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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
6
The Bengal Forests department reports a new system of steam engines for airships. The design uses interball combustion energy and a heat cutter to drive special steam motors. Reversibility and control are via a central lever system with heavy oil fuel.
William Howard Taft will preside at the banquet for the American Bar Association meeting in Cincinnati from August 30 to September 2. Governor Harry L. Davis and Mayor John L. Gurvin will welcome the association at the opening session. Speakers include James M. Beck, Harry M. Dougherty, and Joan W. Tutgis with other noted jurists from England and the U.S. The program features a symposium on crime administration, committee reports, and a Dayton excursion for Montgomery County Bar Association guests.
In a curious claim, hikers from the West state that safe travel for young women exceeds that of New York City. They praise Western routes and warn against long walks through urban centers, recounting experiences of students and travelers who favor Western towns and riverside paths for journeys home.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions pictures on an oval and several unclear names, with stray phrases about dust collectors and a vague reference to a brig. The text is severely distorted and lacks a coherent event or identifiable entities.
Mrs Betaniy Storer releases a privately circulated book centered on her dispute with Theodore Roosevelt over royalties and publication rights. The work discusses Roosevelt’s letters and character while noting controversy over Cardinal Gibbons and possible publication of a related brochure.
Fragmentary note cites two perspectives on a romantic tale tied to a late night event. Names appear as Taine Var-Vox and J Kane Grane, suggesting an exchange or interview style. OCR noise limits clarity on date or venue.
An elderly woman, identified as Mrs. Shunklis, seeks financial assistance from authorities in North Dakota. The text notes her advanced age and a legal or court-related context, mentioning a lawyer and a request tied to North Dakota, with unclear details about her identity or the exact action.
The provided text is garbled OCR with no discernible event, names, places, or dates to summarize into a coherent newspaper item. No identifiable entities or actions are recoverable for a valid T and S.
A mob stormed a jail early Friday aiming to lynch three Black inmates. Officers and troops halted the assault, with ten men arrested and charged while others were held for further inquiry. Local residents reported fear and calls for order as arrests were made.
Fire crews were called yesterday to silence a small house fire at 247 Chlotonia Street, the home of W. B. Shepard. Mrs. Shepard was in the kitchen ironing when flames appeared, burying the stove area but the department arrived promptly and prevented further damage. No injuries reported.
Abel Silas Lunde died Saturday at a local hospital. He was born in Gira Heat Guay Mathys and grew up in Cody Valley. Survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ole Lauder, three brothers and one sister, with funeral services at Cot Valley cemetery.
Washington report outlines farmer and carrier concerns as freight rates rise. Testimony warns carriers may be compelled to sell and take losses to cover debts, risking continued heavy grain movement unless rates fall.
A fragmented note suggests a discussion of musical instruction where boys predominate among skilled students. The text mentions piano classes and the balance between girls and boys, noting boys often grasp harmony instinctively and with effort.
A Toronto Star report notes a Canadian inventor patenting removable tines that replace broken parts. The innovation aims to strengthen mythic claims about durability with practical design, drawing parallels to investment prospectuses and strong statements in advertising.
Mitavacker J. Y. Bradley of Los Angeles was named president to take office after the 1922 convention. Dr Tuomis B. Hartzell of Minneapolis was elected president, to succeed Dr H. Wriessel of Pittsburgh. Dr Otto U. King of Chicago and Dr Arthur R. Helendy of Knoxville were reelected secretary. The convention closed after surgical demonstrations in hospitals. About 9,201,295 automobiles in use in the nation last year, representing an estimated investment of $1.9 trillion.
The Wisconsin plan calls for a November or December meeting of all educational boards to coordinate policies affecting the state education system. Major Fitzpatrick urged a joint exchange of views and a concrete program prepared by a committee with advance papers. The meeting would aim to boost morale and focus on practical plans rather than past debates. The board also approved vocational scholarship funds for 1941–42 and authorized property purchases to support university needs.
The Census Bureau annual telethon report shows cigars totaling 61.859 billion pieces produced in the United States with 15.874 billion exported and about 4 million factory made cheroots for domestic use. Tobacco products and leaf pale in revenue nationwide with North Carolina and New York leading receipts.
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