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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
3
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Playwright George Bernard Shaw, writing for the Chicago Tribune, portrays Britain facing as strong a war motive as Germany. He argues the conflict will not settle anything, but create new jealousies and alliances while condemning Grey and praising Churchill’s boldness.
The piece argues that British commercial power backed by military strength could become a menace to civilization. It criticizes English diplomacy led by Grey and praises Churchill for directness, noting how a sterner note might have deterred German action and shaped fair German readers’ view of Britain.
Madison expert pins trouble on house piping not the company while Manager Moncreff cites an overloaded distribution system and needed repairs. He says there will be no immediate relief and a public utility may contract to do what it cannot, delaying timely fixes until July or August.
The community commends E. B. Hebberd for his service and notes his resignation. Rev. William Everett Johnson assumes leadership with clear plans, guiding the charity group alongside secretary Nadia Thomas whose stewardship promises progress in public welfare efforts.
A censorious mood frames a mix of bleak notes. A Colorado damages suit against a coal firm appears unlikely to pay. European Christmas trees are scarce due to artillery needs. Russia escalates rhetoric undermining key war hubs. An inventor could win favor by a border bulletproof fix. Uncle Sam urges early Christmas shipments.
The poem recalls a sailor, his wife, and a traveling crowd as they drift between seas and shore. A refrain warns lovers that the core of love is pain, a proverb whispered to town folk and readers alike. Francis Money-Coutts poses a moral via sea lore and domestic heartache.
Mrs Blinker asks why Angelica won t marry Edwin Angelica answers it s better to have a man on a string than anchored Judge quotes his witticism in the dialogue
A proud mother notes Waldo is nearly six and can write, though nothing has yet been published. The judge recalls the child’s budding talent and the family’s encouragement.
Doctor refuses a seasick passenger seeking the earth as the captain questions the demand. The doctor says the passenger wants too much.
A debate club member spoke well past his time and showed no sign of stopping. He then reached for the water carafe but found it empty and signaled the usher for a refill.
In inspiring terms the piece cites Servian women at the front and urges American women to use Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for a range of female ailments from irregular periods to nervousness. It touts alcohol free nature based formula and offers a free 136 page book by Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York.
Paris reports a special war office statement praising French airmen for two days of operations. They flew under 3,000 feet and dropped bombs on German positions in the Houthhurst area of Belgium, achieving notable damage.
A back seat protester interrupts a speech with a raised arm, shouting I protest as the chairman questions the motive. The responder mentions running a windmill with water as the alleged issue.
Judge records that the manager induced the militant suffragist to join by promising her the leading man position.
Mrs A recounts a downtown trip where the conductor challenged her fare. Mr A asks what happened and she replies she too was looked at as if she hadn’t paid. The quip ends with a shared wry look.
A young man asks about Char ley sister, who is in the orchard throwing sticks at a tree to knock down apples. Charlie explains the apples aren’t ripe yet but will be by the time she knocks one down.
A short excerpt from Life magazine presents a dialog between two Little Lambs about wool and gratitude. The first lam b notes wool keeps humans warm, while the second lam b thanks daily for its own wool.
A quotation attributes to the Boston Transcript defining the best patients as those who constantly complain that life isn’t worth living. The line is presented as a pointed remark about patient attitudes and medical care culture.
A clipping promotes a large cloth bound medical guide by Dr. Pierce. It claims 1008 pages and offers a revised copy postpaid for 20 cents sent from Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, New York.
The manager boasts that no one can imitate his staging and recalls a sunrise moment in a recent play that drew intense applause, prompting him to make the sun rise three times for effect.
Quotation of a humorous exchange about romance. It implies Jack initially fell in love with Alice at first sight and then reconsidered after a second look. The dialogue highlights a playful view of romance and perception.
Advertises OVENGOLD cake mix claiming it makes a light, fluffy, perfect cake in minutes with only water needed. The pitch guarantees satisfaction with a 25 cent package and offers a full-size replacement if not as advertised. All made makeries Detroit Michigan.
The old battleship Messudiyeh sank at her anchorage after a leak forced evacuation of the crew. The British admiralty claims the vessel was torpedoed by a British submarine during the incident near Constantinople via Amsterdam.
England will celebrate Christmas Day with no official war news and the removal of censorship. The official press bureau said it would close from 2 p.m. December 24 to 9 p.m. Christmas Day, during which no news will be issued and no cables censored.
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