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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
3
The article argues lakes and canals would coordinate traffic with less expense and friction, sparing erosion, reclaiming arid land, conserving water power, protecting forests and minerals, and opposing a narrow Congress that refused to fund inland waterways.
The article notes Congressman Tawney’s stance that government payment of the Inland Watersways Commission expenses was beyond legal authority. It argues his position was correct though regretful that funding could not be found, and it lauds Roosevelt era conservation as a future policy with wide-reaching impact on transport and resources.
A editorial lauds Mayor Anderson’s plan to create an honorary park commission to oversee parks and boulevards. It argues current boards lack vision, urges beautification of Pettibone and Myrick parks, and asserts the plan will align public spaces with La Crosse’s growth and pride.
The Winona Independent cites broad support for Congressman Esch of La Crosse as a strong candidate to succeed Senator Stevenson of Marinette. It argues his long House experience equips him well for the U.S. Senate and notes many states are choosing their ablest representatives for the upper chamber.
The morning paper hints at a high authority treachery in building an auditorium and an esteemed citizen willing to reveal facts, but the public awaits an exposure as eagerly as Californians seek sensational returns.
The parson's wife asked for a leg of mutton and received a droll reply from John Sirlein the butcher in Philadelphia saying he has not killed himself this week but can supply a leg from his brother. The note ends with affectionate regards.
A verse portrait recalls a once celebrated dancer whose grace faded as the new Barn Dance and Born Dane styles rose. Once sought by many belles, he now trains in vain to keep pace with changing fashions, reflecting how fortune shifts and youth supplants age.
A peasant Ali seeks Mehmed’s idle donkey for urgent work but is refused as the donkey is in use by Mehmed’s son. The tale ends with a braying donkey and a quarrel over lending the animal. Also included are local notes from Beaver Ridge and Caledonia Journal on reporters, a choral club for fifty, and a puzzle solution about a brakeman’s travel.
The English language has progressed from modest status to a global force in commerce and diplomacy. The piece notes historic use of Latin by Bacon and contrasts earlier multilingualism with English gains. It also hints at President Roosevelt’s future world tour needing English aboard for broad communication.
A three ingredient remedy for stomach troubles is promoted as the Prosene Prescription. The mixture combines Compound Tincture of Cinchona Prosen Compoud and Sherry Wine and is sold by Cooper Pharmacal Company Chicago.
A maid reports a colored man and his wife at the door in response to a laundry advertisement. The mistress states she advertised only for a laundress, but the maid confirms the couple is her. The snippet reflects a moment of racial and social dynamic in a domestic context from Everybody's Magazine.
A graceful blouse pattern designed for thin fabrics like crepe de chine with velvet ribbon trim and stitched taffeta bands. Features a long narrow chemisette, high girdle, tucked mousseline chemisette front, and one-piece cut sleeves over a fitted lining. Materials detailed for sizes 32 to 40 bust. Pattern 5920 offered by the Fashion Department for ten cents plus postage.
A Pennsylvan ia household faced a delayed weekly wash when the colored maid failed to arrive on time. She later explained she stayed home to receive her diseased brother's remains that had been sent from Pittsburg the day before.
A concise reflection suggests that being correct does not guarantee safety or favorable outcomes, noting uncertainty and potential consequences for truth and position in ongoing events. The statement hints at risk and resilience amid unresolved dynamics.
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