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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1920
Page
3
A religious excerpt citing Ephesians 1 3 and Psalms 4 6 7. The passage praises God and asks for divine light to brighten hearts, reflecting devotional language. It references spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ and seeks blessing for the faithful.
Reflections on the Gulf of Quarnero campaigns note how Italian forces seized Fiume after D Annunzio was wounded or captured and how earlier efforts were mocked as ineffective. The Rapallo treaty and shifting frontlines altered Italy’s gains, while D Annunzio’s legacy and possible noble elevation are satirically questioned.
1920 saw an immense surge in burglaries, holdups, and robberies as insurers report heavy losses. Many firms faced losses near or above 100 percent with a few over 115 percent, blamed largely on police laxity and inefficiency in handling stolen goods.
Burglar underwriters say crime waves cannot be curbed by arrests while crooks can quickly dispose of stolen property. Until disposal avenues are blocked, new robbers will replace those jailed, maintaining the cycle of crime.
The article recounts luck associations with finding horseshoes and four leaf clovers dating back to witchcraft bans and naval superstition. It notes shoes on doors for luck, warns up directions, and mentions Lord Nelson nailing a shoe to Victory. It also suggests seeking pressed clovers in old Bibles or autograph albums.
The article explains the origin of January’s name from Janus the two faced god. It notes Roman customs of New Year gifts and visits dating to ancient times and calls, consuls’ installation, and Janus as door keeper of heaven.
Ten years ago today low Black River water froze sewage pipes and hampered disposal while Batavian National Bank saw E E Bentley resign after forty four years. A Hirshheimer to succeed him with Jan 1 1911 as start. Holiday dates on Sundays raise legal questions and potential contract issues. Twenty years ago Indians gain bridge access as public works adjusts to tolls. Six new water meters installed as meters promote fair billing. Logging and lumber labor shifts noted. Thirty years ago county board approves road fund for Worth La Crosse Onalaska. Public works sets speed limits on the Mississippi bridge and court clerk begins depositing on Fourth ward park ownership with Madison action anticipated.
Nella Waring plans a refined New Year’s Eve with social polish. The scene centers on her elegant dress, the bustling dining room, and Paul’s boyish charm as guests drift in, while her thoughts weigh the missed signals and the looming charge.
A collage of childhood anecdotes about Woodrow Wilson and others, noting a misfire incident with Jessie and Wilson’s conscience. The page also features a Polish chess prodigy challenge, a math puzzle about consecutive numbers, and a short note on selling burnt-wood crafts by D. F. C. including local orders and profits.
A resolve to begin the year with measured aims choosing a few tasks and pursuing them well rather than overextending. The speaker vows discipline and concentration to avoid spreading efforts too thin.
Paul follows Nella’s gaze as Mr Crawford, in English dress, arrives. Nella’s smile brightens while Paul contemplates a rival interloper, recalling their past quarrels and feeling the game unravel as he pretends interest in the waves and music.
A cryptic riddle notes that a man must keep his word only when settling his debts, implying yesterday's beggar mending his pay and time for a rich man, since he is making up his reata.
In a snowbound dawn tale Cal Moore treks with Tom Jones and Pete Porter to a cave. After roasting potatoes a shouted throw and a scuffle triggerCal’s plan for revenge as he tackles Tom, ending with promise of more tomorrow.
An English gentleman pretends courtship with Nella ends in a defiant clash over past loyalties. He persists, while Nella asserts independence and confirms her engagement to Mr Crawford, amid a lively social scene and a dramatic moment with her peers.
We note a large share of human hair for sale in this country originates in China. The hair undergoes elaborate cleaning before being offered on the market here.
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