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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1920

Page

6

Co op packing plants in Wisconsin face failures

A bi monthly News Letter notes multiple failed attempts to form cooperative packing plants in Wisconsin over the last two years. It details the Tat Croose Wausau and Madison plants, their mismanagement, misfunding, and ultimate fates, warning that small co ops struggle against large centralized packers. It argues success requires farmer ownership and sound finances.

Ars. Wig Palatine Puclking Wiscon Oy Wisconsin Co-Opera Tye Clvents Tilers de Lanse Kent Ttia Co-Operative Wann Adel Wild Wardle Hess Ted Chicago Mowt Trust Swift & Company Lous As & Sl Ht Trelt Madison Mos GMNS Morn & Res Anc

Toledo Employment Bureau for Hoboes Proposed

War clouds over rival hobobrotherhoods cleared as J Euds How founder of the International Brotherhood Welfare Association and Gus Gramer grand dictator of the Social Order of Hobots agreed to harmony. The group announced a nine room house converted into a home for hoboes and also to serve as an employment bureau. The convention ended after two weeks of sessions.

Toledo Ohio Sarudray J. Euds How International Brotherhood Welfare Aesociation Gus Gramer Hobots Brotherhood Hobtex

Fragmented note on guarding a gulnet and energy charges

The readable parts describe guarding a gulnet and being in position to undertake energetic tasks on a charge scale from zero to ten. It mentions centralized Aoncpo and swat references, but details are unclear and names are garbled. The item reads as a damaged instruction fragment with no clear event or outcome.

Increased Passenger Rates Effective Saturday

Announcement from local railway offices says state intrasate fares rise to 3.6 cents a mile from 3.0, applicable only within state. Interstate rates not affected. examples show Madison up to 3.18, Milwaukee to 7.97, and other city fares adjusted accordingly.

Madison Sibwankes

Refusal to Defer Tax Payments Dominates Senate Action

Washington December 35. The senate finance committee reached a decision against any legislation to defer income and other tax payments due December. The full committee overrode an earlier Republicans dissent. Under a coalition rule the War-Hine laws would gain priority in the House after the immigration bill. Debate on the resolution would be limited to two hours.

Washington Senate Republicas Res Committee

Sparta Doctor Appointed to State Medical Examiners Board

Madiscs Wis Dr Spencer Dol Tovle of Spacta Wis was appointed a member of Lee state board of medics examiners Saturday by Governor Philipp to fill the vacancy left by De H W Abraham of Appleton who died recently.

Madiscs Wis Spencer Dol Tovle Spacta Lee State Board of Medics Examiners Philipp de. H.W. .Abraham Appleton

Stock Market Close Reflects Mixed Results Across Major Firms

Listed companies including American Can, American Locomotion, Atlas, Copper, Reading, and New York Central show varied performance. Widespread reports mention declines for some sectors while others hold steady or rise, with notable activity across transportation, steel, oil, and tobacco firms amid fluctuating market conditions.

figsCnalinars Weer -Cseere Ravarlouay Wepercenet Amerinan Gan Amerann Car and Foundry Amerinan Amerkean International Corp America ATLAS Coppet Sercese Gat Atchison Trek Tilliss Nash Miami tSates Midvale Steel Missouri New York Central N.Y NLHH Hartford Norfolk and Western Northern Pact Oklahoma Pan American Petroleum People’s Gass Pisburg Raw Consolidated Co Reading Limclair Riaby Mandard Olof Td Lindebaker Corporation Tonneysae Copper Texas Co Maton Pacific U.S Road T. & Tetall Star S. Ind Atcoho Amon Ae Willy

Wisconsin Governor Criticizes Federal Encroachment on States

Wisconsin Governor Philipp criticizes federal intrusions into interstate railroad rule control, arguing federal courts mobilize Washington power, endangers states rights, and risks a rigid constitution stretched to fit all regions. He cites a letter to Congressman Vrear regarding state transportation powers.

Wepsul Wis Philippip Wisconsin Interstate Commerce Commission Congress Vrear Washington

Legion fund for maternity home tops 3200 dollars

The American Legion campaign for the Salvation Army maternity home raised about 3200 dollars. Adjutant Capt F. H. Schultz of Shuman Post said total campaign expenses were 13.96 dollars and the region skipped a designated day to avoid disturbing a local dedication event.

