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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1907
Page
10
A lecturer travels to a state capital but finds hotels full. In Room 14 a sleepless night ends with a visitor who reveals a legislator sold his vote for cash left on the room bureau. The buyer had promised to deposit, but the money was not yet paid. The visitor departs, noting many bills but a lawmaker cannot get $600 daily.
Tessie asks about finances while Tom notes someone is well fixed and wearing last year’s straw hat, suggesting a social scene about money and status.
A man recalls a beloved bulldog gifted by grateful Iowan townsfolk for predicting a cyclone early. The dog accompanied him through New York, outwitted crowds, faced danger at the Museum of Natural History, and ultimately died a brave death while protecting his owner. The tale ends with tears and a lingering mystery about the dog’s loyalty.
A former missionary recounts a farmer who sought easy wealth by faking gas or ore on his farm. They joke about breach of promise suits to milk money, noting the farmer has four daughters and plans more suits. The lightning rod man exits amused at the sharp retort.
A floor walker recounts a disastrous camping trip with three friends. Thunderstorms spoiled the tents, cooking failed, boils and a cut foot occurred, water was scarce, hornets stung all, and thieves stole supplies and bedding. They fished for one eel, endured a bull stealing their tent, and a farmer’s calf was killed by their pistol practice.
A drummer recalls being targeted by con men at a hotel reading room who urged him to bet on horses. He funneled $50 then $250 on tipped favorites, won nothing and lost heavily. the affair ended with his vow never to gamble on racing again, remarking the loss was not about winning.
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