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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
3
A high pressure system over the Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys drapes the nation with Arctic readings from Montana to Wisconsin. Snow and rain fall at scattered stations while most areas remain clear. Wisconsin and Minnesota expect fair, increasingly mild conditions. Iowa sees fair weather with a slight warmup.
A new patented instrument detects explosive gas in mines using two glowing wires in series. One wire burns brighter in gas laden air than in pure air, allowing miners to sense gas presence and estimate its concentration despite the shift from Davy lamps to electric mine lamps.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe route plans freight and passenger operations into St Louis by January 1 1918. Edward P Ripley says Santa Fe will access St Louis via the CB&Q tracks after extending from Carrollton to Mexico Missouri. Chicago Northwestern will also use Santa Fe terminals in St Louis under a joint arrangement.
City leaders push for a union depot as Milwaukee's D L Bush indicates rebuilding plans will proceed. Officials pledge defense of public interests and prompt action by the Chamber of Commerce to test how far the railroads will go without a rate commission.
The piece argues for acquiring the Danish West Indies as a U S naval outpost centered on St Thomas. It notes the $25 million price, the harbor’s value for a base, and the need for a navy yard and docks to repair ships, citing the Arizona incident as an example of lacking facilities and urging further investment.
A clipped opinion piece contrasts pessimism with can do spirit citing Seattle and Chicago as examples. It questions railroads and railway commissions opposing progress and ponders La Crosse in the same context.
A state railway commission will decide the necessity and convenience of a union depot based on present conditions and public demand. Authorities will weigh evidence and public sentiment, noting that strong popular support signals a compelling need for the project.
Replying to the Chamber of Commerce inquiry the Traffic Bureau says La Crosse handles seventy eight passenger trains daily. The note invites consideration of the need for a union depot in the city.
A teacher asks a pupil to define recuperate and the child replies with a joke about his tired father and the end of the day. The anecdote captures a humorous exchange from a classroom setting.
A beggar pleads for food and thanks a well dressed man who offers a nickel. The beggar asks for a dyspepsia tablet, saying he suffers after overeating.
A Mobile man recalls a confrontation where a negro truck driver backed into the space of a competing firm at a railway freight depot. The rival driver shouted threats, and the exchange escalated with taunts about home and a violent dig up remark.
Yonkers Statesman notes a humorous exchange as Bacon quips his wife keeps his nose to the grindstone while Egbert retorts the red hue never fades. The brief dialogue showcases seasonal wit and local newspaper banter.
In Town Topics chatter, a resident accuses a very active financier of owing $10 and repeatedly dodging contact whenever they meet. The mutual frustration highlights ongoing financial tiffs and local gossip about payments and accountability.
A groom asks if the ring goes on the left hand and if it is proper to cuss the bride. The minister confirms the left hand and the organist pauses as preparations continue in the vestry.
A commentary notes Watch and Wait Attit Early and Layte and Doc and Darrret as firms, but Grin and Barret is singled out as the best option amid similar names.
The article portrays Asheville as a high plateau gateway toward the mountains near the Atlantic, a growing winter playground shaped by railroads and hotels. It highlights the Vanderbilt estate Biltmore with château style, expansive forests, and modern community benefits from a school to a dairy.
Persis resists Justin Ware’s flattery and shields a friend’s honor as they discuss Minerva Leveridge and a past photograph. She then plans a self-controlled day, visits Mrs. Richards, and prepares to keep her distance from fragile reputations while maintaining her own resolve.
FE Sothern makes a farewell appearance on screen in The Man of Mystery with Charlotte Ives. The hero faces villains including the wife’s wicked mother and endures many perils culminating in a dramatic ordeal through lava streams at Mt Vesuvius.
The piece lists actors and figures from the silent era with brief notes on their prefilm lives. Anita Stewart modeled for artists and appeared on magazine covers before her screen debut. Lillian Walker acted in Follies and worked as a telephone operator. The roster also mentions Richard Buhler, Baby Jean Frazer, Henry B. Walthal, Earle Williams, Edna Mayo, Kathryn Williams, William Gillette, George Cooper, Francis X. Bushman, Marguerite Clayton, Richard C. Travers, Guy Oliver, Leopards, and Gladys Brockwell, noting varied backgrounds from soda jerks to artists models to reporters.
A studio worker was surprised when leopards appeared at the movie studio where she is employed after they forgot to inform her beforehand. The stage director notes the incident was unexpected and justified.
Charlie Chaplin rejects reports of marrying a Denver girl and expresses frustration at the rumor mill. He asserts he has never been engaged to any woman and is troubled by the suggestion he cannot secure a partner.
The film features Miss Alice Brady in two starkly different looks. A gingham dress costs $1.50 in one scene while another scene displays a lavish outfit valued at $612.50.
Allan Tale played an army officer in The Love Thief. prior to filming Hale served in the militia, delivering a fitting performance for the part.
In a clipped exchange the first Tommy calls the prisoner a blooming doll while the second Tommy jokes about the prisoner needing a stool to reach a water basket, reflecting rough humor and banter.
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