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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
3
Dr. Knight cautions against overestimating sanatorium cures and stresses careful selection of climate and conditions. He notes outdoor exposure changes may help some patients, but not all, citing Davos and the need for large, standardized statistics across experts to determine climatic factors in treatment.
Dr Frederick I Knight of Boston argues that sanatorium treatment remains the most thorough method for tuberculosis care through meteorologic, hygienic and dietetic measures. He warns against ignoring climate as a factor in metabolism and disease and cautions that climate change cannot replace comprehensive treatment.
A historical editorial argues for fairness in judging presidents Taft Roosevelt and Bryan. It notes Roosevelt's talks with Harriman and Morgan, Taft with Foraker, and Hughes backing Morgan, urging balanced critique and avoiding blanket condemnations. It recalls Free Press praise for Bryan’s support of La Follette to urge decency in politics.
Welliver suggests reducing campaign costs by publishing the Bryan Roosevelt Taft debate, arguing newspapers can reach voters without press bureau expenses. He notes national treasuries are strained and that newspapers have drifted Republican but remain influential.
The piece argues newspapers are partisan in editorials yet balanced in news by printing speeches from both parties. It asks if free, fair coverage could replace large campaign funds and wonders whether patriotism will push all papers to open their news space to all party contentions as a publicity channel.
In Walter Wellman and Henry Watterson comment on the Bryan scare and Taft outlook, noting public opinion leaning toward Bryan. A grandmother and daughter debate modern female education while planning Margaret’s career and household training amid social pressure.
The Nobel prize for idealistic poetry is awarded to Algernon Charles Swinburne. The piece argues the honor recalls his 40 year old work and praises his political verse urging freedom, noting Victoria’s objections kept him from laureateship earlier. It urges readers to revisit The Halt Before Rome and Songs Before Sunrise.
The Boston Herald notes the labor class movement favors arbitration and peaceable relations. It argues socialism is international and France shows solidarity with artisans toward peace, opposing strong military loyalty and conscription.
A well dressed woman interrupted a political speaker recently by continually coughing. The notice recommends Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for coughs and colds, noting the product contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. O. T. Erhart.
The review highlights Father Vaughan's A Woman of the West with its simple Irish touches. Nance the heroine refuses to mine on Christmas day so workers may attend mass, a subtle display of Irish character and devotion. La Crosse theater tonight.
A humorous exchange shows Mrs. Newlywed stuck with an electric lighting cooking idea from a women's column. She tried hanging chops on electric lights, but they remain barely warm. The quip reflects early 20th century domestic impracticalities.
Donald Robertson and his troupe plan performances Friday and Saturday October 2 and 3. They travel from the Chicago Art Institute to La Croge and present John Milton's Masque of Comus with a 30‑strong supporting troupe led by William Owen, Marion Redlich, Alice John and Herman Lieb.
An ambitious Chicago youth told a local publisher he plans to write a book. He said he aims for a work in the spirit of Les Miserables but more vibrant, requesting the chance to have it published.
In this city James S. Sherman candidate for vice president condemned a joke about Willie and himself as offensive. The remark aimed at Taft was deemed improper for a VP candidate who must uphold dignity and avoid campaign humor.
An anecdote from Success Magazine imagines Confucius meeting William Penn at Cleopatra’s tea. Penn proclaims Philadelphia founder status while Confucius credits him with sleep. The exchange playfully casts fame and invention as light, ironic banter.
A playful verse notes the shortcake pausing, the watermelon wavering, cantaloupe arriving briefly, and prune remaining faithful to the end as a seasonal market mood piece.
Lord De Broke toppled by Miss Caustique in a dramatic stage moment last night. The exchange sparked laughter and applause as the performers recovered quickly.
In a tense confrontation, Guy must choose between Cynthia and Angela Tempest as Edward urges action. Cynthia questions love vs duty and urges Guy to decide, while flashbacks reveal their childhood bond and tangled loyalties. The drama ends with Guy facing a life-altering choice between affection and inheritance.
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