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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
11
The article lists primary contamination sources in milk safety: infected humans, diseased cattle, polluted water, and dust. It warns carriers can spread disease even after recovery and stresses strict hygiene, tuberculin testing for cattle, and sterilization of milking utensils to prevent contamination from farm to consumer.
President Wilson declined to endorse the Ohio river project saying no separate improvement should be approved until a thorough study and coordination of all river and harbor work is completed. The piece notes the broader theme of urban hardship amid national policy.
Wireless from Lindon reports that French forces attacked Rocroi Coureilles and Argonne but made no progress and were driven back by German heavy artillery. The war office states French losses were heavy and in Louvain they limited themselves to artillery fire.
Nearly 40 women answered Lieut. Gov. Barratt O'Hara's call for a congress of Illinois mothers to map a tentative program of social legislation to be presented to the Illinois legislature at its coming session.
An old advice piece touts Sage and Sulphur products to darken gray hair, remove dandruff, and stop scalp itching. It notes homemade mixes are troublesome but commercial Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy offers an easy, affordable option at about 50 cents per bottle, with gradual, natural-looking results.
Genoa receives the Jason laden with toys from American children for war stricken Europe. Philanthropic workers criticize the gift, arguing funds should aid food clothes medicines and wounded rather than toy shipments. Evelyn Falkner backs humane motives but condemns the usage as misguided.
San Francisco December 11. A new industry may arise in California if a hydro electric site search succeeds. The plant would produce nitrogen compounds like ammonia and nitrates by electric methods, a concept proven in Norway. Walter V. Clark of New York leads the site hunt aiming to generate 10,900 to 60,000 horsepower from a suitable dam and watershed.
David Korshak admitted on the witness stand in the arson trial of Joseph Fish that State's Attorney Haynes promised him immunity in exchange for exposing an alleged arson trust. The trust is accused of defrauding insurers of millions.
William S. Carter of the Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen cites rising living costs with examples from Galesburg Lincoln La Crosse and other cities. He notes higher prices for sirloin steak milk and rents since 1909 and argues wage increases are justified.
Paris December 11 reports gains of 200 to 600 yards along the French center according to the official communique. Artillery duels continue along the Aisne and in Champagne with the French holding the advantage, while progress is reported in the Argonne.
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