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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
3
The article argues Taft’s tariff stance may differ from public demand for downward revision. It notes growing doubts he understands revision downward and reports Taft’s position on an income tax, stating he supports a tariff bill substantially as it now stands.
The dispatch rehashes Taft's tariff stance opposing downward revision and aligning with Aldrich. It notes Dolliver and Nelson defend reform, while La Follette Cummins conservatives oppose the measure. Raymond criticizes the bill as fraud, and Dolliver's speech is praised for exposing flaws in the current law.
The passage highlights Senator Dolliver exposing flaws in a tariff bill backed by a New England manufacturer and criticizes the Aldrich tariff framework. It signals a broader senate fight with support anticipated from Senator La Follette and others.
The Ft Wayne battery promises much and the pitching staff looks strong. The boy from Galesville may cover first base with distinction while the outfield is solid. The club defeated Winnipeg 11 to 1 as fans are urged to back the team to win the pennant.
The text criticizes President Taft for opposing inheritance tax and supporting a dividend tax on corporations. It notes states like Wisconsin favor inheritance taxes for revenue and argues the dividend tax discriminates against corporate wealth versus private wealth.
Signs indicate the water power grab and the effort to abolish the office of waterway commissioner will become a political issue in the state two years from now.
The article urges the legislature to weed out differences and pass a suitable bill to promote road building in the state, calling for timely action and consensus among lawmakers.
A fragment notes the Milwaukee Journal's stance on President Taft as the sole potential ally or solution for revisionists, reflecting a speculative editorial angle.
Senator Morris steps into a North Dakota court as he attempts to sidestep procedural barriers in a new lawsuit. The action highlights legal strategy amid ongoing political disputes.
In New York Chautauqua Bishop Vincent introduced Dr P Henson with a jest about his lecture on Fools. The audience laughed as the bishop described him as one of America’s most brilliant men. Henson joked he was not as great a fool as claimed.
A traveler notes that a Madagascar native sweats only on one side, suggesting the observed side is the outward surface rather than a physiological peculiarity. The claim blends anecdote with interpretation of body symmetry in human physiology.
A discussion notes that practical gains often come from ordinary discoveries. It cites Herschel locating Uranus versus Anna's hair germ research proving dandruff and baldness arise from a hair root parasite. The text promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a remedy shown to kill the germ and remove the cause. Sample offer included.
An advertisement asserts eczema is not a skin disease of blood but a germ issue. It claims D. D. D. Prescription and D. D. D. Soap remove germs by penetrating liquids and kill itching germs within a minute, with thousands of cures cited.
The Woodruff Stock company opens a summer engagement at the La Crosse theater led by Ted Woodruff and Irene Duckett. The cast includes top stock players from Chicago and other cities, with scenic artists and full productions. Opening play is At Piney Ridge by David Higgins. no Sunday matinee. ladies admitted free Monday night.
Illinois Supreme Court rules the 1855 Northwestern University charter exemption shields the university from property taxes in perpetuity. The ruling states the exemption attaches to the institution, not to specific property, and cannot be affected by later gains or purchases.
A country farmer and his wife observe a senior match in Cambridge. They note a tall strong player, about six feet and sixteen stone, in his third year. The man remarks football has clearly developed him, calling him a rare well set up young chap.
A casual quip from Judee notes kerosene lamps smoke and foul the air, failing as reliable light sources on dark nights. The jest highlights older lighting troubles at the club.
The passage notes a man earns a good salary while his wife dictates it. It reflects on distant discussions of labor and money in marriage and hints at misfortune and gender dynamics without graphic detail.
Constance Morris in Smart Set tells of a golfing mishap titled Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles. A humorous poem follows a duffer bungling his drive and his score climbing from eleven to ninety nine across nine holes.
At a French cooks ball in Chicago Baptiste Harnais declares hare soup a premier winter delicacy. He recounts a misadventure when a hare ordered for a private dinner failed to arrive, leading to a comic kitchen moment with a boy from the butcher’s and a quip about his bald head.
In a Brooklyn Life piece the Thin One claims a dog bit him and the Fat One says the dog is not dangerous, only disappointing. The dialogue notes a tense exchange about the incident, with neighbors weighing in on the animals' behavior.
London Graphic notes the newly elected member for Knaresborough delays returning to Westminster. Sir Wilfrid Lawson quips that the wealthy yet thrifty figure waits for an excursion train, prompting amusement at the house.
In a quippy University of Pennsylvania Punch Bowl item a freshman asks who is the smallest man in history and a sophomore retorts to give it up. The debate pivots on aRoman soldier who slept at his watch with a punchy campus vibe.
A humorous quip depicts a patient mispronouncing rheumatism and a doctor noting the misspelling. The exchange highlights a playful misunderstanding in a lighthearted anecdote from Tit-Bits.
A pork packer notes a saying about the pen surpassing the sword, using literary metaphor to emphasize writing over force in a reflective remark.
A Wisconsin Business University advertisement features Miss Dora Schwartz highlighting quick six month training for business careers. It claims graduates secure good salaries and offers to send a catalogue from La Crosse Wisconsin.
Leonore plans to force Tankerlane to reveal his silence about John Shil while grooming a trap that could bind him to her, as Sir Robert Tankerlane’s death accelerates her timetable and JoShil’s motive remains unclear. The tense reunion features a strained exchange where she vows to speak plainly.
Leonore proposes a divorce from Sir William Tankerlane and aims to marry his former beloved Laura Vane in America. William questions the claim as Leonore reveals Laura is willing to wed him after all, though Laura still loathes his name.
The piece notes admiration for womens hats and hints Easter attire as a practiced taste, comparing the Easter look to a cultivated taste for olives. It reflects society fashion interest and seasonal preparation.
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