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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1908

Page

3

Esch Preferred For Wisconsin Senate By Tribune

The Tribune endorses John J. Esch as the progressive choice for the senatorial seat, arguing Cook cannot unite the party. Esch’s House leadership and national stature are cited as assets, with a call to consolidate support behind him to prevent a split that could hand the race to a minority candidate.

The Tribune John J. Esch la Crosse House Senate Mecca Congression

Esch for Wisconsin Senate A Tribune Endorsement

The Tribune urges unity in support of John J. Esch for United States Senate, arguing he is best suited to represent Wisconsin and block Cook. It appeals to the progressive faction to unite behind Esch, should he accept the nomination, to ensure efficient and honorable governance.

John J. Esch Wisconsin Tribune Mr. Esch Cook United States Senate

Harri Man Triumphs Over Fish in Court

The judicial ruling favors Harri Man and criticizes ongoing attempts to derail a railroad system. The piece warns that government action aims to halt a piratical special and its rapid, depredation-driven moves toward new profits.

Harriman

We Have Yet to See a Prettier Quarrel

A spirited exchange unfolds with sharp words and pointed jabs as two parties clash in a public quarrel. Tensions flare at the scene as witnesses note clever retorts and a tense atmosphere amid a crowded venue.

Faust Advance Sale for San Carlo Grand Opera in La Crosse

Advance sale seats for the San Carlo Grand Opera company in Gounod Faust at the La Crosse theater available next Thursday night. Miss Alice Nielsen stars as Marguerite with 160 artists, a 60 piece orchestra, 55 chorus and ballet. Mail orders to W T Gage, manager, with checks, will be filed before regular box office sale.

Faust San Carlo Grand Opera Company Alice Nielson Marguerite la Crosse Theater W. T. Gage San Carlos Grand Opera Company

Easy Jobs in Washington

Boston Herald reports odd Capitol jobs including a congressman’s aide paid to sprinkle pink scented tooth powder into telephone receivers weekly. Another staffer serves as the house’s official measurer, delivering curtain measurements for book cases without real work.

Boston Herald United States Capitol Capitol House of Representatives

Cat Vanishes Prompting Landlady Pie Quips

London Tit-Bits notes a sudden disappearance of a household cat yesterday. The landlady comments on baked pies saved, hinting the season may prove profitable.

iIt Mr. Rudolph London

Logical Candidate Calls for Nomination

A fragmentary political quip echoes a candidate declaring himself the logical choice. The piece mocks self promotion, referencing a Chicago News mention and a Washington Star quote about charity workers awkward in fund appeals, with a nod to a colored preacher’s cadence.

State Charity Aid Society of New York Folks Brudren Heb'n Washington Star

Life is not all beer and skittles, says a tall-browed speaker

In a witty exchange from Smart Set the tall-browed, dreamy-eyed speaker muses that life is not all beer and skittles. Col Begad retorts he has never drunk either and cares little for them.

Col. Begad

Too Much of It The Fat Man Dreams of Flying

A fragment from the Philadelphia Press features a fat man declaring a wish to be an angel and expressing weariness with his weight and life. The line conveys a surreal, introspective moment in a clipped gossip-like snippet.

Philadelphia Press Kennedy

Big Tim Lifted the Lid on Albany Lobby Cash

The Albany assembly debated a bill tied to lobby influence as Timothy D. Sullivan and another colleague sparred over changes in support. A fellow member claimed past lobbying offered stocks and bonds, while a sarcastic remark suggested this year it is cash. The measure failed to pass.

Timothy D Big Tim) Sullivan Assembly of Albany Sullivan Big Tim Albany Journal

Stella and Bella Play Bridge Worthy of Harper’s Bazaar

Stella and Bella enjoy a spirited bridge game referenced in Homer Folks commentary with a nod to Harper’s Bazaar. The exchange hints at social circles and literary tone surrounding card play.

Stella Bella Harper’s Bazaar

Just Life and City Echoes in a Rustic Verse

A fragmented poem blends home life with a father and son routine about bed and six o clock, snow on the walk and a call to wake. It then shifts to fleeting newspaper notes on thaw, marital peril, color words, and odd observations ending with a garbled owl motif.

Figure in the Straw and a Hidden Barter on a Barge

On a frozen river barge, Alban uncovers a hidden hold where a frightened Lois hides. Petermann uses his power to link Alban with a Polish servant while Lois reveals her fear for her father imprisoned and the danger surrounding their circle.

England Lois Theen Merry Herr Petermann Old Petermann Alban Petermann Alb Union Street Russia Revolutionary Party Mr. Gessner

Fashion Hints By May Manton Blouse Pattern

May Manton presents a delicate blouse design with a lace trimmed yoke and transparent underlayer, suitable for lingerie fabrics like crepe de chine or India silk. The pattern 5907 covers bust sizes 32 to 40 inches, with yardage and notions listed. mailed for ten cents plus optional extra postage.

Fashion Department

French family statistics show distribution by children

Republique Francaise reports total French households at 11 515 000 with detailed counts by number of children. Findings include 1 804 720 with no children and 2 966 171 with one child, up to 45 families with eighteen or more.

Republique Francaise

Yew Tree at Fortingall Aged Over Three Thousand Years

The Fortingall yew in Perthshire is described as the oldest in Scotland and Europe. A 19th century estimate by Sir R. Christison places its age well over 3,000 years, possibly dating to the era of King Solomon.

Scotland Europe Fortingall Pertshire Sir R. Christison Roberts Solomon Israel

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LA Grosse Tribune South Fifth St Wis Kev Espeper A.M. Brayton Caeer & Pub Rion Abe F.H. Burgess Business the Tribune Is A Member of Lee Newspaper Syndicate Business Once Peat Payne & Young Chicago Marquette le Coste & Maxwell Nassau Street New York City W.V. Kidder City Editor Ths Bern Gosia Siauy Gearhern Stovet Lacrosse Tribune Thur Sat Sunda Mon Thun wSat Wed Frank H. Burgess la Crosse Tribune Frank 1. Burgess A. E. Bleekman Our S. A. Cook Neenah Dad Washington Licke Nielson Chicago News Big Tim Lifted the Fat Man Rengo Rengo Co Detroit Mich O. T. Erhart Red Cross Drug Stores C. F. & L. Runckel Herr Petermann Warsaw Mr. Kennedy the Daugh May Manton Aladdin OF Max Pemberton the Scotsman Main Street
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