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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
4
Groups in the state face charges over price fixing in the wrapping paper market. They allegedly coordinated prices and distribution terms to limit competition. Authorities set a 20 day window for responses and further proceedings.
Village troops report varied activities from October gatherings. Seniors of Our Savior's Lutheran, Troop 2, met at age 19 and planned events with two new members Gail Kumm and another recruit. Troop 10 at Hogan School hosted Girl Scout liaison Skipper and games led by Ruth Russell, Joyce Mickelson, and ay Villeneuve with Dixie cups for a treat. Troop 18 at Holy Trinity displayed autumn leaf brownies and taught a new dance before Taps. Troop 20 at Wesley Methodist held a Halloween party with Dolores Gifford winning a prize and a covered dish supper. Troop 24 at Hamilton School collected dues, sang America, and made paper lattice wall decorations and felt bookmarks. Troop 28 met at North Presbyterian Church with dues and emblem-cutting activities. Troop 41 at Gar Geate Sama An church organized an Armistice day program with participants chosen by the scribe. Troop Savior’s Lutheran met Oct 26 planning a neighborhood cookout for Nov 6 and rag collection. Troop at Lutheran opened with Halloween party prep and a planned hike while collecting rags.
A historical note describes the practice of burying a man with his favorite wife when he died among the Comanches in the early days. The fragment reflects customs surrounding death and marriage within the tribe.
The Wisconsin State Federation of Labor backs a sickness disability insurance plan for industrial workers funded by a 1.5 percent wage deduction. The program, modeled after unemployment compensation, would not burden taxpayers or employers and mirrors workmen's compensation and unemployment benefits.
Milwaukee wholesalers and La Crosse merchants met at a luncheon to discuss business ties. Adkins highlighted regional assets including an airport and swamp land conversions while praising environmental conditions and home ownership. Ray Ping introduced the speaker with brief remarks as Beranek and C M Simonson spoke. Rever performed songs.
A 19 year old girl in New York received 450000000 units of penicillin in a short treatment period for a damaged heart valve infection. The dose was among the largest ever given to a single patient and cleared the bloodstream of infection.
A historical note states global pepper consumption runs near 40 000 tons each year, reflecting broad demand across markets and industries worldwide.
Fragmentary text mentions PINE set and ready mixed Sova and coughing relief with a decades long reliance. It questions a two way mix and implies a broad distribution and familiarity with the product. No clear event or names are readable.
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