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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1908
Page
3
The Tribune urges La Crosse merchants and citizens to support tomorrow’s La Crosse day at the fair. It calls for closing up shops and uniting to make the day a record breaker, arguing success leads to a stronger fair and year 1908 prosperity.
In a Sunday letter Walter Well Man says Republican managers admit the Foraker scandal harms the party, especially in Ohio, despite arguing it cannot be fatal. He notes the defense that Foraker opposed administration and Taft yet still foresees political damage, and he highlights questions about Standard Oil immunity and payoffs.
A columnist argues that Republican renomination of Hughes was essential for Taft and notes westward pressure on Roosevelt and Taft. The piece accuses Roosevelt of strategic missteps in New York and stresses Hughes as a reformer, while suggesting Wellman may be mistaken.
The New York Journal of Commerce argues the court will likely uphold the invalidity of the commodity clause but warns the unresolved issues threaten competitive discrimination and potential regional monopolies. It notes coal railroads as a historic example and deems the Hepburn act remedy flawed and hard to fix.
This week at Doerflinger's shoppers are urged to check parcels and grips, enjoy a free lunch at the Cafenet, and use all privileges of the modern department store. The offer emphasizes free meals and full access to store services.
Coler's Bulletin notes Ryan will recognize the Metropolitan, causing unease among ordinary shareholders who fear impact on their holdings and dividends.
Mr Comrox jokes that his s in law the duke is willing but his foreign vocabulary is limited. He wonders if the duke talks about his pedigree or plans dinner menus in a witty Washington Star quip.
Advertisers claim Marmola Prescription Tablets melt 12 to 20 ounces of fat daily without affecting meals or leisure. The formula from Marmola Co Detroit uses Marmola, Cascara Aromatic, and Simple Syrup and is touted as harmless and wrinkle free.
A playful reflection on changing sports lore and hero worship. The poem mocks boyhood awe for pirates and generals, noting modern teams and players erode legends with fresh names and shifting loyalties, urging to replace war with sport.
A New York dealer recalls O. H. P. Belmont praising Turner's Carthage and recounts a humorous anecdote about the artist's obsession with the painting. Turner allegedly raised the price repeatedly when offered for sale and joked with his executor Chantrey about being buried with the work as a shroud, promising to unroll it if needed.
The Boston Transcript reports Dusty Rhodes-Weary has stopped eating celery and lettuce, joking about trying a lighter diet. Happy Harry comments on the change, as DR notes the vegetables were soap operatic in effect.
The Fourth Estate recounts a tale from Bob Davis of Munsey's where a shabby stranger bought a year's subscription for eight dollars after asking for old clothes. The sheriff later chased him for horse theft, and the foreman defended the subscriber by claiming the man went the other way.
Humorous exchange about a cord tied on a finger to remind mail a wife’s letter. Gotham notes the wife forgot to give the letter to him, prompting a punchline. The brief captures a domestic quip printed in a church newspaper.
A witty exchange from the Houston Post notes one person declining to drown sorrow, joking that the other is stronger and that such an act would amount to murder.
A boy Herbert tells make believe stories of what he sees. His mother scolds him for lying and urges him to pray. He returns claiming God approves the imagination, saying the dog also thought it was a grizzly bear.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls Milkins speaking to Piffer about a striking woman. Piffer responds with a vivid reminiscence of his grandmother, a washwoman, and a tale of starch and stubborn starch-removal.
A brief item notes a chat in the Philadelphia Press where Miss Peppery and Miss Giggles discuss Miss May Simpers, with Peppery recounting an argument and the remark that Simpers was the silliest girl known.
The Boston Transcript reports a curious rivalry as a porpoise story echoes through whale blows. The item references dogfish and Jonah swallowing feats, noting ongoing chatter and colorful local lore.
Frank Patton portrays Hank Jones in the western play In Wyoming coming to the La Crosse theater next Monday. He recounts a ranchman who married four sisters, asking the deaf father-in-law for Elizabeth, who becomes the last wife, with a cautionary punchline about consequences.
Max Figman headlines a new comedy The Substitute by Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland and Beulah Dix at the La Crosse theater. A New York lawyer plays a rural Connecticut church substitute leading to laughs and a romantic arc. Seats go on sale tomorrow morning.
Grace Hayward opens an eight day engagement at the La Crosse theater with a large company six vaudeville acts and notable scenic and electrical effects. The opening bill Home and Honor was well received. Tonight she presents a new melodrama The Girl Thief with changes to all vaudeville acts.
The Wm Doerflinger Company invites ladies and visitors to the Cor set Salons in La Crosse this week to meet Miss McDowell corsetiere who will demonstrate and fit the famous Bon Ton Corsets. Miss McDowell will be at the Doerflinger Store all week.
An advertisement touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as a powerful scalp and hair remedy. It cites Resorcin Beta Napthol and Pilocarpia with alcohol as a stimulant, claiming dandruff cure and hair regrowth, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. O. T. Erhart of 431 Main Street endorses the product and guarantees results.
Thousands gathered as specially trained dogs of the maharaja freed on two full grown panthers from Hyderabad jungles. The dogs overwhelmed and killed the cats after a tense standoff, amid a dramatic royal scene with the Maharaja and Maharani present.
A traditional quip notes that when a girl dearly loves oysters she usually dines out with one. The remark reflects light social humor about courting etiquette and seafood dining.
A P. and G. Naphtha Soap cake arrives white in color, indicating no rosin content. The observation notes the soap’s purity and absence of rosin as a distinguishing feature.
A reflection on human fallibility notes how common errors slip into daily talk. The piece emphasizes that everyone errs at times and no one is immune to missteps.
Homeowner reports neighbor erected a fence near dining room windows causing shade and reduced light. Requests guidance on legal and practical steps to address nuisance, including possible mediation, permits, or remedies.
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