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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
3
The La Crosse Tribune presents a detailed report on its August 1908 circulation figures. It lists totals by edition and region, noting changes from prior months and highlighting reader reach across targeted areas.
An announcement from Republican National Headquarters outlines limits on conservative speakers for the West. It states Senator Foraker will not open in Kansas and Cannon will stay east of Illinois while progressives cross the Mississippi. Critics see it as blunt politics and a possible taint on Taft managers.
The Tribune in La Crosse offers advertisers a guaranteed daily city circulation of 3,542 and total 6,158 annually, claiming it outstrips all other English daily papers and promising to pay up to 500 dollars or cover private investigation costs if rivals disprove the claims.
A reader challenges the assertion that Taft is a progressive, arguing the declaration lacks convincing support and could mislead the public about his reform stance. The remark signals skepticism about Taft's political direction and the fairness of labeling him progressive.
The Tribune touts 40 percent more local advertising than rivals and expanding excess space usage monthly, arguing greater reach justifies exclusive reliance. The pitch cites annual spend scenarios to illustrate savings and value for advertisers.
Walter Wellman argues in his Sunday Letter to the Record-Herald that the Bryan scare is an intentional Republican tactic. He notes warnings from previous dispatches about September alarm, cites Ohio and Indiana losses, and says James J. Hill warned Wall Street and politicians that Bryan is gaining in the West, threatening several traditionally Republican states.
The piece notes President Roosevelt praising Judge Taft and remarking that William Jennings Bryan ranks as one of the three foremost U S citizens. It adds a tongue in cheek line that Taft would only get an even break if his weight is used to gauge the third top citizen.
Mr Taft remarked that Bryan had starred first as the father and now as the heir to Roosevelt policies, showcasing a witty riff on political lineage and policy leadership.
Interest in the Waukon excursion has grown strong enough that some businessmen may walk to Waukon if they miss the train, reflecting high local enthusiasm and commitment.
The 1790 census lists heads of families, average six per family, totaling 3,231,533 people excluding slaves. Delaware Georgia Kentucky New Jersey Tennessee and Virginia schedules were lost in 1812. rest remain. Cost then was 44,377 dollars, while 1910 projections hit about 14 million, with possible five year counts.
The navy offers to give the wooden frigate Constitution to Boston for a nautical museum if preserved there. Last year Secretary Bonaparte proposed towing the ship out to sea and blowing it up, a plan opposed by those who value the vessel as a historic government possession.
The German empire is shown to have a population of 63,017,000 with an annual increase near a million. Emigration to Austria, South America, and the United States reduces pressure at home and shapes German character abroad. Modern emigration is said to prevent more wars than diplomacy.
A note from The Tatler shows a fan eager for an artist to sketch a caricature of herself. The exchange reflects lighthearted engagement with portraiture in social culture.
Chauncey Olcott drew a large La Crosse audience with Ragged Robin last evening. After each act he was recalled and sang old favorites. Florence Lester starred as Margaret, praised for beauty and charm. The production featured vivid scenery including an apple orchard and fairy visions.
The Bijou announces a shortage of one act but remains a strong bill headlined by Hugh Emmet and Co ventriloquists and Svingali hypnotist. Emmet and Mrs Emmet receive praise for a clever home scene while Svingali delivers telepathy and hypnotism with Mephisto costume. The program ends with the film An American Soldier in the Philippines.
A wry remark notes a man who settles down to stop troubling his wife. his sons reach the age to start their own path. The line suggests a generational shift toward responsibility and new family dynamics.
A refined social note praises Nabisco Sugar Wafers as the ideal confection for luncheons dinners and lawn gatherings. The piece touts Nabisco Sugar Wafers as delightful dainty and delicious perfect for hosts with good form.
A playful verse by Judge urging a wringer wash of old garments and fashions. It riffs on peeling away faded frocks and worn stock while lampooning new styles and quaint garments to re dress womankind. The piece blends humor with social satire.
A brief comic exchange from The Tatler humorously mislabels a participant’s remark about a droning, itch ing, and pastile. The banter showcases light wordplay on mistaken descriptions during an art event.
In Brooklyn Life a colorful scene unfolds as Mr Jackson visits Jasmine Jones's home seeking her whereabouts. The mother washing on the back porch hints Jasmine is not present, prompting Jackson to question the situation in pompous terms.
Harper's Weekly recounts Bishop Potter officiating a Massachusetts fishing village christening. A nervous father holds a baby girl awkwardly toward the font until an old mariner shouts a sailor’s cue to turn her head to wind. The crowd laughs at the nautical gaffe.
The statement argues that insufficient management causes more people to be poor than wasteful spending. It cites systemic mismanagement as the key driver of poverty rather than personal indulgence.
A dramatic scene unfolds as Inspector Henderson investigates a possible murder linked to a Mercedes car and a mysterious young foreign man. Vic defends his role as a working engineer and recounts the events around Rascarrel and Kirktown while townsfolk speculate about foreigners and watch the unfolding inquiry. The tension peaks as the inspector contemplates ending the investigation.
In Creetown a dramatic scene unfolds as Inspector Henderson and Vic Morris corner a hidden suspect. Walter Grindling is dragged from beneath machinery while the captive resists with strong blows. Vic defends his status and explains his Tharsis copper brig background amid the tense pursuit.
A concise reflection on how individuals justify actions they have no right to perform. It notes that belief in moral entitlement leads to overstepping boundaries and ethical norms. The piece examines motive and social consequences of self sanctioned behavior.
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