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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
6
A convention social session at German hall features elaborate stunts and an exclusive Elk affair policy with invited non members. Attorney Fred H. Hartwell delivered a humorous welcome speech criticizing late dues and praising the city’s charms.
A collection of wry observations on temper vanity and truthfulness. The prose notes quirks in men and women and the social rituals around secrecy advice quarrels and irregular habits. It playfully questions if born with temperament shapes honesty and social behavior.
An intoxicated man boarded a street car on Mull street and, after exiting briefly, stepped off on the causeway between North and South La Crosse. He lay unconscious with a deep forehead gash, and was transported to Dr. Maurer’s office. The motorman halted the car as soon as the fall occurred.
Barbacci called on Cardinal Della Volpe and demanded payment. The cardinal denied the debt, and Barbacci boxed the prelate's ears before fleeing.
In Indianapolis, a collision between work trains on the Vandalia line left Brakeman Wren dead and six others injured this morning.
Seattle council approves September special election on bonds to secure and operate city railways and to improve the water supply. The measure asks voters to authorize municipal ownership and bond financing for transit and water projects in Seattle, Washington.
Waterloo Iowa August 8 The Democratic state convention nominated Claude Porter of Centerville for governor with a full ticket. The platform calls for tariff for revenue only denounces trusts and rails against railroads in politics and endorses William Jennings Bryan for president in 1908.
Aug 8 report says Harry Thaw's counsel may act soon while District Attorney Jerome pledges to handle the case personally. Court sessions in August and September are limited, delaying homicide trials. Thaw denies Edna Thomas sued him for 20000 and calls the death rumor a blackmail ploy.
Mr and Mrs H C Brice depart for Vancouver B C to settle there. J O Russell of Sand Lake returns from St Charles Minn accompanied by Mrs W C Cross. A A Freeman and daughter Eunice of La Crosse visit J M Roddle. Mrs F T Whitbeck returns from Council Bay. M L Conrow from Whitehall. Charles Thompson leaves for Huron S C after a month with friends. J W Snow of La Crosse visits. K C Brice sells lots to James Acklin and Fred Holthouse. F Vote of La Crosse eyes local property. Auto service between here and La Crosse may begin about the 15th.
J Campbell of Idlewood is visiting friends and relatives in the area, stopping to catch up with local acquaintances and enjoy past connections during a brief stay.
Black River Falls Wisconsin reports drought from timber removal drying swamps and springs. Water shortage leaves the city unable to power electric lights and pumping stations, forcing reliance on moonlight and kerosene lamps as houses revert from electric light.
Acting Postmaster General Hitchcock approves a leave of absence for up to ten days for second and third class postmasters to attend the National Association of Postmasters of Second and Third Class Offices convention and the Michigan Association of Postmasters in Detroit on August 22 23 and 24.
In Salisbury North Carolina on August 8 a mob seized five Black men accused of killing the Lyerly family. A militia confrontation left one mob member dead. Three men James Neace John Gillespie and Jack Dillingham were hanged from a tree with bullets found in their bodies. The remaining two prisoners were reportedly to be lynched.
The master metal additionist association holds its national convention in session in Indianapolis Indiana as officials announce special excursion fares to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via the North Western Line from September 19 to 22 with favorable return limits in connection with Pike's Peak centennial celebration.
A reflection on changing trends in readers and non readers, noting that boasting about not reading ads has faded and people prefer discretion about personal media habits. The piece suggests a broader shift toward muted self-presentation in modern times.
The government vows vigorous action to stop seal poaching by Japanese convicts on Convention Island and to punish the prisoners captured.
A list of people visiting or transacting business in La Crosse includes A B Smath of Sparta Henry Grieg of Norwalk 5S Keller of Viroqua C ay her Hinaston Isaac Thompson of Houston C G Raishey of Galesville Ukroum of Westby H E Henry of Arcadia W Reber of Appleton A W Slocum of Janesville L P Gilpen of West Salem all in the city for meetings or on errands today.
Dry saucepans before storing. Coffee grounds catch grease to prevent pipe clogs. A cloth over boiled fish keeps it warm. Borax on hot soaped cloth brightens copper. Oven heat removes lingering odors after washing. Lye solution cleans burned kettle bottoms if left to stand.
A vintage guide warns against using sharp implements to clean rings as they loosen stones. Soak rings in liquid ammonia to loosen dirt, then polish with a soft cloth. Store rings in sawdust to preserve brilliancy and clean plain or chased rings with warm water and prepared chalk. Brighten small items by boiling water over them in an aluminium dish, and polish with clean chamois leather while preventing tarnish on silver.
A health advisory urges testing drinking water that travels through lead pipes for lead. It notes that prolonged exposure can cause poisoning, with warm weather increasing risk. A simple overnight test using potassium iodide can reveal lead by a yellow deposit.
A picnic supper was held yesterday at Pettibone park in Chicago guest Miss Lille Schulz. Attending were the families of Mesdames Kanard Burand Bouman Helke Rodemacher and Fly.
Reduced price excursion tickets to Hillsboro Wisconsin fair and races sold Aug 13 to 17 with return until Aug 18. Apply at Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Dr George Powell is described as a consulting physician and surgeon in the article snippet. The piece identifies his professional role and expertise in medical practice.
A playful exchange reveals Phyllis resisting an immediate kiss as a man declares love and places happiness in her hands. She warns against acting now, joking that she may need both hands to fend him off soon.
Well Said. She asks if the speaker finds her changed after a long absence. He replies she looks exactly like her old self and both feel pleased by the remark.
The exchange presents a playful dialogue where a bashful suitor discusses kissing while a coy maiden dismisses danger and notes her sleeping father. The exchange hints at lighthearted social caution in a domestic setting.
Dialogue recounts Miss Charming praising Harold's balance as so steady he can kiss a girl in a canoe without upsetting it. Mr Dease questions the claim and the exchange ends with amused disbelief.
A verse about three scenes of nature and temptation showing that distant charm fades on closer view. The speaker warns that quiet paths, blooms, and streams lure but conceal flaws like snakes mosquitoes and failed returns. The final note: enchantment distance dissolves when approached.
A witty exchange features a showroom traveler advice to be kind to entertainers, paired with a practical hotel keeper who insists on cash in advance if performers lack baggage. The dialogue hints at caution when hosting traveling acts and valuing upfront payment.
Tommy recalls his mother asking why Mr Brown is funny. He replies that Mr Brown always walks barefoot on top of his head, a literal and humorous misperception reflecting a child’s quirky view of adults.
A witty exchange notes mutual disdain for haste in any matter. One speaker laments expenses racing to overtake income in a frantic financial chase.
A quirky exchange describes a person who always puts on her shoes while standing, highlighting an unusual mannerism in a concise, lighthearted line.
A humorous frontier anecdote recalls the infamous Villages terror who once terrorized locals. Rather than confrontation, the outlaw supposedly married a small woman and has since led a quiet, responsible life, working to support his family.
A character scoffs at another’s airs noting the man has just gained an heiress and thus gained status through new wealth and title. The exchange hints at social climbing and expectations tied to inheritance within a domestic or serialized narrative.
A brief note on how a slight gesture can alter rank expectations. The passage suggests subtle social influence over status, with emphasis on minor insincere signals producing outsized effects.
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