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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
3
A historical note argues for urgent redistricting of La Crosse school zones. It calls for sensible rules to guide the superintendent and prevent perceived bias while allowing discretion in inequitable cases such as cross ward attendance for siblings and guardianship needs.
The Chicago Record-Herald argues for a precise public wrong in the Harriman railway system conspiracy and notes a chart on The Tribune's front page illustrating territory effects and exclusiveness of the monopoly. It stresses the federal government’s large prosecution and calls for clear explanation of antitrust concerns.
The article discusses a federal suit over Harriman transportation system stockholding and its restraint of competition. It argues for liberalizing trust laws to distinguish useful from detrimental combinations while recognizing the need to revise the Sherman act to permit such discrimination. It cites the Northern Securities case and calls for rationalizing railroad law.
The Tribune reports a La Crosse citizen’s warning prevented a diseased hog from being sold in the city market. The piece argues for general inspection of cattle and hogs sold uninspected and suggests vendors of dressed meats submit products to inspection by a government veterinarian at the Langden and Boyd packing plant.
The piece argues against tinkering with tariff schedules and urges the public to accept established policy. It frames Congress and the president as expected to yield to entrenched duties and calls for submission to the status quo.
The professors who formed the night-shirt brigade fled the University club house fire at Madison and will contribute data to Prof. Richter's extension course on heat.
The sliding schedule of a provincial lighting and power company recalls a tale of a merchant who told a prospective customer that they sell below cost because they move so many items. The anecdote emphasizes price strategy tied to volume sales.
Star performers in Evanston's 400 have begun attending Wisconsin Agricultural College at the state university. Chicago may witness the brindle bull replaced by the Durham bull in that fashionable suburb.
Report notes that Chief Shippy aims to remove anarchists with clear distinction between a red and a unemployed worker, signaling strong resolve to clear streets of subversive elements.
A girl asks what the wild waves say and a man responds that their sullen roar likely echoes the general kickbacks behind high prices prevailing. The dialogue reveals social friction and economic tension framed by coastal imagery.
Joseph Jefferson and William W. Jefferson present The Rivals at the La Crosse theater on Saturday February 8. The long running, clean minded comedy promises high class entertainment and a rare treat amid cheap troupes for theater-goers who value refined taste.
Josep Jefferson the younger son of the famed artist discovers a portrait of Thomas Jefferson in a Washington gallery. A bystander dismisses the likeness, noting he recently saw the actor playing Bob Acres in The Rivals. The Jeffersons plan to perform The Rivals at La Crosse theater Saturday night.
The Times of Denver notes the play Was She to Blame? earns credit for realism. It praises the plot shift and new characters Elam Washington Pancake Martha Ann Hopton and Petipan as a welcome change. The show opened at the La Crosse theater on Sunday February 9.
A terse dialogue in Baltimore shows a stern father asking about his prospective daughter in law's bread making. The son diplomatically notes she can handle the dough, hinting at practical compatibility in a marriage prospect.
A fragment from a literary piece touches on wealth and social circles, noting vast fortunes. The dialogue suggests familiarity among the wealthy, with casual remarks about levels of wealth and poverty relative to billions.
Residents debate the new rector's character after rumors of his dancing with notable guests at a recent society gathering. Local chatter contrasts pious stance with social rounds, reflecting fears of worldly temptation.
An advertisement touts a digestive cure made from one ounce of Compound Tincture Cinchona, one ounce of Prosene Compound, and half a pint of Sherry Wine. It claims to imitate gastric juices and to cure indigestion, sour stomach, and dyspepsia, urging readers to consult a druggist for preparation.
A fragmentary poem collection mixed with wry social quips. Vignettes on beauty and flaw in lovers and images of female charm, followed by a short humorous note about Eddie Foy insuring his voice for $50,000 during Hamlet's run.
Dr. Lyman Abbott reflected that race or nationality matters less than character. A Genoese and Florentine exchange contrasts with Abbott’s point that personal virtue defines identity more than origin. An Irish reply adds humor, noting pride in heritage yet self-respect guides choices.
A Glenwood Wisconsin man dies in Wakanda South Dakota and is identified as Charles H. Kellar, the missing Glenwood assistant postmaster who vanished eight years earlier after a $490 shortage was covered by the postmaster. The death ends a long search and suggests the man disclosed his identity before dying.
Alban recalls a pivotal night amid Henley regatta bustle. Anna pursues a risky confession of love to Alban while Willy Forrest looms in gossip and deception. The scene unfolds in a cottage above the river with lanterns, banjos, and a tense romantic backdrop.
A child laments lacking valentines while reading Lippincott's. He recalls peers with gifts, longs for attention, then discovers a nickel and plans to buy one for himself as excitement rises.
Mrs Blower comments that little James loved his new shoes to sleep in. Mrs Kutting Hintz notes the habit reveals a trait from his father, suggesting a family likeness in behavior.
A man in a plaid suit declares it a mistake to claim the English lack humor while Miss Cayenne retorts that they would enjoy a joke even more if they often saw one. Washington Star dialogue excerpt.
A grocer and new clerk debate sign wording for eggs. The clerk wants the label read fresh laid eggs to emphasize freshness, while the grocer questions the need. The exchange ends with a cautious note on what can be safely stated.
The text notes a matching pair living within strict financial limits as fate’s design, with her spending limited to his salary exactly. It presents a concise view of shared life bound by a fixed income.
Fashion notes promote a simple one piece night gown with tucked shoulders and beaded neckline. Made from lawn cambric or similar fabric, the design suits wide lingerie fabrics with few seams and optional lace or embroidery edging. Pattern 5902 offers small, medium, large sizes and mail order for ten cents plus optional postage.
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