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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
7
Supervisors touring farms near West Salem report a generally favorable year for crops despite late spring setbacks. Corn lags, but other grains including oats barley rye and flax show strong growth aided by recent rains and sun. Potatoes develop quickly and wheat planting is down in Hamilton and Farmington as farmers focus on safer yields.
Very low round trip fares to San Francisco and Los Angeles valid June 8–15 and 22–July 5, with $2.00 NEA membership fee. Also to Portland Tacoma Seattle and North Pacific Coast points June 20–July 12 and Spokane June 20–July 12. Liberal return limits and stopovers. Inquiries at North Western Line ticket offices.
Hosiery trends for spring feature shot silk stockings described as changeable and eye catching. Review notes emphasize personal taste with phrases like fearful and wonderful or perfectly lovely, highlighting how these designs suit the short walking skirt style.
A lighthearted column blends fashion notes with a tongue in cheek on locusts and weather lore. It jokes about frost killing the locusts, describes leather hats, berths, and ankle socks, then ponders seventeen year locust timing with playful comparisons to myths and punctuality.
In Trenton New Jersey on June 20 Governor Stokes sent a letter through his secretary Edward W Gray to Secretary of State Dickinson demanding his resignation as head of the state department The document was delivered and Dickinson denied receiving it though rumors say he may respond Friday Stokes says he will publish the letter with full faith and charity while noting Dickinson and rivals clashed over a $100000 libel suit against Mayor Fagan of Jersey City and questions about a private official life
W F Bechtel former president of Northwestern National Life in Minneapolis was found guilty of grand larceny first degree after a 28 hour jury deliberation. He faces sentencing with a motion for arrest of sentence for a new trial. The case ties to an illegal salary arrangement with treasurer Sackett and the broader Minneapolis insurance scandal.
In Saint Paul Minnesota Willis E Grove held up attorney William E Dampier at gunpoint in his office during a settlement of 2000 dollars from Soo road. Grove fled after snatching the voucher and has not been captured. The incident followed a compromise of Grove's suit with the railroad.
A tired looking lady poses while amateur photographer Mr Doolan reassures her that the shot will be fine as she laughs about the pose. A separate quip notes that people question how lesser known doctors make a living.
Special low round trip fares to many resorts offered by the Grand Trunk Railway System. If you share your rail budget a publication detailing routes and fares will be sent. Geo W Vaux A G P T A 135 Adams St Chicago.
Northwest briefs report preparations near completion for a June 28 celebration opening the Williston irrigation project that will bring 25 000 acres of land into cultivation. In Brainerd Minnesota Richard K Thompson a laborer for Northland Pine was badly injured when thrown from a log car on a fast moving train and lay in the sun for two hours before discovery. Center North Dakota announces the first reunion of Oliver county old settlers to be held June 26 and 27 with Governor Burk expected to attend.
A man with promise and a woman with a checkered past attract attention as whispers surround their plans. Onlookers speculate about motives, futures, and potential consequences of their union in a small town.
Reading notes a steamer sinks in mid ocean with no living witnesses to confirm casualties. The source records the ambiguity and lack of survivors, offering no names or outcomes beyond the incident itself.
A brief exchange has Mr Staylate in doubt about leaving as Miss Patience Gonne notes the time has long passed. The dialogue hints at urgency and a playful confrontation over schedule.
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