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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1920
Page
3
A fragmented religious text passage cites biblical phrasing from Kings and a garbled dedication to following God. The readable lines emphasize obedience and faith under divine guidance, though the source text is partially indecipherable.
The piece marks the thirtieth anniversary of Dr Stephen M Babcocks discovery to measure butter fat in milk while praising his motives. It notes Wisconsin's rise from a wheat state to a leading dairy state driven by this invention and lauds Babcocks disinterested service.
The northwest supports Herbert Hoover on the St Lawrence deep waterway linking Great Lakes ports to ocean freight. La Crosse and Sherman on the Mississippi note current world shipments by one bill of lading. Chicago sees potential gains from widening the canal to permit greater ocean commerce, leveraging its harbor, railroads, and manufacturing prowess.
The article argues Chicago’s plan to invest millions to link with the Mississippi for ocean traffic could reshape river commerce. It warns valley towns to build harbor facilities to handle river barges, or risk losing traffic to Chicago and becoming a backwater in the growing Mississippi foreign trade corridor.
A reader quiz lists questions about U S presidents including who said The Federal Union it must be preserved and which presidents were twice elected after a defeat, plus voter rights for electors and inaugurations in Philadelphia Washington and Milwaukee details.
The freighter Mulpa carried 27 000 bales of hemp and 224 000 cigars from Manila to Rotterdam. A man who has eluded the sheriff for three jumps remains ahead, facing lower hurdles than before.
Ten years ago today three men pulled down a dangerous bridge on the Black River to end a long dispute over maintenance costs between Trempealeau and La Crosse counties. The action reduced risk of death and resolved ownership questions that had stalled upkeep.
The author argues the president governs home and family welfare through executive power veto control over Congress and military command. It notes leadership of the party shapes legislation, production, distribution, and costs, and that voting for a candidate means choosing fixed home affecting policies including education health and postal efficiency.
Amidst a crowded doorway ceremony Rev Jonathan Snook’s sermon is heard as rice bags are tossed by onlookers. Robert Hannaford escorts a bride as a stained glass scene frames their moment. Nearby, a discussion of the U S census notes 310 to 900 million cards and the shift to electric counting machines to speed and clarify results.
Unusual floods in India drive snakes inland and raise deaths. Latest figures show elephant, wolf, tiger, otter, and wild pig bites contributing to a high mortality total, with several thousand fatalities from poisonous stake bites.
A sweep of brief notices from Chicago to Paris covers political probes in Chicago on game fixing, Republican fundraising totals for mid 1920, and labor party unity in Stockholm. Boxing match results and financial wartime expenditures feature in the day's digest.
Weston High's game against Elmhurst ends in a tight defeat after Hugh Hurley is penalized for kicking an opponent. Jean reflects on Hugh's actions as the team and crowd rail against the referee, while Bob Brooks remains a quiet mainstay on the squad.
Two school teams faced off in a tight exercise themed match, delivering a narrow victory. The event showcased strong effort from participants, with competitive plays and standout performances across both squads.
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