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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
3
The Lacrosse Tribune lists detailed daily circulation for June 1908 with figures for July 1908 and extra sample copies excluded. Daily totals show 6,857 on the 14th, 6,407 on the 15th, 6,371 on the 6th, and 6,400 6,320 for July.
A Wisconsin newspaper prints brief, decisive excerpts from Hatton’s senatorial campaign literature. It highlights railroad legislation as chair of the Senate committee, the inheritance tax law, and a long record of educational support from the University to district schools, portraying him as a steady reformer.
The remarks celebrate W. H. Hatton of New London as a consistent reformer and capable legislator. He is lauded for guiding major reforms in taxation and public service regulation and for his pivotal support of La Follette and Republican aims in Wisconsin.
A long vacant office of electrical inspector is criticized for lacking a filled post. The piece argues the role requires a college graduate and a skilled scientist, not a lineman or someone tied to interested interests. Emphasis on integrity and proper equipment.
The obituary lauds Senator Allison as a fine old gentleman whose long service marked him as in step with his era. It notes his age and pace with progress, suggesting Governor Cummins will offer more accurate representation for progressive Iowa, while emphasizing no fault in Allison's past service.
The article notes Neal Brown smiling at publisher Hoyt's generosity in offering him newspaper space. It characterizes Brown as a scholar and gentleman with few advertisements to place, suggesting a modest profile.
In a family quarrel over a patent road sweeper an Irish party quarrels over aid to the unemployed. Mrs Malone defends the device as a benefactor while Mrs Finnegan calls it a threat to breadwinners, noting Mick Finnegan’s model will replace six workers. The Philadelphia Ledger reports the exchange as a comic but pointed critique of labor and innovation.
The piece contrasts the ox with the horse, praising the ox for steady, uncomplaining load carrying. It notes the ox does not jerk or sweat, travels steadily through tough spots, and remains self-contained. Riding the ox is said to aid digestion and calm the mind amid modern ills.
Conversation from the Washington Herald features Mr. Jinks asked to decide bat as two speakers joke about music. One lines suggests a question if the last selection was classical or an orchestra tuning.
An inspector asks a boy to remove his warm overcoat and the boy answers yes. The bear cannot take off his coat because God alone knows where the buttons are. The excerpt is a humorous exchange cited by the Buffalo Courier.
Army and Navy Journal notes Dr. Luigi Sambon’s research suggesting Arabs outlive Esquimals by about twenty five years and coastal South American peoples outlive mountain groups, with old age more common in southern Europe. Spain shows higher centenarian counts than England.
Mr. Bryan regrets that after scoffing at it the republicans are stealing his phonograph campaign thunder. His platform does not justify his seeking a monopoly.
The piece discusses corporate influence on the 1907 law and the election climate. It argues resuming work and re-employment could aid the Republican campaign while noting prosperity benefits the nation regardless of party. It mentions historic corporate contributions to both parties and legal avenues for aid this year.
In the Baltimore American a playful exchange notes a knightly hero and a lady’s glove episode as a humorous hit. The dialogue features admiring banter and confident assurances of a helping hand.
London Tatler notes a tense situation around Carter described as touch and go. The column teases a fleeting encounter and suggests financial impropriety or a sharp exit after a request for money.
Two young lovers from a German town quarrel and pretend amends. A man calls on the girl on business with her father and bowing bows asks to see him. She denies recognition until he asks who is calling and she asks for his name.
Dr. William T. Neimi a 23 year old Finnish dentist who lived at the St. Louis hotel in Duluth Minnesota committed suicide by ingesting two ounces of carbolic acid. He had graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1907 and was well known in Minneapolis where friends nicknamed him University Bill.
A Boston Transcript quote shows temperance advocates arguing against wine at ship launchings. They propose a moral painting by noting how a ship, once tasting wine, supposedly steers to drink and remains addicted, prompting calls to end the custom.
A newly minted millionaire boasts the finest gardens and an expensive sun dial surrounded by electric light. A listener counters that a sun dial is useless at night, but the man defends his device as illuminated, highlighting a boastful display of wealth.
A school inspector questions children about seed compartments in an apple and time spent in nature. The exchange prompts a teacher to reflect aloud on observation, inspiring students to discuss natural features during recess. A girl mocks ignorance by asking about a hen’s feathers, echoing the inspector’s challenge.
A brief poetic dialogue depicts a couple lounging in a hammock. He suggests lighting a cigar while she questions being seen that way. He offers a cigar and she provides a match, framing a minor domestic moment in crisp, witty lines.
A dialogue in Town Topics shows a student asking about a black line at the map’s top. Johnnie explains it marks where a dash toward the pole was drawn.
A playful exchange between He and She where He asks if a kiss without a moustache is like an egg without salt. She replies she cannot tell, noting Miss Kitty never ate an egg without salt in her lifetime.
James Kahn proposes a ten thousand pound settlement and a cottage for Dick Finnan and Vida, but Vida must consent to marriage before any agreement can proceed. The three men, including Billy Bryan and Dick Finnan, await Vida’s decision while tensions rise over the terms and potential news to Mr Romer.
A young housekeeper laments monthly bills while a counselor and mother recount how she managed money. She explains starting a bank tracked budget, paying monthly to avoid debt, and building honesty and self reliance. The mother urges her daughter to handle her own finances and avoid gossip.
In a spoken declaration, the speaker asserts Finnan’s suitability for the role and notes Finnan’s cottage at Grebe End Gate. He states that Miss Bryan and the listener may proceed without interference, regardless of agreement with the proposition. The scene shifts as Dick Finnan glances at James Kahn.
Excerpt shows a man praising a generous, selfless father while his eyes rest on the adopted daughter. The implied message reflects deep respect and a shared sense of loyalty within a family. The tone suggests a testimonial moment highlighting virtue and affection.
A quirky tip suggests lemonade keeps you cool during hot days. The claim centers on citrus flavor and hydration, with no scientific backing provided.
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