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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
2
Sparta Wis residents listed for Christmas travel include Clara Conklin and children heading to Minneapolis. Local injuries concern Arthur Luther, badly injured when his wagon’s front stakes failed, and Abel Baxter recovering after slipping into a wood saw.
A story of Mr. Mole who destroys Farmer Hickey's crops at night, evading traps and dogs, and finally escapes by fleeing to the lake with the help of his ally turtle. The tale centers on a long feud, fearsome retaliation, and clever covert plotting beneath the fields. The sequence emphasizes mischief, struggle, and a dramatic escape.
A humorous exchange has one man asking what is the matter and another recalling a joke told to his wife to keep her quiet while adjusting her dress. The wife laughed and undid the buttons yet again.
A human skull shown in a shop window near Edinburgh infirmary bears the caption Second-hand owner having no further use, reflecting a macabre, tongue in cheek joke.
A proverb style item urges taking action while favorable conditions prevail. It emphasizes timely effort and the risk of letting opportunities pass, using a rural scene of feeding a horse to illustrate making use of present chances.
An English chemist claims to have invented paper made from seaweed that is fireproof waterproof and odorless. The discovery suggests a durable sustainable alternative material with potential industrial applications.
An old-time mix of Sage Tea and Sulphur is revived in a ready-made product Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy sold in drug stores for about 60 cents. The remedy darkens gray hair, adds luster, and helps prevent dandruff itching scalp and hair loss without obvious application.
La Crosse prepares for Christmas with a citywide mood of cheer. Rescue Mission to host a double celebration opening a new Pearl Street hall for over a hundred children and parents as churches, theaters, and halls plan seasonal events.
Lamar Heiskell, a wealthy man, helps a needy Christmas world and falls for Kate Branner. He gifts a necklace, contemplates loneliness, and returns to ask Kate to marry him, declaring his Christmas creed to do unto others.
A reflective quip notes that most people overlook plain truth in favor of other narratives. The line suggests public indifference to direct honesty amid a crowded, media-saturated environment.
State of Wisconsin La Crosse County Circuit Court summons to Albert Torkelson. Defendant must appear within twenty days after service to defend or a default judgment will be entered. Served with copies of the complaint. J. E. HIGREER Pp. O. Linker Building La Crosse Wisconsin.
A mother in the mirror adds more color to her eyebrows while her curious daughter watches. The child finally asks what the makeup is for, prompting a quiet moment about appearance.
A quotation from Matthew Arnold on women empowering progress and the idea that unified efforts for mankind yield unprecedented power. The text frames women as catalysts for societal advancement and collective good.
A device resembling a watch has been invented in Hungary to instantly calculate interest on any sum for any time period. The invention promises quick financial calculations and could impact how lenders and borrowers assess rates.
In a Chicago News reflection the piece argues that the finest creed is the one practiced in daily commerce, asserting integrity and principle shape the true faith a man follows in his business life.
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