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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1921

Page

3

Treach The Gospel Message Goes Global

A brief note highlights a gospel outreach urging broad preaching across lands. It emphasizes spreading the Christian message widely and invoking faith to guide followers in their mission.

No Dual Role in General Wood’s Philippines Appointment

The congressional committee tabled the proposal to allow General Wood to remain an army officer while serving as governor of the Philippines. Critics warn this blurs civil and military power, risking a shift away from republican precedent and echoing uncomfortable parallels with military rule abroad.

Congressional Committee Wood Phillipines Thorrough United States General Wood Republic Japan Germany

Senate backs Sheppard-Towner bill on maternity aid

The Sheppard-Towner bill to fund maternity care passed the Senate 63 to 7 and moved to the House for fast action, but remains stalled in committee. Proponents argue it would save thousands of mothers and babies, with an appropriation of 1.48 million dollars, while opponents fear federal overreach and coercive funding.

Senate House Washington United States Sheppards M. B. Olbrich

Debate on roads and babies in political speech

The piece argues federal and state funding for roads relied on bribes, comparing it to the Sheppard-Towner bill and deaths from lack of knowledge. It asserts citizens deserve federal action to save mothers and children and critiques political discussions as a path to reduce cost of living and improve services.

Wisconsin United States Uncle Sem

La Crosse News Briefs From 10 Years Ago Today

Ten years ago Alva Garnett aged 24 died after a long illness at La Crosse hospital. Local posts plan a crackdown on obscene mail and a new owner takes over La Crosse Chemical, with business moved to Jay street. Water rent delinquents face cutoffs, Pan-American exposition plans sail, and a new fire department horse is bought. Local improvements include a leveled drugstore floor and a modern music store announced for 318 Main Street. Builders await Iowa courthouse columns and several residents prepare for winter hay."

Alva Garnett la Crosse Hospital Garnett la Moille United States Post Office Department Tscharnor Washington Post Office Department William Neumeister Company la Crosse Chemical Company North Front Street Jay Fourth Fifth Streets B. E. Edwards Day Board of Public Works Boschert Frank Bart la Crosse Dr. Beak S. Hebberd Druggis JH. H. Eastman Muscatine Iowa Wisconsin Telephone Exchange S. la Chapelle Lesh Music Company Joseph Hentz Bangor M. Hawley Chicago Charles E. Sisson

Journeys End

Lila Gilbert, living in Mrs. Craig’s elegant home, contemplates escape from a dull life as she negotiates a potential romance with Harry Hemingway and a mysterious chauffeur. A moonlit terrace encounter reveals longing for freedom from a constricted social world and a possible new life beyond marriage to a respectable but unfulfilling husband.

Jessie Douglas Harry Mrs. Craig Lila Gilbert Mrs. Crug Mr. Hemingway Lila Tila Hemingway Robert Tee Que Tilt Voler Ag Otters Lita Aml Kat Anne Craig Ron Hareys Aliss Gilbert Robert Forma

Twins Play Doctor With Pills After Illness

A mother works to soothe her sick daughter by sending the twins Betty and Gabby on a pretend medical errand. The children raid a stash of pills and candy under a tree, mix up remedies, and cause mischief before the real pills aid Marie's headache. The twins later confess their red drops were used to simulate pills.

Betty Gabby Net Hellis Marie Bobby Rory Spencer Heagle Airm Nilia Mrs. Spencer Thatcher Billy Bothy

Needle substitutes for phonograph use proposed

A note suggests hairpins cut to correct lengths can substitute for phonograph needles when replacements are unavailable. The idea aims to keep records playing until proper needles can be obtained, reflecting resourceful solutions in everyday technology.

Famous Anecdotes of Famous Booker T. Washington

A childhood tale recalls Booker T. Washington traveling to Hampton Virginia to seek education with no money. He crawled under a boardwalk to spend the night as the city streets stirred above him. The tale frames his early hunger and determination toward schooling and self betterment.

Mwe Tila Tink Booker T. Washington Hampton Virginia Wan Joos

Jim Teaches Kin to Read a Gas Meter at Home

Jim explains to Mrs Gibson and John how a gas meter works. He shows the cellar dial readings including the five dials and test dials, detailing how to read the numbers and compute monthly consumption by subtracting current from previous readings. The discussion turns into pride as Jim demonstrates understanding beyond his parents' expectations.

John Auld Neely Goa

Riddles and puzzles fill the boys and girls section

Daily Hardknots page presents a fill in word puzzle with blanks and a playful clue about remelting blanks. An earlier riddle is referenced with a Peter Peter pumpkin eater answer and a note about sending letters, jokes, and news to the section editor for the boys and girls page including hikes and parties.

Mike Senga Peter Boys' and Girie’ Sectilon

Parables of Safed the Sage Night Bloom Tale

A rambling Parable recounts a night gathering to witness a Night-Blooming Flower. Guests praise its beauty while recalling ordinary people who reveal kindness and courage. A miserly man becomes generous, and a feared recluse proves brave, showing rare virtues bloom in darkness.

Tury

Moment of Tension Between Lovers Remains Unclear

Fragmentary lines hint at a tense moment between two individuals, with Lila pulling away and a partner grasping her hand before releasing it. The context and full story remain unreadable, leaving details and outcomes unstated.

Odd Riddles and a Naughty Anatomy Joke

The passage features a playful riddle about a bull and bomb and a classroom quip about blood circulation. A teacher jokes about blood rushing to the head when standing on the head, with a student quipping feet are not empty. The dialogue suggests a humorous, chaotic school scene with a one-eyed Old Dame and a pun filled aside.

Abe Martin Onions and Overhead in a Hazy Ad Note

A fragmented 1900s style notice mentions Abe Martin Onions as good for nerves and jokes about overhead. The ad seems to joke about daily wear of work terms and a vague invitation or directive involving a family duchy to Winona or Moonsight, dated Tuesday August 23, with a faded public notice tone.

Winona

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