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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1915
Page
3
In the closing hours of the present era the text laments the folly of last minute preparedness. It argues civilization staggers toward a new spring, with governments and industries reduced to debris and no sure guideposts for the unknown to follow.
A Wisconsin letter describes six families with thirteen children lacking a local school. It notes long, dangerous winter journeys for young children, state aid limits, local tax resistance, and calls for greater state responsibility while acknowledging the value of local control in some areas.
The speaker considers humanity's response to catastrophe and questions whether democracy and Christianity can prevail. He suggests a rebirth of meaning and a broader democracy after purification, but laments human folly and the ready use of force as a flawed remedy.
A Wisconsin advocate argues for the advance of freedom and universality of education, insisting there should be no isolated stance of educational poverty anywhere in the state. The piece emphasizes a broad push for equal access and opportunity in schooling across communities.
Yuan Shikai, once president, seeks to crown himself king and test a historic power shift. The piece argues China’s youth and liberty movements resist his coercion, predicting a revolt to restore democracy and the people’s standard. The writer frames Yuan’s move as a classical dictatorial cycle nearing correction by popular force.
An author touts four ounces of rad Salts daily to cleanse the kidneys and prevent ailments linked to meat consumption. The remedy is described as inexpensive and safe, made from grape acid and lemon juice with lithia, forming a pleasant effervescent drink.
The excerpt reflects a tribute mood as the speaker claims efforts to preserve Plymouth Rock and credits New England with gratitude toward a hardy breed. The lines mix humor and reverence in a compact historical tone.
An exchange notes personnel changes with the clerk Cannon dismissed and porter Ball bounced, reflecting staffing shifts at the establishment. The dialogue implies ongoing job instability and management decisions affecting workers.
A man rushes to fetch a doctor for his husband who lists numerous ailments he claims to have read about in a medical dictionary. The punchline reveals he confuses reading the dictionary with actually having the conditions.
A railway carriage fills with passengers when a boy selling buns asks to sell buns. An elderly, slightly deaf man near the window misinterprets the request as a demand for a seat and replies that the carriage is full.
A teacher warns Harry about idling and disobedience in class and suggests a whipping. Harry’s mother replies by telling the teacher to discipline him herself and signs off with no anger. The exchange highlights attitudes toward corporal punishment in public schools.
A singer who visited a lady's house stayed late. As he prepared to leave the hostess urged him to sing. He declined citing lateness and disturbing neighbors, but she warned that neighbors had poisoned their dog yesterday.
Jane Gerson struggles at Dover customs to locate a second trunk on her way to Paris. A courteous stranger in a gray suit helps her through the station and onto the Express du Nord, where he sits beside her as Captain Woodhouse of the signal service.
The Burlington promotes its illustrated folder detailing a wonderful travel route to California and will furnish the brochure free upon request. Even if you do not plan a trip the folder is worth reading for its information and appeal.
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