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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
5
Mrs New, wife of Chairman New of the Republican National Committee, is in Chicago assisting with preparations for the June 16 gathering. She is described as one of his valued aides and is noted for her collection of newspaper pictures and cartoons about her husband.
In St Charles Missouri William Jeffries was hanged yesterday for the March 1905 murder of farmer William Wuesler. About a thousand people witnessed the execution, which coincided with Jeffries 28th birthday.
A testimonial claims that Grape-Nuts helps a man sustain long days and night study after prior stomach trouble and fatigue. He describes improved strength, appetite, nerves, and mental clarity, crediting the cereal with restoring health and preventing collapse. The ad notes multiple letters appear periodically and urges belief in genuine testimonials.
Washington reports Congress hurried a defense bill boosting the national guard to 150,000 extra troops and funding of 2 million dollars annually. The act raises presidential power to deploy militia, aligns guard discipline with the regular army, and mandates prompt muster and training nationwide.
A terse ad describes a tailor shop with a wide fashion assortment and alteration services. It promises faultless, ultra fashion items and invites customers to visit for fittings, highlighting experienced alterations. The message emphasizes quality and tailored care for discerning shoppers.
The La Crosse Tribune reports a heated Iowa campaign dispute over whether retouching a political photo to age a figure counts as forgery or slander. Debate centers on Senator Allison and Governor Cummins with each side claiming the other manipulated imagery.
Army officers and militia enthusiasts expect legislation to transform the national guard into a force of volunteer citizen soldiers ready to serve in any campaign. The plan would provide clothing arms and ammunition to the organized militia to support widespread mobilization.
Samples of cement materials from the Bad Lands in western Dakota are tested in the east and found perfect. A new company is formed at Interior in Stanley county to develop the cement trade, potentially turning a barren region into a valuable area outside the gold regions. An unrelated anecdote about an English golf visitor and his caddie is included.
Mrs. George Y Vansandbergen and children from Midway spent Sunday at her parents' home. Grace Bright visited La Crosse relatives. Mr. J Ogle of Midway and Bennie Bright assisted Mr. Geo. Roeling. The Brights traveled to La Crosse, Miss Hoa Jones of North Dakota visited Midway then left for Breustach Minnesota to see her aunt Mrs. N Lambert. J Morris and S Bright hosted visitors. pump work for Casberg and Garder at Holmen planned. Mr. J Randel and family and Ryckman with Lenora spent an evening at S. Bright's home.
An Australian welcome to the American fleet is discussed as warmer than ever before with calls for a respectable squadron to greet the visitors in Auckland waters. The dialogue hints at social stratification and imperial politics amid the festive atmosphere, including a fragmentary domestic insertion about Mrs Long and a servant girl.
In Fairbury Nebraska on June six two men linked to a Cuba Kansas bank robbery were captured in Davenport with $1800 in cash. They were taken to Hebron for transfer to the Cuba sheriff. The report notes a monthly presentment routine and mentions Pioneer Beeches in the context of local affairs.
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