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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1920

Page

6

Weather Helps Monroe Farmers Resume Fall Plowing

Fall plowing resumes as fine weather aids Monroe County farmers after a period of rot and frost damage. Soil is prime for work though early season dryness delayed progress. Notable local figures include Mauston residents and Wisconsin University agriculture students. crossing safety at the St Paul railroad entry is discussed by the city council.

Tomar Mosiroo Co Dee University of Wisconsin Alvin Vandervort Charles ‘Tolek Otto Melrooder Alfred Olson Dobn

Two Women Die in Kerosene Explosion Fire

In Jefferson County a house fire started by a kerosene explosion killed two women and injured others. Mrs Warns Lanne ent bor HALoe and SNe Anan Aids xa Ghowerws burned. neighbors pulled the family from the burning home but the blaze spread rapidly trapping Muss Kuskin et and others. The incident occurred Sunday as authorities investigate the cause and assess the damage to the farm and surrounding area.

Warns Lanne Hame Jefferson County Lamansky Lantvianskgy Clarten Toybereder Lamunsiee Uhr Samer Muss Kuskin

Convicted Man's Death of Mother Sparks courtroom confusion

A man was convicted in a case involving the death of his mother. The trial featured unclear testimony and misstatements as witnesses described a violent incident. The defendant's intoxication affected his memory of the events, and the verdict reflected the jury's challenge in disentangling fact from confusion.

Busa Sonoelion Rusa

Stock Market Close Amid Mixed Sanctions and Industrial Names

The list of companies and industries appears to mix sanctions references with a dense catalog of firms. Names include American Beet Sugar, American Cat and Poundry, American International Corp, Amortcead tide and Leather, International Paper, Kennecott Copper, Maxwell Motors, and Studebaker, among others, alongside railroads like Central of New Jersey and Norfolk and Western. The text resembles a scrambled OCR sheet mapping stocks and manufacturers rather than a coherent single-issue report.

Icks Hunt Hour Central New Jersey Tomag IG Polity Union Raf Wasuk Amus-Chalmers Amoticna Cateveseca Rey Yeseae American Cat and Poundry Amortcead Tide and Leather Ptd American International Cor American Tecamotiva Axrdiv Antoelcan Great Northern Oreatia Olof X. J. Ald Studebaker_ Corporation Aygnnnance Copper 13 CO Wee Texas Pacifl

Wage cuts hit eastern mills as textile workers face reductions

Lawrence Massachusetts and other eastern centers report large scale wage reductions for textile operatives amid manufacturer rounds. About 16 000 Arlington Mills workers see a 22 percent cut, with similar actions noted in New Bedford and Biddeford. Effects target coble operatives and general loom and textile staff as unions and mills respond.

Lawrence Mass Arlington Renger Merchiauise Punitie Oil

Culbertson Resigns as Ripon President in Landmark Move

Wise president Henry Cry Culbertson of Ripon tendered his resignation at a trustees meeting here Monday. He cites a desire to devote time to educational work instead of managing college duties and has accepted a position as an education lecturer at a Chantaquy cinema.

Minwaurna Henry Cry Culbertson Ripon Noleso Hod of Prustees

Wrangel fleet sails toward Tunisport and Bizerta

Amid war news, Wrangel forces retreat after defeat as the Russian Soviet fleet sails from Constantinople toward Tunisport Bizerta. The flotilla includes a dreadnought three cruisers four submarines and seven destroyers with commander Warne supervising the remaining cruiser Karnilofe.

Constantinopla Warnecol Wrangel Conettgtagnt Monts Bizerts Tusis Gonrrab Wringel Karnilofe

Chance to enlist in Navy Shortens Enlistment Window

W R Dunham chief boat swain at the local recruiting station says enlistments in the musicians branch and yeomen and shiffitters schools are rapidly disappearing as the Navy nears a planned complement of 343,000. He warns men to decide quickly before the closing of the fiscal office and notes those enlisting now will be granted leave for the holidays before reporting January 3 in Milwaukee.

W. R B. Dunhem Dunham Milwaukee

Poverty Amid Music In A Windowless Shack

Welfare investigators in Decorah report a Mason City family living in a windowless chimneyless shack near brick yards. A stovepipe protrudes through a roof hole, furniture consists of two blankets a stove and a dry goods box used as a table. A $109 phonograph plays classical music inside, as welfare workers document conditions.

