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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1907
Page
4
Northwest shippers and grain receivers fear another car shortage as railroads improve but coal dealers begin shipments earlier. Early coal deliveries after unloading may boost car availability, easing grain movement in the coming weeks.
Randolph Advance notes 559 tickets sold Randolph to Beaver Dam fair last week and 784 tickets in September by Agent Porter excluding Dodge county fair. It laments the C M St P Ry’s inability to fund a new depot while praising the railroad’s year round passenger and freight business. A cement platform is being installed around the depot contract awarded to Louis Achterberg.
The U S government will require all railways to switch to a new signaling system within weeks. White lights will mean stop and investigate rather than go ahead red lights remain danger stop. The change aims to ensure engineers receive signals only when the track is not clear.
The Rev W J Turner and his wife depart by noon train for Merrill Wisconsin where he has accepted a call from the Presbyterian church. He preached his farewell sermon Sunday and leaves behind a large circle of friends on the North Side. Six nonmembers presented a gold mounted umbrella as a token of goodwill and friendship showing appreciation for his character.
Mr and Mrs George Mossholder and family enjoyed a pleasant day at Broken Gun in their launch Pearl M They hunted a few ducks and mud hens The group included Mr and Mrs William Simpson Leslie Hinney and Mr and Mrs Fred West
A reflective note on valuing life’s pleasures, suggesting that true appreciation comes from a discerning buyer’s eye. The piece hints at patience and discernment in recognizing quality and worth across experiences.
The Empire theatre on the North side failed to open Saturday due to unavoidable difficulties. The show will open Sunday evening with moving pictures from New York and new songs, three performances starting at 7:00 o clock, and crowds expected to fill the house.
U S Humphrey of Milwaukee addressed Caledonia Street M B church members on the Anti-Saloon League record and future Wisconsin efforts. That evening the North Presbyterian farewell services for Rev W J Turner drew Caledonia churchgoers as Rev A L Woods was ill yet improving. An ortho side Methodist official board meeting is planned for this evening with a Sunday school rally next Sunday.
Miss Anna Shaddock of 1810 Kane street entertained Thursday evening. Guests included Florence Main, Elsie Russell, Eleanor Wagner, Mollie Rusche, Francis Flackler, and many others. Games were played and refreshments served.
H P Lawson returned from Chicago where he bought a complete fall clothing line and attended several world championship baseball games. Herbert Coolidge hosts A F Merton of Milwaukee for a few days at 2000 Wood Street. Mrs Lila Smart and her sister Miss Lueck travel to Bundy Wisconsin to visit the former’s mother. Frank J Gifford of Minneapolis spent Sunday in the city with relatives.
Harper's Magazine notes debate on when dreams occur. Evidence suggests dreams may happen at any time during the night, not solely at sleep onset or waking. Dreaming is common in healthy individuals and does not indicate a disorder.
A London Answers piece recalls how scraps of tissue paper altered a classic murder case. Franz Muller killed Mr. Briggs on the North London line and later possession of a top hat tied him to the victim. A fabric lining scrap proved Briggs wore the hat, solving the case and proving the victim’s identity beyond doubt.
A writer in Outing details Mount McKinley ascent starting with 25 miles of rugged foothills and glaciers before reaching the base and facing 18,000 feet of rock and ice, noting climbers arrive exhausted rather than rested.
The piece explores why the Etruscans produced vast pottery volumes and buried them, and why their inscriptions remain undeciphered. It notes the paradox of their Roman script yet unread language, contrasting with hieroglyphs and arrowhead scripts. The write-up emphasizes the enduring allure of their mystery.
In the Chicagea Tribune, Miss Gushem compliments Professor Wizzles on his long beard and praises the marks of ace. He thanks her and notes the rarity of a young person with proper veneration, while she adds a playful remark about its potential as a muff.
A woman who enjoys smoking indoors while not yet married but seeking marriage faces strain as her personal habit clashes with expectations. The situation highlights tensions between lifestyle choices and plans for a shared future.
A vivid report describes a circus visit draining the indulgent father of a large family, nearly matching the expense of a spell of sickness. The piece contrasts the strain of expenses with the resilience of the family during hard times.
A terse remark about taking occasional chances and avoiding constant risk. It reflects a cautious stance on gambling or racing strategy, suggesting that consistent error avoidance matters more than bold moves. The line hints at a broader debate about risk in performance contexts.
A quotation notes that policemen and firemen must pay for their clothes at a standard uniform rate, suggesting a system where public safety personnel incur regular attire expenses.
Rushford and Harmony played to a scoreless football draw after a hard fought Midwest matchup. The game featured evenly matched lines, light Harmony backs, and penalties that kept the ball mainly on the 30 yard line in both halves. Umpire Miss Jones and Referee Miss Applebee officiated as Harmony and Rushford exchanged kicks and holds in a tense contest.
In Tremperleaj u Wis local society notes list visitors from Kansas City and La Crosse, a sick list update, a surprise party for Mrs Hannam’s sister Welter, prize winners Alletta Goodhue and A A Holmes, and staff changes at the telephony and EB Hankey’s store. William Rhodes and Charles Rhodes relatives attend Joshua Rhodes’s funeral. Jennie Bright noted in local context.
The Washington Star notes that annexation may happen in time as many Cubans favor it and many Americans see mutual benefit. It cautions that a credible plan must follow proper government duties and promises, not a conspiratorial effort driven by speculation and greed, which would cause trouble.
In a brief Brooklyn Life quip, Jinks asks for repayment of a hundred lent after losing money at bridge. Binks refuses, noting gambling debts will not be paid. The exchange captures a sharp, witty exchange over borrowed funds.
Mrs Martha Sumner McLee ridge a pioneer of Viroqua died Oct 9 at age 77. Born May 2 she lived with her husband the family moved from Morgan county years ago and raised children Mary Harris Jacob McLee William Eme Allen Martin B Minetta. Interment was in Viroqua cemetery. She joined the Christian church in childhood and later became active in church and community life.
A man who stays up late and misses sleep reveals a pattern of burnout. He attributes his fatigue to being overworked, describing disrupted nights and resultant talk of excessive workload.
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