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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1909
Page
3
Debate swirls about why Dr. Anderson did not seek renomination in the Democratic primary and the rumor of a potential non partisan run by the mayor. Democrats claim little pressure was applied while some feared an adverse shift in party unity.
The piece discusses Dr. Anderson's past efforts to energize the local Democratic Party and warns that removing him could return the city to Republican majorities. It notes endorsements within the Democratic platform for Boschert and Torrance, and questions Anderson’s standing if he declines a non partisan bid.
A pair of reader testimonials extol Peruna for curing lingering cold illness and improving health. Rosa Boyer of Evanston Illinois reports rapid recovery after using Peruna, including weight gain and restored energy. Mary F Jones of Burning Springs Kentucky says Peruna improved her health and aided a neighbor with stomach trouble. Man a lin an Ideal Laxative.
Thomas Shea stars in a two day La Crosse engagement presenting Counsel for the Defense The Bells and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in single weekend program. The actor, praised for eastern stages and tied to Cohan Harris, tours from Chicago en route to St Paul.
Tankerlane confronts a shivering, dirty threatened man by a railway rail. The crook hints at knowledge about the railroad wreck and a designated gentleman, Mr. Shil, seeking a bribe to spill the truth. Tankerlane weighs threats of police and payment for silence.
A humorous verse from the Detroit Free Press riffs on baseball fandom. The speaker recalls sitting in the stands and cheering, lamenting misses, and wishing players hit like in training camp. The piece lightly mocks calloused fans and players as competition heats up.
A brief newspaper line notes that after a man’s achievements are acknowledged, further comment serves little purpose and is painful. The writer urges letting the name pass without additional mention, signaling respect and quiet closure.
Editorial blasts lawmakers in Madison for obstructing the Stephenson senatorial inquiry. It accuses assembly members who backed Stephenson while investigating him of arrogance and poor judgment, urging resignations to restore public trust.
La Crosse resident William P. Delphenick reports backache relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad claims kidney trouble and urinary ills cured, urging purchase at Erhart's drug store with Foster Milburn Co. as sole U. S. agents. Price listed as 50 cents.
The Milwaukee Journal argues the Stephenson campaign inquiry must continue under Senate control to uncover deeper issues. It blasts partisan actions and notes Stephenson was elected amid investigations and funding questions. The piece cites clashes between assemblymen and Senate members over the proper investigative path.
In Great Northern By. Co. v United States the court held the Hepburn Act did not repeal Elkins Act section 1. The indictment, based on Elkins penalties, remained valid and penalties already incurred could be recovered even if no action was pending at enactment.
Paderewski meets a polo-playing society man at dinner. The man boasts of polo skill, but Paderewski quips that he is a poor Polo who plays solo, while the other is a dear son who plays polo, in a light exchange cited by the Philadelphia Record.
A newly elected western congressman meets a Washington socialite at his first reception. She asks about Balzac and he jokes that he has never played it but is willing to take a hand. The exchange captures his media friendly, plainspoken style.
A policey exchange in a botanical garden features an attendant scolding a girl for picking flowers while she quips about people in glass houses not throwing stones. The dialogue captures a humorous clash over garden rules and etiquette.
In a humorous slice from the Bennett family note, three boys eat 6 pounds of butter on four loaves as Frank blames cooking for frying bacon. A separate cartoon moment shows Jack and Grace quarreling over a man who’s keeping the score and won't give it up.
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