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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1909
Page
6
The lecture lauds Abraham Lincoln as the greatest American product beside Washington. Cadman praises Lincoln’s rise from poverty, cites John Bright on great books, warns against easy learning, and notes Lincoln’s Bible background and legal ethics.
The speaker hails Lincoln as a genius whose greatness mirrors Moses and Isaiah, arguing his work demands five more years and tracing Lincoln’s strength to a lineage from New England Lincolns and the Cathedral City, with credit to his mother Nancy Hanks and a critique of shabby modern education.
An advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills as cures for kidney and bladder issues. It cites a La Crosse resident testimonial praising kidney and overall system improvement and notes the product is sold by all dealers for 50 cents, FosterMilburn Co. as U S agents.
The report notes Judge Reid has been given a new commission and outlines ongoing examination of concrete barges and wharf boats in use. It mentions a concrete steamboat built and in operation, with expectation of significant economy from this class of water craft.
The Str La Crosse will run an excursion to the Dakota celebration on Monday July 5. It will make two trips leaving La Crosse at 10 a m and 2 30 p m. Fare is 25 cents round trip.
Miss Minnie Jahn and Louis Dell were married Wednesday at Rev. Julius Gramm's home of the German Lutheran church. Martha Jahn was bridesmaid and Chas. Dell best man. A wedding supper followed. The couple departed on a wedding tour to Minneapolis and Sioux Falls.
Dorothy and Theressa Yanzer of 202 Rose Street hosted a Sunday evening at home in honor of Miss Margaret Flanagan. The gathering featured violin selections by Mr. Charles Clapp of Denver with piano by Mrs. R. Noyes and vocal numbers by Miss Stella Flanagan.
The Fisherman rises early with strong preparations and disturbs the household. He goes out hopeful and returns late smelling of strong drink, with truth not in him.
Carl Foerster hosted five fishing companions in a pre dawn launch trip down river. Emil Olson cooked while Joseph Meyer oversaw refreshments. A boatload of minnows and gear followed for catching big fish. the group returned late at night blaming Olson and Meyer for the poor catch.
In Washington on July 3 the senate scheduled a 1 p.m. Monday vote on submitting a constitutional amendment to allow taxes on incomes. Brown Nebraska and Aldrich Rhode Island lead the resolutions. McLaurin Miss. opposes an amendment, preferring a uniform income tax law and cautioning about three quarters of states approving an amendment. The plan to vote Monday afternoon followed Car ter Mont. guidance. Fare 25c round trip.
A La Crosse Tribune piece recounts the St Peter's Norwich bell ringers led by Duncan Miller. From eight hand bells to 131 bells and royal performances before Queen Victoria, Harrison, and Cleveland, the modern eight-member group now tours the United States with 171 bells under Redpath-Vawter Chautauqua.
The senate approved the corporation tax in committee of the whole by 60 to 11 after a test vote showed a 14 vote in favor. The move aims to shape the bill before conference to keep high duties, with Taft’s influence guiding changes and cautioning against tricks.
The bride’s mother notes the wedding was to feature certain guests who did not attend, highlighting the absence of those she expected to be present.
In today’s voting the only Republicans opposing the corporation tax were Borah Heyburn Bristow Bulkley Clapp Cummins Dolliver and La Follette. Three Democrats Chamberlain Hughes and Shirley also voted against it. The Republicans favored the income tax as the better choice.
A Flathead Indian tribal meeting in Missoula announces the plan to disband the tribal government. One thousand members gathered at St Ignatius for a three day celebration marking the opening of 459000 acres of Flathead lands to settlers on July 15, with formal decision to end the tribal government expected Monday.
The Board of Public Works vows to accelerate concrete paving on M Coule road after delays. Streetcar tracks laid nine months ago hinder sewer work, causing travel issues. Contractor Thomas C Lay began work early but completion hinges on assurances from the firm and timely action by officials.
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