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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
10
Captain W A Thompson in charge of government river improvements has crews preparing barges and boats for late May work. Wing dams riprap repairs and minor improvements slated for the river start end of May. Clearing Black River will follow later with machinery from below and extra gangs planned for a busy season.
Coal men plan a joint conference with railroad officials to pursue a sliding scale rate reduction for April through July. A committee reports favorable replies from western dealers and aims to prevent winter coal shortages by encouraging early purchases.
The Rev Dr Shayler, famed for successful sermons in Racine and Minneapolis, will conduct a five day series at Christ Church next week. He preaches without pay and will not take collections. All are welcome to attend starting Tuesday night.
Treasury officials conclude the United States took a thinly washed gold brick when it loaned a million dollars in real money on Jamestown exposition gate receipts. Expert accountants estimate the loss to the treasury at a little over $860,000 as the government cannot realize on the bankrupt company’s remaining property. Congress loaned the money on gate receipts and the proceeds were muddled by the busted show.
The passage states that people grow thin and weak because new tissue isn’t produced quickly enough. It attributes nourishment to the exact kind of food and the nourishment blood and tissue are made of.
Readers glimpse unusual activity at Doerflinger's with whispers and secret shipments. A hidden committee moves mysterious packets through a back entrance under a special engineer. Odd lights flicker at night as plans unfold, with a feline slated for a public reveal by weekend.
An OCR fragment lists assorted goods and prices: fresh eggs at a dozen for 20 cents, a quarter pound of tea, cider vinegar by the gallon, and other items priced at 30 cents in a small advertisement snippet from a local merchant.
The government argues the deal has no lien on the grounds, the exhibit buildings, or the permanent pier funded by public money. Without government purchase, it appears the state may lose the entire transaction.
A gold filled watch chain sold for 1.00 with a five year wear warranty or money back. The ad also promotes a lace sale featuring Torchon Valenciennes and Wash Laces with values up to 12c per yard and 8c per yard sale prices, advertised as rare values.
New York April 23 three cars remain in the New York to Paris automobile race the Thomas American De Dion Zust and others will restart from Vladivostok with a fresh plan the Thomas car once ahead across the continent now has a chance to compete on equal terms as managers send cable messages to the drivers setting a new rule
Pedro Alvarado once a poor miner now owner of the Palmillo mine has distributed nearly two million to charity in his country over the past two years. He funded gifts on festival days through priests officials and societies aiding the needy.
The design by McKim Mead & White for the new New York post office is described as monumental. It will sit over the Pennsylvania tracks on the west side of Eighth Avenue between Thirty-first and Thirty-third streets with Corinthian columns and street facades harmonizing with the nearby Pennsylvania Station. The building will span about 400 feet on Eighth Avenue and extend 335 feet along Thirty-first Street, with broad steps for access, and the city paid $1,660,514 for the Eighth Avenue blocks after a decade of deliberation.
A Boston Record tale of a boy Johnny who questions a pastor’s swearing. The pastor denies swearing and offers a test: if he swears Johnny gets an apple pie, else the pastor gets one and Johnny must attend church. During a sermon the pastor says we live and die by God, and Johnny exclaims that he loses the apple pie.
An incident at a live show ends with a performer stepping onto a platform and collapsing as a trapdoor opens beneath him. The moment draws strong crowd reaction and raises questions about stage safety and setup.
A westbound Erie passenger train, two hours late, halted at Corning for oiling and passenger pickup. As it prepared to resume, a frantic man dragged a carpet bag and waved a telegram, insisting on immediate passage to Buffalo, while the conductor urged patience.
During cross examination at the Tombs New York the witness reveals his father died suddenly. He adds the sheriff implied foul play and the DA probes how the father dropped off abruptly. The exchange underscores tensions in the case and raises questions about the death.
Excerpt from Every body's Magazine urges readers to join a venture with assurance that no greater danger lies ahead. The casual exhortation promises safety in taking the leap.
President Roosevelt selects Milton D. Purdy, chief trust buster, to fill the Minnesota district judgeship succeeding Judge William Lochran. Nomination expected to be sent to the Senate today. Purdy recognized for his prosecutions of "bad trusts."
Springfield April 23 The state supreme court sustains the constitutionality of local option laws ruling they can continue to govern alcohol restrictions within municipalities. The decision affirms local control over drinking regulations and sets a precedent for community autonomy.
A Harvard Lampoon parody draws a dialogue about a carriage that returns to its owner with many missing parts. The exchange lists items not present such as the left-hand running board and gasoline while noting that the car is repaired and intact in other respects. The humor centers on the absurdity of a carriage without essential components.
The Buick Model F is advertised for high efficiency with minimal internal friction waste, delivering power to the rear wheels. The dealer claims strong built motor performance, fair pricing, and offers better bargains than discount dealers while stressing personal service and accountability.
A Boston lawyer cross examining a divorce plaintiff exposes sharp wit as he asks about drinking and business. A famed K C challenges a fierce judge who quips about ears and a judge smiles at the clever remark.
A boy taunts his grandfather about amusement while remarking on titles for married men and the use of Mrs for women. Blobbs notes Blowhard betting $100, but says nothing was put up, calling it only a biliff.
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