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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
3
The Milwaukee county clerk Widale expresses acceptance to enforce the eugenic law despite not approving it. Other clerks voice objections while Jolivette urges immediate enforcement. The piece argues steady administration and compliance despite personal views.
In La Crosse three years ago Paderewski drew praise while Isador Tippmann faced criticism for claims of heavy playing. Musical America and the Tribune engaged in a back and forth, with Musical America defending the virtuoso against the Pound accusation and clarifying the dispute in correspondence.
A musical America editorial accusing Paderewski and Ysaye of commercialism and indifference to audiences is revisited. The piece credits Tippmann for voicing frank criticism years earlier and argues his judgment proved prescient.
A Milwaukee reader laments rising 1912 through current property taxes on a single home, noting $360.30 then $440.87 this year. The Milwaukee Sentinel argues two mills of the 20 mill city rate fund state government, leaving 18 mills for local needs, and suggests abolishing state government would still leave $400 in local taxes.
S. O. Garden of Clarkfield Minnesota reports long standing itching with red and yellow spots. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he experienced relief after the second application and complete cure after six weeks. Advertises Cuticura Soap 25c and Cuticura Ointment 50c with free samples.
The poem mocks weather prophets who promise forecasts but fail in winter. Mark Forest notes the bureau never hands a true winter prophecy and asserts that cold winds and snow are certain, while earlier seasons mislead with tempers and forecasts.
At Baldpate Inn, Magee hosts a mix of guests including Miss Norton and Mrs. Norton while caretaker Quimby debates Bentley's authority to stay. Professor Bolton backs the newcomers and warns of Hermit Peters's stern stance on women as the group moves to settle in with plans to outwit the inn’s uneasy balance.
Sixty business and professional men including clergymen cleaned the streets to deter authorities from striking workers.
Two colored men Deen Mysters and Sam discuss a vanished pork portion. Henrys reports discovering a hole in the brine barrel and says rats may have dragged out the meat, leaving Sam puzzled about why brine didn’t leak. The tale ends with Sam’s puzzled response and Henry’s solemn explanation.
Two drivers nearly lost tempers while hunting a vacant hotel room. They end up in a small inn sharing a feather bed. One sleeps, the other cannot, and at 3 am he wakes his snoring friend by shaking him. He declares it is his turn to sleep on the feather.
A rush shop barber claims his brother Petro is better at hair cutting and can tell wonderful ghost stories. The patron asks if Petro is superior, and the barber boasts Petro can make hair rise and hold up a comb without losing time.
State of Wisconsin In Probate La Crosse County Court grants letters of administration with will annexed to Joseph W. Giefer. Creditors have six months from December 2 1913 to present claims. court will examine and adjust all claims June 9 1914 at 10 AM in La Crosse Court House. Dated December 2 1913. By the Court John Brindley County Judge.
A stern father confronts a young man in the parlor accusing him of courting his daughter. The suitor explains intent to trade $150 and her old piano for a new instrument, with a quip about the Christmas rush soon ending.
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