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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
3
Fragmentary notice cites Exodus and Isaiah verses about keeping the Sabbath and avoiding evil deeds. The readable phrase mentions blessedness for those who observe the Sabbath and refrain from wrongdoing, with unclear reference to specific persons or dates.
The piece condemns the Bum Sports Club for violent acts aimed at inflating cotton prices through intimidation. It notes cotton growers suffer as prices spike and calls for orderly methods—cooperation, organization, and legislation—over night-riding violence. Northern businessmen recall wartime controls and favor lawful means, not coercive actions.
A Richland Center assault suspect Frank Roach, 24, faces trial under a law that could grant 1 to 10 years if he is deemed feeble minded. Critics argue the statute fails to protect society, noting three prior similar assaults. Call to keep perverts segregated for life and to reform the 1920-21 legislature.
A libel suit claims Thompson sues Seawe for 10 million dollars claiming falsified city finances and damaged reputation. The case targets the mayor’s administration and questions campaign integrity and credibility surrounding city accounts.
The text questions whether libel rules apply equally to government units and individuals, and if press immunity extends to electoral bodies. It notes possible outcomes for future political criticism and potential legal backlash against critics. It also contrasts taxpayer jurors with defamation of politicians and cites William Hale Thompson as a smart man.
An unsigned old column warns that not covering a sneeze spreads disease and costs lives and money, arguing the open faced sneezer is more dangerous than bombs. It contrasts public health risks with political sentences and notes Americans’ ambivalence toward Ireland’s figure. The piece mocks imperial judgments and praises Irish defiance.
A Department of Agriculture bulletin notes severe watermelons losses from growers failing to spray vines. The report jokes about ineffective sprays against pests and suggests trying chains to prevent melons from skidding.
Ten years ago today at the Retail Grocers Association meeting members urged butter makers to stop selling short weight butter as cartons weighed two to two and a half ounces under a pound. Interior finishing on St Mary’s school at Seventh and Cameron began. State game warden BH Gantsch appointed. An advertising campaign to promote La Crosse manufacturing and trade was approved by the Board of Trade.
In a genteel long story, Virginia faces pressure from her autocratic Aunt about marrying for money. Virginia loves Courtney Van Breck but must confront Aunt Gardners insistence on financial security and the lure of Billy despite his modest means. A Berkshire inn confrontation alters plans and leads to a costly social decision for Virginia.
In Howard County a school vote seeks the most popular teacher with sixth graders Dot and friends promoting Miss Norman. Jean backs Miss Norman, clipping coupons via a school contest page that prompts a local debate on teachers.
The piece argues Pershing would have made an excellent quarterback through strong generalship. It defines generalship as preparation for emergencies, anticipation, and decisive action. It notes the quarterback must study the field, know his team and opponents, and match strengths to weaknesses. He must always use his head.
A fragmentary historical note discusses Pliny the Elder and a papyrus scarcity under Tiberius, linking it to a modern paper famine and rising prices. It then pivots to a humorous subplot about Fanney Farrington and Caroline Evelyn, hinting at a later anonymous bestseller Evelina that elevates Fanney’s status once her authorship is revealed.
Abe Martin describes a domestic scene with Virginia, Aunt Valin, and Billy. Julia Gardner visits, Virginia shows the kitchen and den, Billy plans to wire editorials for a bigger paper, and tea is served as Mrs Julia Gardner ends an afternoon of arrival and reunion.
A fragment lists presidential trivia and electoral college questions, including which president was elected by the Republicans, which by a one vote majority, and the Dutch ancestry presidents. It notes yesterday's answers about Utah and Vermont, and references a narrative about Mrs Delabarre and a reading tube.
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