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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1910
Page
2
The Tribune of La Crosse is the only local newspaper to submit its circulation to an actuary for review. Its published circulation statement is verified and vouched for by the Association of American Advertisers and by the Blue Book of A. A. Siever.
The Tribune cut off all mail subscribers in arrears more than three months to comply with new postal laws. Papers stopped will be placed back on the mailing list upon remittance as required by government postal rules and enforcement.
The debate centers on moving a great rambler through two fine streets. Critics say the action blocks traffic, damages trees, and injures nearby properties. They accuse the board of works of setting a costly, unwanted precedent and ignore common rights of neighbors.
The Tribune argues the city should act to stop moving houses that affect all, urging Mayor Sorensen to intervene and prevent embarrassing the entire city for one person's convenience. The piece condemns the practice as unfair and unwarranted.
The Commoner reports W. J. Bryan challenges Governor Judson Harmon to back the popular election of U S senators. He questions Harmon’s stance, urges Democratic unity, and warns against dark politics as the party faces a crucial state campaign and possible nomination choices.
In a letter to Emanuel Philipp Hoard defends Taft while criticizing Cannon and Aldrich. He questions when Taft cooperates with insurgents and whether the tariff bill fulfilled party pledges. He implies contradictions in supporting Philipp while opposing Aldrich and Cannon.
Manager Koppelberger announces the Majestic will feature Burleigh's Balloon Girl, a sensational act sought by many theatres. Patrons may witness a girl sail over the audience and through a hole in the basket, inviting rides as she performs stunts once seen at Chicago's American Music Hall.
McLandburgh Wilson in the New York Sun reports on a street encounters with Wish Jones who pours out a tale about a legendary fish that got away. The speaker longs to capture the magical art behind the fish's allure and to learn its recipe to escape Jones.
A Louisville Times joke recounts Frederick C. Beyer telling of a Medina editor who died and, after an ascent, insists on visiting the other place. In hell the editor is found near a furnace labeled Delinquent Sub scribers while his angel escort calls him to move on. The editor declines, saying heaven is enough.
A servant testifies the day after a burglary, describing events and observations. The testimony occurs in the early hours following the break in as investigators collect details and corroborate the household’s account.
A campy variety lineup features a Balloon Girl act challenging the Wright brothers to navigate like her silk balloon, a Florence Modena skit Bargain Mad, Miller and Lysle’s colored comedy numbers, Wolf and Lee’s refined singing act, and a strong overall program. The Balloon Girl leads a season’s top attraction and the show is expected to be highly entertaining.
An excerpt portrays a night scene where a housekeeper hears a heavy fall and fears tragedy. The narrator misreads the noise as the master’s voice, then returns to sleep, though the chilling moment lingers in memory.
A city picnic on a natural day ends with a green water creature emerging from the stream. A girl screams and questions if it bites while an amused young man suspects it might be a frog legs source. The scene unfolds as the group reacts with curiosity.
A celebrated statesman predicts his speech will echo through time while a colleague quips it will attract the same attention as a singer in a noisy apartment at 2 a m. The exchange reflects public reaction and media tone in Washington.
A lodger despises cats and guards meals from a feline intruder. As he preps for bed he spots a suspicious lump under the quilt, seizes a dumbbell, and stealthily approaches the bed for a confrontation. The narrative notes a bill item for a hot water bottle at $1.25.
In a Punch scene the schoolmaster asks why Wright is late and Wright replies he must have overwashed himself. The exchange captures a playful, ironic moment from a Victorian humor magazine.
A Bon Vivant line features a sharp exchange about an execution. The speaker notes a husband’s electrocuted death was not shocking for him, while it shocked the widow. The quip highlights a grim contrast in perception between the involved parties.
A brief Punch cartoon dialogue shows a student asking for information about the bronzes and an attendant suggesting contacting the keeper or asking him directly. The exchange captures a humorous stereotype about seeking museum or collection details through an authority figure.
A lighthearted quip about choosing headwear for a bridge game. The first player laments three out of fashion hats while the second counters with three trendy options, highlighting fashion vanity as a humorous conflict.
Special low round trip rates during the summer months via Chicago Union Pacific and North Western line to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs and other points in Colorado the Yellowstone Park and to Salt Lake City San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver and other points on the Pacific coast also to Wyoming and the Black Hills Luxuriously equipped fast trains Choice of routes Liberal stop overs and return limits Rates dates and descriptive matter on application to ticket agents The North Western Line.
In September nights of Dreiberg Carmichael, an American consul of Irish birth, loiters by the hotel and gardens gazing at a distant princess and a veiled goose-girl. His longing battles with duty as he weighs recall and journey, while a carriage and band punctuate his quiet discontent.
An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney pain and uric acid issues. It cites a La Crosse resident, Mrs. Anna Peters, claiming relief after using the product obtained from Erhart & Son's Drug Store. Prices listed at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is the U S sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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