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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
3
The article notes that supporters express strong Bryan backing and mock Hughes. It highlights Wellman’s crowd interviews and his proven political forecasting. Politicians across parties treat Wellman as a serious predictor, crediting him with actionable warnings for Republican leaders.
Walter Wellman describes broad discontent among working men in New York base voters who favor Roosevelt or Bryan over Taft. He cites distrust of Taft’s appeal and notes conversations with truck drivers cabmen barbers policemen and other workers showing Roosevelt support.
Milwaukee Free Press publishes a speech excerpt in which Governor Blaine states he is not a stand patter, urging revision of tariff on protective lines and denouncing opposition to the Chicago platform. The piece prompts debate about his true stance and tactical errors. The page also reviews a rainy night Bijou theater bill featuring Goetzinger Rudolph Rossini piano tones and several vaudeville acts.
Spotlight on the Norwoods at the La Crosse theater features hypnotism tests and an Indian war dance recalling historic sway. Thought transference demonstrations intrigue interested guests as the act promises strong week business with a nightly program change featuring hypnotic stump speeches.
The New Jersey primary system is supported as a means to promote good government and may prompt reform ideas to enhance efficiency. The New York Tribune notes broad approval while suggesting possible improvements.
The editorial questions Governor’s stance on the Chicago tariff plank arguing it is weak compared with Wisconsin GOP aims. It demands a clear public statement affirming or recanting the governor’s charge that enacting the Chicago plank would be regretted within two years.
The 1832 campaign reshaped party rules as Jackson faces spoils reform, bank clashes, and states’ rights debates. Despite fierce partisan divides, Jackson remains a beloved national figure with strong popular support. The Democratic convention in Baltimore renominates Jackson while replacing Calhoun with Martin as vice president candidate.
The 1832 election featured Jackson with Van Buren as secretary of state and a split opposition. The Anti Masonic party arose over William Morgan’s disappearance, nominating William Wirt for vice president, while Henry Clay and John Sargeant led the Republican ticket. Jackson won 219 electoral votes to 49 for Clay and 7 for Wirt, carrying most states by slim margins. Jackson saw this as endorsement to push his policies with renewed vigor.
A satirical verse portrays a candidate shaking hands with voters while offering a low-grade cigar and lavish compliments. The speaker accuses the candidate of flattery and wheedling, suggesting his smile masks self interest as he seeks ballots.
Reports from across the country show attendance at schools and colleges rising despite hard times. The piece argues education strengthens life prospects, noting that schooling builds foundation and discipline, even as some succeed with little formal study.
A Bohemian anecdote about two Maine wilderness guides who speak only at dawn and dusk. A miscommunication over a dead hoss becomes a mule, prompting Sam to leave the camp saying there is too much talk and argument.
Col Charles Coey of the American Federation of Aero Clubs says in Chicago that a pilot is too absent minded to fly balloons. He recalls the man once worked as a railroad conductor who, while taking tickets, was joked by a passenger who pressed a forefinger. The conductor punched a chunk from the finger without noticing.
A practical joker hid an onion in his pocket and pretended to cry as he bid farewell to a young woman at the depot. He bit the onion during the farewell and finally ate the entire onion before the train left, prompting the young lady to quip that he had swallowed his grief.
A woman takes delight in presenting a man with new information, showcasing a moment of empowerment and agency. The scene highlights curiosity, communication, and the dynamics of sharing knowledge.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for nursing mothers and women with fatigue or gynecological complaints. It claims relief from headaches back pain irregular menses and pelvic discomfort, touting a glyceric extract formula with no alcohol and urging readers to request a free booklet for confirmation.
Cynthia Charteris keeps her distance as Guy, a handsome landlord with a wealthy past, charts a path between duty and desire. Angela Tempest, John's wife, arrows through society circles while Guy and John’s friendship frays. Poppet’s birth spices the web of loyalties and temptations.
Dr Miles Nervine is advertised as a cure for nervous weakness affecting respiration digestion and circulation. A testimonial from Mrs W L Burke of Myrtle Creek Oregon claims quick recovery after using Restorative Nervine and urges readers to try it with a money back offer from Miles Medical Co.
A departing traveler asks the hotel clerk for directions to the railway station and mishears cab fare as cabbage. The clerk explains cabbage as a vegetable, while the patron angrily insists cabbage means cab fare, illustrating humorous language mix ups from Lipincott's.
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