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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
3
The piece argues the Panama land purchase libel suit deserves full investigation. It references potential defendants including the president, his brother in law, Taft's brother, or others, emphasizing that truth should determine guilt and urging the case to proceed.
La Follette's Magazine urges publicity for committee proceedings to curb privilege and hidden action. The editorial argues secrecy harms bills and laws, noting that publicity could expose flawed measures and hasten essential public statutes.
A scrutiny of a secret Senate committee vote on the Fulton bill reveals closed doors and leaked outcomes. Advocates urge rules requiring reporting of committee actions during the session to curb deceit and restore trust between lawmakers and constituents. The episode highlights ongoing tensions over transparency and timely passage of legislation.
A New York Sun report describes a heavy Irish watchman placing red lanterns at each hole for a new electric conduit. He carries about a dozen lanterns, lights one at each hole, leaves it, and repeats the tedious task for every hole, prompting a cop to suggest lighting them all at once.
The former dry foods clerk explains the change to butcher, noting that women do not attempt to match spare ribs or steak as he shifts careers in Kan isag City Journal.
A playful verse depicts a young woman with fair hair in a joyfully noir tone. The narrator notes her charm and smile as she passes down the aisle, imagining a future marriage and sharing his two sovereigns with her.
In Pittsburg Emma Eames denounces vivisection and praises wealthy New York anti vivisectionists for their selfless work. She recounts a dentist tale about a farmer as a reminder that hard work sustains all. The anecdote emphasizes perseverance and purpose in labor.
Patrick Jones, New York superintendent of school supplies, spoke at a dinner about corporal punishment in schools. He said it is no longer used, praising progress while recalling a boy named Bill who faced a savage schoolmaster and quipped that a right triangle’s square equaled a lickin.
Local La Crosse resident William P. Deiphenick declares Doan's Kidney Pills cured his dull back ache and kidney trouble after a three year grip. The ad notes availability at Erhart's drug store, price fifty cents, and Foster Milburn Co as US agents.
An item promotes a vegetable kidney remedy for backache and urinary issues. It claims the formula cleanses uric acid from the blood, relieves rheumatism, and restores kidney function, advising teaspoonful doses after meals and at night.
Sport North states North Brothers can fill venues with value for money as crowds pack La Crosse shows. Genevieve Russell leads the cast noted as a theater favorite. Bijou offers De Monde and Dinsmore, Cartier Sisters, The Norrisses, Beemer, Girl and Dolny with strong vaudeville and a laughing tramp juggler.
Thieves entered the residence of Mr and Mrs Carl Bond at 513 Main street during the noon hour and made off with five rings a lock et and chain and other jewelry items. Police have been notified with no arrests yet.
A dialogue excerpt shows an intoxicated driver pressed by an excited woman and a plea to run away. The individual, claiming marriage, declines with apologies to a mother and mentions a judge in the scene.
Two characters discuss affectionate banter about a fiancé. The exchange shows playful domestic humor with lines about a kiss under the chin and a remark on teaching the gesture. The tone resembles early 20th century witty female dialogue.
A brief exchange in the Philadelphia Record ponders whether women have cleaner minds than men, with the reply noting men change them more often. The quip reflects early 20th century gender stereotypes in a gossip-like column.
A reflective fragment notes social ideals and gender tension as a girl resents assumptions about being kissed. The speaker jokes about polite streets and invitations while questioning expectations placed on young women.
A brief skit from the New York Herald shows The Big One offering a reward of a nice apple to stop crying. The Small One asks how big the apple is and how long to wait before stopping.
In Washington on January 20 J Q Emery state dairy and food commissioner arrives to lead a committee of dairy and food commissioners to appeal to the president for the retention of Dr Wiley the food expert The group plans to push uniform food laws nationwide and outlines draft legislation to be sent to state legislators next month The report also notes Oregon politics and improprieties with McHarg and Hitchcock amid confirmation delays for Keefe and Donnelly and mentions a $12000 item for executive automobile needs Notes end with army circles rejoicing at the end of the dispatch
New York supreme court decision in Koeh ler & Co v Clement analyzes when a conviction voids liquor licenses The ruling cites that a conviction within three years disqualifies an issuer from selling liquor even if sentence was suspended The court mirrors the voting case Pears Fabian to hold that Levy’s certificate was void and assignees have no greater rights.
A brief conversation suggests diplomatic sparring between Caracas and The Hague over a Dutch debt issue. The exchange mentions Castro's response and notes a burned strand as a metaphorical detail in a New York Herald report.
Advertisement offers a free atlas in exchange for the reader sending payment and personal details. It requests the recipient’s address and four cents for postage and cites Scott and Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York as the publisher.
Rupert Haverford, wealthy factory owner, visits a northern town to distance himself from Camilla Lancing. Jealousy grows as he wrestles with love, wealth, and protective instincts while economic upheaval and arson threaten his new northern works.
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