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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1920

Page

5

Joseph Ridge Road Nears Completion In La Crosse County

Tens to the state highway commission show that significant projects will be completed this season in La Crosse County. County forces work on a bituminous magnum road on State Trunk Highway 83 near St Joseph's Ridge. Surface work has begun, and about seven miles of road may be surfaced with twenty miles total. The Freichsland bridge over the river is closing for a dangerous condition. a new steel structure will replace one span and extend up to Ginata, enabling steamers to run further.

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Pity Briefs Yeomen Hall starts tonigl? at 30

A cluttered item list mentions Yeomen Hall opening with imines tonigal starts, Miss Ales Hye reported Wl at her tom wk to2t Caledomnia street, Wes Hinde a 4 tudder in the Barre Milly school, and a forthcoming big stresses sale of Burrows. The ad packet includes phone numbers, business notices, and local events from The Linker Electric Co to Halloween decorations and a stock show report.

Yeomen Hall Imines Tonigal Wrte Ales Hye Caledomnia Street Wes Hinde Barre Milly Siress Burrows Clumbing Sehram Purdenson Charles Street Eesti Pomps Iiisto Topaire Secur Paramount Kodak Tamount Clut Oise Adolph Knutsen Roekband Puesday- Pelday Flory Vine Lo Lids Vine Underwood

Wisconsin Campaign Rallys Drag In Lenroot Blaine

The Wisconsin political scene centers on Lenroot and Blaine with mob parades and speeches at Prairie du Chien and Madison. Debates are proposed on the League of Nations as factions rally labor leaders and independent candidates to back Thompson Blaine and Lenroot.

Charles Tee Bryson Hearst Chicago American Cnnolld Paul’. Reinseh Trinity of Wisconsin Senatey Lenroot Bryson Reinseh China United States Wilson Japan Cox Franklin Roosevelt Wilson League of Nations Harding Coulidge Wisconsin Wisin Deli Oy Blaine LA James Thonp- Follette United States — Sennator Tay Follette G. Knutson la Grosse State Senate Te Brace Federation of Labor Marcus Insomn Vane County Iairman Federation of Labor Thompson Progr International Association of Machinists Washington Nickerson Irvine Tenront Prairie du Shion GETS Lenront Metteal Opera House Ct - Ar Lenvont League of Nations Republcan John P. Hume Thurman Bse Tarey Sauthoff Tan Grady Portagie

Hogen School Plans Readied For Two New Buildings

The Hogen School, wrecked by a recent fire, prepares to construct two new facilities. Local grower Melvin Brye from Washington visits the city as Mrs. Wa. Drake returns from Region Barbor Midh. and transacts business with Continental Casualty Insurance in La Crosse while passing through Chi erga. The Hoover Suction Cleaner advertises itself. Linker Electric Co. advertises at 114 No. 5th St.

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Morgan to speak in western Wisconsin next week

William J. Morgan Republican candidate for Attorney General will tour western Wisconsin next week after appearances in Lake Michigan shore towns. His first key meeting is set for Madison Monday night with William Langer, then stops include Manitowoc and several other towns across the region.

Wiliam J. Morgan Lake Michigan Madison William Langer Torney North Dakota Mirlivon Mt. Morgan Terabe Grand Rapids Stevens Point Marshfield Au Claire Chippewn Falls Mendinto

Mor man known to Valders friends in hometown visit

In Valders in the evening, Mr Mor man sees many old friends near his former farm and first teaching post while preparing to enroll in a low course at the university to advance his education.

Valders Mr. Morman

The Dangerous Highbrow and Education Debate

A fragment discusses the claim that writing quality can exceed formal education. It cites a New York News comment by L. T. and notes magazines of the time praising or critiquing education’s role in literary selfhood. The passage reflects early 20th century attitudes toward schooling and writing.

L. T New York News

General Biddle to retire from U S Army post

Brigadier General John Biddle, honored for guiding American troops in World War I, will retire December 1 after forty three years of service. A West Point graduate from 1861, he served in the Spanish American War, commanded engineers, led for duties in France, and held positions including superintendent of the Military Academy and assistant chief of staff. He currently commands Camp Custer, Michigan.

Washington John Biddle Agand War Department Biddle Porto Wvas West Polar Engineer Corps United States Biddley Military Academy Comemand France Regular Army National Amr General Biddle Camp Custer Michiwen

First Lifeboat From 1802 In Yorkshire Described

The first lifeboat ever made, crafted in Yorkshire in 1802, aimed to save lives at sea during storms. A poor shipwright invented it and Parliament granted him about $6,000 as a reward, per reports in the Houston Post summarizing Wells Balanced Census notes.

Yorkshire Wells Riz Houston Post

Upcoming Events and Lectures Across Town

A schedule listing October through January programs includes lectures on World Conditions by Mrs. Margy Hardy Armour, church talks, the Mothers' Club event at the High School Auditorium, and a Rescue Mission Sunday. Additional items cover the Normal Lecture Courses, a reader by Professor Dunnis, a world impersonator, and music study club engagements at various churches and theaters.

Chamber of Commerce Margy Hardy Armour Daviel W. Casey Dircelwe Mothers’ Slub Rescue Mission Iyrna Shariow Soprang Banaar Caledonia St Methodist Vhurch Dunnis Wid Prenigey Harionse Miesen Abraham Lincoln Congregational Church Ceci Buzlatch Midna Gungar’ Peterson Larosse Theater Laces'’ Aid Society North Presbyterian Church Thio Nedd Ceurwouky Bruno Steindel Bopusigwsly Allen McQuhae Crosse Theater Itr Frederick Landis

Success Depends On Hair Color For Salesmen

George W. Hop, King, general sales manager of that Columbia Graphophone company of New York, told the Executives' club of Chicago that success in salesmanship partly depends on hair color. He advised sending a black haired man south and a brunette north to improve results, warning that advertising is only fifty percent and personality makes up the other half. A poor clerk behind the counter can destroy the best advertised route.

Cbicago George W. Hop, King Columbia Graplophone Company New York Executives’ Club of Chicago Gestroy

Danger Lies In Bulk Liquor In The Consumer Era

Report highlights the challenge of concealing liquor in large quantities unseen by authorities. The article notes how bulk supplies reach consumers and the difficulty in hiding such volumes amidst growing attention to enforcement and public safety.

Chicago News

Ordinary Events at Normal School Chapel and Club Meetings

Rev. C Hawrison spoke to students on Over the World 3 Rim during Wednesday chapel. Florence Worth hospitalized with appendicitis leaves friends hoping for a speedy recovery. Tennis club regroups for upcoming tournament while social events attract many students. Watchinsons affairs grow more popular and ex servicemen receive bonus checks. Normal season tickets for the torture course distributed among students. Women’s league executive committee met Thursday morning.

C. Hawrison Congregational Church Florence Worth Women’s League Hell 2 Shursday Morales

Pastor Landlord Shot by Tenant in Chicago Apartment

Police question tenant Sestro after he shot and killed pastor Frederick G Ruff of Memorial Church in Bers Park, Wes. The tenant, a coal company manager, says he mistook the preacher for a burglar as authorities probe tenant landlord tensions and recent tenant complaints about rent practices.

Chicago Frederick G Ruff Memorial Bers’ Park Wes Lid W. Sestro Sestro Ruff

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