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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
3
The editorial urges voters to accept Mr Stephenson's pledge to retire at the end of the short term freeing the field for a fair selection of a senator two years hence. It cites Hoard's standing and notes Milwaukee Journal and Free Press coverage linking Stephenson to the pledge.
The piece recalls an editorial by W D Hoard supporting Stephenson s legislature election to settle a debt to Marinette and clear the field for a primary two years ago now under scrutiny again as the current primary approaches.
The Tribune plans full Denver convention coverage with day of event reports not clipped from exchanges. A. M. Brayton anchors daily specials alongside editors from five Lee Syndicate papers to deliver comprehensive coverage. The Fourth Estate notes the same five editors also covered Chicago’s convention.
A Democratic opinion criticizes Henry Watterson for calling Taft a man of straw and argues Taft is a fine, independent leader. The Charleston News and Courier urges beating Taft by appealing to national intellect rather than public prejudice.
A short verse compares people who mock jokes to bogus fireworks both failing to spark. It contrasts a pessimistic cracker with an optimistic fuse, highlighting contrasting attitudes toward humor and reception.
A Denver Republican fragment satirizes political delegates and campaigns with Kiplingesque tone. The piece mocks public discourse, squabbles over Bryan and Gray, and the preconvention race, concluding with ironic street chatter.
A narrator recalls Edith Louise cautioned others as soldiers prepare the Fourth of July cannon. She warns that approaching the gun is dangerous and could get someone killed. The scene captures a wary, wry commentary on military pageantry.
Parent seeks age appropriate, easy to use fireworks for a young child. Recommends small, low noise devices with clear safety instructions and adult supervision to reduce risk during handling and ignition.
A wife teases her husband during the Fourth of July celebration noting his boastful American spirit. He replies with confident lines about being full of spirit, while she quips it may come from a jug. The exchange captures playful domestic humor about patriotism and drinking.
A brief exchange shows Mrs. B defending her nephew or stepson’s use of large firecrackers, claiming the child is her husband’s child by his first wife, while Mrs. D questions safety. The dialogue reflects domestic tensions and concerns over risky behavior.
Two voices joke about why people use firecrackers for the Fourth of July. They highlight the habit as a cultural tradition and question its necessity, reflecting a playful exchange.
A humorous verse lamenting a place without loud cannon crackers and reckless conduct, imagining a tranquil land free of noise and danger.
A classroom exchange notes three or more signers of the Declaration of Independence. The student cites Joan Han cock and multiple male signers, but cannot recall their exact names.
Vida Bryan and Rose Nunsby share gossip and music lessons at 32 Dudley Gardens while the Healthy Family, the Calmonts, arrive in their elastic house for an afterschool social. Tensions simmer as Mr. Romer and Mr. Kahn loom in conversation.
The article reviews the actual service life of steel railroad ties. Cushing finds maximum life 18 to 23 years with average well below 20, and notes corrosion limits lifespan more than breakage. He argues heavier ties would be needed in the United States to reach twenty years, raising first cost and affecting substitution of steel for wood.
The Van Dyke and Eaton company present Slaves of the Mill at the La Crosse theater tonight featuring strong scenes. Olga Nethersole stars in Carmen in English on Wednesday with matinee and evening shows. A pig prize is offered to the audience member who retrieves it on stage. A new play each day continues through July 19.
A London Saturday Review account outlines a French dinner’s structure from soup to dessert in under an hour. It notes wines poured in sequence, a final arm escort to the drawing room, smoking rituals, and a departure cue with syrups and lemonade signaling the party’s end.
Widow questions if a child survived a blast as a neighbor recalls the grim scene. The exchange suggests a deadly accident with severe injury and a missing body portion following an explosion.
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