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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
3
You are summoned to appear at the La Crosse theater on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 18 to give testimony in relation to public parks as ordered by the Park Commission. The document will be served at your last residence as required by law.
Frank H. Burgess the paper's business manager swears the actual number of copies printed and circulated in October 1908 was as stated, despite earlier omissions, confirming the Rosth of October figures.
A local dialogue shows Jones inviting Molly to park board and a Mistletoe club hop while social plans collide with civic talk. The exchange reveals community events, theater plans, and a playful tension about attending meetings and dances.
The St Paul Pioneer Press editorial argues for reducing and abolishing duties on lumber, framing it as a social and economic need beyond mere raw material costs. It asserts high lumber prices restrain home building, curb tenancy, and hinder community and industrial growth, urging policymakers to view lumber tariffs within broader national interests.
The Pioneer Press backed Jim Tawney in the First Minnesota district republican primary and general election, then amid critique of his failure to reduce lumber tariffs. It notes Tawney’s diminished margins, home county repudiation, and warns he must serve the people or risk non reelection, while other papers mock the attacks on him.
At the Home Help Club Friday president Mrs. Burnham presented a paper on home treatment of skin diseases. She noted she was not a physician but praised citrox as simple to prepare at home and effective for tetter eczema and salt rheum, detailing a method to dilute and apply the solution twice daily.
An ad style notice touts healthful living and trusted products led by Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna from the California Fig Syrup Co. It also notes a theater play Paid in Full and a promising engagement by Wagenhals and Kemper at the La Crosse theater on Thursday night November 19 with a splendid cast.
The contest featured Dr Egan surprising the field while Dr Penn Wakefield sparked a late surge, losing by a single vote after a late entrance. The finish showcased Wakefield’s community standing and hinted at outside political influence attributed to Dr Friend Sutter as a busy delegate.
The question asks whether an aging father confuses charitable giving with business ventures, suggesting concerns about motives and clarity in his actions and public image. The phrasing implies uncertainty about discernment between altruistic acts and profit-driven enterprise.
The report notes Mr Payne has begun preliminary steps toward revising the tariff, with expectations that these actions will lead him to pursue an elevator.
Spotlight on the Three Twins as a landmark road show touring America with the largest electric stage effects. The production, praised in New York and Chicago, features a 4000 pound steel frame and over 2000 electric lights. Victor Morley leads a company including Richard Bartlett and Eva Fallon in this lavish show with a large touring entourage.
The new play by Zangwill, previously staged in Washington and Chicago, receives enthusiastic reviews from both theatergoers and critics. Liebler & Company presents a strong ensemble led by Whiteside with John Blair Henry Bergman Henry Vogel Grant Stewart Chrystal Herne Leonora Von Ottinger Louise Muldener. The same cast tours to La Crosse theater on Friday Nov 20.
James Metcalf of Life praises Paid in Full as a strong and interesting American play. He notes its focus on American life and its engaging plot, describing it as both timely and resonant.
An all star Bijou bill drew two large crowds last night with flawless execution. Emily Nice opened, followed by Frank Petrick in Rainbow and the Wonderful O Karns in foot balancing and Risley work. Petronella d Arville, first lady violinist at the Bijou, impressed with Ben Bolt and On the Suwannee River medley. Emmonds Emerson and Emmonds offered hearty farce Only a Joke. A beautiful film, Mr Fuzz, closed the program.
A business man asks John why he left Sicily. John replies that in his country he earned ten cent a day, while in this country he earns ten cent a cigar, illustrating economic disparity in a wry aphorism reported by the New York Times.
The fragment shows a stage exchange where The Tragedian recalls being called at the end of each act while The Comedian asks what they called him. It reflects backstage theater chatter about audience reactions and performer cues.
A man hints at revealing a fishing trip soon, prompting suspicion from his wife about the true intent behind the announcement.
An advertisement extols heart tonics claiming the heart weak from disease or strain can be strengthened with Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine. A testimonial from Mrs F J Norton of Freeville NY describes recovery from a grip like illness and nervous fatigue after using the remedy. The Miles company offers a refund of the first bottle if no benefit, via local druggists.
Hugo faces a moral tempest as he learns Joy loves Burgess, wrestling between honour and desire. Burgess warns of the shock to Joy, while Hugo contemplates confessing and risking her forgiveness. Ensnared by temptation, he battles conflicting loyalties and a rising craving.
The Montana Supreme Court in Lind say Co v Montana Federation of Labor held that distributing a circular urging laborers to withhold patronage from plaintiffs was not illegal. The court found no property right in a trade and noted concerted action does not strip individual rights. a labor organization may boycott and its enforcement means are legal, with courts not aiding the boycotted.
August Belmont relaxed aboard an English liner returning to America and recalled a London street near Tottenham Court Road where second hand clothes are sold. He recounted overheard prices and a dealer offering sixpence for plaid trousers before a worker rejects them for Sundays, preferring workwear.
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