Mason City Sicope

Registered Mail Found in Iowa Investigation

Investigation into registered mail in Des Moines Iowa reveals letters postmarked in Iowa and addressed to Kansas City and other cities. Open envelopes contained checks and money orders. most letters dated November 29 and postmarked in Iowa.

Iowa Des Moines Towa Chicago Burlington & Quincy Rattroin Kansas City Golombe Wisconsin Juna Nebraska

Embargo Proposal on Grain and Livestock Imports

Washington reports Representative Young proposes a one year embargo on wheat flour barley flax wool and livestock imports. He also introduced a bill to set a permanent duty schedule on these items after the embargo.

Washington Young North Dake

Cotton Crop Largest Since 1914 Record Declared

Washington reports the cotton crop estimated at 12,987 bales exclusive of linters, marking the largest yield since the 1914 record. The Agriculture Department released the Monday estimate, noting the planed production reached new highs for the period.

Washington Department of Agrimules WO Dales

Bread Prices Cut in Milwaukee Area

A drop of one cent per loaf is reported in many Milwaukee bakeries reducing the retail price. Tod and one fifteen cent drop to their lowest bound.

Milwaukee Milwauren Wis Tod

Mrs Flovhson and Others Die. Obituary Notices

Obituaries list Mrs Flo Vohxson Mes Elad Johneon at 1715 Badser Street dying after paralysis. Born in Norway December 10 1887 she came to the U S at four and lived in La Crese. survivors include husbands five children two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services at 2 p m from 1719 Badger Street with Norwegian Lutheran rites. interment Oak Grove Cemetery. Also notices for Mrs Peter Rinkartz and Mrs Jane Vale with times and cemeteries.

Flo Vohxson Elad Johneon Badser Street Johnson Norway Ias Lings la Crease Ihih GeeLvehtan Re Oo Crosse Carl John Baker St. Paul Kansas City Sto Marlin Toernon Theo. Torgerson Morris Tink Lena Mickelson Karo Stogiin Clarion Land Hoffman Mino Bxdger Street Nora Lutheran Sharete Ail Oak Grove Cémétery

Kleinartz Wins Verdict in Miller Suit Over Commission

Frank Kleinartz was awarded a verdict in a suit brought by W. H. Miller over a claimed commission on a real estate deal. Judge Higbee ordered Kleinartz to receive four thousand nine hundred fifty dollars as a counterclaim, while the case involved sales of property and furniture.

Frank Weinartz William E. Aller Venlitt Higbee Leinartx Equity Inn House la Croste Householl Miller Kleinartz

Churches oppose jury report on repeal of dry act

Churches and religious groups protest a federal grand jury report urging repeal of the Volstead Act and allowing light wines and beer production. The Men’s Forum and Grand Avenue Congregations led opposition, criticizing secrecy of the evidence and hindering prosecutions. Ministers preached against the report and congregations planned support for the indicted men.

Milwayeow Grand Avenue Geiger Grand Jury

Supreme Court Disposes of Multiple War Era Cases

The Supreme Court sustains lower court rulings in a wave of indictments accusing 25 defendants of involvement in the deportation of war material to allies. The decision quashes writs of error and upholds federal indictments amid disputes over an interstate assignable car order by the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Sterclos Lovid Lamar Wall Street Henry Bi B Machin Supreme Court Bisbee Arizona New Mexico Interstate “Prouerce Commission The Supreme Cours Lewhbert Run Coul Comppany

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Help Expressed

The undersigned extend heartfelt gratitude to those who aided us after the death of our loved son and brother. We acknowledge the support from Dr P Larsen and Mary El-Jeu Larsen among others during our family’s recent bereavement.

Peewee DR. P. Larsen Mary el- Jeu Larsen

Houston County Records Farm Bureau Membership Drive

At the annual meeting of the Houston company farm bureau twelve state farm bureau solicitors spoke. Members reside on farms, four in Iowa and eight in Minnesota. The bureau adopted a state federation plan requiring five dollars yearly and an initiation fee of five dollars the first year, plus a rewritten constitution enabling township organization. Rivalry grows with Fillmore County which has 1390 members after its drive. Houston County seeks the same record.

Calddonia Minn Houston Company Arm Barem State Farm Bu‘peng Federation Lving Iowa Eisht Minnesota Farm Bureau Loto Ie Company Bureau Sid Houston Fillmore Houston County

Bowling Tourney Dates Set for Badger Elks Event

Osbrush Wisconsin Elks set dates for a bowling tournament in Green Day from February 10 to March 21, announced after a Sunday Wis Bowling League executive meeting with eight committee members present. Last year saw two hundred five teams participate in the event.

