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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
3
Frank H. Burgess attests that the stated number of copies of the paper printed and circulated in May 1910 is correct, noting the official count and his solemn oath as a businessman.
The Record-Herald calls for Lorimer resignation as Illinois faces a growing wave of bribery and graft allegations. A Springfield editorial links the state’s shame to a march of confessed legislators while urging public action to preserve honor and restore faith.
On April 18 the Tribune stopped all mail subscribers in arrears more than three months to comply with new Postal Laws. Subscribers whose papers were halted will be added back to the mailing list upon remittance to meet government postal requirements.
The piece argues for popular elections to curb legislative corruption seen in the Lorimer scandal and Wisconsin races. It contrasts buying lawmakers before and after election, labeling both as reprehensible while noting higher costs and greater public awareness when elections are by the people.
The White investigation into Senator William Lorimer's election rises in urgency as exposure from the Chicago Tribune fuels mounting public resentment toward the affair led by the prominent political figure known as the blond boss.
The Pennsylvania case involving Rep Dalzell claims renomination fraud and argues the Dunn coupon ballot would ensure honest elections. It asserts that court review could verify results if Dunn ballots had been used, and that proving cheating would be harder otherwise. It claims Dunn ballots would have prevented the alleged frauds.
Following Dr. Hyde of Kansas City being convicted for murdering a wealthy kin with typhoid germs, a Russian physician has admitted to a similar crime using cholera germs in a motive tied to graft profits.
The president confronts renewed pressure over railroad regulation. Observers note experience as a tough teacher and question whether he will concede or uphold federal limits on rail lines and rates.
An office boy diverts from ads to Shakespeare and shares a fresh question with a coworker. The moment of peace amuses colleagues as he asks which was the man Romeo or Juliet, reflecting curiosity and surprise at literature.
At Pinehurst two players start a round as one, an amateur friend from Chicago who is leaving soon, stays quiet while the pro struggles. A sharp exchange follows with the amateur telling his silent companion to stop thinking as the round begins with a difficult drive and a missed putt.
The Bristol dean Dr. Pigou, famed for humor, relates a tale about a vicar who solemnized a marriage between a wife and her sister in law. The verger explains he did not warn them because one spouse was 83 and the other 86, thinking the union would not last long.
Safe Arnold Holinger the Swiss consul in Chicago recounted a tale from a lawless South American state. A Swiss subject was arrested for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk and the magistrate asked his nationality. Upon learning Swiss, the magistrate quipped about seacoast and navy and sentenced him to two years at hard labor.
The Majestic presents a strong current bill led by Harris and Robinson "Bunch of Kids" in a return engagement. The juvenile cast, praised for letter-perfect enunciation and musical talent, drew spontaneous applause last night.
An old style hair claim touts Newbro's Herpicide as a cure for dandruff by killing the germ. The ad asserts dandruff causes thinning hair and baldness and offers samples for 10 cents with a one dollar bottle guarantee. Dietroit Michigan based promotion through Hoeschler Bros. as special agents.
The Will Harris troupe features Izzy Hockolowitz in breezy songs all written by Harris and Robinson, claiming to be America's youngest songwriters with hits like School Days. The Four Flying Banjards dazzle with acrobatic feats and comic turns, a standout act none should miss. Eddie Dolan entertains with eccentric dancing and sharp humor. Shakespeare's Misfortune adds a final note to a lively program.
Gretchen leads her partner to a grim house at number forty in Kramerweg owned by Frau Schwarz. The two stories host a master and children and a bedridden woman as Gretchen prepares a modest home, lighting candles and tending the old woman by the fire.
A breezy sketch features two clever actors Phelps and Young. The act is laughable throughout with clever singing and dancing. Miss Aiken sings in a good voice the popular ballad I'll March in April with May.
Mrs. Mae Martyn promotes Spurmax lotion as a superior skin protector against sunburn tan and freckles. Dissolve four ounces in hot water, add glycerine, apply to face neck and arms, claim it hidden from view unlike powder and resists perspiration. Also said to whiten dull skin, smooth texture, reduce shininess and aid massaging for tan freckles and blackheads.
An advertisement touts a shampoo made from one teaspoon of canthrax dissolved in hot water. It claims to thoroughly cleanse, dry quickly, stop itching, remove dandruff, and leave hair bright and fluffy. It suggests many hairdressers now use it exclusively.
Instructions for using delatone to remove facial and forearm hair. Mix with water to form a paste apply two to three minutes then rinse. Source notes obtain from a druggist in original one ounce package priced at one dollar. Hair may return but become lighter and thinner after two to three uses.
An advertisement describes a greaseless cream jelly made from almoroin dissolved in cold water with glycerine. The formula is stirred and left to stand overnight, claimed to make the face look plump and smooth and the wearer appear younger and more charming.
A reader named Alice W. recommends a homemade flesh reducer using four ounces of parnotic dissolved in warm water before meals. She claims it is harmless, does not require extreme dieting, and often reduces fat quickly with excellent results where other remedies failed.
Miss L P offers a home regimen for bright hair and a healthy scalp. Shampoo every two weeks with canthrax and twice weekly rub in quinine tonic made from quinzain dissolved in alcohol and water. The tonic supposedly clears dandruff, stops hair loss, and leaves hair soft and glossy.
An advertisement promotes a blood purifying tonic for pimples and pale skin. It advises taking a tablespoon before meals a mixture of sugar half cup one ounce hardened in half a pint alcohol with boiling water to a quart. Claimed to purify blood aid digestion and revive appetite.
A simple homemade eye solution using one ounce of crystal dissolved in a pint of water is recommended by many top oculists. A few daily drops soothe tired inflamed or watery eyes, treat granulated eyelids, and may reduce or eliminate the need for spectacles over time.
In a dim room Gretchen guides vintner Leopold Dietrich to meet her grandmother a palm reader. The palmist foresees war and danger yet sees love between Gretchen and Leopold and hints at a future foster kinship. A veiled visitor arrives as the scene ends with a promise to continue.
Detroit reports pitcher Frank Browning, the midget acquired from San Francisco, will likely return there after the Tigers asked waivers. San Francisco retains first call on Browning. He performed well for Detroit but the staff is full.
The Iowa, Indians and Massachusetts with 550 midshipmen aboard sailed from Annapolis on a 10000 mile practice cruise. The first stop is Plymouth England under Capt George R Clark commanding the squadron.
Advice from a Southern Style Book recommends against daily washing to avoid dust and water damage. Dry shampooing is advised using a therox and orris root mix, which cleanses and tones the scalp, producing a glossy look.
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