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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1921
Page
5
In a heated session the assembly weighs a proposal to raise the governor's salary as a constitutional issue looms. Discussions focus on wages, terms, and whether a $15,000 annual pay is justified amid rising living costs and legislative spending.
A fragmentary OCR item describes a ship named The Washington in harbor near the Capitol area. It notes the vessel is electrically guided and mentions a nearby cafeteria and lanes of lawn space, with references to Washington landmarks and river waters. The text is garbled but centers on a ship visit and harbor ambiance.
Prices for Hudson and Essex vehicles are lowered for a second time effective June 2. The reduction applies to multiple models including a 41.00 price drop for a six cylinder model and adjustments across other lines at the Detroit plant.
President and Mrs Harding will spend the weekend at the home of Senator Knox. The president and Secretary Christion McWTh are involved in a series of meetings in Washington. Details remain near confirmation as schedules are adjusted for the trip and related engagements.
Readable fragment lists events such as a Saturday excursion steamer to be run on June 20 and a Pilgrim Club Dinner in October. Also mentions a Chamber of Commerce event, a Normal Lecture Course, a first concert by Riccarda Martin, a later lecture by Vera Poppe and Edna Ver Waar the contralto, with dates like October 10 and June 1. The text is jumbled but indicates a broad community schedule.
Yeomen plan a moonlight excursion on June 2 with no dance this week. Local notices mention cement prices, plumbing services, a bankruptcy sale of electrical fixtures, and multiple small ads for dances, floral offerings, and deliveries. Nearby churches announce picnics, and residents report returns from trips, with various sales and social events listed.
Weekend plans include Dr Coben and family traveling to La Crosse while his mother visits relatives. Brick ice cream sells at 40 cents a quart at Ray Mrs Bess Burtis’s home. Mrs Eva Bennett advertising music lessons at 421 West Arve So. A A Welch recovers from illness. Dance at Armory Hall every weekend. Mr Waltii Weist of La Crosse visits town. Wedding invitations noted at Tulncd Shop. West Salem residents transact business Thursday and Friday.
Martin Syverson faced charges of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to murder over a rooming house shooting that harmed Ban McKenzie. District court dismissed the case after the state failed to prove sufficient evidence, with defense witnesses ready to testify Syverson was asleep at the time. Police noted a suspect, Charles Parker of Lansing, was under police investigation. An extradition proceeding for Parker was pending.
Amendments to the state barber law passed last month are now in effect. The state board of health notes an annual renewal fee for barber partners rises from 1 to 2 dollars payable July 1 each year. The legislature defines selling a shop to a person not holding a barber license as a misdemeanor and requires explanation of law provisions to the buyer.
A historical notice outlines barber licensing rights and procedures. It states journeyman ownership, master barber status, and exam requirements. Licenses are issued for the year starting July, with trials and due process outlined for exam refusals.
A fragment reports an attachment chief asserting a screw enables a phonograph to be re sharpened and sworn that repeated use makes the device needy. The odd phrasing suggests a wartime or workshop note about tool modifications and maintenance practices.
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