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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1913
Page
2
In Jaxod Forks North Dakota on May 21 female detectives posing as students uncovered a petty theft ring in university dormitories. The accused admitted guilt with proven evidence and were expelled from the university amid a broader corset rivalry context.
A fragment notes a man defined by a singular brand identity EUuCcCeBS and his steadfast adherence marks his approach. The wording underscores a self confined stance and personal branding as the central theme.
The under twenty boy violinist Daniel Melsa is taken in by wealthy New York Jews including Otto Kuhn of Kuhn Loeb & Co and Mrs. Samuel Untermyer. Orphaned by pogroms, he calmed pursuing Cossacks by playing his violin, earning safe passage for him and his mother.
An old rule requires as many candles as guests at the table, a tradition with varied modern placements. The piece notes candles arranged around a floral centerpiece in circles, ovals, or oblong patterns, reflecting stylistic choices.
A neighbor recalls Harold and the little girl next door playing in the yard. Mary cried claiming Harold hit her. Harold said he struck back after Mary hit him first.
A short adage or poem fragment urges generosity toward others and reflects on hidden merit. The lines imply that what one offers may surpass another's expectations, guiding a considerate, modest approach to aiding others.
A lightning bolt near Walla Walla caused dramatic damage at the Jansen and Lyons residences. Mrs. Jules Jansen suffered serious injuries as her underclothing was shredded, stockings and shoes burned away. A Lyons hired man, Chron, miles away, endured the same shock, leaving a four foot deep hole where he stood. Three mules drawn by a hired man were killed.
New Richmond Wis May 31 W F Meyer of St Paul Omaha freight conductor held to trial in circuit court on manslaughter charge after coroner jury blamed him for the head on crash with an Omaha passenger train at Baldwin that killed two people.
An eastern university physiology exam prompted a student to describe capillary circulation. The student, clearly unsure, quipped that blood went down one leg and up the other, eliciting a humorous moment in the classroom.
An insect resembling the June bug is found in large quantities on the high plains near Quito. The natives toast and eat it as a delicacy, selling roasted bugs in street fashion similar to city snack sales. The flavor is described as tasting like toasted bread.
A proverb highlights the gamble of marriage as a man pursues harmony between extremes, hoping to land a steady middle ground where partnership flourishes.
A Chicago man credits Grape-Nuts with ending years of poor digestion and loss of appetite. After trying many remedies, four packages restored his stomach, increased relish, and strengthened his body and brain. The Postum Co. promotes the product and its justification in The Road to Wellville booklet.
An 1861 La Crosse appeal for 204 men to form horse zouaves the Wisconsin Tigers failed to recruit. Wisconsin sent six companies to the Union by 1862 with La Crosse’s Light Guard and artillery among the first to depart, celebrated with ball, blankets, and a silk flag for the Battery.
The piece argues that true religion is proven by willingness to sacrifice for noble ends. Historical temples were funded through individual self-denial, guiding self-denial toward others' good rather than self-indulgence.
The text notes that lucifer matches first appeared around 1834 and highlights key progress since then, especially the safety match that ignites only when struck on the box, marking a major improvement in the match trade.
Samuel Hickman, a spectator and friend of riders, was struck on the track by a racing car while trying to aid rider Geo Grimes who had fallen. Burden, riding behind Grimes at speed, could not slow and hurled Hickman fifty feet, near the spectators stand, where he died from the impact.
General Rosalie Jones, pioneer hiker, says aircraft could be a fine weapon for suffrage work. After flying from Grant City to Oakwood Heights Staten Island with Harry Brown she released suffrage literature while aloft, tying her skirts tightly with a blue cord.
A reflective note quotes Adam urging avoidance of gossip as a pestilence and counsels keeping great ideals in the soul to comfort solitude. The snippet frames personal counsel and moral guidance.
A private in a German regiment at Graz used a machine gun to kill himself. He placed himself before the weapon and fired it by a cord. His breast was riddled with bullets after quarrels with his superior officers.
A light editorial quip notes that while liking is nice, mutual distrust sustains the cohesion of a women's club, hinting at underlying tensions and unity born from cautious cooperation.
Fritzie Scheff, prima donna, ends marriage with novelist John Fox Jr. She explains she is too busy to marry again and remains satisfied with her current career. Rumors of a romance with actor George Anderson came to nothing as Scheff denies plans to wed.
A concise moral note citing Marcus Aurelius on keeping one’s word and preserving self-respect. It emphasizes steadfast integrity and personal discipline as guiding principles.
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