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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1920

Page

5

Wever Theater Fanday Presents Cavitian Clothes Comedy

A local theater night features Cavitian Clothes a Moroxea comedy with William Courtenay and Dorothy Wickin as leads. The production lauds strong performances from Miss Dickinson and Manul Ty, praised for wit and voice as Courtenay returns as a waiter employed by a married wife in Krane.

Aspen William Courtenay Warneo Kraner Gitar Miss Dickinson Periseiis Anid Manul Underwood Margenet Sim le En Opti T. Wy

Madison Relief Agency Funds Dwindle Amid Cuts

Reports from Madison Wisconsin show the Relief Products Bureau strained by tight appropriations. Expenditures last year fell to around four hundred thousand dollars with about one hundred and fifty thousand provided by federal sources. Officials anticipate continued uncertainty as funding from outside sources remains uncertain and the agency seeks sustained support for its agricultural labor programs.

Madison Wis Wisconsin United Sites

Squirrel Attacks Man in Rochester Iowa

A squirrel bit Mr. Mola of Chimes City Iowa during a Rochester incident. Police contacted a ward officer who will examine the animal's health for disease and observe the injuries to the man.

Mola Chimes City Iowa Rochester Holm Lyday Habia

Eagle and the Jewel Mystery From Hidden Hoard

A misers hidden gold and jewels are recovered during a winter return. Two rustics plan to divide the loot, but a climber's fall leads to a fatal accident and a struggle over treasure. Names and specifics are obscured by garbled text, but the tale centers on greed, betrayal, and a fatal consequence.

Amiser Eagie Wesloe Sigvend Lis Bao Ben

12-Pound Gold Nugget Found in Australia Tale

A 12 pound nugget of almost pure gold was found in Queensland Australia near a mining area. The discovery marks a rare event with an estimated value around 85,000 dollars. Local reports describe the mine as productive and the nugget as unusually large for the period.

Chacters Queensland Australia Korl Falhini Moorill Herald

General Strike Reported at Palermo Amid Turmoil

A general strike spreads from Palermo after an attack on agitator Glovaini Sor hay Muittist, leaving several injured. In Tulogm region, workers threaten walkouts over wage disputes, with 3 prior titers joining the action. Diaz exiled leader Felix Diaz appears in Cuba, drawing attention in Kansas City as observers speculate on motives.

Palermo Glovaini Sorhay Muittist Hig Retts Tulogm Falkether Boon Aff

Distinctive Sleeves and Milwaukee Foundry Blaze

New York fashion notes describe distinctive sleeve designs with gathered arms and fluted bands. In Milwaukee, a spectacular fire at Crucible Steel Casting, 612 Clinton street, damaged the cleaning room and foundry incurring an estimated loss of £50,000. roof collapse followed, no injuries, cause unknown though neighbors suspect lightning.

Milwaukee Milwatere Wis Crucible Steel Casting Company Clinton Street Thomas A. Ganey Alvert & Lange Sereby Renry Kruse Enine Fourth Precinct Keenre

Local Briefs Highlight Town News And Notices

After a three day drive, Mr and Mrs J Smyling of St Louis arrived visiting relatives. Subscriptions accepted for magazines and club dues until Nov 15. Changes in local officials noted. plumbing and heating ads appear. Wisconsin potato show and exhibit slated Milwaukee November 1 to 20 1920 with related conferences. Jury service sub poenas issued for November circuit court term.

Yeoman Hall Jimmie James Mes. Noidance J. Smyling St. Louis Magavanes Club Mites Briegs Levy Welsh Milwaukee Dn Gulcusge La Crosse Floval_Co Guy Toole Spahin W. Tausche Hdw F. Schram Paramount Kodak Paramount Photo Bacrase Gatewar City ‘Transfer Co Warren Thomas Bangor Janesville Armory Wethe Linker Vectric Co Sth St. John Mn Ash Thill-Manning- Whalen, Co State Street Seaton Nord St A. Wanko Lawson Solberg Tire Ca Main Rohr Bros White Im Milwanker Hall Jane Linker M. Holler New York WY. Tausche Haw, Co. Supk W. Kelley la Crosse Milwauken Road EB P Miller Yon Nate Rrige Victor Eggler Lillie Bets la Croose Tames Stenberg J Elia Hanson Halmen Floriff

Fancy Wedding Rings and New Jewelry Trends

Noting growing fashion in rings and anniversary stones, the piece highlights Watinum and diamond settings amid expanding demand. It contrasts sewing machine adoption in Manchuria, rising need for English-speaking Chinese clerks, and a glowing but puzzled movie advertisement prompting reader reflection.

