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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1912
Page
4
An 80 year old man in Vaugert France was hurled by a whirlwind over a hayrick during a run. He landed safely but was killed by lightning as friends congratulated him on escaping the danger. The incident left other runners unharmed.
The inventor of a special aero camera predicts land firms will show aerial photos of suburban development while merchants use sky ads for location. He also envisions motion pictures of journeys through cloudland becoming as common as current snapshots.
John Barrett general director of the Pan American union spoke at the Panama canal conference in Atlanta arguing the United States is unprepared to gain full benefit from the canal. He urged lowering tolls from 1.25 to 75 cents to accelerate adoption and cited American shipping plans as paltry compared with Japanese and European efforts.
A mother recalls a three year old learning that humans talk due to intellect. When he disobeyed, she warned the ruler would talk. The child tearfully asked how a ruler could talk if it has no intellect.
A Pennsylvania farmer over a century old argues that hard work prevents aging. He says labor is near the cure for every ill, though it remains a blessing in a dark disguise that few recognize when encountered.
Anne Croman of Santa Rosa California describes her experience with D D D a proven eczema cure. The mild wash provides instant relief cleansing impurities and blotches leaving skin smooth. A 50c bottle is available at Columbian Drug Store Hoeschler Bros. advertisement.
J. J. De Wolf of Lewiston Mont faces four cattle cars detained in Chicago due to an unhonored draft. He bought 168 head for 2500 dollars at Union Stock Yards and expected payment approval from Chicago banker Mr. Johnson who departed for New York before confirming acceptance. The stock remains in the C M St P yards on the north side awaiting word. De Wolf owns a large Lewiston ranch and ships cattle regularly.
The Big Joes defeated the Painters two to one in a three game series at Combination bowling alleys last night. Peterson led the Big Joes with a 199 single game. Four bowlers played on each team. Hoff won first prize and Oeltjendier second in an old men’s game. Peerless and Haas Motor company teams are set to bowl tonight.
Dreamland hosts a Good Samaritans meeting with 2 30 PM officer elections and Christmas baskets. Various residents visit, return home, or move. a stamp collection sale near Paris fetched about 40 000 francs.
A conscientious orthographer criticizes a Third Avenue lunchroom sign spelling sandwiches. The proprietor explains the sign draws smart alecks to teach him nothing and then they order. The anecdote, cited from the New York Tribune, highlights linguistic quirks and customer behavior.
An advertisement touts Poslam for eczema acne and skin diseases claiming overnight relief from itching and burning. It pledges rapid healing with continued use and notes Poslam soap protects against infection and improves complexion. Sold by Beyschlag Euler Hebbard & Co. druggists with free samples available from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
An Arkansas man guides a northern tourist through Matiwatchin on China’s border claiming it is the world’s only all male city. The guide asserts Chinese women cannot live there or cross Kaikan Wall into Mongolia while recalling a historical wildcat distillery in the area.
In a discussion of native practices, the article notes that Chinese biscuits carry the baker imprint and ducks bought in celestial markets often bear a large red stamp on their backs with the seller’s name.
A pithy quotation notes that conflict fuels progress as disagreements wield energy to spin the world and to strike fresh sparks, trimming away useless chaff from ideas.
The Tatler notes that a man’s worth in a modern girl's eyes hinges on physical traits and pocketbook status. It critiques superficial judgments based on shoulder breadth nose length and wealth indicators in society.
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