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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
3
Sworn detailed circulation for July 1908 shows totals and averages for the Lacrosse Tribune. Figures list daily and monthly totals with an average per issue around six thousand three hundred eighty three, noting extra sample copies not included.
A La Crosse gathering of business men heard Mr. Fox outline a comprehensive slackwater plan for the Mississippi waterway. The audience, about 200 leading citizens, expressed strong enthusiasm and promptly funded the effort, signaling broad local backing for national inland waterways improvement.
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt quotes a lifeguard arguing that cramps do not explain sudden drownings among swimmers. He notes even strong swimmers can float past a cramp, while a mysterious cause seems to paralyze and render swimmers speechless in moments.
Dr E P Roach of Bath Maine inhaled water while bathing and died after twelve minutes of speechlessness and struggle. The report warns that swallowing water is harmless but breathing it can be fatal and notes the danger even when a raft is nearby.
Mr Fox spoke to a large audience last evening defending waterway improvements and urging no political digressions on regulation. Supporters and critics of government control of railroads listened as he avoided endorsing or condemning reformers led by La Follette Roosevelt Bryan or Taft.
The Indianapolis News denounces railroad discrimination in denying Lincoln notification rates to Democrats while Republicans to Cincinnati for Taft's nomination enjoyed reductions. It questions fairness given Nebraska and Ohio 2-cent fare laws and links to party influence, asking if Wisconsin style rates would have applied for La Follette.
New York Times recounts the first U S census of 1790 noting 3 231 533 residents not counting slaves, averages six per family, and six states’ schedules lost in 1812. It compares costs and staffing for 1790 and 1910 censuses, mentions fears of taxation and Bible opposition, and adds a Roosevelt name pronunciation note.
An illustration compares a proposed 2000 foot tower to the Singer and Metropolitan buildings and the Eiffel Tower. It cites New York City code allowing 15 tons per square foot foundation pressure and notes the Equitable Building at about 900 feet as the tallest, with a 2000 foot tower described as within physics and finance feasibility and a future wonder.
A humorous exchange about a domestic quarrel is recounted with a twist as a servant overhears. The dialogue showcases social embarrassment, polite manners, and an awkward domestic duty wrapped in light satire.
George Conklin the famed animal trainer advises gentleness in training. He recalls a Scottish host urging steadiness with a humorous quip about muffins, illustrating hospitality and the dangers of brash actions.
The pastor announced a service next Sunday with a renowned pulpit orator and a notable display of millinery. The congregation listened attentively as a sermon on vanity followed, reflecting the era's social blend of religion and fashion.
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution presents a plantation jingle with animals and racial imagery. It references Blacksnake Alligator Sleepy possum-dog and an old crow, linking springtime, cotton picking, and a bygone era in a stylized rural scene.
A new employee at an installment house faced scrutiny over a mistrustful stance on performing an allegedly sensitive task. The report notes his recent entry into the business and questions about handling collection duties.
A quirky verse parades altered nursery lines with Jack Horner pulling a match and railway spike from a pie. The spoof reimagines the classic tale with unexpected items and a boastful line.
A man who walks in his sleep ends up in the street with a policeman after wandering all night. He protests that he is a somnambulist while the officer dismisses the excuse and detains him. The exchange questions social expectations about appearance and conduct.
A cryptic scene questions whether a deceitful drinker can hide more smiles behind a mask. The setting hints at a moral ambiguity as characters weigh appearances against truth.
Dr. Pierce promotes Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach, digestion, catarrh, and other mucous diseases. The text argues vulnerability of the stomach mirrors boxing targets and urges readers to request a free booklet detailing ingredients and medical authorities.
Janet Fowler receives a press from Spain as her brothers tease and the family debates the missive. Reverend John Fowler reads aloud, while Janet edits the letter before a public reading, revealing Vic Morris’s hopeful note from Muelva and Rio Tinto amid village sorrow.
The London Opinion notes a Sunday school exchange where a boy claims Moses broke all the commandments at once, presented as a humorous remark about biblical feats.
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