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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1907
Page
3
The Restivess Correspondent mocks the bear hunting news from the White House trip. It complains about newspaper sensationalism and the chief executive’s detachment from events, arguing the press chasing headlines reflects vanity and egotism more than public interest.
William G Rockefeller, nephew of John D Rockefeller, testified about a 2.5 million dollar payment by Standard Oil to an English company. He claimed ignorance of the ownership status of the firm after the transfer and described himself as forgetful in contrast to expectations for his position. The testimony raises questions about oversight in the Standard Oil family nexus.
The article critiques lies in legal and political arenas, citing Harriman and Fish over control of the Illinois Central and a traffic trust allegation. It notes Fish repaid a questioned loan while Harriman pursues public acclaim, and it touches on Kipling’s views on labor, immigration, and the Chinese domestic worker stereotype within broader societal tensions.
The piece cites Carnegie and Harriman debating a coming financial crisis. Carnegie warns of risk and urges honesty while Harriman is blamed for pursuing profit. The discussion touches on Dante Fortune and public wrath toward speculative finance and calls for a reckoning for Warriman if laws are flouted.
The Milwaukee area shows a large rise in property values per the State tax commission report, with Milwaukee's city value up sharply while La Crosse records a smaller increase. The tabulation compares population sizes and tax assessments to highlight the difference in assessed growth between the two cities.
Theodore Alfred Bingham prominent as New York City police commissioner and former army officer was born in Tollard county, Ga n. on May 6 18f He entered West Point in 1879 and served as military attache in Berlin 1900 1902 then in Rome 1902 1904 He retired as Brigadier General in 1904.
A fragmented wartime style summary discusses tax estimates and deficits, noting a conservative projection of 14,000,900 instead of 10,000,000. It mentions George Nesley seeking legislative action to legalize seining and faint pole fishing, inspired by a catch aboard a schooner.
A fashion note for doll dress design outlines a dainty jumper with narrow sleeves and a plaited skirt. It suggests materials such as cashmere silk and Swiss muslin for 18 22 and 36 inch dolls, with various trims, colors, and plaids. Pattern 8806 is mailed by the paper’s Fashion Department for ten cents plus postage.
A quirky poem fragment laments writing verse when feeling unwell and hints at light satire. It blends playful couplets with hints of local life and a playful ad section referencing a forthcoming feature in a rural newspaper.
In a reflection on human kindness the author notes that children excel at exposing others flaws and taunting peers for differences. As people age they mask true thoughts, yet early cruelty remains a lesson in empathy, suggesting sympathy can soften even sharp edges if shown to those less fortunate. Mary:an.
A literary portrait of physical power and character as Basil King examines the concept of strength through the figure of a giant, exploring how size and force interact with will, responsibility, and personal fate.
In a sunlit spring gathering at Lady Alice Holroyd's Pavilion, Paula and Ludovic’s past flirtation haunts their conversation while other guests mingle around a cosmopolitan crowd. Lady Alice warns Paula to heed advice about love, fate, and Jove, as Paula grapples with a possible future with Ludovic and the shadow of a broken engagement.
A collection of humorous quips and satirical lines from multiple papers. It includes a Philadelphia Ledger snippet about a statesman haunted by cocktails, a Philadelphia Press jab at wives, a theatrical gag about a merodrama cyclone, and a playful aside about Newton and plums from the Landon Tribune.
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