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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1910
Page
3
The Chautauqua is described as a powerful vehicle for distilling and presenting modern ideas from diverse sources. It curates truth from wider chatter, eliminating rubbish to reveal enlightening gems. Cities hosting it gain cultural uplift and lasting civic benefits in the following year.
Crosse Chautauqua begins next Tuesday at the new High school athletic grounds. The event is expected to draw a large audience from La Crosse and beyond, with promises of greater benefits, more entertainment, and wider scope than previous years.
An eastern exchange discusses Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Depew, arguing that war was avoidable in 1898 but lamenting the cost of the Spanish American War. It defends the need for a balance of belligerent resolve with reason, and reflects on the republic and government by the people.
In Chicago comments on railroad bonds trigger talk of insurgency inside the Attorney General’s camp. The piece questions the soldierly mover toward war and notes that the emerging anarchism does not touch the sugar trust.
The report quotes Senator Dolliver praising the president for taking from his neck the millstone of patronage. It notes Senator La Follette has not worn that collar during the Taft administration.
The Tafts will soon move into summer quarters and adjust living arrangements as terms shift. The note hints retreat from previous obligations may be unnecessary.
The community celebrated a graduating class at the theater with hopes for a new era of civic involvement. Speakers emphasized commitment to progress, service, and continued schooling.
La Crosse resident William S. King testifies his kidney weakness and backache improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills obtained at Erhart & Son's Drug Store. The ad urges help for kidney trouble early and notes Doan's as the sole United States agent Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo.
The Chautauqua is described as the people’s university and a force for general uplift in the community. The message asks whether residents are enrolled, signaling a call to join and support local educational and cultural programs.
The Majestic opens next week with a 3 PM Monday show headlined by the Riva Larsen aerial troupe on four ropes. Deas Reed and Meas, Swickards, and Ed Harley bring comedy, musical numbers, and a final act featuring a 545 pound woman balance. New fans and cooling measures are advertised as part of the venue’s appeal.
Damon’s Colored Minstrels will perform at the La Crosse theater tomorrow afternoon and evening offering the same high class program praised by managers and newspapers. The troupe includes Prof A M Damon the world’s greatest colored violinist Mme Damon and a capable cast of singers dancers and comedians. The show features a bright line of artistic octoroon girls from Dixie who graduate from refined homes.
C Howard Murphy recounts a home scene where Pa vows to fix the old mower, promising quick skill and cheer. The narrator sneaks home from Sunday school to witness the chaotic effort, Pa cussing, tearing his clothes, and finally boasting of a successful repair.
A nervous commuter fleeing footsteps discovers a stranger following him. He confronts the pursuer in a churchyard, who reveals he is intended to accompany him to Mr. Brown’s next door. The misunderstanding clears as the follower explains his directions from the station.
A fragment from a literary piece shows a magazine staffer praised for cleverness. The dialogue suggests he links well-known anecdotes to famous figures, illustrating a circle of literary exchange and observation within a magazine setting.
A young Sunday school teacher tried to teach gratitude before meals. She asked William, son of a church deacon, what his father says at table. He answers that his father warns to go slow with the butter because it costs 40 cents a pound.
An American quotes a British officer commending General Buller for his skill at retreating without loss. The officer notes Buller has repeatedly pulled back successfully without sacrificing officers, men, guns, or a flag, while the American adds humor about the timing of retreats.
At a Missouri society dinner in the Waldorf Astoria ex governor Folk argued corruption stems from the people who fail to act. He compared the public to a boy with a stomach ache who ignores warnings and swims on his back despite danger. Washington Star.
The verdict declares Damon’s Colored Musical Comedy Company a clean, moral and refined outfit and will be welcomed in town with no exception.
In a tense exchange, Hans reveals he survived and earned riches after the war, confessing to a crime and seeking forgiveness. Hermann confronts the past, learns Tekla’s role is minimal, and the brothers vow to move forward, with Hans planning to hide his true identity.
A mysterious rap at the door brings Carmichael to Hans and Hermann in a tense moment. Carmichael stands outside unsure how to act as the scene hints at unfolding events.
An American traveler recalls his London lodging house breakfast where a landlady notes the rain while the guest jokes that the odor of the coffee hints at coffee itself. The light exchange highlights English views on coffee versus American tastes.
The exchange recalls a neighborhood incident where a boy harmed another with a brick, prompting questions about injury and supervision. The Jewish Ledger notes the onlookers and the contrasting character descriptions as the tale unfolds.
A brief cartoonish exchange from the Cleveland Leader shows a person asking for a quarter to buy a toothbrush. The dialogue centers on whether cleaning teeth improves appearance, with a quip about cleaning a celluloid collar.
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