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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
3
A signed Gelatt critique discusses the Madison hearings on La Crosse Gas and Electric. The piece notes the commission plans property valuation and criticizes the witness roles and motives, arguing about meter accuracy and the broader public impact.
A state commission reports 70 percent of cases slow rather than fast in recording and notes irregular voltage causing inefficiency. Current lamp consumption is far higher than it should be and the public awaits the remedy. The panel plans deeper inquiries into the local lighting company as capitalization questions loom and regulatory methods are tested.
A Green Bay street car crash prompts calls for the company to hire conductors and uphold safety standards. The incident centered on Motorman Werner who disputes insinuations of flirting while maintaining the route, and neighbors argue the system's profits should not excuse duty to passenger safety.
A press agent for a public utility reports that Mayor Anderson and Alderman Rose faced humiliation as the company enters court with a self incriminating confession. The judicial body may impose drastic orders but delays by promising to fix existing evils. The piece questions who was humiliated the company or its witnesses.
The wealthy elder derides Nervey at a marriage proposal, calling him a beer lover. Nervey responds that he will quit drinking after marriage and can then afford wine.
Skin cure offered with D D D Prescription a liquid wash of oil of wintergreen and plant remedies. Chicago experts found the formula to treat skin diseases and a Phil Campbell Alabama customer reports a child healed. Free booklet on skin care and use of D D D Soap available at Hoeschler Bros. druggists.
Frank E. Morse general manager for C H Kerr attractions travels to La Crosse to promote Grace Cameron and her new ring vehicle Little Dollie Dimples. The act led by Cameron with Al and Will Philbrick Lawrence and the Shubert string trio performs Sunday May 3 at the local theater.
Dickson Company resumes performances at the La Crosse theater for three nights starting Friday April 24. The opening play is The Merchant of Venice with full scenic effects. Dickson’s restrained acting style and dignified presentation are highlighted, with strong support from the cast.
The article argues for women's freedom within natural limits to pursue independence and active lives. It questions what women should be free by law to do and what they would choose, noting both sexes have superior traits and that imitation of male vices should be avoided.
In Harmony Minnesota Louis Hegg releases a new poetry book titled Proofs of Instruction selling in La Crosse at the courthouse. The collection mocks training and concentration while including a humorous if opaque Hen problem and verses urging light living and rebellion through rhyme.
A newspaper snippet promotes a home remedy for rheumatism and backache using Compound Syrup Sar saparilla Toris Compound and whiskey. It claims to cleanse blood poisons, rebuild health, and show effects after a few doses, advising a month of use for best results.
The article discusses poems and comments by Mr. Hegg including reflections on Truth Societies and Christian Institutions and notes upcoming publication of more pieces. It mentions public order scenes with drinking, a policeman, and a closing remark about harmony surrounding a statue to the Barbarous Bard.
Fashion note describes a two piece front back under shirt for children ages 1 2 and 4 years. It features split sleeves optional, large button hole on left front, and a tab on right that is lapped and buttoned. Material amounts given for medium size 2 years. Pattern 5933 available by mail from the Fashion Department for ten cents plus postage.
A London Tit Bits anecdote recalls a young eminent politician asking his tutor if Euclid was a good man. The tutor could not say, so the youth concluded that if Euclid spoke truth, one could accept his word on matters.
Millionaire Samuel Statham riches mask a secret charity that aids struggling Londoners as he poses as Mr. Jones. He rescues a dissolute doctor and others, while a tense council in his library weighs swift action to protect him from unseen peril.
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