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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
18
The article notes Mrs. New, wife of Republican National Committee Chairman Harry S. New, is in Chicago aiding preparations for the June 16 gathering. It highlights her passion for politics and her collection of newspaper pictures and cartoons about her husband as a key support in the lead up to the event.
In St Charles Missouri on June 5 William Jeffries was executed for the March 1905 murder of farmer William Wussler. About a thousand spectators attended the courthouse event as the hangman’s noose marked what the era called a birthday gift to Jeffries on his twenty eighth birthday.
A reader testifies that after a severe stomach illness and failed health, Grape Nuts restored strength appetite and nerve tone. He claims he can work all day and study at night without exhaustion, crediting improved health to the cereal. The letter, attributed to a Ga man and sponsor Bat tle Creek based Postum Co., ends with a plug for The Road to Wellville and mentions new letters published over time.
Washington dispatch reports Congress hurriedly passed the national guard efficiency bill, expanding the organized militia to include 150,000 additional men. It authorizes presidential callout for up to enlistment terms, aligns guard discipline with the regular army, and provides a $2,000,000 annual appropriation. The measure strengthens the president’s war power in peace and will raise guard standards nationwide.
The text praises Amer designers and tailors for faultless tailoring by skilled men. It notes distinctive exclusive patterns to choose from after trying on products. The claim suggests high talent and unique options from these designers.
The La Crosse Tribune reports a campaign clash over retouched photographs of Senator Allison claiming he looks older. Cummins backers deny forgery, arguing the image is genuine but older, while Allison supporters insist it was heavily retouched to mislead voters.
Army officers and militia enthusiasts foresee laws enabling the general government to supply clothing arms and ammunition to the organized militia. They believe the measure will transform the national guard into a volunteer force capable of serving with regulars in any campaign.
Samples from western Dakota cement potential have been tested and deemed suitable for cement manufacture. A new company in Interior South Dakota's Stanley County plans to develop the local cement industry, potentially transforming a once undervalued area into a valuable region. An English golfer at Carnoustie last summer joked with his caddie about a cigar tucked away for later after the round.
Local notes from Brice Prairie Wisconsin recount visits by Mrs. George Vansandbergen and family and other relatives, with multiple mentions of Bright and Ogle as well as Eva Jones and Mrs N Lambert. A separate item from Fairbury Nebraska reports two Cuba bank robbery suspects captured at Davenport with $1,800 recovered, to be turned over to Cuba’s sheriff in Hebron.
The 25,000 club in Crookston Minnesota plans market days to be held mid month and every other month for one year. An auctioneer has been secured to manage the sales for visiting attendees.
The Auckland Weekly News notes a warm welcome planned for the American Armada entering Australian ports. It argues for a strong imperial response with a respectable squadron to meet and greet the visiting fleet, warning against indifference or politic missteps.
Mrs Quiverful is asked by Mrs Longs servant girl to count her children and check if one is missing as Kitty has not returned home and school has closed two hours early.
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