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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1920
Page
3
John Emmet returns to the old New England village for Christmas and confronts memories of Betty Griswold. In the festive, dust-smeared house he encounters a renewed tension and a shared confession after years apart, culminating in a hopeful kiss and a declared love. The scene blends nostalgia with a rekindled romance amid holiday decor and family echoes.
A vintage home crafts note outlines easy maple pralines and taffy recipes with steps, ingredients, and wrapping tips. It also recounts a Brooklyn Camp Fire Girls fund raiser turning 2 talents into over $100 in six weeks, showcasing small business experiments and a Bible‑city riddle and an Ireland independence debate prompt.
A riddle compares an onion to a ringing bell asking why they resemble each other. The answer hints at a familiar wordplay from yesterday, noting a pun about a bell's sound and an onion's layers.
Angelica Kauffman, famed painter of the eighteenth century, began life posing as a boy to enter Lombardy Academy. Her talent for drawing propelled her to fame, with many seeking portraits by the celebrated artist.
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In a solemn editorial voice, the piece argues civilization is on trial after world war and urges readers to apply their understanding to justify established standards. It highlights the hunger crisis and warns that neglecting aid may doom the social order, demanding action from citizens and leaders alike.
Chairman Hambrecht of the state industrial commission suggests a joint conference of employers and labor representatives to address Wisconsin's industrial problems. Reports say Lothabo and ownership may favor the idea, hinting at prompt action in a critical time. The proposal aims for a permanent peaceful industrial relations basis.
The article argues for a joint industrial conference to calm the unemployment crisis, urging practical men to study the situation and propose publicly useful works. It notes potential cooperation between capital and labor, and mentions Hambrecht’s plan as a springboard for government backed employment schemes. It also hints at a broader call for an enduring industrial harmony framework.
A La Crosse Gas and Electric contract seeks consent to furnish Magzet ite uve lamps and poles for five years at 55 dollars yearly for moonlight and 40 dollars yearly for all night service. Protests surface over stamped envelopes printing. Funeral services were held for Edwin W. Crane in Onalaska cemetery. A mass meeting planned with Eau Claire Winona and La Crosse businessmen discusses a railroad between Eau Claire and La Crosse via Winona, with land donation by J B Ganterbury for terminals. A new Sixteenth and Vine street schoolhouse heating system begins with a double gasoline engine to move hot and cold air. A petition circulates among North La Crosse merchants advocating independent lighting and dropping Edison lights due to late electricity. Thirty years ago Winona council pursues a high wagon bridge across the Mississippi, modeled after Clinton Bridge Co. work, with toll collectors William Steppe and Ed Riley at $50 monthly, bonds and police authority. Oshkosh Furniture Company plant loss considered for relocation.
A fragmented 19th century note compares teething myths in humans to traditional tooth cleaning methods. It cites use of mauve tree leaves and pod-beating plant roots near the Nile for gum relief, plus west African kasso seed infusions. It contrasts these with crude wooden sticks as renewables, noting cleanliness and freshness. It also mentions horse sniffing behavior and blind horse food selection as observations.
A labor leader speaks to a New York reporter about a boatkeeper’s plea for a raise and the tense moment when the boss questioned the request. The crowd expects equal pay in civil service, while workers face pressure to accept or risk reprisal as discussions unfold.
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