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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
3
A column in Good Housekeeping presents a mother’s argument for including sex hygiene in schools, from a concerned parent’s view. It argues teachers and officials miss the mother’s practical insights and outlines the plan to publish three editorials exploring the issue from a parental perspective.
The piece argues against mass classroom instruction on life and reproduction for youths. It urges that mothers teach the topic privately, with tact and timing, to protect sensitive children and honor familial bonds, warning that public lessons risk corrupting the pure child.
The piece advises readers to consider prudent seasonal tips and to ensure cotton whiskers are fireproofed, reflecting a cautious tone for current conditions.
The item notes Chief Be She She leading a Navajo uprising and asks if suffragists are active in a new quarter. The text appears fragmentary with conflicting references to leaders and social movements.
Authorities advise sending gifts ahead of the holidays to reduce risk from overworked post office robbers. Officials warn that criminal activity could target crowded mail flows and stressed workers, urging preemptive mailing to safeguard packages.
A historical remark notes the nation’s current openness to certain imports while acknowledging their reliance on pauper labor from the old world. The statement reflects trade sensitivity and social critique tied to European production methods and economic ethics.
An old country woman complains about a London hotel room and a boy insists it is the lift. The scene ends with the boy pushing her into the lift against her objections, revealing the room is not hers.
A nervous Horace resists his first photograph with a wailing cry. His mother hushes him, noting a camera will pass quickly and the photographer won’t harm him. He remembers being told at the dentist that it would be over soon.
A playful verse by Mabel Livingston Frank in St Nicholas presents an acrostic listing seasonal symbols. Each letter from M to S introduces a festive image such as mistletoe evergreen ribbons stockings and tinsel. The piece blends holiday whimsy with memory and cheer.
Billy Magee and Mr Quimby travel to Baldpate Mountain and open the Baldpate Inn inviting a new chapter of their story. Magee jokes about a Pole as they enter the cold inn while Quimby notes stale air and the need for warmth. The duo prepares for an extended stay as the tale continues.
A cadet officer accused of improper language at the Pennsylvania Military College faced a hearing. He explained the on duty incident involved a rifle lock pinching his finger and forcing an exclamation. The colonel removed the mark and relayed the tale to the corps.
A country physician stops to watch a man entertain a crowd with a trick dog. He asks how the dog is trained. The handler answers that one must know more than the dog to teach him anything.
Percy remarks on a parrot’s mimicry while a young lady defends her bird’s limits. The parrot breaks in, quipping to remove the nuisance, as a lighthearted chat unfolds in Tit-Bits.
A Nebraska man J H St Clair from West Point testifies that Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cured his kidney and bladder troubles after years of misery. Notary public records confirm his signed statement and purchase from A D Krause, Druggist, in Cuming County Nebraska.
A promotional letter to Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York advertises Swamp Root. It asks readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle and promises a booklet about kidneys and bladder plus regular bottle sizes sold in drug stores.
Harry R. Wallace succeeds Samuel L. Shank as mayor of Indianapolis and takes a firm stance in the Teamsters strike. He warns the public that police would shoot to kill on any provocation if mobs destroyed property or attacked strikebreakers as in a recent car strike.
Gox and Glynn recount Casey a hod carrier chased by a bull across a field in Westchester County. He escaped by a five foot leap and later faced a harmless calf. He then struck the calf and quipped to its imagined sire Patrick Casey done it. A wedding father reflects on solemnity of daughters marrying.
A faded dialogue recalls a couple after a long lapse, where one notes happiness depended on the other. The man admits periods of widowhood, while the woman questions his happiness since their separation, framed in a nostalgic Chicago Record-Herald voice.
A 1913 testimonial from George Miller describes a pimple that itched and burned until sores covered his face and neck. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for twenty six days he recovered fully, with the skin products advertised as effective for skin and scalp care.
Mr Magee and Quimby reach Baldpate Inn perched on a mountain slope. The scene casts wintery gloom as Magee unveils a significant key and hints at a future Sunday newspaper story about their visit.
A New York court scene ends in humor as a defense lawyer’s long cross examination is curtailed by the judge who announces exhaustion of the witness. The old lady quips she feels exhausted, adding a light touch to the proceedings.
A brief editorial note quotes the Buffalo Express on tipping etiquette in markets. The exchange questions whether accepting a tip can erode a person's self respect and judgment.
A Washington Star excerpt notes a tense exchange about patronage of a Chinese laundryman. The speaker recalls a handwritten note that seemed complimentary yet appeared insulting in tone.
In a terse exchange, one speaker accuses the other of delaying the answer while the other warns against granting a monopoly before assessing competition. The dialogue frames adversity as a test of principle and honesty.
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