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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1907
Page
3
The writer argues the Haywood acquittal shows that one good moral lesson is that testimony from self confessed criminals cannot indict innocent men. It warns that murderers may be manipulated by powerful cliques and may implicate others to secure their freedom or favor.
A terse adage notes that idleness fosters pessimism, warning that leisure without purpose dulls the mind and spirit. It suggests purposeful work or activity as a remedy to a bleak mental stance.
Remembrance floods in as Col. Will S. Hays dies at his Louisville home. The famous song Mollie Darling evokes fond recollections, with millions of copies sold and the nation recalling its tender lines and the music that once defined a generation.
The Westminster Gazette notes Dr. Tronchin, a friend of Voltaire, Rousseau and Diderot, as the inventor of walking. In his era the leisure class did not walk for health or recreation, while the Tiers Etat walked out of necessity. Tronchiner became a term for strolling with distinct costumes and shoes for both sexes.
A sharper phrase notes that the man who can hold his temper is a corker. The saying highlights self restraint as a notable trait in public life and character discourse.
Hon Carroll Davidson Wright born Dumart on July 25 1840. He studied at Wesleyan and Clark universities and served in the Civil War rising to colonel. He married Caroline Harnden of Reading Mass and lives in Worcester. Since 1902 he has led Clark College and he has long been commissioner of labor. He lectured widely on social and economic subjects.
A speaker warns parents that habits formed in youth drive happiness and success, urging supervision of reading. He recounts a case where exposure to sensational magazines led a boy to crime, then reform, and advocates fostering a love of good books from early childhood.
The text jokes that Boreleight earned a reputation for witty public speaking by delivering remarks at banquets immediately after the champagne was served, implying he spoke while guests were already merry. The quip attributes his wittiness to the timing of his appearances after toasts.
A playful verse laments the polar cold and seeks a bold lad to find the Pole. The speaker wishes an end to somber tales and Pole madness, hoping for relief from the chilly, perilous northern reaches. The poem uses humorous archaic spellings and lively, ironic tone.
A rare village entertainments piece recalls a Covent Garden singer visiting a squire and agreeing to perform at a local concert. After delivering the beloved Village Blacksmith with feeling, an encore led to a humorous request to sing again with a new verse about releasing bicycles, as told by Punch.
Two Irishmen joke about heaven and hell as Pat wonders how to wear clothes over his wings while Mike cautions about getting his nut over his horns in the afterlife. The quip reflects traditional folk humor and Irish dialect.
A humorous quip from the Louisville Courier Journal contrasts a request for a meek spirit with a line about not wanting an angel staring through a lorgnette, reflecting a playful view of heaven and manners.
A domestic scene unfolds as a mistress questions the milk and ice water sterilization while the maid confirms. The mistress panics upon spotting a centipede in the soup, alarming her further.
A jittery street dialogue warns about colds and pneumonia with a grim anecdote. A friend recalls a mate who nearly died after overreacting to illness, urged by a cautious warning not to dwell on fear. The exchange underscores anxiety around disease and mortality in casual chatter.
Two men discuss Hindu character in India. one says the people are bellicose, the other remarks they are spare. The London Tatler notes the contrasting impressions and questions the true nature of the Hindu people.
A Fashion Department pattern description for a youthful girls dress in ring dotted dimity with optional collar in white lawn. Details include box plaits, adjustable neck openings, elbow or long sleeves, belt at waist, and varied fabric requirements for sizes 4, 6, 8, and 10. Pattern 5729 mailed for ten cents plus postage.
In the late summer English countryside, Henry admits to a life of hidden passion with Diana’s world shadowing the family. Jim urges restraint while Diana uncertainly weighs loyalty to her husband and mother as letters, music, and a loving cup unfold at a party. The story advances with the uneasy glare of war looming over the estate.
Milwaukee Journal surveys a city with no city politics. Officials are responsible directly to the people, losing jobs for inefficiency or corruption. It contrasts this model with the usual boss-controlled machine and urges readers to learn how sister cities maintain clean, honest governance and suggests more American cities will follow.
In a New York Tribune reflection, insurers are portrayed as extending control over private and public rights by making wrongdoers pay for fires accidents deaths and embezzlements. The piece wonders if powerful corporations will someday insure citizens against quacks officials excessive taxes poor streetcar service gas and impure food, prompting less sin due to guaranteed corporate justice.
A witty remark about beauty and luck as a playful quip on value and charm.
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