This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
4
Two girls open a tea room with a theater aftershow menu featuring salads muffins and similar items. The long notice outlines hours arrivals catering details and a light menu planned for shoppers and theatergoers with a late dinner service and special after the show offerings by The Sampler.
Fragments describe poverty and hunger, noting a statewide Salvation Army fund drive during the week of October 24. The text mentions families awaiting aid, unemployment, sickness, and the public charity as the remedy, with critics questioning serice quality and access to gray bale products.
A garbled report describes a Salvation Army action in a city back yard, detailing hidden activities behind walls and the distress of residents. The piece evokes human suffering and calls attention to confined spaces where people are kept away from public view. The fragmentary text emphasizes cruelty and the need for aid.
Madison Wisconsin officials announce a restoration grant for the old Wisconsin Capitol building in Madison. Walter Meyer receives an $87 award to oversee completion of the project, including land securement, landscaping, new well, public restrooms, and repairs to windows and interior.
Michigan state reformatory at U.S. penal complex suffered near total destruction by fire on Wednesday. Officials say reconstruction plans are under study and a decision on rebuilding is expected soon. Only one convict reportedly fled during the blaze as investigators assess damages and safety implications.
A vague report notes guards trolling prison walls and no trouble with convicts. Alfred Gardiner receives ten months in jail for his tenth offence after a prior brief sentence.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.