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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
3
A Texas congressman from the 10th district introduces a House bill to prohibit options speculation. Support is uncertain while opposition from gambling affiliates seems assured. The piece ends with a wary note on whether honest congress members will back the reform.
Alvert Sidney Burleson writes that Governor Hughes demands nationwide and New York City gambling crackdowns with a proposal to imprison offenders and reintroduce bills. The piece notes a divide between club gamblers and the large-scale stock gamblers on Wall Street and questions federal overreach versus state action.
Critic lauds Aladdin of London as a master piece of action fiction by Max Pemberton. The serial follows Alban Kennedy in modern London with a dramatic blend of poverty to luxury and perilous adventures. The Polish heroine and intense love plot add to the suspense as readers await the first installment in The Tribune.
Fashion hints describe a coat with a vest effect in long or three quarter sleeves. The model uses broadcloth or velvet with contrasting vest, various trims, and a matching skirt or separate vest. It notes construction details, fabric choices, sizes, and pattern 5863 mailing information.
William Mauthe of Fond du Lac, a business man and head of the William Mauthe Furniture Co, states his first choice is Roosevelt, but supports Senator La Follette as the Republican standard bearer. He praises La Follette as matching the progressive leadership needed in 1908 and mentions the railroads valuation bill endorsed by the president.
SPOTLICHTS discusses Ben Jerome’s role in The Royal Chef score at La Crosse theater. The piece praises Jerome’s self orchestrated design, countermelodies, and the Spirit of 76 march as a standout element, noting audience appreciation for orchestration as essential to success. Tickets available at Theater Candy store tomorrow morning for both performances.
A notable underground colony beneath London is described with astonishing life found in caves. The paper notes the Saturday issue for January 4 announcing the exclusive serial publication of Max Pemberton's Aladdin London before its book form release as part of the Authors and Newspaper Association's new series.
Reports say the president will discuss the Brownson-Rixey controversy before Congress can seek sensational details. Observers warn the briefing may be insufficient and suggest fumigation may be necessary to clear the record.
The article notes Georgia's new prohibition rule effective January 1 forbidding alcohol in the state and mentions Eugene Field as a reference to New Year's drinking. It also reports no violation of California prize fight law in the Moran Attell bout, which ended in a draw.
Rumors say a Jeff Davison aide could back a bold anti-germ bill amid political grip over Washington. The suggestion points to a drastic measure aimed at countering the current stalemate.
An actress explains her high speed car tale to a reporter while recounting the car’s value. The young man asks its worth and she replies with a quip about the front page.
Guidance on choosing fruit varieties that are not common in the local area. Emphasizes selecting those scarcely grown nearby to diversify cultivation and markets while adapting to climate and soil conditions.
Mrs. Cobden-Sanderson, a noted English suffragist, drew American attention after addressing more than 20,000 women at Cooper Union in New York City. She previously faced jail in England for her relentless advocacy for equal suffrage.
The Lancet argues that heavy overcoats mislead on warmth and weight. Heavy coats tax the body's resources and undermine the economy of insulation, which good cloth aims to support.
A La Crosse mill proudly celebrates 1907 results with daily output rising from 700 to 6000 barrels. The message thanks customers, notes ongoing investment in facilities, and reaffirms commitment to quality service and scientific milling. The tone appeals to old patrons and invites strangers to try MARVEL Flour as a trusted, enduring product.
Westminster Gazette recounts Downing Street origin from Sir George Downing and its rise from honorable residences to lodging houses. It notes decline in the 18th century, Boswell and Smollett anecdotes, and 1735 shift when Sir Robert Walpole moved to No 1 Downing Street, making it a famed political hub.
A clipped exchange from Cleveland Lea with a witty remark about public reaction. The dialogue suggests surprise at a clever remark shared during a social gathering, highlighting the flurry of chatter it generated among attendees.
Society notes express anticipation for the season as fashionable women embrace masked ball style. Flair and elegance define the look and behavior, highlighting beauty and mystery in social events.
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