Italian Nobleman Serves as Baltimore Hotel Waiter
An Italian nobleman holds a waiter job in a Baltimore hotel with plans to work a year or two to earn enough money to restore his ancestral estates.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1913
Page
3
An Italian nobleman holds a waiter job in a Baltimore hotel with plans to work a year or two to earn enough money to restore his ancestral estates.
William G. Redfield, new secretary of commerce and labor, argues American labor is the cheapest in the world when measured by output per investment. He cites manufacturing experience, underbidding abroad, and advocacy for wage distribution over tariff protection. He challenges the view that American manufacturers require a prohibitive tariff.
A speaker argues the subject is essential for national commercial prosperity. He may be right or wrong, yet his contribution enables discussion of the old issue from a new angle, broadening public consideration.
The piece argues cities fail when citizens sleep through off years and during elections. It cites La Crosse and Ottumwa reflections on corrupt practice and wide open administrations, warning voters neglect lead to repeated mistakes and selling votes for private gains.
A Pittsburg man had a diamond ring removed from his stomach in a medical procedure. Police and doctors say the unusual incident involved the ring swallowed earlier, with no further details on motive or ownership.
The note reports NYSE seat prices falling from 96000 to 45000 with a casual jab about cushions and rug machines. It adds a quip that a rug machine makes a rug every minute and jokes that a sucker is born every minute to buy them.
A modern food expert argues that true culinary expertise hinges on being able to afford meals. He emphasizes budgeting, market savvy, and value in sustenance rather than prestige or trend.
A farmer guides young Gladstone through a field to a two year old bull. When asked how to tell its age, the farmer says by its horns. Gladstone replies with a quick insight, concluding two horns equal two years in a humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript.
Chester Thomas, a colored man, was tried before Judge Ambler on theft of an overcoat. He claimed a stranger offered the coat and pulled it from the owner. The judge voiced disbelief but Thomas admitted the act and was paroled.
Madison Wis March 24 A complete abolition of voting machines in Wisconsin is proposed in a new bill introduced in the assembly by Assemblyman Thomas J Mahon of Eland Junction. The measure would repeal all current laws relating to voting machines.
A compact observation notes that worry gives some people purpose by filling time with concern. It reflects on idle moments and the social tendency to seek tasks or anxieties to occupy attention.
Poem praising the everyday man with honesty grit and loyalty. It extols a rugged open heart and steadfast truth even if rough around the edges and unpolished in manner. It contrasts honest fortitude with flattering fair weather friends and bankable bravado.
At the capitol Burleson hurries home when an elderly man blocks his path and asks about the day’s work. Burleson insists the session did absolutely nothing, while the onlooker makes a long mark in a red notebook and remarks one good day for the people.
A Philadelphia lawyer recalls a shop encounter where a salesman touts a dilapidated chair as having belonged to Louis Crosseye, king of France, then shows a ticket reading Louis XI, highlighting the humor of confident but mistaken provenance.
A brief satirical note depicts two imps as rivals, the first boasting of a new arrival and fame while the second mocks a traveling salesman. Old storytellers Rabelais and Munchausen are referenced in playful, ribald tone.
La Crosse resident C. J. Miller testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble in 1907 after years of back pain and distressing symptoms. He bought them at Erwarts Drug Store and says he has had no recurrence. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A Swift Laboratory report claims catarrh can be cured by inoculating the blood with antidotal remedies in S S S. The advertising piece says the remedy cleans mucous linings, improves nasal passages, and purifies blood within an hour. It advertises S S S at $1.00 per bottle and urges readers to buy from druggists.
The Forest De Sermon delivered Monday March 24 1913 by Lucius C Clark Ph D includes references to Panny J Crosby born March 24 1820 and Psalm 42 8. It features a spiritual plea Pass me not O Gentle Saviour and asks Jesus for comfort and blessing.
Wisconsin legislators push a bill to tighten marriage rules. It bars any resident who is disabled or prohibited from marrying under Wisconsin law from marrying in another state, and vice versa, making such marriages void.
Report notes how an actress's death or divorce lawsuits prompt disclosure of her birth name and prior stage identity, highlighting ongoing privacy debates in entertainment media.
General visits jail to see North as Elizabeth fears for him. Elizabeth’s resolve and her father’s cautious support frame a tense moment before a crucial talk with the prisoner. The scene blends duty and personal longing amid a looming crisis.
Advertised as the most nutritious food sold in La Crosse, Minnesota Macaroni is four times as nutritious as beefsteak and six times as nutritious as potatoes. It supposedly boosts protein intake, endurance, and family health, while costing about one cent per dish. The ad promotes Minnesota Cut Macaroni for even cooking and quick preparation.
Advert reads a 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's Danderine promising light fluffy hair after use. Claims include cleansed scalp, reduced dandruff, stop itching, and visible new hair growth within weeks for neglected or thin hair. Endorses purchase from drug stores or toilet counters.
The general and North discuss the North arrest amid a tense atmosphere. North admits confusion at the sudden suspicion and worries over a possible murder trial as Elizabeth’s father watches intently in the room. The moment hints at deeper personal stakes and a looming continuation.
A brief quotation notes that the deepest harm a person can suffer is the erosion of self respect, underscoring dignity as a core personal value. It reflects a timeless moral view rather than a narrative event or news item.
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