America Legion The Salvation Arty F. H. Schultz Shuman Post la Crosse County Salvation Army Penta’ Ea Vilas Horner Schultz

Grand Jury May End For Time During The Week

United States District Attorney A. G. Wolfe said the federal grand jury in session here might not finish its work next week due to ongoing prohibition violations across the district. He indicated adjournment could come in the coming week as indictments are handed down and the jury is excused subject to call, with Judge Lan lex expected to hear the indictments.

United States Disvner A. G. Wolfe Gay Federal Grand Jury Wolfe Wis Lan@lex

House Cuts Holiday Recess to Tackle Appropriation Bills

Washington reports the House voted unanimously to shorten the Christmas recess and begin work on the annual appropriation bills. At the urging of Republican leader Mendelsohn, the body agreed to adjourn December 25 and reconvene the following Monday instead of taking a two week break.

HOUSE Washington Representative Mendel

Obituaries Herald Multiple Deaths in West Salem and La Crosse

Mrs Petiga Rinwarty age 74 died in West Salem hospital. Survived by one son William Sanger, three daughters and many grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Augusta Shafer, 226 Hall Street, wife of Charles Shafer, died Friday. Born Germany July 1 1866. Survived by husband, a sister and brother in Germany, two uncles. Services from residence Tuesday at 1 20 p.m. and at German Lutheran Church Avon Street at 2 p.m. Rev Julius Bergholz officiating. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery.

Petiga Rinwarty Peter Rinnariz Liberty Street West Salem Hospital William Sanger Airs MM. Knixel Martell Emmrie Milwaukee Coven Augusta Shaper August Shafer Alustreet Charles Shafer Alrs Germany America la Crosse August Roeske Ranger Jon Henke le Crosse

Letter to local plant cited by trade commission

Washington report says federal trade commission released correspondence among agricultural implement manufacturers showing price fixing. Document includes a 1847 letter from J A Case Plow Works to La Crosse Plow Co urging destruction of the letter. La Crosse president calls the trade commission report self contradictory, noting farm implements did not uniformly rise.

Trade Commission Washington Federal Trade Comission 48 Congress Commission L.N. Burns J. 4 Case Plow Works Ta Crosse Plaw Company Luclosing Hirshheimer J. Hirschemmer la Crosse

City council debates street cars and park policing plans

Aldermen discuss using series tickets for streetcar fares during peak hours and petition Riverside park policing upgrades. A rail gas rate case begins with the railroad commission and a trunk sewer project is urged for this year. City hall decoration bid awarded and bond ordinance tweaks proposed.

Pepe North Third Street Newburg Railroad Commission Verehota

Board Intervenes in N&W Strike at Roanoke

The labor board issued a statement from Norfolk and Western Railway and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. President N D Maher of the railway company said trains on the line face disruption as the dispute enters a sensitive phase.

Organization of a Horticultural Society Planned

A meeting near the Chamber of Commerce discussed organizing a county horticultural society. W D Weedy presided, Frederick Cranefield explained state structure, Rasmussen spoke on advantages, and local leaders urged cooperation and local benefits.

County Horticulums Society the Chamber of Commerce Sich & Society W. D. Weedy Salter Seed Company Frederick Cranefield State Horticultural Society Rasmussen Oshkosh T. H. Campion State Agricultur Ia Spreiter Wessrs E. J. Bernet Hauser and Kiensachl L. F. Easton

Meeting set to organize a membership drive and start thriving group

The article notes plans for a meeting to launch a membership drive and establish a thriving organization. Officers elected include President S. P. Marisse, Vice President Henry Jolivette, Secretary-Treasurer W. S. Spreirer, and Executive Committee members Mrs. L. F. Easton and C. E. Schaefer. Australia has about 3,000,000 bales of wool, mostly low grade.

S. P. Marisse Henry Jolivette W. 5. Spreirer Australia

General Motors Reopens Pontiac Truck Factor

Pontiac Michigan Gen Motors Truck plant resumes operations after idle period. Most workers returned, with normal production expected soon after the new year. Broken text confirms plant was idle and then reopened.

General Motors Pontiac Mich Genes Motors

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