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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1920

Page

3

Abbreviated Editorial Material From LaCrosse Leader Press

Fragmentary text appears to be an editorial and masthead from the LaCrosse Leader-Press with references to Associated Press use and a religious Bible quote. The legibility is poor, names and addresses are scattered, and no cohesive event or outcome can be confirmed from the readable portions.

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La Follette Esch bill clash fuels Wisconsin rail push

The Milwaukee mayor Dan Hoan attacks La Follette and his aide Jim Thompson over railway regulation and the Esch-Cummins bill. The piece argues the Esch bill parallels Wisconsin utilities law, granting broader powers to regulators while warning against political demagoguery and passion over policy.

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The Nonpartisan Platform in Wisconsin Excerpt

A Wisconsin newspaper column analyzes the Nonpartisan League platform. It weighs motives, leadership, public sentiment, and the league’s declared aims within state law and electoral impact. The piece notes hysteria but argues the platform contains sound elements despite questionable proposals.

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Farmers propose government reforms and direct democracy

A group of farmers advocates initiative, referendum, and recall as tools to empower the majority. They warn against overreach by organizations and urge readers to adopt the three measures to safeguard welfare. The article reprints the Nonpartisan platform for reference and filing.

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Right Kind of Clothes Ten Years Ago Today

A newspaper summary notes an old ordinance proposed by city physicians to hire a licensed health commissioner. Plans for a steel rebuilt bridge with 3,500 passenger capacity are mentioned. Grammar schools compete in field races at the fair grounds, with a banner for top points. John F. Doherty spoke at a Minneapolis Knights of Columbus banquet.

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Claire's Briars Wardrobe Dilemma and Family Plans

Claire learns Lulu Rodney invites her for a month at The Briars and schemes for a perfect wardrobe. Paula offers her allowance and old dresses, while the family negotiates funds, and Claire imagines meeting Lulu's brother-in-law and entering a social circle during the summer visit.

How They Vote In Illinois Primaries Shows Gender Split

The Illinois primary returns reveal a strong gender split in voting. The Thompson machine backed senator won by 9,000 among men, while anti machine candidates gained 38,000 more votes from women. The Thompson governor candidate led by 46,000 votes among men, yet the antiThompson candidate drew 38,000 more female votes. Women showed they would not vote as men do when political machines and bosses are involved.

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Outsider guesses Lenroot Blaine win despite cuts

A Chicago Tribune political writer speculates Lenroot may win with 75 006 votes behind Harding and Blaine also ahead. He notes La Follette's stump efforts could shift results, questions Lenroot's nomination in the Republican primary, and ponders Harding's Wisconsin lead and possible reduced majorities.

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Popularity Contest Divides Kokomo S School Grades

In Kokomo the seventh and sixth graders run a coupon vote to pick a popular teacher. Miss Bauer shocks by leading with 1,007 votes while Miss Norman trails with 1, and Miss Notman falls to second. Parents react as the mystery crowd suspects voting plots and school loyalties emerge.

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Old English Tutor Tales and Village Puzzles

A quirky collection recalls mid eighteenth century drama with David Garrick and Sam Johnson, plus snippets on English lessons, riddles, and village life. The notes touch on a boy actor from 1717 to 1775, a riddle about Pharaoh’s daughter, and a scene of a simple house built by Willis and companions.

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Untangling a Mix of Clothes and Illusions at the Farmhouse

Claire plans a discreet stay as Lulu and Sim help settle her in a rambling farmhouse. A mistaken trunk label misplaces Paula’s clothes with Claire’s hopes, forcing her to improvise a tomorrow she cannot face. Claire fears exposure and a failed ruse to fit a costly wardrobe.

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Ro And League BY PROFESSOR IRVING FISHER

Yale professor Irving Fisher discusses the League of Nations and the role of force in enforcing territorial integrity. He cites Theodore Roosevelt and Grover Cleveland on warning nations and recalls Monroe Doctrine precedent. He notes Roosevelt's 1935 view supporting a League and a global police function.

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President Puzzles and Historical Names

A newspaper quiz lists questions about U S presidents and related facts. It includes who was called The Little Magician born in Ohio elected from Illinois and buried in New York, cabinet roles under Wilson, and which presidents were sons of clergymen. It also names Dutch ancestry presidents and governors before the presidency.

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Unclear wartime decree and voyage ends on Tobaco island fate

The text discusses enforcement of a court decree by armed forces, the difficulty of agreeing on real armament limits, and the hope that collective effort could advance peace. It then shifts to Tobaco's historical arc from Columbus to English rule, noting its decline into a desert island despite past colonies.

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Sawdust as Fodder Claim Tested for Cattle

The note discusses using sawdust as fodder for cattle, claiming chemical treatment could make it palatable and potentially increase milk output. It describes a report of cows fed on treated sawdust giving improved milk yields and health indicators.

Pairing Sparks Talk in Abe Martin Column

In Abe Martin style, a humorous social exchange unfolds about expectations, romance, and a well paired pair. The dialogue hints at a Mrs Smythe with a six month old baby and a bidnas figure linked to a week old car in a lighthearted community column.

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