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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1909
Page
10
Early morning at 403 South Tenth Street Mrs. H J McDonald awakened to noises on the second floor and confronted a thief. The intruder fled after her scream and the sick physician, Dr H J McDonald, was visibly shaken by the incident. entry was gained by cutting a screen and forcing a door.
Portland Oregon October 13 Special. A new hatchery on the Columbia River about 40 miles from Portland grows the largest and best equipped facility in the nation. The main building measures 230 by 55 feet and houses 250 hatch ing troughs. Ponds will store fry until maturity and the plant will release 40 to 50 million fry each season. The Royal Chinook will be hatched almost exclusively to replenish Columbia stocks against fishing declines.
A sharp proverb notes that infringing on rivals' work boosts a chiropodist's earnings, implying competitive overreach yields financial gain in the trade.
John Thornbury writes from Minot North Dakota October 4 1909 sharing impressions from Brookings Huron and Aberdeen South Dakota and towns like Oakes Milton Crystal Max and Tessa. He notes rising land values homesteaders upgrading sod houses to frames and warns about credit trusts and mail order firms Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward. He jokes about beer on station platforms and a kitchen hair incident.
Yorktown Virginia prepares a three day observance October 17 to 19 marking the 128th anniversary of Lord Cornwallis surrender to General Washington on October 19 1781. The event is under the National Society of Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.
In Chicago at Orchestra Hall on Columbus Day Judge Peter S. Grosscup condemned laws barring religious teaching in public schools. He called the prohibition a blot on the American educational system and urged reconsideration of church state separation policies.
The speaker argues that schools reflect spirituality and national character, but should not teach Jesus Christ or the Bible to avoid sectarian strife. He contends religion remains the strongest positive force for both spiritual and civil good in America.
A baby demonstrates a stubborn mood by not replying when addressed in the language the woman uses. The informal remark underscores early language and social behavior patterns noted in the household.
A farmer who installs a 0 straight fence also establishes a solid, ample harvest approach. The note highlights practical fencing aligning with productive farming, emphasizing efficiency and yields.
A concise saying notes how recurrent remorse shifts attention to the tail of events rather than the front, suggesting reflection improves action. The remark links regret to perception, urging proactive approaches to consequences.
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