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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
3
A. E. Bleekman notary public attests the La Crosse Tribune circulation figures for October 1908, listing daily copies and total distribution with precise counts as sworn on October 31 1908.
The mayor defends closing disreputable saloons as lawful action and cancels licenses. La Crosse, a liberal city, argues open towns invite corruption and demands firm enforcement to uphold decency and public concession rules.
The Leader-Press argues against premature calls for a Stephenson primary investigation, defending his integrity amid gossip. It also reflects on the Democratic Party’s future, noting Bryan’s lasting influence, the possibility of a new leader, and the idea of a restrained opposition tempering the current power.
The piece attacks Senator Stephenson for delaying filing his primary election expenses while other candidates did so promptly. It speculates the Leader-Press backed him with advertising funds and accuses Stephenson of using local monopoly organs. It dismisses a Stephenson push to broaden the probe to La Follette’s campaigns.
The piece argues that despite defeat in the presidential race, William Jennings Bryan will influence the Democratic Party. It contends he plans to push personal ideas, shape policy against rivals, and may steer the party’s future toward his preferred lines beyond 1912.
The Tribune acknowledges the generosity of Christchurch ladies volunteering to help with the park mass meeting tied to their exhibition date. The mayor and park commissioners note the women of La Crosse can be relied upon to contribute best efforts to this public enterprise.
Congressman John J. Esch appeals to La Crosse citizens to attend the park commission mass meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening. He grounds his appeal in substantial reasons and hopes patriotism will reach every home in the city.
The notice reminds readers that on Wednesday November 18, guests should reply with regret if they have a prior engagement and express respectful attendance for the event as specified in formal invitations.
Magnate Ryan faces scrutiny over plans to run for the New York state senate. Details on eligibility, backing, and timing remain unclear as supporters push for a formal announcement and potential endorsements.
Mrs M L Harris reports a severe facial eczema on her son aged about two years. After ineffective treatment by a doctor for three months, she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with rapid improvement. She continues using Cuticura and praises its effect, noting the boy’s face remains smooth and free of eczema.
Hon. C Slemp of Virginia cites Thomas Cale from Alaska as a U S congressman using Perma. He endorses it as an invigorating tonic and a permanent cure for catarrh. The ad also promotes Man a lin the Ideal Laxative.
A playful verse notes a hen lays two eggs with perfect measure. The cook bakes the good one into an angel cake while the bad egg is smashed on an actress, contrasting fortune in a whimsical moral image.
A collection of light vignettes and quips from various papers. It includes a preacher’s scolding of an dozing church member named Jim Shepherd and a Cincinnati dinner anecdote about Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, plus witty exchanges about English boys and an amusing home remodel jab at the cost versus design.
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a verdict for the plaintiff who was injured when a hospital elevator started with an unconscious patient in a stretcher. The court rejected the defense that the move was unforeseeable and not the proximate cause, citing Haas v Morton. The decision underscores responsibility for patient safety during anesthesia recovery and transport.
Joy writes of Burgess as he rises to fame and plans to marry her, while Hugo grapples with envy and doubts his future. Burgess confesses his intention to Joy at the Rectory as Mrs Owbridge hints Joy’s engagement. Hugo journeys to the forest, then returns to a golf plan and tense family talk.
A fragment notes that a man may not be a wood sawyer merely by speaking or not speaking. It implies identity is not defined by declared trade or silence. The statement hints at deeper meaning about how roles are assigned.
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