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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1906
Page
4
Charles Pfister likely to appear in court to discuss the $25,000 stake holder matter amid libel and conspiracy litigation tied to a Milwaukee grand jury indictment. He has dodged charges before and may be compelled to reveal details of a bribery linked deal as a civil suit targets a firm accused of bribery.
A La Crosse newspaper criticizes Senator La Follette for pressing an appraisal amendment to the rate law. It cites railroad stock interests and calls the effort profitless for public welfare while praising the inter state commerce commission and noting support from Chairman Knopp and statistician Adams.
Secretary Stafford lists the state Y M C A convention program in La Crosse January 17 to 20. Events include the Congregational church and La Crosse theater venues, addresses by national figures such as Fred B. Smith, and an emphasis on athletics with drills and games.
The Park store manager A W Langenbach reports the new Elks club line of all over leather furniture from Ketchum Rothschild has arrived. A crew unpacks today with carpets and other pieces to be installed and ready for the opening Saturday night.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon begins its biennial convention at the Piedmont Hotel in Atlanta with representation from nearly every state. The fraternity, founded at the University of Alabama in 1856, has about 10 000 active members and marks a semi centennial celebration over a three day series of receptions balls and banquets.
The Mazdaznan temple in Chicago witnessed the first marriage in the United States under ancient Persian rites. Hopper Miller of Montreal and Adelia Marsh of Chicago married as Dr. Hanish officiated. The bride sought the church blessing and a week of religious services follows.
The North Dakota Educational association opened its convention in Argo with President P. S. Berg presiding. A large turnout of teachers is expected, with sessions for superintendents high school and normal school teachers. Membership gains since Grand Forks last year are noted and nearly 200 educators are already present.
A humorous complaint notes a list of peculiar habits including a wife kneading bread with gloves, editor needing bread with vest on, and subscribers not paying. It also recalls headlines about J P Morgan and Congo Free State, and a New York letter urging U S action to stop alleged abuses, concluding with a skeptical remark about Pierpont Morgan.
A festive note laments Christmas excesses while reporting Editor Eldridge of the Jolly Elk attended a club opening from St Paul. The item hints at holiday humor, bills, and a reminder to balance merriment with prudence during the season.
The article outlines how to make an unlined shirt waist with attention to fabric grain, box plait fronts, French seams, waist gathers, and trim belts. It describes sleeve construction with lining, crinoline edge interlining, and bias binding for a smooth fit. It also includes a Harper's Bazaar excerpt urging support for a weary husband.
Mary Stewart Cutting argues that few wives grasp their own influence and focus more on their husband’s attitude toward them than on how they shape him. The piece examines domestic dynamics and female power within marriage.
A dated guidance piece advising girls to value mothers as best friends and to cultivate harmony at home. It urges pleasant speech at meals, welcoming new acquaintances to the mother, avoiding snobbery toward parents, and balancing affection with independence. It also counsels exercising, not feigning frailty, and fostering brotherly friendship over expectation of servitude.
A cryptic note urges widows to prioritize self and advertise an empty residence. The guidance hints at financial prudence while addressing property concerns in a terse, period-tinged voice.
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