Tribune Announces Advertising Rate Increase After May 1 1906
The Tribune will charge 124 cents per column inch for display ads after May 1 1906 up from 100 cents. Old contracts may stay at the old rate but will not be solicited. The paper cites rising production costs and a 8 hour day shift as reasons. The Tribune pledges fair deals and offers to fund circulation studies through the Merchants' Association.
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Merchants’ Association
Tribune Publishing Company
Light Trust Street Car merger urged through cautious inquiry
Local editor warns La Crosse residents and city council to scrutinize claims about a Light Trust Street Car merger reported in The Tribune. He cautions against hasty concessions to Chicago tribute hunters and urges thorough investigation to protect public interests and franchise integrity. If careful inquiry confirms the claim, the public supports prudent action to prevent future regret.
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the Tribune
la Crosse
Chicago
The Buyers Union Failure Examined Here
The Tribune reported the dishonorable failure of The Buyers Union, a Chicago mail order house. The piece argues against shopping at opportunistic outfits offshore and urges buying locally where goods can be inspected and valued.
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The
Tribune
Chicago
Physicians of La Crosse Endorse Pure Water
The La Crosse physicians advocate for pure water as a vital public health measure. They note officials often ignore medical advice in health matters, a pattern likened to letting doctors build barns or pastors survey property.
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the Tribune
Public Health Vote Called For Broad Citizens Input
The group urges city administration to seek a diagnosis from doctors and submit a wide public vote on the issue. They insist the decision avoid favoring any contractor and reflect the public’s view on what people consume versus what is built.
Turning Down La Follette
Senator La Follette blocked a $50 million Indian land theft by forcing an amendment that was laid on the table. Critics claimed he was turned down by the senate, yet he carried his point and stopped the steal after a day of debate in the upper house.
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la Follette
Senate
Level headed girl spurns royal pomp for American manhood
A columnist praises Alice Longworth for rejecting royal titles and praising her choice of a strong American partner. The piece lauds the Buster Brown advertising campaign by J. J. Poehling as a creative and engaging approach, arguing it adds art and human interest to marketing.
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Alice
Buster Brown
J. J. Poehling
Life in La Crosse: quotes on business and current events
A collage of local jabs and observations from La Crosse noting the Progressive board of trade motto, church questions, Pink Hussars, tobacco trade to China, Black River road, a Pound reference, police haul of Yeggs near Medery, a St. Paul cartoon about La Follette, and a quip on the light trust and heavy weight.
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la Crosse
Medery
Burns farm sale to William Becker for 6500 dollars
Dedrick Wehrs farm in Burns sold to William F Becker for 6500 dollars. Deed recorded with the register of deeds this morning. Julius F Justin sold to Michael Hundt property in Vails addition to La Crosse for 1658 dollars. John Salzer Seed company added 25 new workers at seed house last week and expects 50 more this week. Shipments billed today to Russia and Old Egypt.
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Burns
William F. Becker
Register of Deeds
Julius F. Justin
Michael Hundt
Vail
City of
la Crosse
John Salzer Seed Company
Russia
Old
Egypt
Berg Returns Home After Visit With Friends
A. Berg has returned to his Spring Valley home following a brief visit with friends in the area.
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T. A. Berg
Spring Valley
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