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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
3
County leaders discuss attendance witness compensation for police and other officers across city or county lines. They weigh legality and fairness while considering whether funds are justified and if refunds can be made.
A Tri Ma correspondent reports on ongoing farm aid efforts amid a grain supply crunch. Local farmers seek support and coordination with authorities to stabilize pricing and distribution for the upcoming season.
Secretary Wilson warns of a growing population outpacing potato supplies. He plans a corps of experts to boost domestic yields, improve seed, and guide eastern market gardeners to raise more potatoes while reducing costs from long freight.
The Tribune criticizes the county board for not endorsing a proposed new district court. It notes overworked judges, considers district division, and argues for relief through partial court reforms such as adding a stenographer and shifting jurisdiction, urging legislative action for a sustainable solution.
The writer condemns New York's New Year festivities as mob ruled and morally lax. They note the city spent millions on alcohol while many suffered in a devastated land and denounce mass bromide sales to ease hangovers.
A brief notice praises the novelty musical farce The Judge The Girl The Wise Guy and its nationwide appeal. The plot follows a mercenary politician outwitted by The Girl who secures her lover and a chorus of beautiful dancers with season hits at La Crosse theater tomorrow.
Horace Parker a self centered heir clashes with a Martian envoy who banishes him to earth to reform. The two acts unfold with Parker facing the needs of others, witnessing his fiancée’s flirtations and his own squandered wealth as the Martian exposes his vanity and forces change.
The piece mocks gun violence and city decadence comparing Paris and New York. It condemns excess among the ultra rich and calls for national pride amid the debauchery of big city celebrations. It notes a perceived moral contrast and urges restraint and moral alignment.
A La Crosse testimonial praises Doane's Kidney Pills for kidney issues. Mrs Elizabeth Berger describes years of back and head pains and dizziness ending after using the pills bought at Erhart's drug store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doane's.
Letters from Mrs. Joseph Hall Chace and Mrs. A L Wetzel praise Peruna and Peruna tablets with claims of restored senses and recovery. Testimonials authorize use of photos and public publication. Almanac offer and other Peruna products promoted by the Columbus based firm.
A broken man at heart is stripped of status and falls into begging with a tramp partner. Parker’s warmer side surfaces after hunger nearly kills the man, leading to aid for the poor, a crippled boy, and the tramp. He musters forgiveness toward the woman he loves as a new man. La Crosse theater shows Friday and Saturday January 8 and 9.
La Crosse theater to present Geo. M. Cohan's Little Johnny Jones on Sunday January 10. The show offers a beauty chorus of fifty, a strong principal cast, elaborate scenery, and colorful costumes. Cohan, born to stage life, has contributed sketches and songs since youth.
A communication from the commander-in-chief of the fleet urges changes to the enlisted men's uniform shirt. The navy department forwarded the letter to officials for comments, with endorsements outlining the proposal in brief. One brief endorsement states the commander desires to change the shirt.
A brief dialogue from the Boston Transcript shows a newsboy asked why a bell rings and he replies someone is pulling the rope, highlighting a bustling street scene and the news deadline moment.
A light exchange between Mrs Oliver Herford and her husband appears in Everybody's Magazine. She asserts women are cleaner minded than men and he retorts that they change their minds more often.
A fragmentary item references Dusty Rhoades-Gee and the phrase Cornell's Widow. Weary Walker-I Ought'er Be is noted for a restless night spent near a lumber yard as confusion or weariness pervades the scene.
The Indianapolis News laments a fierce cold wave that drops the thermometer and drains coal, leaving homes cold as furnaces struggle against the wind. Citizens hear alarm clocks and shiver while the harsh weather tests man and machine alike.
A Parisian journalist received a tongue in cheek gift from a smiling dandy representing a renowned actress offended by his review. The package contained about a dozen goose quills. The critic made a witty reply thanking the sender while noting the insult was aimed at him personally.
Grover Cleveland's son Richard is welcomed by friend Joseph Jefferson. The actor asks the pounds of the child. the physician says nine. Cleveland insists on fifteen, claiming he weighed him with scales used for fishing, a tale from Success Magazine.
Master Walter five years old eats the soft toast and piles crusts. His father recalls eating crusts as a boy and asks if Walter liked them. Walter offers the crusts back to his plate in a cheerful exchange noted by Delineator.
An anecdote from Success Magazine recalls a six year old Oliver who questioned the miracle of the loaves and fishes after Sunday school. At breakfast he confesses doubt yet avoids sparking an argument with his father. The tale highlights child honesty and restraint.
In a private moment at a theater, Mrs. Grey asks neighbor Mrs. Bascom about the age of Mrs. Davis, who is ill nearby. After a whispered consult, Bascom says she is believed to be at least seventy five.
Public notice offers a home treatment for piles by an absorption method. The ad promises immediate relief and permanent care, inviting readers to send their address to Mrs. M. Summers in Notre Dame for free trial samples and local references if requested.
In a drawing room drama, Camilla debates loyalty and potential matches with Mrs Brenton Agnes Lancing and Katherine Grainger. A telegram from Rupert Haverford accelerates plans as Camilla considers a nursery position and a new life for Miss Grainger backed by a £20 loan for interim needs.
A distressed parent describes curing a six month old child’s severe skin ailment with Cuticura ointment. The report notes relief after prolonged suffering and references the pediatric case without graphic detail.
Katherine Grant erges a plan to leave Mrs Baynhurst, asking Mr Haverford for five pounds to stay with a contact in town and find work. He offers twenty pounds and a lead to a benefactor who might provide housing, while she recalls vague memories of a ship and a mast from her childhood.
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