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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1921
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR reads a biblical style line about a coming with clouds and all who pierced Him, mentioning eyes, Laval, Timon, and a hint of Revelation passage. The readable text suggests a religious exclamation or quotation rather than a news event.
Viscount Bryce argues the Versailles peace planted seeds for future wars while noting broader postwar strides. He cites growing public conscience, desire for a rule of law, and readiness for disarmament as hopeful signs, though peace remains imperfect and threats persist.
The article questions whether the Federal Reserve Board’s heavier lending to the New York district, as alleged by John Skelton Williams, former Comptroller of the Currency, proves discriminatory or merely reflects regional needs and policy. It argues that such lending differences are not ipso facto evidence of bias.
The piece argues against the reserve system and its management. It cites a factional critique by Mr Williams accusing the board of forcing liquidation at great sacrifice in the Richmond Atlanta and Dallas districts while lending heavily and cheaply to New York institutions. The author urges proof and congressional inquiry, noting the system’s goal to curb money drainage to Wall Street.
A newspaper column raises a legal question about whether a wife can hold public office under the new Wisconsin civil rights law. It notes lawyers’ cautious mood about potential litigation over status and property changes upon emancipation and endorses Mrs. Cijen to succeed Miss Neprud, with a humorous aside about politics and governance.
Ten years ago today Prof G F L Jetnall a Monmouth and University of Chicago graduate was chosen to lead the country school department to be started at the La Crosse normal school this fall with a salary of 2306 dollars a year likely the highest for any Wisconsin instructor outside the state university.
A fragmented relay of opinions on boys behavior before and after the war. The speaker argues many youths show restlessness and mischief in adolescence, insisting not all are truly bad and urges frank, patient guidance to steer them toward better conduct.
Flo and Joe, a vaudeville duo, face an agent’s dismissal after three nights. They plan a comeback in Parktown with Berger’s help while Flo pursues purple stage accents and Tom Gillian’s aid. Joe remains wary as they pursue one last shot to revive their act.
The scene recounts Abe Martin reacting to Flo as Gillian advises caution. In Saxon lobby later Flo imagines a bright future, while a dressing room scene shows joy and praise for striking theater costumes. The fragment ends with Joe noting the construction’s progress.
A garbled report notes La Crosse Shriners and remarks about funding for Treasurer Holcomb. It references petitions, August events, and a call to supporters to persevere as the desert band and loyal followers assemble in La Crosse.
A garbled OCR style snippet recounts a tense scene with interruptions and threats. Mentions purple corner, a fixer, violence, a train station in Parktown, and a couple pairing amid intense emotions. Names are unclear, but tone suggests a dramatic confrontation.
A mixed feature notes a word relation test for clerical candidates and a leather craft tip. It mentions cat and dog parallels, lists odd word pairs, and teases a forthcoming article with simple leather gift ideas such as watch fobs and book covers.
A mixed juvenile column invites readers to craft word games with letter swaps and playful rhyme fragments. It includes playful questions about writing topics and a playful prompt about addressing letters to the editor of the boys and girls section.
A family scene unfolds as Jack toils at chores all day while his eager wish to attend a circus grows. Mr Fulton teases, Jack hides his longing, and at day’s end his parents hint at a secret plan before a final question about tomorrow.
A fragment from a humorous old column presents a riddle about an old woman strolling in the woods who cannot reckon an object she found. It references yesterday's answer and a short joke about Tommy fishing without permission ending with a playful misdirection.
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