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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
3
The June 1908 sworn circulation figures for the La Crosse Tribune show daily totals of 6,317 6,327 6,423 6,475 6,377 and 6,403 copies respectively, reflecting modest variation across the month.
A column denounces the directoire gown as an immodest trend in fashion sweeping cities nationwide. It argues dress should disguise the body and protect modesty, praising women who resist the trend and criticizing Parisian influence on American mores.
The essay argues that Parisian directoire gowns could shock American women into rejecting vulgar sensationalism in dress. It suggests a return to modesty seen in mothers’ eras with flounces ruffles flowing gowns and even crinoline acting as a curtain to rebuke the carnal eye.
The Chicago Record-Herald argues the first Illinois primary will test citizen resolve against party bosses and prove if voters will nominate a people’s candidate. Wisconsin notes the measure lacks a second choice option but should elevate leaders closest to public trust while exposing political and corporate opposition.
Commentary suggests voters did not challenge Congressman Esch and Senator Morris due to their adherence to President Roosevelt's family values. The piece connects political support to the Roosevelt era emphasis on family and social ethics.
A satirical note portrays Dr Munyon Stephenson offering himself as a cure all for public ills. critics warn only those who accept his sugar coated remedy will find value while others face a bitter outcome.
Harriman asserts abundant funds, while the piece questions how opinion can be shaped by perspective and mindset.
Mrs Oldby recalls her husband bragging of love at first sight when they married a year ago. Oldby sighs that he missed his spectacles that morning, blaming the moment on sight.
A vintage advertisement urges universal hair care with Harfina Soap and Hay's Hairhealth. It claims the soaps cleanse the scalp, prevent dandruff, stop itching, and restore gray or faded hair to its youthful color without dye. Available in various sizes from druggists or by mail order.
Rhode Island boasts the youngest U S governor James H Higgins age 31 as chief magistrate of the smallest state He is a democrat ruling in a republican stronghold His rise began before turning 25 when elected mayor of his native city and moving into state leadership.
A brief excerpt titled The Bohemian depicts a performer recalling a fall from a car with apologies. It describes somersaults, stars, a conductor’s call, and a bruised gown, ending with a note of sorrow as the figure returns home.
George Salsberry, mining operator, relates a tale from the St Francis about advice and luck. At Rawhide a stranger told Turner a simple rule of daily effort and timing, and Turner soon struck it rich. The lesson: luck fluctuates, so work every other day.
The piece recounts the delay in the papal bull announcing Archbishop Ryan’s appointment. A friend fears the bulls are lost, and Ryan quips that they may be grazing on the Alps. The anecdote captures a humorous moment in church news.
A brief moral exhortation from the Atlanta Constitution quotes Brother Dickey on cheerfulness and charity. It warns against overanalyzing spiritual returns and notes even Satan avoids reckless depths, with a rural folk wisdom tone.
One man praises Fred as bright and capable and expects success. The other questions whether Fred has the head to fill his father’s shoes. The exchange frames a generational test of talent and legacy.
A humorous note from Lippincott’s features Paddy O Flaherty railing at a newspaper claim that smoking glass would cause an eclipse. He admits breaking a piece into his pipe and failing to light it, cursing the report as false.
A quirky match pairing between a hot headed woman and a stick of a man sparks curiosity about their chemistry. Observers note contrasts in temperament and stature may drive lively interactions.
The Baltimore American notes Canada and the United States are increasingly linked by mutual interests and migration. It argues Canada will likely retain its political allegiance while sharing stronger economic and social ties with the United States as populations and industries grow in Manitoba and New England.
A Philadelphia Telegraph note describes heredity shaping a boy toward his father’s trade. It argues parents who dislike their work may pressure offspring into gentler paths, suppressing the germ that could become a manufacturer, engineer, or business leader.
A brief, unspecified line notes a girl’s aversion to a man’s kiss, reflecting a moment of discomfort without broader context or names.
Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo announces a bold move by printing a full ingredient list on all bottles of his Golden Medical Discovery and by mailing a book with endorsements from medical authorities. He claims his medicines contain no alcohol narcotics or mineral agents and are derived from native medicinal roots including the Indian used plant Squaw Weed.
James Kahn confronts Vida Bryan and Dick Finnan over Vida's alleged suitor. A pistol threat, a lighthouse lantern spotlight, and Billy Bryan’s dramatic intervention lead to a forced truce as Kahn is escorted inside for a social whiskey toast while Vida’s future is debated.
A London Tid-Bits quip notes a joke about kicking Jimpson after he calls someone an ass. The exchange highlights wordplay on the term ass and its literal meaning.
The Baltimore American notes the summer church scene where a pastor balances duties to regular parishioners and summer visitors. It argues summer visitors support coal, lighting, and repairs, with larger donors aiding the pastor’s salary during winter.
In Phil lipsburg Daily Post, editor M. T. Lynch lauds Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, claiming unparalleled effectiveness for his family. The letter is signed by O. T. Erhart.
The article recalls a time when a republic faced European scorn, yet now France's President Fallieres is treated as a peer of kings. His travels are portrayed as carrying significance rivaling monarchs, marking a shift in international regard.
A fragment from Brooklyn Life shows a Clubman praising a cab driver and inviting him to dine and stay a week at his house, signaling a cordial, social gesture between individuals.
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