Tribune Ad Rates Rise After May First 1906
The Tribune will charge 12.14 cents per column inch for display advertising after May 1, 1906, up 2.44 cents. Old rates apply to contracts signed before that date but will not be solicited. The paper cites higher production costs and a move to an 8 hour day as keys to the change while noting rising circulation.
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Gelatt Attacks County Lighting Plant Policy
The Leader Press denounces Supervisor Moore for proposing to sell the county courthouse lighting plant. The Tribune defends the plant as a safeguard against extortion by the Light Trust, noting prices fell after its installation and arguing against disposal. It warns La Crosse may face future Light Trusts and urges keeping the plant as insurance.
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Transfer of Common Stock May Hint Higher Light Costs
The passage suggests another transfer of Common Stock could occur, carrying an associated rise in the cost of light. It notes the potential link between stock movement and increasing electricity expenses.
Iron streetcar poles and looming legal mandate
The street car company refuses to concede to the city and could be forced to install iron poles along its entire line. The required upgrade would dwarf current extension costs, offering no guaranteed patronage or profit. Prospective buyers should be warned that the line may soon face this ignored legal obligation and substantial bills.
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Street Car Company
Mahoney and Ethics Stir City Legal Circles
The city attorney faces scrutiny over serving as counsel for both the railroad and the city. Local lawyers are urged to weigh whether his dual role respects professional ethics. A proposal hints at swapping the county lighting plant for La Crosse Gas & Electric with cash.
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Masterpiece musings and springtime recollections
A reflective piece on seeking a poetic masterpiece, inspired by spring imagery and memories of Antoinette Whitcomb Riley, and a perpendicular digression into romance and daydreams. It ends with a question about a Rockford clipper versus New York clipper and light local chatter about spring tonics and an outing to La Crosse.
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Jos. Zurn
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John L. Sullivan
Westby
Dr George Powell Renowned Consulting Physician and Surgeon
Dr. George Powell is described as a leading consulting physician and surgeon. The obituary or notice highlights his medical expertise and significant contributions to patient care and medical practice.
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Action of Heat and Air Shown by Candle Experiments
For Young Folks explains a simple science experiment with touch paper dipped in saltpeter. It describes building a small box with two chimneys, lighting a candle under one, and observing smoke behavior as draft from the burning candle draws air upward. The observed effect shows how warm air rises creating a draft.
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What to Wear Empire Belts and Fashion in Vogue
The article describes new Swiss belts with silver tracery and many tiny buckles, made on silk or elastic, and warns belts must be professionally made. It notes the empire wave in fashion shifting colors away from grass green and magenta, mentions cloaks with lace or fur hoods, three quarter coats in cutaway style, red elbow gloves, and a chic white lace hat with gold edging. It also includes a brief science-practice section on air drafts in chimneys with a simple demonstration.
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Napoleon
Josephine
The Trained Nurse Path and Personal Qualities
A guide from Anna S. Richardson stresses discipline and neat appearance for nurse trainees. It condemns emotional, loud, or promiscuous behavior and urges self restraint, secrecy, and absolute duty as essential traits for joining a hospital training program.
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Woman's Home Companion
Foley’s Kidney Cure touted to restore kidneys and bladder
Advert reads Foley's Kidney Cure claims to cleanse the kidneys and bladder with no reported injury. Product sold by O. T. Erhart in this issue's shop listings.
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O. T. Erhart
Poem honors Washington with evergreen imagery and liberty
A patriotic verse celebrates Washington and the founding of a nation. It praises the hero who laid down his sword for freedom and anchors national destiny in liberty, peace, and enduring symbols like evergreens and stars.
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Heroes Eternal
Potomac
Tribune Delivers Honest News Coverage Across City Events
The Tribune reports on local events with straightforward, factual coverage. Readers are kept informed on government actions, community happenings, and notable outcomes without embellishment or sensationalism.
Paris Fashions Show Girlish Coiffure and Elegant Gowns
Paris women adopt a girl like coiffure with a middle part and tight back tresses tied with a fluffy curl cluster and gauze ribbon bow. An evening dress in black spangled tulle features a lace bodice with jet braces and lace sleeve flounces. A large poinsettia adorns a petite hairstyle. Salmon pink spring cloth appears in dressy Street gowns. Alice Roosevelt’s trousseau includes a mauve chiffon taffeta frock with a double row of buttons and a braid trimmed flounced skirt.
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Alice Roosevelt
Giant Turtle Shells Unearthed in Himalayan Foothills
Fossil remains of enormous prehistoric turtles emerge from Himalayan foothills folklore notes. The shells and bones, buried for ages, indicate creatures over twice as large as present tortoises, confirming their ancient existence.
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