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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
8
Five officers aboard police patrol boat No. 1 faced death in Lake Michigan after a heavy sea swept the craft from South Chicago harbor toward the river shelter. Distress signals drew a larger boat, but crossing conditions forced the rescuer to turn back. The smaller boat limped to port with the crew icebound and freezing.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine at 25 cents as a solution for dandruff itchy scalp and falling hair. It claims immediate dandruff dissolution and dramatic improvements in hair softness fullness and lustre, urging quick purchase at drug stores or counters.
William J. Bryan uses bold type in his Commoner to state four congressional topics. He opposes enlarging national bank privileges and favors government issued emergency currency. He says debate rights for ex presidents could be honor rather than office and urges appointing to hold for life be reserved for the president elect. He criticizes Washington partisanship in civil service extensions to retain Republican appointees.
Will M. Ross of Stevens Point urges public effort against tuberculosis praising Red Cross seal campaigns. He recounts a wealthy man who donated after his daughter died from TB, saying the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis association does great work and the fight is a lifelong labor of love for all.
Otto Pagenkopf of Crofton Nebraska told police he was held up by three men at gunpoint near the union depot area after leaving Smith park. He was robbed of 45 dollars, a gold watch and chain, and a railroad ticket, and gave officers a description of the suspects.
Denver announces a proposed measure from senator-elect Helen King Robinson to compel couples seeking marriage licenses to present health certificates. The bill, backed by tuberculosis prevention groups, would bar marriages where one party has an incurable disease.
A reflection on the joy of repentance and the anger sparked by reminders. The piece humorously observes that true judgment is shown by agreeing with everyone, revealing social tensions and self awareness.
Furniture prices show dressers in Maple and Oak along with imitation Oak and Birds Eye Maple. The list includes various sizes and finishes with prices ranging from 10.00 to 28.00 and stove items around 13.00 to 16.00, reflecting a catalog snippet from a department store.
A Dallas fire completely leveled the Hurn and Phillip Hardware building early today, causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze but could not save the structure. The cause was under investigation.
Watts suggests walking along until a car overtakes them while Potts advocates walking the other way to meet a car sooner. They agree to go downtown quickly for a ride, aiming to maximize the value of a lift.
In Zurich on December, the Swiss Civic Democratic Party pushes nationalization and duties on foodstuffs to curb living costs. Over the past three years mat and milk prices surged, city-wide bread prices rose, while wage gains lagged behind.
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