Manchuria Aetr Mar—T

Surgeon Dun sup MacDonujgrall Dies at 64 in Haverhill

Ma surgeon known for experiments weighing the human soul died at home Friday in Haverhill. He used delicate devices to measure the soul’s weight between six and eight ounces, accounting for body weight before and after death.

Havierhill Dunsup MacDonujgrall

Bret Harte Slapped Him In The Lobby

A fragment from a 19th century anecdote recounts Bret Harte discovering the manuscript for The Luck of Roaring Camp in a Overland Monthly issue. The scene involves editor Jr Barry, a sensitive proofreader, blue ink, and a printers feud with Marie slapping a man during a tabloid exchange.

Bret Harte Barry The Star Frintcisco Marie Sun New Vek Herald

Freezing Weather and Air Mail Tragedy Report

A weather forecast warns of freezing temperatures next week with cooler, generally fair conditions and strong winds in the Alabama region. Separately, air mail pilot Bryan McMullen of Dallas is killed when his plane crashes near Butjyia Illinois, affecting Chicago to Omaha service officials.

Walker Alisaouri Omaha Bryan McMullen Dallas Texas But Jyia Air Mail Chicago

Expert on Ouija Board Claims Free Press Can Be Fooled

A claim that a Ouija board expert can make it say anything is circulated by the Free Press. The report notes skepticism and urges verification of such sensational statements.

Rain Saves Settlers as Fire Blaze Rages Near Ashland

Rain arrives just in time to avert a deadly fire at the I. E. Miers Company plant near Ashland Wisconsin. Ironwood volunteers and 159 men fight the blaze for three days as high winds hindered access and animals flee east toward the lake.

Ashland Wis I. E. Miers Company Superior Falls Fire Department of Ironwood Wood Goegebie Range AshLind Soo

Playing Safe in the Redding Ads and Promotions

Fragmentary OCR notes mention sleet in promotion schemes and advertising jingles. Named individuals or organizations are unclear. readable items are limited to stray phrases about Logan, Harry, and promotional activity. The text lacks a coherent event or reportable outcome.

Harry Logan

Community Calendar Notes Bergen-Town Events and Mills

A fragmented listing from a local newspaper shows upcoming events from October to February including Ad Club Bureau meetings Merchants' Lunch Nor mal School lectures and a chicken pie supper. It also notes Spartanburg Cotton Mills to close due to unsettled cotton markets with operations suspended for three days and contingent on future market conditions.

Delane Reay Wisconsin Myrna Sharlew Caledonia St. Methodiat Congregational Church Xormal Dennis Herlase Nissen Devi Waters Abraham Lincoln Moa Clih Clus Cecil Surleigh Lang Gunnar Peterson la Crosse Theater Jades’ Aid Society North Presbyterian Church Des. l the Acolleans Richard Uxerwonky Bruno Steindel M. Boguslowsky Stusic Allen Mo. Quane Tan Tréderick Landis Coure Spartanburg Cotton Mills Spartanburg Inuils South

Annual Meeting of Associated Charities Tuesday

The annual meeting of the Associated Charities will be held Tuesday October 11 at 5 pm at the Chamber of Commerce to review reports for 1919 29 and to elect officers for 1920 21 All members are urged to attend and plan for the coming year

Associated Charities Chamber of Commerce

Sloan's Liniment Offered For Pain Relief Across Many Ailments

An old friend that stops pains is advertised as a trial size liniment that penetrates to ease sciatica and muscle stiffness. The copy claims rapid, economical congestion relief and promotes Sloan's Liniment as trusted by thousands of users worldwide with drugstore availability and a small price.

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