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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1906
Page
4
Crowds fill the enlarged baths facility as swimming becomes a popular pastime with plans to balance ball park use. The La Crosse Tribune urges cooperation with management, praises the boost to baseball, and stresses fair treatment of newspapermen and continued access for reporters.
Publisher R B Gelatt accuses every city alderman of incompetence over a normal school dispute. The clerk will call the roll and readers must respond with guilty or not guilty as their names are read.
A longtime dispute over funding ends with finance and judiciary committees endorsing immediate approval of the normal school site purchase. The editor defends the council against hostile criticism, praising deliberate action and warning against partisan press attacks.
A reflective commentary on aging and politics in Winona and Freeport. It notes a booster drive dubbed the "boost the town" campaign, with lingering cynicism about candidate promises and influence peddling. The piece laments crowding events, a looming rivalry with La Crosse, and the charged atmosphere around elections.
The piece recalls a 1904 St. Louis convention speech by a leading Democrat claiming unwavering faith despite a failed bid and recounts Boston’s humorous take on baseball interest. It also notes La Crosse Wisconsin saloonkeepers closing during a big game to draw a large crowd for a series with Eau Claire.
Two story rich veneered dwelling with frame barn in rear and lot 60x170 feet offered for 1600 dollars if sold before July 1 1906. Easy terms. Contact H Niebuhr at Fourth and Pearl.
Commentary notes the lingering impact of Chicago stockyards on public perception and city life, contrasting the nation's scent and belief with urban realities. The piece questions how much the public truly understands about industry and its effects on daily life.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat credits Republicans for the rail rate bill while Senator Foraker denounces it as a Democratic measure. Mr Bryan praised Roosevelt for backing a stance aligned with Democrats, contrasting with his party’s opposition.
The Racine Journal urges Republicans to act on an efficient rate bill a pure food bill and meat inspection as essential reforms. The editorial argues GOP responsibilities to deliver concrete policy changes.
Eau Claire Leader notes a plan to include Davidson Conner enroot McGillivray and La Follette in a forthcoming game beginning July 1. The article questions whose deal will decide the outcome as the junior state senator returns.
The Racine Times asserts Fairbanks or Shaw would be defeated by corporate power unless Republicans nominate a strong candidate. It credits Roosevelt with proving how an aggressive executive can curb wealth and trusts, arguing voters won’t accept a puppet controlled by trusts.
The statement shows assets totaling 1 050 122 53 with loans and discounts 649 407 19 overdrafts 0 sites U S and domestic securities 77 665 90 banking house and fixtures 374 59 due from banks and in vault 310 674 85. Liabilities include capital stock 50 000 00 surplus 50 000 00 undivided profits 9 980 34 with total 1 050 122 53.
Bank report dated April 6 1906 shows resources including loans and discounts 2 853 734 06 U S Bonds to secure circulation 50 000 00 and cash resources with banks 564 971 32 and U S Treasury 12 500 00. Total liabilities 829 520 11 capital surplus undivided profits and deposits totaling 4 197 890 34. United States Depositary.
The Times notes its stance on half breed exchanges and S A Cook as a gubernatorial candidate. It critiques the use of slurs in endorsements and recalls a rural Sunday school joke about bad people, urging restraint in praise.
The article notes strong encouragement for Wisconsin Democrats from multiple sources. It highlights party figures praising efforts and urging voter support in upcoming contests.
Herbal remedy boasts health benefits for constipation indigestion kidney trouble and skin and blood issues. Advertises as a mountain tea with claims of renewed vigor and better digestion. Produced by Bannister Dave Vowras in Madison Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Free Press accuses the paper of aiming to create dissension in the movement to endorse Bryan for the presidency. It warns the convention may defy the spirit of the primary law, predicting Democrats will soon fear expressing opinions on weather without checking the law.
A garbled want ad fragment hints at earnings, suggesting a yearly total may surprise. The snippet mentions finding one item and answering a total gain, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.
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