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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
5
The Otto launch carried several parties up the river yesterday. The first crowd departed the wharf at 10 30 AM and headed toward Dresden Park.
The group reached before noon and a bright fire and coffee announced the picnic. They enjoyed a substantial meal and card games in the day. Crocheting and shell gathering occupied others while Mrs. C. D. Hill and a list of ladies were present in honor of Mrs. W. R. Sill.
Mrs. George Batchelder of Minneapolis arrives to visit sister Mrs. D Cunningham. Mr. and Mrs. C D P D Hill and infant daughter depart for Chicago after two weeks with Mrs. David Austin. Mrs. George Burton wins ladies putting contest at the Country club, prize a silver bonbon dish from Miss Rose. Rose Keefe returns from Rome New York after her brother’s death to resume duties at her business college. Friends greet Capt W H Harries, Civil War veteran, seen in city after long intervals.
About thirty teachers used a half holiday to board Otto's launch at 2:30 PM and travel to Ferndale for an afternoon of recreation. They returned under a bright moon.
Mrs. Marcus entertained several ladies at a coffee yesterday afternoon in honor of guests from Viroqua who are visiting for the fair.
The city hosts a lively event with John Beck and family visiting from Grand Rapids and Lacrosse. Local social activity includes many residents, travelers, and officials attending fairs, visits, and upcoming political and road planning gatherings.
An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as affordable and effective for hemorrhoids, offering a free trial and urging readers to mail in a coupon. The rest of the page notes social visits, fair attendance, and local city notices with brief society items and upcoming events.
A big public lecture on tuberculosis prevention and cure will be held Friday evening at the new high school building. Prof. Ravenel of the University of Wisconsin will speak, with cooperation from Superintendent Bird, school principals, the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis association, and the La Crosse County Medical Association.
Readers are invited to fill in their name and address on a coupon from Pyramid Drug Company Marshall Michigan to receive a free trial package of Pyra mid Pile Cure by mail in plain wrapping. The offer requests Name Street City and State.
At the exposition building the Richards Robe and Fur tannery from La Crosse showcases tanned furs for robes and rugs. Visitors see hides trimmed to uniform thickness and tanned to avoid hardening. S. A. Richards notes dog skins for rugs and horse, cattle, and buffalo hides for robes. plant located at 1522 Farnam street.
Prof Ravenel is slated to speak on tuberculosis as part of a citywide campaign. Prof Bird touts the lecture as a rare privilege and anticipates a large crowd in La Crosse with additional stereopticon lectures continuing nightly at Main and Third streets during the fair.
At the Interstate fair in Victory Wisconsin W. W. Powell showed Berkshire hogs earning first prize on age and first prize on yearling boar. Powell also took three second prizes and earned chicken prizes for chicks and fowls. Offers to buy were made but declined.
A set of six Violet pattern plates offered this week for $1.20. The ad highlights value and availability, inviting readers to purchase.
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