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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1922
Page
3
Fragmentary readable lines show a religious entreaty as a man pleads entering gates to answer the Lord calling. The text centers on devotion and seeking entry through faith.
The Fifth District deems socialism unfit to back non socialists, but a national convention allows solidarity in exceptional cases. Victor Berger backs the change while delegates in Milwaukee urge no endorsement against Senator La Follette. The Wisconsin socialist convention votes fifty nine to forty not to endorse a candidate to oppose La Follette. The state questions whether socialists can support Republicans or vice versa and probes Berger and La Follette records.
The article argues the Esch-Cummins repeal is political, not purely economic, and that private capital cannot sustain railroads at high returns. It questions alternatives, notes valuation under La Follette act, and suggests government ownership may come as eventual necessity due to transportation needs and unremunerative private capital.
The piece argues that shifting to government ownership or major policy changes must be clearly defined and justified. It warns that repealing Esch Cummins without a substitute could unleash higher freight rates and taxes, urging a thoughtful plan and public understanding before action.
Tom Sims notes Palard has a long veteran who fought with Napoleon and has not received a bonus. A dollar is worth more than last year. The tax man must be persuaded. A witty column of misheard sayings and satirical lines on income tax, shoes on porches, marriages, and social quirks.
Jane Carr, deemed plain beside her sisters Celia Abigail and Emma, finds unexpected charm when Dan Bartan returns from the city. He recalls a childhood incident, then they share news of summer plans, a quiet walk, and a budding attraction that could change her life.
The item recounts a 1914 era social page with marriages at 1618 Market Street and a large gathering of La Crosse Odd Fellows preparing for a district event in Tomah. It notes scholarships awarded to Ruth Alive Smith, market prices for fruits, and miscellaneous local news from La Crosse including church moves, a poetical recital, and business openings.
In a dining room scene Jane arrives with sparkling green eyes and vivid hair, shocking onlookers who recognize their old friend Danny Barton. The minister mutters about not calling Jane plain again, and the moment rouses a vow of happiness unmatched by the prior calm.
Fifteen Filipino women wives and daughters of the delegation invited to Washington to press President Harding for Philippine independence were received by Mrs. Harding at the White House. They wore sharply colored native costumes of gossamer silk and toured the public rooms and grounds with Mrs. Harding guiding them through the reception areas.
Abe Martin notes a rich gran'mother avoiding war and women alias claim a young married couple are apparently getting along. He mentions envy as a hard disguise, and a former umbrella hanger now left in the cellar light on as a quirky image.
A Brerton Braley daily poem fragment laments a delayed letter and urges personal news from a distant friend. The piece is followed by a report on the State Millers meeting in Oshkosh Wisconsin with E L Barns as president and talks on legislation affecting trade associations and anti threshing laws. An auto tour around Lake Winnebago and a Mexico City auto excess note are also mentioned.
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