02 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
1
The motion spoke with sorrow over the burning of Salem Massachusetts historic homes and public buildings that sheltered generations. It stressed that while financial losses are large, the historical loss is irreplaceable as colonial houses and liberty era landmarks were swept away.
A Kansas farmer writes from the Midwest to an eastern relative predicting a massive wheat crop surge. He claims the county will yield 2,000,000 bushels, translating to about $200,000 in cash for one harvest, with additional profits from other crops. He notes the state's record wheat crop was around 400,000 bushels, a figure he says was surpassed by a large margin this year. He also forecasts a strong alfalfa harvest, with two tons per acre for the first cutting.
The speaker extols high crop yields with oats at sixty bushels per acre and rye rising, claiming unprecedented prices and prosperity for Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma. He predicts western farmers will soon buy clothes, automobiles, machinery, and railroad tickets, circulating money across industry.
A local plea urges a sane Fourth of July with no fireworks accidents. An entertainment plan runs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. as organizers push a safer celebration to protect children from burns and injuries while promoting a sober, injury free holiday.
The letter to the Chicago Record-Herald extols Senator La Follette as a fearless, capable, and honest statesman. It lauds his independence, warns of railroad rot, and calls him the only available man for the presidency. The piece is slated for publication in Editorials by the Laity.
Madison officials report the city loses about $1 daily due to employees leaving work on pay day to visit banks for checks. Mayor A H Kayser urges the common council to adopt a resolution giving superintendents authority to implement this reform and reduce time lost.
A collision of two interurban cars on the Detroit United Railway near Michigan Center Michigan occurred at noon today. A score of persons are hurt with several believed fatally harmed. The report notes uncertainty in the figures as investigators assess the scene.
A humorous sketch-like piece mocks a Weather Man as a mix of wit and mischief, alternating between praise and sly jabs about his weather plots. It portrays him as cheerful outside work and grumbling inside, with wordplay on names and daily office pranks.
A motherhood testimonial from Plover Iowa praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing a 15 year old girl's menstrual trouble after doctors failed. The letter claims the remedy restored regular cycles and strength and encourages others to seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co with confidential responses.
A South Carolina congressman Legare leads a Mexican dog on a cotton string when a mountaineer questions the breed. Legare distinguishes it as a full grown pup. The exchange ends with humorous mispronunciations and local curiosity.
Funds in the state treasury declined as of July 1 with the general fund balance at 3,167,193.58 compared with 4,011,842.77 on June 1. The overall fiscal year closing status will be determined in the coming days, and final figures are not yet definite.
A man paused before a window and, feeling warm, tipped his hat and brushed his head. The scene drew street humor from a passing urchin while a bystander named a curious invitation in a brief, vivid slice of city life.
A historical note describes Charles Lamb with glittering eyes of uneven color one hagel and the other gray specks with red spots in the bloodstains, detailing the striking ocular appearance in a curious observation.
Gosnold recounts the doomed voyage up the Chickahominy as Captain Smith is slain by hidden savages. Emery and Robinson perish, Cassen is killed, while Gosnold and others retreat to the barge. The survivors return to the fort as news of the loss spreads and a London Council report is requested.
Police believe jealousy over Carla Trena's business success prompted a midnight bomb blast that wrecked Trena's barber shop in Madison Wisconsin. No injuries reported as authorities investigated the incident and searched for suspects.
The cartoon features Eraa tus Finkley debating mule ownership in dialogue. The mule is framed as a stubborn counterpart who counters every attempt to part with it, claiming personal victory in the ongoing struggle. The exchange highlights humor about trading and persistence.
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