Day and the Big Road Demand Bridge Repairs
The Tribune backs Commissioner James T. Day as La Crosse urges long delayed repairs to the La Crescent bridges and road. It argues tolls and neglect harm trade, especially from Minnesota, and urges the city to place the entire road in decent condition to present a proper view of an otherwise upstanding city.
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James T. Day
Board of Public Works
la Crescent
Tribune
la Crosse
Min-nesota
Minnesota
the Tribune
Commissioner Day
Mar
Snubbing Our Bob by Ross Aldrich Draws Fire
Report notes Aldrich evaded a concession to Senator Lante, provoking criticism of his conduct and the broader tone in political exchanges.
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Ross Aldrich
Senator Lante
La Follette Reform Spurs Philippine Tariff Debate
The article describes a contested tariff amendment fight where La Follette seeks to protect American labor with a Philippine tobacco tariff, while Aldrich counters by substituting a largely similar amendment. Burkett denounces the maneuver as a cheap political trick in the Senate.
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la Follette
Aldrich
Burkett
La Follette Fights Philippine Cigar Imports in Senate
In Washington June 17 Senator La Follette pushes to cut Philippine cigar imports from 150 million to 60 million, arguing for American cigar makers. The move sparks clashes with Senator Aldrich and the finance committee, ultimately losing 38 to 27 as La Follette exposes shifts in committee positions and strategic voting.
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Washington ,D. C
la Follette
Wisconsin
Philippine Islands
Senate
Aldrich
Bulkeley
Burkett
Finance Committee
Senator Aldrich
New England
Philippines
The Stolen Horse and a Hair Remedy Ad
An odd newspaper snippet touts Newbro's Herpicide as a modern remedy to prevent baldness and cure dandruff by killing germs. It markets the product as a scalp disinfectant and hair dressing sold by leading druggists with a sample offer and special agents listed.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Hoeschler Bros
Famous women cooks mix art with science in kitchens
MAY IRWIN and Myrtle Reed lead a list of literary and artistic women renowned for culinary skill. Edna Kenton, Richard Watson Gilder predicting great fiction, and Mary Roberts Rinehart with Anne Warner French are cited as cooking talents equal to their writing. The piece argues success depends on material quality and precise baking powder. Calumet Baking Powder, praised with a World's Pure Food Exposition award, is highlighted as the best value.
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Myrtle Reed
Edna Kenton
Richard Watson Gilder
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Anne Warner French
Record of actions and ensuing committee credit stance
The passage reflects an attempt to assess the prestige arising from his action and the committee’s effort to strip him of credit. It emphasizes how the subject’s conduct and the committee’s attitude interact to shape public perception and acknowledgment.
Taming a Congressman's House Stand
The piece recalls T H Benton in the House who argued the term ended at midnight of March 3 and refused to vote. Speaker James L Orr of South Carolina removed him after Benton shouted he was not a member. The incident ends with Orr ordering his expulsion and a constitutional question settled.
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T. H. Benton
House
James L. Orr
South Carolina
Speaker Orr
Cleveland
Phrase About Brain Fag Surfaces Unlikely Solve
A short quip notes that some people never experience brain fatigue and play on resilience. The line hints at contrasting mental fatigue and perseverance without naming individuals or events.
Flattery through jealousy in marriage advice
The saying notes that a man can flatter his wife by showing jealousy. It suggests jealousy as a practical tool for social harmony within a marriage, implying admiration and attention are conveyed by concern over fidelity.
Hart Named Assistant Attorney General in Justice Dept
Washington June 16 W R Hart appointed by President Taft as assistant attorney general in the department of justice He has handled many important government cases and shown ability as an international lawyer He will direct many prosecutions under Attorney General Wickersham
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Washington, D. C
W. R. Hart
Taft
Department of Justice
Wickersham
Poor Uncle Ed and the Silk Hat Prank
A man showed his new opera hat to a nephew who enjoyed watching it spring open. Days later the same household received a silk non collapsible hat. As he left, the uncle saw the boy running with a dark accordion like object and heard the bar quip that it would not shut fully.
