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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1923
Page
3
A fragmentary biblical line echoes Jesus’ teaching to the blessed, “inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world,” referencing Matthew 25 34 and 23. The source text appears as a partial quote from a religious page or margin note.
In a blizzard La Crosse street cars proved vital as they kept tracks clear and traffic moving. Despite rising fares the system sustained thousands in wages and profits, showing the essential public utility role during emergencies.
Vision proposed by R H G Wells argues that peace could arise from organizing by racial units rather than governments. He suggests Latin, English speaking, and other groups form autonomous blocs guided by their own aims, warning that racial groupings might still invite internal controls and friction with other blocs. He stresses using today’s tools to begin the peace effort.
Doyle confesses in the Strand that his world famous Holmes stories overshadow his other literary works including The White Company. He expresses regret over how the detective tales dominate his legacy and dramatic rights.
The article recalls Conan Doyle’s shift from physician to writer of Sherlock Holmes. Holmes brought Doyle a million dollars and lasting international fame, following early ambitions and misgivings about other lines like Hamlet and tragedies. It notes prior earnings as a doctor and the enduring legacy of Holmes.
A report from the Board of Trade notes lace factories in the British Isles have slowed as styles shift. It claims women now prefer fragile underwear over fine linen, harming linen lace orders and petticoat makers. The piece portrays the investigation as lacking practical impact.
Exports from the United States in November were valued at 404 million dollars wholesale, the highest for any month since February 1921. November imports were 112 million dollars less than exports, creating a favorable trade balance though collection is uncertain. A merchant can sell unlimited quantities on credit.
A Quaker relief worker in Berlin notes bread at 150 billion marks and a day-laborer earning 200 billion marks for three days. He observes wages lagging behind rising prices and links this to Germany paying the price of war, reflecting on the hardships of wartime inflation.
Local obituary notes the death of Dr Knut Storey a longtime physician in Coon Valley at age 45 after a night in a local hospital. A separate wedding report states Jverman F Laack and Miss Augusta Boettcher wed last week in W i pong county Minn by Judge Tmonard Kiesber at his home and plan to live on a Ridgeway area farm. Community updates include theater opening at Onalagkw and a church prayer gathering in La Ora.
Isobel Saxon sits in a quiet room pondering a new year and writes three resolutions to forget John Sturtevant. Upstairs a party erupts below with music and dancing as couples intersect in a romantic tension and confrontation unfolds between Isobel and John.
A vintage advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy for chronic coughs and lung trouble. It claims twofold action soothing inflamed membranes and killing germs with creosote, promising absorption and healing while offering a money-back guarantee if relief isn’t immediate.
In Racine Wisconsin a hospital case details a mother with diphtheria and two babies. Health officials administered diphtheria antitoxin to the mother to protect the infant, with doctors noting limits and procedures for infection control during delivery.
The Vera Motor company has begun constructing six logging camps near L'Anse to house workers. The project aims to provide accommodations for steerage crews and support the regional timber operations with on site facilities.
Madison reports state finances improved over the past three years with a robust outlook for the new year. Officials cite a high level of revenue and a sizable reserve of about 7 million dollars, while forecasting continued business success.
An incident in Wisconsin involved a fire truck and injuries to firefighters. Reported details are fragmented with unclear names and dates but indicate insurance or compensation matters for victims and a damaged vehicle component. Further readable facts reference the fire crew and a new vehicle element being involved.
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