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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1912
Page
3
Mr. Kittle presents a platform for state superintendent of schools aiming to reassure voters that the office should be an educational bureau utilizing the state’s best ability. The rural school must be responsive to community needs, with authorities recognizing the shortcomings of the rural school as currently conducted.
An essay argues that half of Wisconsin residents live in rural areas and rural education must align with farming needs. It cites Mr. Kittle’s plan to tailor curricula, social and occupational training to rural pupils, and to elevate farming as a core industry rather than overlook it.
The essay recalls former Senator Foraker admitting borrowing large sums from Standard Oil while serving as senator and counsel for the company. It notes Archbold and Penrose praising oil legislation as being in satisfactory shape, urges present and future accountability, and warns of possible federal prison if similar conduct recurs.
English critics call the national anthem uncharitable and prefer "Unsing able" as a jab. Jack Rose, a New York gambler, remarks he does not want police protection, a note linked to Rosenthal receiving it.
Progressive children eagerly clamor for teddy bears this Christmas season. They anticipate soft gifts, festive displays, and hopes for a warm, comforting token amid holiday bustle.
Fire that threatened the business section was checked by a citizen bucket brigade at noon. Several barns and homes burned, with losses estimated around $15,000. Niagara, Wisconsin has about 2,200 residents.
Statistics in a new alumni association handbook show that one Wisconsin citizen in ten has received instruction from the state university. George A. Buckstaff of Oshkosh is president of the alumni association issuing the volume.
Two old friends meet in the Congressional Record and joke that the changes won’t affect them. One is laughter, the other applause, and they laugh as they walk to the copy room. The quip comes from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A brief exchange shows a man finding pleasure in anger while a character questions future generations. Jill counters with a grim forecast about folis and the prospect of never witnessing that day.
A Newark Star item recalls a late night trolley ride where a cigar smoker ignores rules. The conductor politely declines, noting no smoking is allowed and that cigarette butts on the floor were left by earlier riders who did not ask.
A prisoner on trial pleads not guilty, jury finds guilt. The judge condemns the defiant reply as lies. The next defendant pleads guilty in a loud, self satisfied tone, prompting the judge to admonish him for bragging about guilt.
William T. Evans of Cincinnati delivered a long-winded tale of an encounter with a taxi cab driver at the Waldorf as part of a Woman's Press club program. William A. Chase, dean of American painters, sat nearby and appeared asleep, prompting a comic exchange.
A fragment from a 19th century anecdote recalls Prince Edward, later King, playing billiards at Marlborough House in the 1880s. The tale highlights his ready wit as he entertained guests during a private gathering.
In a tense moment a younger man mocked Wales for a bad shot. The prince did not respond and signaled a servant to summon Mr. ’s carriage, prompting astonishment among the group.
A visitor asks about a small building near Tompy’s home. Tompy explains it is the garage and jokes the car is a mirage, highlighting Harper’s Weekly light humor.
The London stock market opened buoyant as Albanian ambassador actions were seen to insure European peace. Stocks long pressured by Balkan war fears rose sharply by noon, with brokers smiling as trading began.
George E Armour McCoy sues Bridget Laura Ettie Armour McCoy in La Crosse County Wisconsin Circuit Court. Defendant must answer within twenty days after service or a default judgment will be entered. Copy of the complaint available at the Clerk of Court office. Plaintiff's attorney L Kleeber listed with Ba address in La Crosse.
In Indianapolis Indiana December 21 defense for forty union labor men charged with conspiracy and unlawfully transporting dynamite was argued by Alfred Hovey Walter Ball and Daniel V Howell. Judge Anderson will charge on December 27 and a New Year’s verdict is possible as the jury faces many counts.
Captain Owen Kettle hosts an English ambassador from interior Africa who arrives in Moorish dress. The exchange blends humor and cultural misreadings as tea is shared aboard the ship, while Sir George Chesterman and Violet note the visitor’s Cambridge background and English manner. The scene sets up a provisional truce before possible conflict.
Eighteen cattle and nine horses burned to death as three hundred tons of feed consumed in the blaze that destroyed the stock barns of Henry Meinecke near Tomah Wis. The loss is estimated at $15,000.
An advertisement urges rheumatic sufferers to discard all medicines and try Munyon s Rheumatism Remedy with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It states the product contains no salicylic acid opium cocaine morphine and is sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
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