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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
3
A garbled fragment cites religious language about faith and power with scattered phrases. The intelligible content is minimal, offering no clear event, person, or location to contextualize into a proper news item.
The League of Nations faces the Sweden Finland clash over Asland Islands with American Abram Elkus as one of three commissioners. The report upholds Finnish sovereignty despite a Swedish speaking majority on the 1,000 island population and rules self determination not applicable, predicting League approval and a peaceful settlement over war.
Agitation shows both the legislative and executive branches quickening moves to relieve distress and provide comfort for war disabled. A Harding commission works with congress committees, reflecting public pressure from soldiers' groups. Authorities vow to do all possible to heal and empower veterans, despite limits, with economy not to be considered in this effort.
An analysis notes Americans boast of large public education spending yet relativity shows lower ratios. It cites annual public education expenditure near 1.0 billion dollars, tobacco and cosmetics bills, ice cream and jewelry outlays, and a suggestion that reallocating small personal expenditures toward teachers salaries could raise pay by about 120 dollars per educator.
The passage notes broad agreement that teachers are criminally underpaid and questions current funding levels. Claxton is quoted saying the nation believes in education but pays little, highlighting a mismatch between professed support and actual expenditure.
The death of Colonel Galbraith, head of the American Legion, is mourned as a loss to the nation. His work for disabled World War I veterans impressed every service member, and since his election he fought for justice for the disabled. His memory, forged in the Artoine battles and dubbed Fighting Colonel of the Fighting First, will inspire others to finish the Legion's mission. He received three medals, yet the lasting tribute remains the soldiers' heartfelt esteem.
The piece recalls early air mail dreams in New York to San Francisco under fifty hours and contrasts 1860 Pony Express pace with eight days two hours for a Buchanan message. It also jokes about postwar German rabbit-delivery and quotes James M Beck calling for a month of silence.
Mrs F W Boardman and Jenks return from Milwaukee after attending the state Rebecca assembly. The railway commission will report that a well water system is the logical plan to restore La Crosse water, with land acquisition for wells. City engineer Bradish found an old Fourth of July cannon in the pumping station shed. Municipal bathhouse on Pettibone Island to open June 17. Odin Oyen wins interior decorating contract for Green River Indian school. Rev A K Sagen heads a six month fundraising tour for Norwegian Lutheran hospital funds. County board to appoint supervisor of assessment at four dollars per day for three years. West approach of Mississippi wagon bridge to be replanned. steel rails to be tested on the planex approach. Twenty years ago items note picnic routes through Oak Grove grounds and Germany-made advertising cards for La Crosse Interstate Park group. Ex-Comptroller Fred Ring reelected Deputy Grand Master of Wisconsin Masonic Grand Lodge. Bishop Flasch’s condition worsens. end expected within hours.
Isabel Townley sweeps into a drawing room scene, blushes and wit clash with Margaret and Diana as George Forrest courts the naive guest. Townley reveals a shy charm and a chess bond with her father, promising a tense social dance through the evening.
Granddad and two boys explore a curious leaf skeleton activity in which leaves are treated with lime water to remove green tissue and reveal white vein skeletons. They plan to dry, mount, and display the skeletal leaves in a scrapbook, then share a playful classroom conundrum. The page also includes humorous poems, school club notes, and a letter from readers inviting new games and internal reflections submitted to the paper.
Dr William B Barton argues dictionaries lack pedigree for all words and that modern progress sets a pace some resist. He defines fogies as those out of touch with current life, regardless of age, and urges readers to stay engaged with change rather than becoming a belated mind or a societal impediment.
Diana and Margaret Mills overhear George Forrest declaring a fond farewell after a lively encounter with the latest New York flirt. Diana remains silent as she disposes of a half finished cigarette and lights a new one, while Margaret reacts with shock and curiosity.
The International Association of Rotary clubs began its annual convention in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Monday and will run through Friday. Delegates from Rotary clubs worldwide are gathering for the event.
Estes Snedecor of Portland, Oregon, president of the international association, called the opening meeting to order. Principal meetings are in Usher hall with two adjoining halls for sectional meetings. More than 900 affiliated Rotary clubs, about 65,000 members, were represented at the session.
New York reports the six month shipping board plan requiring strikers to return with a 10 percent wage cut was rejected by the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. The decision heightens tensions as labor disputes affect maritime operations.
Tomorrow is Flag Day and you should display the flag properly. Use a pole or rope outdoors with the blue field facing away from the house unless parading, when it should be upper left. If vertical stripes are visible, blue field on the right. if horizontal, blue field on the left. Do not fly all night. raise after sunrise and lower at sunset. Do not place another emblem above it.
A historical playground description explains stride ball where players form a circle with one inside holder. Inside player throws a beaker ball between legs while others stay still, switching places if struck. Hands-on-knees rule enforced to avoid disqualification.
Fragmentary text mentions an attempted burglary at a home, Abe Martin and Miss Fern Moots, and a London denial of a treaty between Russia and Ireland. The readable content is incomplete and unclear about events, dates, or identities, preventing a clear, coherent news item.
A vintage warning that unless you ask for Diamond Dyes you may get a poor dye with streaks and spots. The ad claims every package includes simple directions for safe home dyeing or tinting to achieve a rich, fade resistant color with no mistakes or flaws.
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