This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
3
Frank H. Burgess, business manager, swears the La Crosse Tribune printed and circulated 6 347 copies in August 1908. Notary A E Bleekman witnesses on August 31 1908.
The Tribune urges La Crosse youths to join a pony contest offering four thoroughbred ponies and a cash commission for every new subscriber. It frames participation as a business lesson and a path to early entrepreneurial success for boys and girls.
The piece discusses Edmund W. Booth's praise of an independent newspaper role as truth disseminator. It contrasts ethical duties with business priorities, citing Henry Havemeyer's alleged remark about business over ethics and suggesting some editors ignore ethics in favor of profit.
A speaker defends true independence in journalism. He outlines seven rules for an independent newspaper, three on politics and four on general operation, emphasizing truth, fairness, transparency, and service to the public.
The Tribune argues Minnesota’s First District Republicans should nominate Z. V. Knatvold over Jim Tawney. It notes Tawney as reactionary and aligned with Cannon, contrasts with Roosevelt‑type progressives, and cites Wisconsin’s purge of Tawney allies as a precedent.
The piece argues Hearst’s claim that Bryan privately offered support in exchange for future Hearst backing is a lie. It notes Bryan could not back Hearst in 1904 after Hearst sought his help against Parker and suggests Hearst soured on Bryan for that reason.
A historical reflection questions whether Bryan would align with Hearst to secure support for the current campaign. It argues that if he did not cooperate before, he would not do so now, implying strategic timing and considerations in political alliances.
The Waukon trip is expected to be a triumphant event showcasing La Crosse business leaders joining in a united effort. Waukon anticipates a royal reception and a hit affair, signaling enthusiastic support and collective effort for a worthy program.
Elliott Day was baseball's vindication in La Crosse and underscored the high regard held for the club's president by directors, players, and the public. No man has been paid a finer tribute in La Crosse than that enthusiastically rendered to Mr. Elliott.
The Baltimore Star critiques sensational society exposés flooding publishers with tales of polished sins. It argues readers should beware of overindulgent fiction while noting wealth creates both liberties and responsibilities. It warns against excusing immoral elites and urges sober judgment of society’s morals.
The piece argues that even after excluding those not seeking work, a number of capable people still cannot find employment. It challenges the idea that everyone who wants work can always obtain it and notes that some in need avoid work.
The campaign features governors who have appealed nationally for reforms, provoking antagonism from old political machines and drawing broad attention beyond their home states. The piece notes the unusual demand for gubernatorial political aid across the country.
In Rhinelander Wisconsin on September 14 the one year old daughter of City Attorney H F Steele and wife died after hours of medical effort. The child had found a pillbox belonging to a visiting woman and swallowed some pills containing strychnine.
After asserting Mr Taft once played a fairy supporters argue he wrote poetry but admit it has not been published. The issue hinges on whether unpublished works count as proof of poetry.
Review notes The Devil is staged in New York as an intellectual and artistic success despite New York's casual standards for presentation.
A Scots scene unfolds as a cabby rails at a poor display and recalls a grand blow that sent him to the green. The Skitch is noted by the caddy with quiet disdain, marking a terse exchange about a game gone awry.
Bilkins quotes a Jer sey choir member facing threats to leave singing or face deadly consequences. Mrs. B reacts with disbelief as the couple discuss the confrontation.
Romantic Irish drama presented by Augustus Pitou stars Chauncey Olcott in Ragged Robbin a romance of Ireland set sixty years ago The central figure is Robert Harcourt a young Irish nobleman banished by his father over accusations from Martin Darcy Foster brother of the young man
Robert Ragged Robin becomes a wandering minstrel and travels the country singing for a living He visits An dew Grattan s farm where Margaret Darcy is to wed Martin Darcy A fairy well gives a spell pulling Robin and Margaret together Three years later Robin returns wealthy and reconciled to his father He relieves famine stricken Inishannon and marries Margaret after tragedy and ruin Music by Olcott with Logan s musical setup and a lavish Pitou production The cast includes Florence Lester Macbe Bert Lillian Claire and others
Poem excerpt from the Atlanta Constitution reflecting on spring weather and peach blossoms. The piece recalls praise of mild conditions and contrasts with past freezing. It presents a nostalgic, lyrical view of seasonal change without news events or dates.
A commercial traveler arrives by train and asks a hotel landlord to ship his trunks to the sample room. The host jokes that no one would come to view them, as locals must tote items to stores themselves. A drummer notes a man waiting with a gun on a goods box, a Johnson vs Cowper feud unfolding. The feud has lasted about a year with no killings yet.
Mrs. Dresser praises Miss Dowdey for her plain attire as her husband laughs that women favor her simple dress because she never shows off or provokes envy. The Philadelphia Press notes the contrast in tastes among women.
A Picardy farmer's wife lies in a long illness and is buried wrapped in a sheet. Bearers brush the hedge and thorns pierce the sheet awakening her from a trance. Years later she dies again and at the funeral her husband warns not to bury too near the hedge.
A brief, domestic exchange shows Tommy and Pa accusing each other after a vase break, directing attention to Bridget as the alleged culprit. The Philadelphia Press notes the playful quarrel with a hint of family dynamic.
A calm but chilling pursuit ends with Casimir killing James Kahn after luring him across a moor. The narrator recalls past killings and the death of his daughter as he shoots Kahn, freeing himself from the cold touch that haunted him.
In a rural pursuit tale, Phil Calmont and Walter Grindling persist in tracing a vanished man. They mark the corpse and arrange a hearse while a crowd gathers near an inn at Creetown. The search shifts toward the Cree, and the Mercedes limbers amid a tense roadside scene.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.