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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
3
The Tribune calls for active volunteer effort from capable citizens to fund the City Beautiful project, arguing its value exceeds the city’s available cash. It urges loyal support and pride in La Crosse’s citizenship to back the plan.
The article argues the auditorium clash in Chicago was a balanced exchange of rhetoric and actions. It notes injunctions, mayoral statements, andpublic objections by Hixon and Cargill, who assert the project should not proceed, while officials defend their stance amid heated editorial reactions.
The Tribune endorses Mayor Andersons proposal for a park commission as timely and vital for advancing public parks. It outlines a sequence of municipal improvements from water and sewer to park development, noting public sentiment on water reform and urging conservative, affordable expansion including North Side park Losey Boulevard Myrick Burns Second Ward parks and harbor levee adornment.
The report recalls how assaults on the mayor revived memories of a sensational exposure that led to the quiet closing of the La Crosse branch of the New York Times and the Philadelphia Ledger.
The Duchess de Chaulnes formerly Miss Theodora Shonts states she paid only 50 000 for her husband the duke. The remark hints at a humorous glare on aristocratic bargains and social chatter.
Mr. Morgan from Wall Street questions western opposition to the Aldrich bill, while noting Mr. Shaw has endorsed the measure. The exchange highlights financial interests and political support shaping the debate.
Mr. Hartje of Pittsburg asserts a battered wife is insane to defend himself as he faces penitentiary risk. He concedes there may be meaning in her madness.
Marion Gray, described as a handsome Chicago “affinity broker,” has been found guilty of practical demonstrations of the aphorism that a fool and his money are soon parted.
It is authoritatively stated that Charles W. Morse of New York doesn’t cut much ice. The remark contextualizes his influence and reliability in the given field, suggesting limited practical impact or acceptance among peers.
The New York Journal of Commerce argues publicity cannot deter crime without follow up punishment. Mere exposure to disgrace fails to stop burglars or those seeking illicit profit and weakens public moral standards when penalties are not enforced.
The article praises American battleship design noting stronger turrets and machinery, which reduce damage and keep motive power reliable in combat. It asserts U S warship construction is progressive and superior, with confidence that current advantages will continue in future successors.
Spotlight notes Charles Klein's The Lion and the Mouse will be produced at La Crosse Theater tonight directed by Henry B. Harris. A strong cast, local color, and themes of wealth and power drive the drama as seat sales continue.
The Kennedy company led by John J. Kennedy and Winnifred Greenwood opens a week at the La Crosse theater with The Girl for Minnesota. Manager Lewis pledges a record setting season with a new troupe, special scenery, calcium and electric plant, and a repertoire chosen for all tastes. Ladies are admitted free opening night with a reserved ticket. Seats on sale at the theater candy store.
A playful piece describes rapid motion two miles a minute with energetic imagery of speed, a blur of trees, and a wild ride. The speaker notes sounds, a jar and a scream, and wonders what they hit while maintaining course amid a Jersey Jingles mood.
A renowned foreign born singer dined with a host and guests including his host’s 19 year old daughter. He focused on her plate until conversation began, then whispered a Latin compliment claiming she seemed like a flower among vegetables. She replied that he could hardly hope for first place in her thoughts at dinner.
Two unnamed speakers debate a marriage proposal. One asks which parts are troublesome while the other notes the ease of proposing but difficulty in questioning the pop. The exchange is quoted from the Baltimore American.
A Harper's Weekly cartoon caption shows a mother scolding Johnny for misbehavior while contrasting him with Willy who is praised as a potential future president. Willy protests he too wants to work in the sewer, highlighting class and ambition with a humorous family exchange.
A western city railroad agent named Smith rescued a dignified gentleman from being struck by a through train by pulling him back from danger. The man, stunned but grateful, offered half a dollar and a cigar, which Smith declined, saying he never takes payment for such acts.
A woman on a train to Grand Rapids asks how long cars stop at Union station. The conductor answers with a playful time, four minutes from two to two. She muses aloud if he thinks he is the whistle on the engine. Outdoor Life.
Two Kansas inmates Carl Arnold and William Harvey, under death sentence for murder during a robbery when young, are set for release after Governor Hoch cites a mercy poem Arnold wrote. The poem appeals to mercy and calls for restitution, influencing the governor’s decision.
An advertised stomach remedy blends cinchona Prosene and sherry, praised for digestion. In a Berlin and Warsaw setting, Alban and Count discuss Lois Boriskoff and Herr Gessner amid violent street turmoil and a race to locate the girl before danger closes in.
A Baltimore American item questions a police arresting officer's rough handling. The note suggests the officer fanned the detainee in the heat until the man was put to sleep, implying a misread or euphemistic description.
The article outlines coat sleeve options including plain, tucked, and sectional designs with four parts. It notes suitability for new garments or remakes, gives fabric yardages for full and three quarter sleeves, and mentions pattern 5910 available in small, medium, and large, mailed for ten cents plus optional postage.
The text contrasts comfort with Challie versus Algie, noting a restaurantlike ease with Challie. It seems to capture a social remark from Harper's Bazaar about personal familiarity and style in companionship.
The note suggests men may receive valentines due to the leap year. It humorously links February 29 to valentines, implying a seasonal social gesture around a rare date.
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