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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
4
The author argues for reforming Wisconsin taxes to mimic Minnesota’s twice yearly collection in January and July. Paying half upfront in January would let the taxpayer use the remainder for six months and yield greater value to both taxpayer and state. A legislative committee should study Minnesota’s method and propose a bill if feasible.
A Chicago report for Mayor Dunne claims gas delivery in twelve cities costs an average of 17.53 cents due to manipulation by a Light Trust and independent firms. The piece notes price cuts from 1.25 to 1.00 but argues profits remain high and warns against renewed monopolistic tactics. It references anger at utility manipulation and urges consumers to resist repeated price controls.
The editorial lauds independent civic action sparked by expose revelations and the 1905 political upsets. It credits Roosevelt Folk and La Follette with unity against corruption, praises Hearst aligned voters, and urges continued action to pound bosses across parties.
The article notes newsboys soon circulating with New Year greetings, selling papers and related items to the public as part of a seasonal custom. It highlights the boys' role in distributing newspapers and engaging with customers during the holiday period.
A reflective editorial notes carrier boys brave weather delivering papers and earning pennies. It defends their graft on a yearly greeting sale, urges readers who can afford it to buy, and mocks harsh patrons while hinting at a local demonstration and a change to two editions daily to ease traffic.
A reflective verse notes cycles of change and permanence. It contrasts the robins and the jay with changes in mood and fortune, suggesting the poet may be wrong about fate while the jay endures. The piece blends whimsy with a somber mood on passing days.
A visitor offers a leather bound book prospectus to the Tribune office. He recalls extolling Kipling before a worker dismisses the belt as unnecessary noting his kidneys are fine. The piece ends with a humorous poem inviting readers to Andy's for companionship and drinks at half past two.
The annual agricultural and allied interests conventions will be held in Madison on February 6 and 7, 1906. John M. True, secretary of the state board of agriculture, is preparing the program for the main convention and related organizations will meet the same week, including the State Horticultural Society and Livestock Breeders' associations.
Special holiday excursion rates apply via the Northwestern Line. Excur sion tickets sold at low rates on presentation of proper certificates from educational institutions. For dates of sale limits and details, consult Chicago & Northwestern Ry agents.
Our leading citizens in full dress attend a charity ball with Moritz Lana Orchestra behind palms. Gowns, perfumes, and festive chatter fill the Eden of Beauty while residents recount Christmas trees and local social scenes.
The county board records lengthy August to October 1904 itemized orders to numerous individuals and firms. Notable entries include Delia Road 17.00 Clara McKown 20.00 Merle E Sims 30.00 and John C Burns 1.75 with totals for August 2,173.17 September 1,151.81 and October 1904 1,??? continuing on page 7.
A $5,000 reward is offered for identifying any trace of opium chloral morphine cocaine ether or chloroform in Dr Miles Remedies sold in open market untampered products only. The notice claims Dr Miles Nervine Anti Pain Pills and Nerve and Liver Pills improve nervous strength and invigoration. Endorsed by WM Crome of Salt Lake City Utah and a colleague noting nervous relief and world class medicine.
Round trip tickets will be sold at one fare for the round trip for travel January 1 to January 1 inclusive with favorable return limits. Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Ry.
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