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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
8
Two children of Marion Buyse were killed by lightning while watching the storm from a window in Midway Colorado. The incident occurred as severe weather moved through the area on May 16, with rescue and local authorities handling the aftermath.
A deed filed today transfers the property owned by Mrs Dr Schaettle at Fifteenth and Main to Peter Vallier for 6250 dollars. Vallier will occupy the house soon. Sigurd FE Hanson sold property at Southwest corner of Sixteenth and Vine for 2250 dollars to Frank R Anderson.
Representative Esch seeks 150000 in the sundry civil bill to purchase 5000 or 6000 acres beside Camp Douglas for an artillery and rifle range, with hopes of securing the funds in the budget. The plan aims to expand military training facilities at Camp Douglas in Washington.
The city’s tax appeal fails as the commission criticizes the La Crosse county’s 1905 equalization process. It found the special committee’s examination of personal property limited and notes the supervisor of assessment and county board committee acted fairly and devoted substantial effort to equitable burden distribution.
The fragment hints that ashes of La Crosse's illustrious citizen may lie at Grizzley peak base under sunset. The base scene suggests the final resting place could be outside La Crosse, challenging Gateway City's guardianship of the sacred urn.
The North-Western Line will sell excursion tickets at reduced rates May 16 to 19 inclusive limited to return until May 21 inclusive Apply to agents Chicago & North-West ern Ry.
Discount travel tickets announced for Des Moines Iowa on the North Western Line. Exclusion tickets available on six dates May 14 16 and other dates. Valid only for return travel by May end with limited institute restrictions. Agents in Chicago and Noviwestern railway listed for ticket sales.
Local notices report basement excavation near Soderberg store at George and Gillette, foundation soon to start. L. J. Parmenter moves to Caledonia and Hingar streets. 82 new engines hauled toward St. Paul for Great Northern. Burlington sees slow recovery and potential reemployment. Lizzie Behling visits Sparta. Ducks near causeway vanish. Ernest Horner flat at 1220 Caledonia being remodeled for Hartwell family and Miss Frey mid month. Herbert Coolidge opens ice cream parlor with Nernst lamps added. Mrs. H. Stumpf and children visiting Wolf family. Mrs. Ray Warren visiting relatives in Genoa. F. C. Lampman heads to Sparta for Royal Neighbors convention. Confirmation at St Peter’s Episcopal Avon and Logan. Miss Clark from Neenah guests Maxwell home.
In Eaton hall, under a mantelpiece in the bachelor room, a clock bore the notice Please do not touch me. A famed politician asks why the warning exists, and the duke explains women are curious. The notable exception was Mr Fawcett, the blind postmaster general.
New York la news reports Mrs Jefferson Davis is much better and her recovery is expected.
Excursion tickets will be sold on convenient dates with favorable return limits on account of the Annual Convention of the National Council Knights of Columbus to be held June 3 to 9 in New Haven Conn. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
Excursion tickets to the Central Wisconsin Track and Field Meet at Ripon Wisconsin via the Northwestern Line will be sold at reduced rates on May 17 and 18 with return only through May 2. Applies to agents of Chicago and North Western Railway.
An unreadable snippet mentions a game and a yearly total. It implies a surprising gain by year end, but details and entities are missing from the fragment.
Ann Field of Stoke Newington donkey driver challenges Mrs Stokes the European championess to a boxing match for £10 with stake and fair rise. Elizabeth Stokes replies she will not back down and will meet Field for the promised £19 after boasting of a previous decisive win in Billingsgate six years ago.
A Technical World description paints wreckers who pull down collapsing walls in burned buildings. They scale swaying structures, rig ropes, and extract bodies as the dangerous job continues, delivering a stark portrait of urban disaster response.
Very low rates announced for the German Baptist Brethren meeting in Springfield Illinois. Tickets will be sold June 1 to 4 with favorable return limits and may be obtained through agents of Chicago and North Western Railway.
Tickets will be sold on six dates May 14 15 16 17 21 and 23 with return validity through May 31 due to General Assembly at Presbyterian Church. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry.
A bold editorial note stresses the role of Ratings as the head of enterprise. It highlights courage nerve and audacity as essential traits for a successful advertiser. The metaphor compares a lion leading stags to an army of stags led by a stag, underscoring decisive leadership.
A collection of quips on self improvement honesty and politics. It riffs on truth vanity luck and timing with playful puns and paradoxes reflecting satire and social observation.
A speculator cautions against paying cash for a vehicle even with money in the bank. The warning notes you may secure a lower price, but risks include severe loss or injury after the first payment, underscoring the danger of cash purchases.
A solemn verse depicts a lone figure facing a tough challenge this night. The speaker wears weariness yet vows endurance amid hard luck, insisting they are not defeated despite the harsh moment.
A 3000 year old coin is unearthed from Rome ruins prompting inquiry into its provenance. The dialogue hints at a loaned possession tied to a father-in-law, implying disputed ownership and long-held money stored away.
A collage of quirky lines and half remembered rhymes. The text blends phrases about snow in New Jersey a frail girl a sad case and playful questions about life and language. It ends with a garbled cry of police being called and commerce lines from a counter.
A humorous remark notes broad representation of education branches in the country while proposing night schools to teach idiots a course in not rocking the boat. The exchange underscores social attitudes toward reform and civics. Nearby readers would recognize the era’s satirical voice and concern with progress and public behavior.
Brown sought advice last night and accepted it when given. The exchange hints at his practical nature and prompt payments, suggesting a clever, frugal persona. The quoted dialogue underscores a witty interaction about intelligence and reliability.
Incomplete message hints at seeking art guidance and price concerns. Mentions someone named Thay and a seller or advisor. The text is garbled, showing uncertainty about value, timing, and an upcoming RET event.
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