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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
3
Notice records the Le Crosse Wisconsin postoffice being designated second class matter under the act of March 3 1897 with June 22 1004 date noted, indicating mailing status and publication handling.
A sworn statement by Frank H. Burgess business manager confirms the actual number of copies printed and circulated in May 1909 for the La Crosse Tribune. Notary A E Bleekman attested to the oath on May 31, 1909.
The Record-Herald argues for action on Taft's message urging a constitutional amendment authorizing an income tax and a corporate tax. It notes progressives align with the President, while critics demand submission to state legislatures. The piece endorses revenue reforms and warns against Aldrich tariff influence as harmful to the public.
The piece notes the president’s tariff stance remains unchanged in three months and the Aldrich faction pushes the dividend tax while avoiding an income tax. It suggests Aldrich will unlikely allow an income tax amendment this season, describing political maneuvering around tax plans.
The La Crosse board of trade failed to draw interest in George Blackstone Irving’s civic progress lecture. The piece notes poor attendance, weak support from women selling buttons, and a perceived decline in the board’s influence while urging a remedy for the city’s civic advertising efforts. It mentions Wilbur Wright, Bill Lorimer, Governor Davidson, and Sid Law in a broad, non-graphic commentary on public discourse.
The article lauds Dr. L. M. Turbin for diagnosing and treating kidney and bladder troubles. It notes his monthly visits, free initial consultations at the Jefferson hotel, and his reputation for honest, effective care and promoting health through proper living. He will be in La Crosse Wednesday, June 23.
An old advertorial piece argues against judging products by others sins and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a germ destroying treatment for hair roots. It claims high efficacy, notes availability from druggists, and offers a sample request via 1 1/2 cents in stamps to The Herpicide Co. Detroit with Hoeschier Bros. as special agents.
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective for teething related diarrhoea in children. It advises giving the prescribed dose after each bowel movement exceeding normal and following with castor oil to cleanse the system. The tone asserts safety and reliability.
Richard L. Metcalf editor of The Commoner says Bryan will run for the United States Senate to succeed Elmer J. Burkett. Democratic leaders predict his election, saying Nebraska’s new primary law helps him. Bryan denies definite candidacy but says he may run.
Biblical teaching and world myths discussed by Prof Charles Zueblin of the University of Chicago at dinner. He argues immortal works convey truths that differ by reader. A Pendleton anecdote recalls mothers hair cutting shown as painful, not elegant, with a jest from a Sunday school pupil about Samson and Delilah.
An elderly lady suing a railroad for minor injuries learns the company will settle if she meets them promptly. When her name is relayed, the office boy asks what she will take. She replies, with humor, that a small glass of sherry would be fine, noting Mr Breef’s consideration.
A. W. Green of National Biscuit warns in a recent address that only good fresh material matters in products. He cites Mrs Matthews and a vaunted navarin dish to illustrate how waste and deceptive presentation fool no one, since stale stock ruins service.
Senator Tillman condemns northern divorce norms contrasting them with Southern fidelity. He cites a boy’s joke about Uncle Joe’s impending marriage as a critique of changing marital expectations. A Tim in Harper's Magazine reflects on weather lore with a child’s innocent humor.
A Boston Herald excerpt notes that the tater bug succeeds by relentless effort, while a tongue in cheek line suggests that people who claim to tell only the truth may still lie about their methods.
A witty take notes that even a woman who values herself highly would fear becoming too stout. It uses irony to comment on body image and pride without targeting a specific person or event.
John Shil, blinded, pleads for transport to Conasea within six hours as Tankerlane plots a deception to secure payment. Yardley questions the plan while Shil relives his drowning ordeal and murmurs of divine judgment. The crew prepares a risky night escape under dark, shifting tides toward Dowsett’s farm.
A wary note on noiseless firearms contrasts scientific achievement with dangers to humanity. The advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for 56 years as a remedy for poor appetite belching indigestion constipation liver or kidney ills sleeplessness sick headache general weakness or malaria fever and ague urging readers to try it today.
A La Crosse broom factory details its daily output of 99 to 100 dozen brooms. It explains raw materials from Illinois Oklahoma and Kansas and Wisconsin Michigan sourced sticks straw wire and string. The article walks through seeding sorting wiring straw attachment to sticks and final sewing and shaping before shipping to Minnesota Wisconsin Montana Washington and the West.
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