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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
2
In a discussion on teaching sex hygiene in public schools, the author contrasts German practices with American reticence. She notes Germany’s open discussion of sex, the perceived inferiority of German women’s status outside motherhood, and worries of immorality to the state, drawing conclusions about American attitudes.
A former Wisconsin woman resident in South America reports that the masses live in degradation while the patrician class enforces strict etiquette for women. Discussion of sex occurs freely across classes, challenging assumptions about modesty and behavior.
A critic riffs on street car service after Margaret Anglin’s audience backs a $200 per vote show of support. The piece mocks the "rapid transit" company for packed cars, cold night travel, and poor schedules, urging modest reform without overreaction. It ends urging few such incidents per year.
Oregon authorizes the first minimum wage in the United States through its industrial commission. The move recognizes a duty to insure fair distribution of products for sustenance. Critics notes potential gaps without a maximum price, but supports see it as necessary for underpaid labor.
A critic denounces modern fashions, arguing clothing is not modest but false immodesty, signaling a sharp shift in social style commentary. The remark frames attire as a social signal amid changing cultural norms.
A terse reflection notes men should seek partners unlikely to bring legal trouble, emphasizing prudence in choosing a wife and warning that careless selections can lead to costly conflicts.
The government contends that paying $840 a year should not bar hiring a male stenographer. It argues the absence of willing applicants is not proof of extinction and presses for reconsideration of wage validity.
The note suggests daily newspaper searches are tiring people who have or suspect friends in Mexico, reflecting possible social or political tension surrounding cross border ties.
A quirky study suggests daily onion consumption could extend life, while the same habit might be used to spite heirs. Researchers note potential health benefits but caution about overstating family dynamics.
The tale follows Billy Magee arriving at Baldate Inn to seek solitude amid a snowbound suite seven. Quimby the caretaker warns of practical limits as Magee imagines a life of quiet, while plotting to uncover human truths for a New York Quixote project. The scene closes with Magee settling in by a fire as plans for deeper solitude unfold.
A reflections on changing times and prosperity from older generations. The speaker questions past hustle and luck, noting many job applicants and the desire for simple wages and staples like sirloin steak. Mentions grandfathers and grandmothers amid cultural shifts.
Dialogue shows Mr Olde Friend noting a change from black attire to a festive mood. Mrs Brown responds with humor about her attire and remarriage, saying it was not a fast black.
Two little English children run away from home drawn by a circus allure. A child calls to Mary with excitement as they glimpse the big tent and the horses hoofs, a scene recalled or quoted from The De lineator.
Two experienced anglers fishing from a pier clash over a big catch. John, standing, slips and falls into the water after about half an hour with little success. Dick yells that the bet is off if John dives for the fish.
Theo dore Peter of St Paul, a light heavyweight title contender, was defeated by Fred Beel of Marshfield Wisconsin in Beel’s three sensational rounds in Duluth. Beel won the first fall in forty one minutes, Peter replied with a flying fall in eight minutes of the second, and Beel took the last round in seven minutes.
In Chicago Rochelle farmer Frank McCullom Sr. uncovered a $40 roll in a restaurant early today. Five hold up artists shouted I saw him first and rushed the loot as MecCullom cried for police. Arthur Williams argued too long and was captured.
The exchange centers on Mr Jones accusing Mr Oldboy of lying within the procedural limits of the association bylaws. The dialogue outlines bounds on permissible accusations during the meeting and the chair’s attempt to maintain order.
Corn-sufferers find relief with GETS-IT promising corns vanish in days. Ad promises painless use no bandages or blades, with warts and bunions also disappearing. Sold by druggists at five cents or by mail from E Lawrence & Co Chicago.
A captain aboard an eastbound liner points out a large Irish immigrant in steerage eating corn beef and cabbage with knife and fork. He tells a young lady friend the man is consuming an enormous amount of food, prompting her to remark that he is a stowaway.
A ten year old boy arrives home bruised and disordered after an incident with the Johnson boy. His mother laments the mischief and scolds him for playing with Johnson, while Willie denies any involvement. The excerpt ends with the mother’s continuing concern.
Senator Benjamin T Shively of Indiana recalls the Jake Adams farm hand case during a recent social affair discussion. Adams, a new worker at the farm, became the focus of attention in the informal talk.
An advertisement touts a new local remedy applied to mucous membranes for catarrh relief. The Elixir purportedly acts on the stomach and mucous membranes to cure by removing the cause.
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