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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
4
Citizens rally behind Col. Orlando Holway in his drive to fund and construct La Crosse’s new auditorium. The editorial urges local supporters to donate generously, praising Holway’s public spiritedness and the project as the city’s greatest need and hardiest undertaking.
The Tribune excerpt from Chicago argues Sears Roebuck may suspend grocery sales due to the Pure Food Law. It questions whether mail order firms sold adulterated goods to undersell local merchants and suggests a national mail order license or tax as a protective measure for home businesses. The piece notes Roosevelt's message and comments on trust issues and public sentiment.
Rivermen of La Crosse show interest in a new shallow river boat by J A Norton of Odebolt Iowa. Norton claims year‑long tests at Wall Lake validate quick travel and navigation in shallow waters. The design floats on large steel floats with internal chambers to resist damage and uses mechanism driven fans to propel the craft.
A historical description notes an engine placed at each end of a boat connected to a central shaft by two sprocket wheels. Chains drive the fans that propel watercraft, offering strong resistance and maximum speed as the craft opens into the water.
J B Murray elected president. Louis B Omerberg vice president. W B Batchelder secretary. W H Lud treasurer. Other officers include John F Cré es advisor and Charles Freimark trier. Elks set next meeting for December and discuss club committee appointments.
A brief quotation contrasts poverty as lack of resources with avarice as lack of all things. The line prompts contemplation on material want and greed.
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