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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
3
Fashion notes present a breakfast jacket pattern designed to pair with skirts for morning dresses. It features a fitted back, choice of elbow or long sleeves, a wide collar, and suitable materials like lawn or challis. Sizes range for bust 34 to 46 inches. yardage and banding details provided. mailed pattern available for ten cents plus postage.
Spotlight advance notice. Mrs Leslie Carter the leading American actress presents David Belasco's Du Barry at the La Crosse theater next Tuesday May 26. The piece cements her rank beside Bernhardt with temperament and heart thrust. Also reviews Winninger Co and Bijou program notes with a rich mix of acts and attractions for the week.
In Paris Miss Lorena warns Rolfe of a conspiracy to ruin Mr Statham by exposing his past. She reveals John Adams, a man from Statham's abroad years, as the danger, and insists Rolfe keep their meeting secret while advising caution to shield Statham.
The text considers exceptions to the rule of charging for water use at low water levels for cultivation and lawn care. It notes the fountain as a public attraction open to all and the cemetery treated like a park. A park commission may grant a reservation to supply fountain water without charge for public enjoyment.
Thousands visited Oak Grove Cemetery on Sunday and found the fountain dry due to a state utilities ruling that forbids free water to semi public institutions. The piece questions the wisdom of rigidly enforcing the rule and urges officials to seek an attorney general ruling with full context.
An editorial from the Minneapolis Tribune argues that Democratic campaign tactics for Governor Johnson alienate Bryan supporters. It predicts Bryan will control the Denver convention, seeks a two thirds vote compromise, and highlights Governor Folk as a potential compromise candidate alongside Tom Johnson.
The piece laments Congress aiming to adjourn with little accomplished. It notes that instead of a historic do nothing record, today’s body is another ordinary do little legislature, recognizing it cannot adjourn without some achievement.
Random clippings report Teddy noticing splints on Gov Davidson’s arm before a handshake. Manitowoc reports a man arrested with a satchel full of bibles. Sheboygan notes an odd coincidence. Menasha quotes proverb about waiting. Kenosha records storms harming telephone stockholders and repair costs cutting profits.
The Oshkosh Northwestern notes that wise observers are positive Taft and Bryan will win the nominations this year. They say the two conventions are largely ceremonial, mainly to supply ticket tails and platforms for the top performers to maneuver on.
The piece states the 1908 presidential battle is down to Taft versus Bryan with the outcome deemed decided. It then shifts to a skin care advertisement for D. D. D. Prescription from the Hoeschler Bros, highlighting European inquiries about its ingredients and a customer testimonial from Mrs. E. Payne of East Pittsburg, Pa.
The War Department aims to immediately clean up Black River to harbor limits which will be welcomed by motor boat owners on the North Side. Provisions for an appropriate landing there are expected to bring great satisfaction to local boaters.
A report notes that efforts to curb auto speeding in La Crosse aim to improve street safety for pedestrians. The move is portrayed as boosting relief and security for walkers and residents amid ongoing traffic concerns.
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