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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
3
The piece links national conservation rhetoric to city needs, citing Roosevelt and John Nolen. It notes the park commission delaying action until a comprehensive park and beautification plan is prepared, and argues to act now if funds and revenues allow.
The La Crosse park push mirrors national debate on bonds and public projects. While quotes from Roosevelt Chamberlain and Hirshheimer frame bond use, locals argue the park plan meets conservation goals, arguing it is economically sound and forward looking for posterity.
The Dial Enterprise and Madison Democrat praise State Treasurer Dahl for his performance in the recent election. They note his 88,600 vote plurality, which was higher than his pacemakers, and commend his stand against winded compromise in the platform convention. Dahl refused to bend to Governor's or Senator Stephenson's positions. He stood firm, earning progressive voter support.
A humorous exchange about attempting to throw the shot put with a trainer offering guidance. The speaker defends their method as another way of putting it, reflecting playful Harvard Lampoon wit.
A whimsical note from the Philadelphia Inquirer counsels carrying pepper on a fishing trip to discourage birds and attract fish, suggesting scattering pepper on the water and readying to lasso the fish when they surface to sneeze.
In Phillips v. St. Louis and S. F. R. Co., the Missouri Supreme Court held that a hospital operated in connection with a railroad was an agent of the railroad. Despite separation as a charitable institution, the hospital received funds from railroad employees and treated the patient while he was insane, allowing him to ride unattended and he was killed by a streetcar. The court ruled the hospital's negligence to be the railroad's negligence.
The United States Dispensatory notes hydrastis canadensis golden seal as treatment for mucous membrane disease chronic rhinitis and catarrh of stomach liver and pelvic organs. Cedron seeds cubebs and oil are described as tonics stimulants or stomachics with uses in dysentery intermittent diseases and chronic cystitis. A free Peruna Almanac for 1909 is offered to readers.
The Shannons appear in The Banker's Child for one night tonight. Vera Ludlow plays Stella in the longest part yet attempted by a chili. The production features extensive special scenery and a number of clever specialties.
The District Leader arrives in La Crosse for tomorrow's matinee and evening show. First staged at Wallack's New York, it promises light entertainment with a blend of melodrama comedy and comic opera. A lively cast of show girls and catchy music lift the plot and provide dramatic twists.
The Bijou audience enjoyed a large bill of extras from whistling solos to minstrelsy with Gullick Gullickson’s arias drawing mixed tones and Levi Levinski impressing in Yiddish numbers. Next week features Fat and Hattie Coley, Zados the juggler, Chevalier L Guille, and Dan Roby the famed blackface comedian, expected to draw big crowds.
A compact church listing details Advent services across numerous congregations. Rev. A L Shute at First Methodist outlines 9 am class, 10:30 am sermon on Pentecostal Gifts. West Avenue M E. schedules 10:30 am worship and 11:45 am Sunday school. Westminster, English Lutheran, St Pauls Universalist, German Baptist, First Congregational, Episcopal Christchurch, and many more present morning and evening services, Sunday schools, Epworth leagues, and midweek Bible studies.
Weakens headache rheumatism neuralgia or pains of any nature weaken the system they are a strain on the nerves Almost instant relief can be obtained by taking Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Take one on first indication of an attack it will ward it off They are a single tablet sold by druggists everywhere 25 doses 25 cents never sold in bulk. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind
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