This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
3
The document records total paid circulation figures for a period, listing monthly totals and the number of extra copies printed during November. It includes a sworn notarization stating the date as the first day of November, 1916, and the notary public’s certification.
Generous plans by the Manufacturers' and Jobbers' Club enable citizens not at the Taft dinner to hear the former president. The D A R meeting arrangements please women attendees, and the high school serves as a fitting additional venue with the Y M C A hosting tied to Taft's La Crosse dedication visit.
In Fond du Lac Taft declares he is out of politics and criticizes Senator La Follette’s presidential prospects. He calls Governor Philipp a square man and notes he is a Yale professor not seeking partisan roles.
The city debates the purpose and politics of former president Tafts appearance. While some question the visit as political, others praise Tafts stature and the opportunity it offers, thanking local business leaders for arranging the event.
A fragment presents a Kipling couplet about rulers who blur lines between lawmaking and lawbreaking. The excerpt prompts discussion on governance, authority, and moral ambiguity within legal systems.
The city gains a windfall of 17000 dollars to bolster resources and fund sewer extension. La Crosse has advanced in schools parks and streets but trails in sewer construction, a major health department handicap requiring swift action.
The Tribune was the sole newspaper to publish the verdict in the McWilliams Sunday theater case Friday evening. This local news drew the most attention in weeks, while the other La Crosse daily published the verdict later.
An editorial contrasts criticism of Senator Bob with his role in Congress noting his return to the Senate soon. The piece frames the public spat as a partisan clash and urges patience before the senator resumes duties in Washington.
A humorous verse recalls how prices rose, groceries shrank value, and a dollar bought less than in earlier days. The piece contrasts old times with present costs while noting fewer dollars then. It closes with a legal joke about a $5 fee and needing more advice worth $2.
A man who had not owned a car or paid for his home told Judge Henderson that automobiles have made mortgages respectable. The judge remarks, I have never owned any automobiles, but I can say one thing in praise of them. They have made mortgages respectable.
A witty exchange from the Philadelphia Evening Ledger notes that a man fails to grasp women in two life stages, before and after marriage, delivering a humorous social observation.
A brief exchange hints that the Benedicts have come back from their wedding trip and spent money on travel, with speculation about how much was spent and what it signified. The excerpt foregrounds dialog and leaves the specifics unclear.
Roscoe Taylor of Joppa Maryland reports ten months of intense itching and burning on his leg finally cured in two months by using Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment. He notes the trouble did not return. The ad promotes Cuticura toilet preparations and offers a 32 page Skin Book on request from Cuticura Boston.
The judge complains that much fine scenery has been allowed to go to waste, reflecting on neglect of valuable landscape or heritage assets. The remark underscores concerns about preservation and proper use of local scenery.
The dialogue reveals Jeannette declaring to burn old love letters as she reveals plans to marry her partner. A lighthearted domestic scene shows affectionate banter about not hearing footsteps and the old parlor lamp, framed by humorous misunderstandings.
A judge quips that the Stodeley family kept troubles secret using a political playbook of addition, division and silence, noting the divorce proceedings remained notably hushed.
Mrs Clapham fears offending the new cook by learning if any salmon remained last night. She asks Mary to quiet report. Mary returns with the blunt truth that the cook finished all the salmon, remarking no rebuke could better avoid causing discomfort.
Amsterdam dispatch reports the destruction of a German Zeppelin over Namur on the way to Ypres with a heavy bomb cargo. The accident’s cause is unknown and three nearby peasants were arrested and sent to Germany to quiet the news.
The phrase spot cash embodies sharp price leverage and immediate payment, shaping buyer expectations and merchant terms. It reflects contrasting views depending on whether one is paying or receiving money, influencing negotiations and perceived fairness.
In a Brussels cafe a bridge of treachery forms as Capper, a fading informant, pleads for a Wilhelmstrasse payoff. Louisa tests his loyalty, offers a potential spy role, and slides three hundred marks as a partial advance, while schemes about Belgium and Egypt simmer.
A reflective line asserts that childhood belief forms the base for life and warns that abandoning that foundation often leads to lost religion. The quote emphasizes the enduring link between early faith and lifelong conviction.
A reflective line emphasizes inner truth and self awareness. It cautions against assuming higher motives in others while recognizing the light that guides personal conduct. The note urges humility and honest self examination.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.