State versus federal rule in railroad regulation
The article discusses the Roosevelt aim for federal regulation for systematic prosecution against state efforts. It cites La Crosse and the Northwestern railroad as an oblique debate over which authority should govern interstate traffic. A Wisconsin state commission claim is challenged as insufficient to affect cross state lines. The piece notes Bryan and court arguments, urging federal action though jurisdiction questions linger.
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Federal and state trade regulation clash over Trempealeau valley case
The outlook suggests dropping the matter with no relief possible. State commission jurisdiction could have moved Trempealeau valley trade to its own market. Bryan argues federal supervision should supplement state regulation, challenging Roosevelt’s approach.
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Trempealeau Valley
Mr. Bryan
Ronsevelt
Anti German Crusade and Burdette Bear Story Satirize City Politics
The piece attacks the Gelatt papers for pro German bias and for overcharging the city, arguing a conspiracy profited from printing contracts and accusing mayoral critics of race prejudice. It also reprints Burdette bear tale as told by President, with St Louis Post-Dispatch attribution.
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St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Viroqua Named 1908 09 Third Regiment Band
Congratulations to Viroqua on earning the honor of producing the 1908 9 Third Regiment band. Visits to the La Crosse fair have shown the city that Viroqua’s merit makes it the preferred outcome. The band’s members are described as both agreeable individuals and talented musicians.
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Viroqua
Third Regiment
la Crosse Fair
Leap Year Maid Proposal Question Pokes Fun in Town Topics
1908 quip ponders how a leap year proposal works with playful ambiguity. The reader muses whether the maid goes to the man or the man to the maid, while noting how people grow suspicious of long unseen relatives ever returning.
How Is I Gwineter Vote Quips and Cranks
A Washington Star poem notes the difficulty of choosing among political candidates amid changing climate and public promises. It highlights concern over who will win and the allure of various perks from fights to dinners while voters weigh how they will cast their ballots.
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Washington Star
Automobile to Aeroplane Switch for Easter Trade
A manuscript arrives at a publisher with an eager reader. The publisher tersely instructs to notify the author Frederic that replacing the automobile with an aeroplane will ensure a timely Easter holiday release.
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Frederic
Nothing New Proofs of Fashion Critique in 1686
In 1686, Bridget Noel writes to her sister the Countess of Rutland about women criticizing each other’s clothes during the Sev enteenth and Twentieth century fashion terms in phonetic spelling. She mentions Lady Gansbourer meeting at Burley in an ill fitting dress with a purple mantle and a garish green and gold color scheme.
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Bridget Noel
Countess of Rutland
Lady Gansbourer
Burley
English wolfhound race ends in wild goose chase
An Englishman imported a famous wolfhound to catch wolves for scalp money. Texas observers chased through prairie but saw neither wolf nor hound. A native woodcutter confirms a hot, clumsily described race with the hound slightly ahead, amid laughter at Sig nor Tenori’s poorly sung drinking song.
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Europe
Texas
Rochester Herald
Good-night memory lingers in fading garden bloom
In old days when blossoms bloomed for you the speaker recalls nights together and a kiss like fine wine. They walked shaded paths and watched the moon, imagining laughter and perfume of woods. Though the old days fade, sweeter blossoms still live in daydreams as they parted with Good-night.
Fancy Coat Sleeve Styles and Patterns 5942
The notice outlines coat sleeve designs in small, medium, and large with upper and lower sleeve options. It details trims such as bands, applique, velvet cuffs, and plaits, plus yardage for sizes and a mail order pattern delivery by ten cents, with stamp for faster service.
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