Recital Series Resumes at First Congregational Church
The Packman organ recitals will resume next Sunday at 4 30 p m in the First Congregational church. Miss Ida Aiken and Mr E O Forseth renowned Norwegian baritone will be the soloists. A very interesting program has been arranged.
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Packman
First Congregational
Ida Aiken
E. O. Forseth
Justice Shown Blindfolded by Shame in Rhetorical Note
A brief reflective line discusses Justice as blindfolded and ashamed to face herself. It presents a symbolic image of impartiality marred by self-reproach, suggesting a critique of legal fidelity and public accountability. The statement evokes a moral meditation on justice's self-perception.
Flags Clash At Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
Seattle with the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition faced a diplomatic flare as at the opening a building showed both the American Stars and Stripes and the Japanese flag. Admiral Ijichi demanded the Japanese flag be raised above the U S flag or removed. The issue was resolved with both flags to fly side by side on future displays.
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Scbree
North Atlantic
Urin
Barray
H. Tjichi
J. E. Chilberg
Seattle
Wash
Japan
Ijichi
Robert Boyce
Chilberg
Home Hunting in Bye and Bye Planets
A verse by Walter Beverley Crane, published in the New York Times, imagines a celestial home seeking in a skybound realm. Lovers and Baby Bunting hunt for mansions in the sky as angels and gardeners replace landlords and florists in a serene, eternal Bye and Bye.
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You and I
Baby Bunting
You
Walter Beverley Crane
New York Times
Law and the Optimi st Pessimists on eighteenth century laws
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes the law trails progress, citing Blackstone’s 1769 code with 160 capital offenses including tobacco growing and linen theft. Lecky’s remark on high treason shows harsh penalties long persisted, arguing stupid and wicked laws are not modern.
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Blackstone
Lecky
Philadelphia Bulletin
Moon's skin after crescent wonder in garden tale
A three year old, walking with a nurse, spots the new moon and exclaims the moon is gone, leaving only its skin. A street car anecdote from Mount St. Elias features a man giving a seat to a lady who thanks him, cited from The Delineator and Harvard Lampoon.
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Elsie
Mount St. Elias
Ananias
Nothing New Under Modern Music Makers Tale
A mother recalls a five year old who, amazed by a piano tuner at work, says there is a man in the parlor playing the piano with his hands. The anecdote, cited by the New York Tribune, contrasts past and modern mechanical music.
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Younster
New York Tribune
What Are These For A Baby Question Puzzle
A Delineator excerpt recalls a playful moment where a baby answers questions about senses. He explains eyes are for seeing, nose for smelling, mouth for eating, and ears for washing after thoughtful pauses. The vignette captures a charming early lesson in perception.
Unfortunate Accident on Foggy Sailor Exchange
Yonkers Statesman records a brief exchange where a sailor recalls a sad accident in fog. The first sailor asks if the other has ever had such an incident and the second replies about running into a man he owed five dollars to.
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Yonkers Statesman
Fate of Sandy's Sausages in a Laird Dinner Tale
A Scotch dinner tale from Harry Lauder sparks cross land critique as Scots abroad claim the yarn shames their homeland. The narrator recalls a Glasgie lad fed freit eggs while his landlady explains she cooked sausages in freit eggs, underscoring cultural misfires and humor.
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Sandy
Harry Lauder
Lauder
Cincinnati
Glasgie
Ivery
The Fatal Choice at the Pool and the Rescue
Sir William Tankerlane faces a life and death dilemma over John Shil as exhaustion and cold threaten his foe. Joe Payle returns with concern, and Tankerlane, torn between justice and love, delays a murder to save Shil, while Yardley and Playle aid in reviving the injured man aboard the Hope and Glory.
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Tankerlane
John Shil
Nie
William ‘Tankerlane
Joe Payle
Payle
William Tankerlane
Laura
Ben Holland
Playle
Shil
Yardley
Playte
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