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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1921
Page
19
An observer reports a vast star cluster lighting the sky with brilliant stars, describing a stunning celestial display and the appearance of countless lights across the horizon. The sighting is noted for its scale and brightness, captivating locals and astronomers alike.
U.S. market activity opened sharply lower with broad declines in major issues. Strong entities included Pan-American Petroleum and International Harvester as some sectors showed slight gains while others lagged. Foreign exchanges displayed tentative strength amid uncertain economic signals and volatile trading at midday.
Market notes show erratic wheat prices influenced by weather and export slowdowns. Livestock bids varied with cattle and hogs easing, while corn and oats futures moved on demand signals. Regional price ranges and futures activity reflect general uncertainty despite occasional gains.
Friends mourn Elston as authorities investigate a death by self harm. A note found on a representative’s clothes is cited in early clues, with speculation about a period of distress and personal turmoil surrounding the incident at an Alameda location.
Police report no trace of suspect Geath Gar Brver Thursday as city authorities describe a turbulent day with blocked streets and scattered rumors. Officers say roads near Wapassebe and downtown were disrupted as a brush with arson and investigations continued, with minor injuries and no confirmed fatalities reported.
Market notes list prices for flour butter and cheese, with per sack costs and per bushel rates. It records assorted fruits and produce including lemons oysters cranberries apples and pears with varied price points and seller references.
A fragmentary report describes Berger appealing to President Harding on behalf of socialist leader Eugene V Debs serving a sentence at Atlanta Penitentiary for espionage law violations. The account notes a president with a “big heart” and mentions congressional involvement.
Conscience money totaling 829 dollars was added to the state treasury after unpaid income taxes dating back years were paid. Henry Johnson, state treasurer, noted two taxpayers sent cash to cover overdue amounts. One signer calling himself Coxz science enclosed 170 dollars in cash and admitted farm sale nonreporting.
Lilacs blooming on a bush in the yard of Alderman A P Funk at his La Crosse office. The blossoms survived recent cold wind and smoke, with several clusters visible on a Wednesday morning in the alderman’s yard on Ap Thireesth and Wing streets.
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