and Windsor streets. Highbee & Higbee represent the plaintiff and Woodward & Lees the company.
Peter Eggler aged 68 a farmer of Mormon Coulee died suddenly yesterday afternoon from apoplexy. Born in Switzerland he came to the United States forty years ago and lived on his farm since. He leaves a widow and ten children. Funeral Friday at noon from the residence with burial in Mormon Coulee cemetery.
Franklin Ferris, ouster commissioner, began testimony in Chicago as Standard Oil faces the ouster case. Trust Buster Kellogg, government counsel, had not yet arrived.
A local advertisement touts Our Own Silver Polish as safe for gold silver plated ware and glassware. It claims the polish is acid free ammonia free mercury free cyanide free and will not scratch delicate surfaces. For ten days only the 15e size in sealed glass bottles sells for 10 cents.
Detroit's pennant hope hinges on supporting the pitching corps led by Wild Bill Donovan and the developing Willetts Summers duo. Hughie Jennings faces a tough rotation with Kil liah Mullin and other rivals in St Louis and Chicago, while Donovan's strong wins keep Detroit competitive despite recent bench calls.
Clarence Schikrowsky age seven son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Schikrowsky of 1107 Vine street died at home this morning at 2 30 from diphtheria. Funeral conducted at residence this afternoon with Rev Andreas officiating. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery with Frank Tillman in charge
Bryan denounces Roosevelt while touring Iowa towns along the Mississippi River. He says the president's bid to name his own successor will be resented by electors nationwide who prefer the man they choose to occupy the White House. Bryan draws strong crowds amid a favorable reception in river towns.
Winnipeg Sept 30 The Canadian Pacific headquarters and striking mechanics expect the strike to end today with a compromise based on minority and majority arbitration reports.
Thousands of Indians from various tribes assemble in Lawton Oklahoma to receive annual rent payments for lands. The Indian agent oversees the distribution. Farming privilege payments range from 15 to 100 dollars per person.
The American Bankers Association opened its regular convention in Denver with speeches by prominent bankers. The gathering showcased opposition to the guarantee plan and to postal savings banks during the savings and trust companies divisions.
Washington Sept 30 government announces that starting tomorrow letters to England Ireland Scotland and Wales require only a 2-cent stamp per ounce instead of 5 cents. The rule covers all mail to the four destinations.
Baltimore Md Sept 30 Governor Hughes opens the republican campaign here tonight after a speaking tour through western Maryland today. He will deliver an address following the trip.
Frohsinn Singing Society weighs moving rehearsals from Wednesday to Friday after 20 years. Instructor Robert Isler threatens resignation if the change is not made. Members favor Friday to accommodate Isler’s travel, preferring the day shift over losing the instructor.
In Chicago on September 30 Charles Hunck attacked his wife during a beating when his son stepped in and struck him on the head with a gas pipe, fatally injuring the father. The son acted after witnessing the assault on his mother.
EMERSON Neb Sept 30 Taft will make ten stops in Nebraska today with Governor Sheldon and Senator Brown predicting strong support for him in Bryan's state. Sheldon says a 15000 to 20000 plurality is likely despite some Democrats who backed Roosevelt preferring Bryan this election.
Debs and his Red Special train travel from East Cleveland toward Erie, Pennsylvania. The journey today includes planned speeches along the route as the convoy proceeds to its eastern campaign stop.
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