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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
3
Citizens urged to attend a lecture by noted scientist Harvey Dee Brown at the high school auditorium tonight. The talk emphasizes understanding the dread disease and how to combat it, appealing to self, family, friends, and humanity.
The La Crosse Chautauqua schedule promises attractive, timely offerings. Dr. Markley speaks on Heart Strings and Harp with uplifting oratory. Dr. R. Stuart delivers Lop Sided Folk, a versatile lecture blending pathos and humor. Man Jones combines Talmage and Jones styles, overlapping tears and smiles.
Henry F. Cochems and Champ Clark headline a strong Chau tauqua lineup with speeches by La Follette’s candidacy ideas and national wit. Frederick Hopkins Judge Alden S Parks Cadman Charles Landis and George Laird join literary and educational talks plus Mrs Brown and Chicago Boys Choir and major musical ensembles.
The piece praises Senator Morris and progressive colleagues for defeating the Twelme bill aimed at party segregation in primaries. It argues the law would let employers, or others, force workers to vote a certain way, endangering independent voters and entrenching party power, urging support for Morris’s stance.
The Chicago Record Herald notes President Taft and Secretary MacVeagh push for independent cost data on consumer goods under a proposed tariff, amid wary standpatters. It questions reliance on senatorial opinion and highlights La Follette’s criticism that the tariff lacks justifiable rates.
The piece argues the senate factions clash over tariff revision with Aldrich opposing downward cuts while Taft is pressed to deliver genuine reductions. It notes Nelson Lodge Lorimer and Aldrich weighing political promises against tariff rates and calls for clear, tell-tale tables to reveal the real changes to consumers.
The governor should heed public sentiment in the Sixth district where lawyers and citizens largely back E. C. Higbee for circuit judge. Higbee's merit and independence are praised while noting Robert Cowie as a strong, respected rival and Higbee’s past gubernatorial support.
The Pettibone lagoon, a park beloved by hundreds of families and child anglers, faces vandalism as men are seen selling fish while locals fear for the lake’s livelihood. Poaching is condemned as a serious betrayal of the community’s enjoyment and resources.
A colored woman described as of generous proportions testified well for the plaintiff before Judge Weis in Superior Court. The defense attorney attempted to undermine her credibility by attacking her character.
Mrs. J. M. Brown of Dunnegan Missouri reports her three year old daughter suffered a severe cough after catarrhal fever. After trying various remedies she started Peruna and quickly saw complete relief. The child also gained better digestion and improved appetite. The mother notes Peruna made the child well and happy and plans to recommend it. S Lydia Spooner of Santa Monica California adds they keep Peruna in the home and consider it the finest family remedy.
In a cross examination the witness admits she was arrested once for beating her husband a prizefighter. The exchange ends with the judge insisting on answers and the courtroom erupting in merriment. Her husband is named and identified as a prizefighter.
A New York Times feature questions Maud about weight perceptions as TJ asks what weight she considers most attractive, exploring body image and personal standards.
Description of a minstrel parade in a southern town with a large marching band, silk hats, shiny canes, patent ledders, and smiling performers as crowds watch from Market Square to Main. The scene captures the music, dust, drums, and excitement reported in the New York Times.
Mrs William Elis Corey described at the Plaza Paris school where Isadora Duncan and Jean De Reszke aid in training children for the stage. She argued such work beats social frivolity and noted American society’s snobbishness.
In a bantering quarrel between Marseillais and Bordelais soldiers the claim of the tallest man is debated. Bordelais notes a six feet nine inches tall figure, while a rival quip calls a sergeant who must kneel to scratch his head even taller in effect.
A humorous anecdote from Pick-Me-Up features a gold mine speculator asked for a definition of bonanza. The veteran replied with irony that a bonanza is a hole in the ground owned by a champion liar.
A compact reflection that effort defines achievement as much as intention. The line links success to daily toil, suggesting progress comes through steady work and visible exertion rather than mere plans.
The New York Supreme Court ruled that the pool selling and bookmaking statute does not apply to casual bets between individuals without a stakeholder. Relator who received $5 for an oral horse race bet was discharged, as the court noted the law targets bookmakers and agents, not private wagers.
An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine as a famous health builder and bowel cleanser. It claims the herb tea will restore bowel function without aid and urges readers to buy a 25 cent package at druggists or dealers.
In a coastal cottage amid a violent storm, Sam Dowsett and his wife Dowsett contend with a collapsing bank and rising flood. They rescue Pat Shil’s emaciated dog and brace the house against wrecking water as waves lash the cottage and threaten the upper chambers.
Mrs. Katherine Loth of La Crosse Wisconsin testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her constant backache and bearing-down pains after using the remedy following a doctor's advice. She bought a box at Erhart's drug store and was fully relieved. Sold by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Moburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A kitchen confrontation is described with a wife threatening to leave or the husband leaving the house as reported in Lippincott's. The fragment suggests domestic tension and a humorous no-win moment.
A Baltimore teacher asks Charley to infer recuperate from a tired father returning home at night. Charley answers with a practical observation. A closing quip notes a girl being smart enough to reveal a man is overestimating his romance.
A Wisconsin Business University notice features Miss Clara Baueres of Rockford Minnesota securing a job with Johnson Brothers. It includes J J Hill criticism of superficial education at the Seattle exposition and promotes practical business training to prepare students for commercial life. Send for catalogue. Wisconsin Business University La Crosse Wis.
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