Inflation's delicate balance between growth and price rises
A Christian Science Monitor analysis compares postwar expansion and inflation in Germany with broader aims in the West. It argues that stable growth hinges on channeling personal savings into investment, keeping wages aligned with efficiency gains, and avoiding inflationary excesses. The piece cites Zechariah 11:12 to frame the price of risk.
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America
Europe
London
John Allan May
Christian Science Monitor
West Germany
May
Fire Losses on U S Farms Rise Twice as Costs Grow
The Department of Agriculture reports farm fire losses increased from 64 million in 1940 to 152 million last year, with inflation raising replacement costs and underinsurance a growing risk. The piece urges periodic reevaluation of holdings and ongoing fire prevention practices.
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Department of Agriculture
Froth of 1958 Crops Seen From Babson Survey
Roger Babson notes farm prospects bright across the United States with record winter wheat output around 1.13 billion bushels up 60 percent from 1957 and corn near 3.3 billion bushels. He flags large barley rye and sugar beet crops, ample oats, and a shrinking cotton surplus as prices trend uncertain.
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Babson Park
Mass
U. S
U.S
Portraits James Metcalfe
A lyrical note reflects on staying in touch with friends amid busy days. The speaker cherishes friendships, hopes to meet soon, and contemplates how coffee breaks during TV commercials punctuate social connection.
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Field Enterprises, Inc
Governor LaFollette Pays Fine For Parking At Mansion
A 1938 review notes Gov. Phil LaFollette paid a traffic fine for parking in front of the Wisconsin governor's mansion in Madison. The La Crosse Rubber Mills moved to a four day week, previously three days with 500 workers. Joseph S. Davis of Stanford University urged the Republican program committee to boost agricultural policy research. Oshkosh's W. J. Campbell campaigned for U.S. Senate on the Republican ticket, arguing the state lacks full representation with Democrat Duffy in Congress.
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Phil LaFollette
Madison
la Crosse Rubber Mills
Joseph S. Davis
Stanford University
W. J. Campbell
Oshkosh
U.S. Senate
Democrat Duffy
U.S
Quiz notes on smog lobsters and shofar in 1920s trivia
A reader quiz from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau gives brief questions and answers on smog origins, true lobsters versus sea crayfish, and the shofar’s ancient roles. The item also lists civic notes and historical recall sections from 1908 to 1928, including local events and births.
Parties and Games booklet offered by Tribune Bureau
A promotional notice advertises a booklet titled Parties and Games providing party ideas, games, and refreshments for various occasions. It costs 25 cents plus 5 cents mailing, with a coupon and the address of the Washington bureau for ordering. The ad invites readers to enclose 30 cents in coin and mail to Washington, D. C.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. W
Washington, D. C
Literary Guide Post The Democratic Vista
Richard Chase surveys American life and letters in a six act playlike study set around a Massachusetts North Shore cottage. He contrasts Ralph Headstrong and George Middleby with evolving generations, arguing true progress comes from daring ideas and avant garde thinkers rather than middle brow conformity.
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Richard Chase
Doubleday
George Middleby
Massachusetts
North Shore
Chase
America
Ralph Headstrong
Dorothy
Maggie
Europe
Rinaldo
George
Tavern Credit Law Angers Wisconsin Innkeepers
In Madison a trusted tavern owner denounces a Wisconsin credit law that caps beer and liquor accounts at 15 to 30 days. He warns of political vulnerability of tavern trades and questions the law’s broad reach and the motives of wholesalers who shaped it. The piece questions broader licensing and credit policies.
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Madison, Wis
Wisconsin
Taverne
Club of the Beverage Tax Division
D. H. Prichard
Beverage Tax Division
A Lament For The Old Time Packard Car
Roark laments the retirement of Packard after 59 years. He compares classic makes like Pierce Arrow and Rolls Royce, notes modern cars lack distinct identity, and predicts a return to simpler designs with running boards. He admits he cannot afford a Packard and will polish his Pierce Arrow instead.
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Packard
Oakland
Rolls-Royce
David Lloyd George
Ford
Buick
Fred Othman
Pierce Arrow
United Nae Syndicate, Inc
Ottawa golfer boasts of next drive as miracle
The chronic booster vowed to crush his rival with another drive and a putt. His next swing veered into rough and bushes as the opponent rushed to the clubhouse. The boastful performer, now silenced, quipped he would call the newspapers saying this would be a miracle since creation.
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Boaster
Darwin’s Fifty Million Year Question Echoes
The piece marks the 100th anniversary of Charles Darwin s theory of evolution and muses on whether humanity is progressing or regressing. It contrasts crises in the world with the idea of asking Darwin what direction we are heading in.
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Charles Darwin
Darwin
Credit Cards Move From Snob Symbol to Everyday Tool
The article traces the rise of credit cards from status symbols to commonplace spending aids. It notes convenience and prestige drive adoption, with the spread to services from local calls to travel. It highlights corporate use for expense accounting and the shift in consumer behavior toward charging purchases even when cash is not on hand.
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Istanbul
La Crosse Tribune Publication Details and Rates
The La Crosse Tribune announces publication details for the newspaper, its building location, and contact rules. It lists circulation options, delivery areas including La Crosse and nearby towns, and mail subscription rates with time frames and pricing for different radii from La Crosse. The notice reflects the paper's association with the Lee Newspaper Group and the Associated Press and outlines call times for missed papers and general advertising representation.
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la Crosse Tribune
4Th
Case Sts
la Crosse
Crosse
Wis
Lee Newspaper
Associated Press
Lowell
Tribune
Coverna Ae General
Jann & Kelley, Inc
New York
Chicago
Detroit
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Atlanta
Onalaska
la Crescent
Sunday Tribune
Mail
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Roger Babson
Son
Publishers Financial Bureau, Incorporated
James Metcalfe
Joseph K. Kidder
Eye St. N.W
Washington, D.C
N.C. A
Florida
Maine
N.S. A
Abraham
Isaac
Senate
Herman Ekern
WPA
New City Hall
Winona
Richard Young
South Ave
Julius A. Bethke
Avon St. Xe
Courtney
mid-Atlantic
William S. Ware
Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
H. E. Curry
Burlington Road
Ferryville
Burlington
Verdeta
Frank Schwalbe
T. D. Weatherwax
J. Pelts
Kenosha
R. A. Curtis
Eau Claire
Ourcq River
Maxim Gorky
Wison
Railroad Commission
A. J. Rosholt
Ft. Riley
Kan
John Newbury
Arabella Miller
John Heider
West Salem
Waterloo Bridge
Heider
Chris Burns
Horace D. Norton
House of Representatives
Literary Guide Post
Ralph
Toynbee
Faulkner
van Wyck Brooks
Whitman
John Wyngaard
Robert C. Ruark
Detroit Boys
Studebaker- Packard
American Motors Corporation
Ottawa Journal
Wall Street Journal
T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
J. B. Lienlokken
A. E State
Mgr
E. L. Burgess
Howard Colvin Retail
Maxine Kahler
E. Wilkins
A. E. Teachout North Side
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