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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
10
The article claims sugar provides 25 percent more nourishment for the same money than any food except wheat flour and corn. It laments the paradox as the U S consumes seven billion pounds of sugar annually and asks why more sweet tempered people aren’t formed.
Chairman Stanley sent invitations to John D. Rockefeller and Rev. F. T. Gates to appear before the steel investigating committee. The letters offer a chance to tell their side of the Merritt brothers and Minnesota ore range losses, including a claimed $20,000,000 in property. Hearings resume next Monday.
The author compares excessive gravity to a brain with thick mud, arguing that slow, unvarying life indicates mental stiffness and a troubling hollowness at the core. The passage uses rivers and mud as metaphor for stagnant temperament and poor vitality.
The obituary notes the death of a clubman of foreign parentage who claimed distinction from having three American wives. He died at 43, leaving speculation about what his record might have been had he lived longer.
A reflective piece contrasts luxury and thrift as it argues for balanced living. It notes indulgence with lobster and champagne and humble meals with sawdust or near coffee, asserting there is space for genuine living between extremes.
The text argues that slow deliberate mannerisms such as a big beard and solemn posture do not guarantee wisdom or talent. It suggests these traits can reflect stupidity rather than insight, warning against equating gravity with competence.
Ten men brace to aid a woman while one remains to carry her coal in a dramatic act of courage reported by the Manchester Union.
Cr. H. Berry, humane officer, says many people overlook the demand for children’s shoes. After news of a shortage, residents respond with donations, yet a gap remains as awareness grows about the need among the poor.
Napoleon bitterly opposed Bernadotte being offered the Swedish throne until the marshal asked what he would gain by being greater than the emperor himself and refusing the crown. The exchange ended the immediate opposition.
A garbled report suggests authorities in Britain are debating public sketching practices. It indicates police regulation to curb spitting or sketching in public spaces, highlighting fears of nuisance or disorder.
Testimony details a years long pattern of payments said to be skimmed by detectives including Yolton and McGrath with money exchanged after the death of Louise La Brie. Bert Scott claims Yolton pressured divisions and sought payments from district establishments during "collection" nights.
Indianapolis reports undisclosed clues in the McNamara dynamiting conspiracy. Records show money orders linked John J McNamara secretary treasurer of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers and others nationwide. Investigators also note McNamara used fictitious name C J Bandusky and drew mail through a rented post office box as part of alleged efforts to organize across the country.
The article advises brief five minute eye rest periods every few hours to soothe tired eyes and prevent crow feet wrinkles from appearing prematurely. It emphasizes a simple routine to protect eye health and maintain a youthful appearance.
A fragment from the Ladies' Home Journal records a distressed young man seeking permission to visit a woman. The response affirms sending a picture and arranging a home visit.
A well dressed New Yorker known for frequent opera appearances is noted for wearing a top hat bought in Paris for French operas and a Milan hatter label on his headgear for Italian performances. The distinctive habit marks his public image across performances.
Testimony tied to a gambling resort run by Dad Cary and Davis, with Yolton noting the closing costs. On cross examination Scott repeated statements and denied telling Lt. Governor Morris the full story, saying Morris believed it. After legal counsel consultation the matter adjourned to 2 PM.
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