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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1908
Page
3
The Saenger festival returns to La Crosse Wisconsin for four days July 23 through 26 featuring music, performances and community events across downtown venues and parks.
The piece notes promises of no personal attacks on Roosevelt or Taft by Democrats and mocks Wall Street and trust backers behind the Republican nominee. It cites Collier’s and Milwaukee Free Press pieces on Bryan's persona and oratory, including remarks on his Thautauqua activities and public perception.
The recollections from Robert R. Rose show William Jennings Bryan addressing about 300000 people in a season and earning nearly 25000 from one source in a summer, with a single day record of 1200. Rose notes Bryan never used alcohol or tobacco, slept after each address, and recovered quickly between speeches. He cites days with 30000 words from Bryan and marathons from dawn to next morning without losing humor.
Charles M. Schwab returns from Europe confident in a working agreement including United States Steel and steel firms in Belgium Germany and Russia He says vanadium control by these interests could dominate the steel market as Bethlehem experiments show the vanadium process can make steel for all uses The piece warns of a potential monopoly and notes possible government safeguards or resource shielding.
Germany adopts a new electric cab signal system after several accidents linked to drivers missing signals. The device warns drivers about 110 yards before the signal, ringing a bell and displaying a white side in the cab to focus attention and prevent running a signal in fog.
The Philadelphia Ledger argues that Tehran’s events heighten eastern unrest and test the balance between modern government ideals and ancient Orient customs, signaling momentous consequences for liberty and governance worldwide.
A saying notes that discontent may stem from a bilious temperament rather than true unhappiness. Readers are advised to distinguish emotional distress from bodily illness and seek temperate solutions.
The Van Dyke and Eaton company presents Sappho at the La Crosse theater tonight with The Red Cross Nurse on Wednesday. A marriage on stage will occur after Wednesday’s final act and a cash prize plus a Davenport from Nelson Carpet will be awarded. Starting Thursday, a Walkover shoe prize will be given to one audience member each show.
From a 1910s discussion in Technical World Magazine the piece notes growing state highway commissions across the nation. It cites New York plan to spend 50 million dollars for 3 332 miles of highway and 4 700 miles of local roads plus Iowa’s vast mileage and public funds. The author argues for modernization and safer travel with illustrated photos.
The Washington Herald argues for distinct schools on the Pacific coast to resolve racial tensions. It contends blood and color differences prevent full harmony and notes mixed marriages often fail, urging acceptance that American assimilation of yellow races is unlikely.
Marjorie, nine, promised a dollar if she could earn a hundred in any way. She grows sick, the doctor says she will recover, and she clings to the hope of the promised reward despite her illness.
An Uncle Remus rhyme by Joel Chandler Harris recounts Joshway challenging the Sun in a mock battle. The Sun descends to camp as Joshway urges a respite, Brer Breeze is summoned, and a solar fade ends the duel as people debate who won. The piece appears in Uncle Remus’ Home Magazine for July.
In a witty exchange the doctor O'Brien calls his condition insomniy and O'Toole replies with a cure to simply go to sleep and forget it. The Philadelphia Inquirer captures the humorous dialogue between the two Irish personalities.
Jacob Romer and James Kahn scheme to rid him of a burden while the Kirk of the Hill faces tense choir politics. Ministers Benj amin Irongray and John Fowler preside over rival factions as Vida Bryan clashes with Miss Nunsby over social casts, music, and romance in Kirktown.
An elderly man near Glassgow breakfasts on porridge and cooks a full week Saturdays to save fuel. Friday’s batch is salty and cold, he debates giving up but bets with himself to finish it. He drinks whisky to tempt appetite, then cleverly returns it to the bottle, claiming victory.
A diner in a cheap restaurant objects to the food and refuses to pay. The guest asks for the proprietor, but the waiter says he is away at lunch with the Philadelphia Press noting the scene.
The Philadelphia Record cites a nose and ear specialist urging caution as heat drives people to seaside swimming. Sudden cold water and careless shampooing can cause temporary or lasting deafness, he advises wetting the top of the head first and rinsing from crown to neck to prevent ear damage.
The New York Post argues Diaz's policy prioritizes order to spur work and progress, with railways and telegraph strengthening control. It notes a standing Mexican army of 27,000 capable of rapid deployment to quell revolts and projects the U S duty to prevent Mexico’s territory from becoming a haven for raiders.
A brief quip notes that generosity in church collections does not always come from the poorest member. It suggests varied giving patterns among parishioners and reflects on generosity beyond economic standing.
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