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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
2
Aladison Wisconsin reports state health board investigation into diphtheria deaths from 1912 to 1919. The study will review reporting timeliness physician attendance antitoxin use nursing care cultures disinfection and responsibility for deaths while assessing parental neglect and community control measures.
Madison courts closed Wednesday afternoon in memory of Judge A L Sanborn. Funeral attended by federal judges from Chicago and state officials. Dane County bar memorial committee, led by Bugley Lamb and Sheldon, presented to multiple courts. Rev Edward Worcester conducted the service. interment at Forest Hill.
New York. Governor Cox, Democratic presidential nominee, via Reston telegram released by the Democratic National Headquarters declares the enemy on the run and a sweeping victory appears. Scoutor Pat Harrison, chairman of the Democratic Speakers Bureau, notes the opposition falters amid League of Nations questions as Governor Cox tightens the line and the campaign counters Republican misrepresentation.
Police hear two women and one man described as Raward J Sailstad and Dorothy Anderson called at a Duluth tailor shop on August 28. They reportedly borrowed a blue suit, pressed in a hurry, and discussed a fire at Lake Nebsgumon.
Dr Max Rowe of Manhattan fatally shot Dr Ruth Rabin after threats to harm her for refusing marriage. Rowe, wounded by a self inflicted bullet, lay at St Catherine's hospital with life at risk as police investigated motive and coercion.
Madison reports evidence that inadequate dish washing spread disease and prompts proposed regulations to sterilize eating utensils after use. Wartime studies showed utensils as a main vector for illness. boiling water can block transmission. Officials note potential influenza use and broader health risks, urging widespread adoption of sterilization in hotels, restaurants, and cafeterias.
A state proposal aims to enforce uniform hygienic practices across institutions. Army investigations indicate facilities using machine dishwashing saw mortality from flu fall by about 35 percent versus those using hand washing.
Jay Rial a longtime Ringling press agent and theater publicist died of pneumonia in Winston Salem North Carolina after a brief illness. He had visited La Crosse with Ringling productions and circus shows. Also notes the Navy offering five older warships for sale with tenders due October 28 including cruisers Raleigh Cincinnati and gunboats Machias Castine and Dennel
The largest ship in the collection is the Supply, once used as a supply slip during the war. The vessel features Scandinavian clogs in wood and naval fuel notes, while owners and villages are noted for their heated water power.
Diamond Dyes promise fadeless color for worn garments and draperies. The kit includes simple directions and a color card, suitable for wool silk linen cotton or blends. Even beginners are assured perfect results with weatherproof dye.
A brief, garbled OCR fragment lists operatic singers including McCormack Kreisler Caruso Scheegee Caruso Scotti Zanelli and others. The text hints at a program or rehearsal note but provides no clear event, date, or place.
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