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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
3
Readable fragments indicate a rural tribune note about annual fees or dues tied to a law or household service. Mentions a price around 40 per year and a named person or place possibly misread. Context unclear but centers on dues and a local publication.
The Tribune notes its advertising presence in Le Crosse through inclusion in the Blue Book published by A. A. Siever, marking a historic reference for local commerce and readership connections.
Fragmentary OCR shows figures related to printed papers and a notarial seal. Mentions a number of copies around seven thousand in oral record and a December or November notarization by A. B. Bleekman as Notary Public. No clear event or names beyond these.
The state faces a shortfall in selling Red Cross Stamps, despite La Crosse helping. The Tribune urges persistent use of stamps to finish the crusade, recommending one stamp per letter and small daily pennies, claiming the effort will succeed without real hardship.
A lament on a vast earthquake toll and civilization’s calamity. The piece notes editors’ urge to discuss causes, but finds prevention and blame impractical. It concludes with a call to humanitarian relief and aid for the afflicted.
The Milwaukee Journal notes Andrew Carnegie’s all day talk with the Ways and Means Committee offered serious, not jokey, insights. He argued that tariffs protect consumers only by raising prices, warned against paralyzing details, and urged understanding steel costs in England and domestic competition.
A local editorial urges nationwide aid for survivors of a great disaster. It asserts La Crosse will respond without needing a direct appeal and notes past nationwide donations exceed proportional expectations, predicting substantial relief backing from the country.
A town store in Arkansas faced a complaint about a ham sold as good. The storekeeper insisted it was fine while a Black customer argued it was spoiled, joking that perhaps the ham had a relapse after curing last week. The exchange reflects humorous dialect from Harper's Weekly.
A humorous verse outlines a tongue in cheek New Year pledge to quit drinking, smoking, flirting, spending, and swearing. The speaker caves humorously on each cue, admitting weak resolve and resorting to light homeopathic excuses. The closing joke pivots on the line about stopping swearing off and a pun with Bohemian.
A city visitor greets Uncle Charlie Seaver and looks forward to a pleasant ride to the farm in a buckboard drawn by a bay team. Charlie, jokingly calling himself not yet an uncle, introduces the 40 horsepower car as a disappointment to the old mode. He notes the buckboard followed the mortgage five years ago due to good crop prices.
A brief note records Little William tending castor bean plants in the back yard and watching their rapid growth each day as part of a simple, recurring observation.
Spotlight on tomorrow’s musical comedy Hip Hip Hoorah featuring Rice and Cady as twin comedy stars. Company of 40 includes Mae Phelps William Mack Henry Shunk Edward Lynch Belle Dale Wellington Cross Josephine Magee and more with dancing squabs show girls male chorus and original costumes. Written by Edgar Smith music Gus Edwards staged by Julian Mitchell and carries strong college spirit.
The La Crosse theater presents a New Year’s program by Lyman H. Howe featuring travel sketches. Viewers ride an automobile tour through Savoy and witness Neapolitan life on Naples streets and markets. Niagara in winter appears almost real in the showcase.
A Delineator item recalls a dinner moment where William silent and thoughtful looks from mother to father and quips that only he and the castor beans are growing, highlighting a humorous family line.
In a sharp exchange, Weaver sides with literature, while another declares a move to an advertising firm and vows to stay out of literature. The brief dialogue captures a humorous split between artistic and commercial paths.
A colored woman faced a West Virginia magistrate for alleged inhuman treatment of her child. Evidence showed the boy displayed marks from severe beating in court. The magistrate asked for comments and the woman posed a blunt question, highlighting a harsh inquiry into parental worthiness.
A collection of humorous quips and local gossip from Roy K. Moulton in Judge. It recalls a 110 year old man who supposedly smoked and chewed all life, a swap social at a Hard Shell meeting house, and other lighthearted notes about taxes, travel, astrology, and peculiar habits among residents.
Reading from Lippincott's, the phrase suggests Taft moving toward the presidential chair. The gloss notes anticipation and reinforced authority in political leadership.
The program tours audiences with scenes from India and Sicily and a ten mile England steeplechase with few rider injuries. It includes a charming animal and bird series featuring cats pigeons monkeys and ponies in amusing wares. Human interest runs strong throughout and seats are ready for tomorrow’s shows.
A south Missouri man was tried on an assault charge. The state cited rail, axe, tongs, saw and rifle as weapons. The defense displayed a scythe blade, pitchfork, pistol and hoe. The jury reportedly said they would have paid a dollar to have witnessed the fight.
A New York Herald remark notes Beatrice seeks a husband who stays home, contrasting with a walking delegate as an unlikely choice. The quip implies social expectations about domestic life and public duty in a historical context.
In a lavish gathering, Katherine Grannger departs with Agnes Brenton after Camilla Lancing disrupts the party with flirtatious conduct. Rupert Haverford watches Camilla closely, torn between anger and attraction as Agnes contemplates helping Miss Grannger. Camilla engages a bold partner while Mrs Brenton reflects on Camilla’s mother Octavia Haverford’s fame and her own exhaustion.
A Pittsburg woman proclaims love for grand opera while listening in New York. Her friend notes Wagner as the composer and adds that Wagner is popular in Pittsburg where he is also on their baseball team. Lippincott's.
A New York Herald note recalls an old man who plans fire insurance for his house and furniture after admitting he had relied on Providence. The agent questions prior coverage, and the man warns that such trust is terrible risky, highlighting the dangers of going uninsured.
The saying that men and women never agree on how to raise children reflects ongoing disagreements about parenting. Experts note differing approaches to discipline, education, and family routines often fuel tensions between partners.
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