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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
7
New York dispatch notes Theodore Roosevelt’s editorial in the Outlook arguing against labeling every reform as socialistic. He defends varied schemes, cites government supervision of banks and railways, and rejects wage slavery as a blanket critique while urging evaluation on practical merits.
A vintage advertising card states in bold: to escape criticism do nothing say nothing be nothing. The terse message reflects a provocative approach to public opinion and self presentation.
Modern Woodmen officers named to run the Sparta event with a June 10 picnic date and June 20 as shopping day. Talbot invited as head consul. Preparations to proceed with strong merchant displays and careful planning for a successful gathering.
Paul Wichert moved his family and belongings to Billings Mortana Sunday near a claimed site. The Ladies Aid will meet at Woodmen hall on Thursday March 24. Many Onalaska residents plan to see Ben Hur at the La Crosse opera house. Mrs C O Walker visits Centerville. Miss Selstad and Mrs F F Whibecx are reported sick.
A fragmented report shows totals for minor coin and national bank notes in process of redemption, with aggregate funds reaching 1,266,010,751.68. Vault No 1 stores 105,000,000 silver dollars in a vault described as 89 feet long.
Rengo claims a safe method to lose fat at one pound daily and offers a trial box free by mail from Detroit. Full boxes sell for $1.00 at druggists and are available via direct order to the Detroit address. Local La Crosse druggists also stock Rengo products.
A government effort employs sharp female detectives to detect counterfeits by touch. The piece also covers tariff debate led by Payne, possible reappointment of Wheeler as U S district attorney, Curran’s political return plans, and Wisconsin weather and early spring signs.
The La Crosse lodge of Elks initiated seven candidates into the order last night and served a luncheon in the club rooms. A large number of horned men attended the meeting and it was very successful.
Manager Allerton denies rumors of a sale to the American Can Company and announces a new plant expansion. The Can Company will use the Derr Ice House site for a production addition and aims to produce 200,000 fruit cans next year. The firm recently expanded and bought land from the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad.
A Republican campaign committee led by Dr. F. C. Suiter plans an opening campaign Saturday with two mass meetings at Central hall and Centennial hall. The committee will finalize a party platform likely to include sensational planks, with a meeting expected Friday to adopt the plan.
Howard Jones shows a cheerful appearance at Sparta High School amid rumors of illness. His mood hints at confidence for the March 26 debate in the high school auditorium where citizens will choose between the current mayor and council or the Des Moines plan for municipal government. The La Crosse debaters oppose the Des Moines system.
Vienna dispatches report Russia formally accepts Austria’s annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The move is expected to clear the Balkans crisis by removing Serbia as Austria’s potential war counterpart.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a cure for piles and rectal disease offering a free trial package by mail. It claims instant relief, reduction of congestion and swelling, and states many have adopted it as a top remedy, urging readers to request the sample from Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
The feature highlights Henry M Flagler as the driving force behind Florida’s development. It notes Flagler owns railroads hotels and bus lines across the state and built the Palm Beach Whitehall mansion and a St Augustine home. It credits his ties to Standard Oil with early investment success.
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