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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
3
Opinion columns condemn the Stephenson senatorship as unearned, arguing the win came through a powerful organization and special interests. The piece asserts Wisconsin voters see through the deceit and will remain unimpressed by the victory.
The Milwaukee Journal argues that public sentiment, though unorganized, would mobilize against the legislature’s choice of Stephenson despite charges of criminal law violations. It asserts Wisconsin voters are Progressive and capable of acting, predicting ire toward big money and the election as a catalyst.
The interview, conducted by Theodore Roosevelt on Feb. 3, records Roosevelt's views on post presidency duties. He says he will return to the ranks but not quit the army, continue to work for the public good, and not seek another term. He expresses gratitude to the American people and vows private life will still be active and purposeful.
An early 20th century advertisement argues that scalp itching is not cured by scalp stimulation and denies quinine capsicum or alcohol as cures. It claims dandruff stems from a germ and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the sole scientific remedy to kill the germ, prevent hair loss, and baldness, with samples by mail.
A suggested neutralizing drink to ease weak digestion. mix half ounce sodium phosphate, essence of peppermint, half teaspoonful baking soda with water to yield eight ounces. Taken before meals, it is claimed to stimulate gastric juices and curb intestinal fermentation. Cost is around 60 to 65 cents.
The passage urges individuals to act cynically yet duty bound, balance livelihood with supporting family, and uphold high ideals. It stresses personal responsibility to oneself, family, and country, and insists that many government problems must be solved by people through their own firm conduct in daily duties.
In Grant v State the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals held a tailor's suit club illegal. Fifty two members paid $1 monthly. numbers 1 to 52 were drawn with prizes of suits. Any drawing where money or property is awarded by chance under a plan and tickets sold to win is a lottery.
Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina says he suffered kidney trouble for years. last winter a severe kidney pain confined him to bed eight days. His urine had thick white sediment and frequent passages. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy the pain eased and stopped and urine returned to normal.
Madison Wis March 6 Special The legislature will again consider whether Wisconsin trust companies are doing banking with several bills aimed at driving them from the banking business. The most important measure was introduced in the assembly by D C Coolidge of Dunn County.
A gang of timber thieves terrorizing nearby woods may be broken up after the arrest of ring leaders John Sonnentag and Peter Gillis yesterday. The complaint was filed by Albert Butschoe, president of Citizens' State bank of Boyd, as land owners seek protection.
The ad urges readers to trust Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, claiming it is safe, contains no harmful drugs, and cures obstinate symptoms. It questions the value of trying unknown remedies and promotes the genuine product by O. T. Erhart.
William Belkey, returning from work, shot and killed George Schultz who had broken into his home. Schultz struck Belkey with a club and was killed when Belkey retrieved his gun and fired at Schultz in the neck.
The 1909 budget dispute over school allowances triggers the municipal campaign. Alderman Edmund T. Melms and Alderman Jacob Rummell, a party leader in the council, will run for mayor in the social democratic bid.
A humorous anecdote from Lippincott's notes a wife delays marriage for five years to ensure her future husband is financially prepared. The gag hinges on her long wait to see his financial stability before consenting to wed.
Spotlight on Clifton Mallory in the English comedy David Garrick supported by a cast chosen to embody Robertson's characters. The production features lavish stage effects and a premiere for theatergoers at the La Crosse theater tomorrow matinee and night.
Editorial praise from The Oregonian Portland lauds Frederick Warde as a ripest Shakespearean scholar and a powerful, engaging speaker. It notes his generosity, dedication to art over self, courteous nature, and quiet, cultured living that enhances his standing among intelligent communities nationwide.
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles carries a long pictorial note on Wagner and Parsifal praising its simplicity and visual spectacle. It notes Parsifal’s two-performance engagement at La Crosse theater on March 13 with matinee and night shows. It also contains verses and humorous anecdotes about fashion and phrenology.
A humorous exchange features a man with discouraged eyebrows claiming an Indiana novelist finds vest ideas while shaving, followed by a counter from a man with a violent vest suggesting most novelists wear full beards. The dialogue echoes journalistic wit.
A wry observation notes a farmer’s certainty wanes with a foot of snow on the ground, proving skills falter when proof is buried.
A Georgia church welcome sermon features a darkey janitor listening in the back. The minister’s eloquent prayers cover broad human wants and prompt a deacon to praise his asking for things the older preacher never named.
Geraldine asks to delay the wedding until after Lent while Gerald urges removing the Easter hat from her father. The dialogue centers on family and wedding plans with humor implied.
A French general's wife demands an old servant be dismissed for insults. The servant joyfully offers to go, then quickly reveals the general must stay, amid a dramatic, ironic reversal. The anecdote appears in Success Magazine.
A Harper's Weekly anecdote recalls an Indiana town women’s literary club. A member’s husband asks about the afternoon topic. She finally recalls the discussion centered on a new neighbor and Longfellow, noting the brazen appearance of the woman across the street.
A lady hosts an authors reading at home and persuades her reluctant husband to stay. He endures the event with three authors then pretends to fetch fresh air. In the hall he wakes a servant asleep on a settee and accuses him of listening at the keyhole.
Anna De Brown arrives in town when a gust lifts her hat and a large brown rat leaps out, prompting a startled scream in a whimsical Lippincott style vignette.
Mrs Newpop asks about the baby as he sits quietly. Mr Newpop jokes about what to tease next, adding a light domestic moment from a family scene.
In December at the Yelverton estate, Camilla faces tensions over marriage, separation, and her brood with Cuthbert. Agnes Brenton supports Camilla’s plan while Rupert aids, and Christmas gifts spark jealousy as Camilla wrestles with priority between her children and Rupert’s growing bond with them.
Woman offers home treatment for piles via a new absorption method. Promises immediate relief and permanent care and offers free trial samples mailed to addresses with local references upon request. No payment required in initial offer.
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