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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1920
Page
5
Playgoers hear of Mimie Hodges musical comedy All Aboard for Cuba headed to the La Crosse theater for one night, November 3, with a full cast, comedy, music, and chorus. Chicago critics praise the show as top entertainment with strong audience response.
The Brotherhood of Yeomen held an open installation Thursday evening with officers introduced by W. Be, Davy of Des Moines, and Milwaukee district manager WW. Mrs Lee presented a poem and congratulated the new officers. The program featured songs, a piano number, and humorous tales. W.K. Davy spoke on the society’s growth to 4873 and outlined plans, as guests from Wisconsin and Iowa attended.
A local editor reports on a Public Debate about U S Navy recruiting efforts in La Crosse Wisconsin. Speakers emphasize the benefits of Navy education free tuition clothing and wages while noting concerns about military enlistment and national policy. The discussion includes perspectives from community leaders and youth, with references to patriotism and postwar duty.
Local clubs churches and schools announce a slate of upcoming events from November to February. Highlights include Normal Lecture Courses by Professor Dennis and Mr Frederick Landis, a world master impersonator at La Crosse Theater, and a Mens Dinner at Caledonia Church. Also listed are Luncheon meetings, theater appearances, and community programs at First Methodist Congregational and North Presbyterian venues.
Local notices advertise Halloween party specials at Tri State Ice Cream Corp and Jery's, with vanilla cream and brick-them combinations. The Linker Electric Co promotes lighting fixtures while Seaton's Auto Supply Shop offers accessories. notices also mention lectures by Myrna Sharlow and various social events at the Cliffwood Inn and other local venues.
A paid advertisement states authorization and payment of $3.42 by Clarence J. Weber from La Crosse County Wisconsin. It references Hubert D. Slaats and other local officials associated with La Crosse.
A fragmentary note recalls Chinese reverence for manuscripts held sacred and burned by authorized collectors, with ashes carried to say water. A discussion over the invention of bagpipes features a Scotsman and Irishman, ending with a quip about the Irish inventing the pipes. Mention of Chicago fertilizer lime appears in passing.
Chicago speeches outline Governor Cox plan to consult with Democrats and Republicans after election to secure ratification of the peace treaty and address Irish and Jewish issues. He pledges to work with leaders including Wilson Root Taft and others to find a conference based solution.
Miss Edith Kaulfuss of La Crosse is among state contest winners. Judges Dudley Grafts Watson and Miss Charlotte R. Padridze praised entries from Paul Reno Racine and others. Salvation Army plans a $7,500 fundraising campaign in La Crosse County for a nonservice project and a maternity hospital.
New York reports the American Powerboat Association plans the second and third hydroplane races for the Carl Fisher trophy at Miami Florida and Buffalo New York. Detroit hosted the first race last summer. Albert Judson predicts rapid motorboat development and a $5000 field cup incentive to spur member competition.
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