Osbrush Green Day

Hardy Bluejay Takes Cold Bath in December News

A bluejay was found entering a bird bath at 125 Southenth Street during a milder December spell. The incident, noted as a possible local record for bluejays in the area, contrasted with woodpeckers and other birds which typically head south for winter.

Shermim Lehnen Southenth Street Chin

RULE OVER DANZIG REPORT AND POLISH CLAIMS

Reports suggest Polish pressure over Danzig continues as discussions surface on the Ancon and Tacna agreements. Geneva dispatches note Peru and Bolivia seek a review, while Argentina faces scrutiny over its delegation withdrawal under Irigoyen’s direction.

Danzig

Smiths Take Lead in New York City Directory

The well known have regained numerical supremacy in New York, according to the city’s directory issued Monday. They leap ahead of Cobans Cohons and Colns, with the Smiths leading by about four columns and around 200 names.

York City NEW Ork New York

Weight and development guidance for a boy of seven feet tall

A reader asks for the weight of a boy five feet seven inches tall and age dependent ranges such as 130 pounds at 12 years and 135 pounds at 18. Advice notes weight varies with age and height. The reply links bands and arms development to targeted exercises and cautions on skin eruptions in children, recommending a skin specialist for accurate diagnosis and noting common causes like fungal infections and dermatitis.

Oreder

Wisconsin Hotel Listings Across Towns Reflect Regional Travel

A long OCR style catalog lists numerous Wisconsin locales and inns from La Crosse to Viroqua, with many names of hotels, proprietors, and nearby towns such as Soldiers Grove Alma Genoa Stoddard Winona and Richfield. It reads like a travel or lodging directory with scattered personal names and places across the region.

Gen Soldiers Grove Maybee Gro Gle Berger Alma Genoa A Chris Joseph Soto Stoddard W. Go Winona Mini H. Sona Badison Wis Floyd Duxbury Caledonia Evley Odlwelu Tas Mes de Dyan Mra MB. Smith Viroqua TrowbHdge James Richi Canter Edwih Crotty Gatedown Linn Ray Barton Ghivages L King Eurnkos Wiss Nvin Buck Lau Chaire Une Ache O. Bryc Wirodt de Sete Air Vin Harriet Bangor Minn A. Hodge Warner Aika Martha Welper Libh Mandan N. D Firmer Davidson Davidserm Tennl OT Trowston Pina WOH Jaas ‘Bromley cWwesth Tala Bown Aberdaei Tiliinson Kerrygitte Eaiss Hazel Bloak Miss Tz Kloak Ne Soto West T Millie Eogens Chaseburg Ruts Luth Ernest Audrey H. Bre Sen May Perky Keepy Th Toagne Harpers Perry Taj

Steamer W L Crawford Runs Aground Near Milwaukee Harbor

The steamer W. L. Crawford, owned by Hanna interests of Cleveland, bound for Milwaukee with 11,000 tons of coal, ran aground on rocks in fog off Kenwood Boulevard, about three miles north of the harbor entrance. The vessel began to leak after the impact.

Milwaukee Mildwaukes Wis W. LG. Crawford Hanna Interests Cheveland Sad Kenwood Bouleward

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monroe Tomah Harding Nano Hardy Seupety Karger Taft Bedford Torkfork Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Lorscire Company Pepperroll York Culbertson Tunisport Kewanee Boiler Company Langese Steel Pneunia Charles Larson Charles 1 Laurson Ma Vigbre Navy Peter, Hinearts Peter Rinkartz William Punger Liberty Street Jane Vale Jane Dale Dwyer Galesville Presbyterian Church Malcom C. Mapnuso Galesville Cuba Albert Rathbone Rathbone Treasury Wile United States Department Armericat Frank Kleinartz W. H. Miller Badger ELKS Hardy Bluejay A. Galfour Bri Taenajana Africa League of Nations Geneva la Nacion Raymond Poincare French Republic Paris Teage Assembly of the League ’ i Irigoyen Irogoygts Assembly of the League of Nations la Epoch Sixile Union Coun Washington, D. C Uncle Sam M. D U.S. Public Health Service LA Crosse Hotels Ing Winena Sinville Wiss Steer Land Center Dure Kieren Milwau- Okee Brockway J.D. Schwartz Avon C. M. J. Finn George R. Geo. Smith Rose
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