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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
3
The Tribune endorses Fletcher in the Second district race, praising his clean, loyal public service and framing his opponent as an unknown quantity while noting the importance of the local choice down the line.
A fragmentary religious verse echoes plea for sustenance and virtue. The speaker questions temptation and warns against poverty and theft while invoking love and moral restraint. The archaic diction suggests a devotional or reflective devotional aside.
Senator Lenroot is praised by Herbert Hoover and other leaders as a progressive ally in his renomination bid. The piece contrasts Wisconsin’s La Follette wing with national GOP reformers, arguing progressivism means putting humanity over property, opposing bosses, and serving the public above party. It notes the Wisconsin primary will test whether progressivism is La Follette’s personal badge or a broader political creed.
In the second assembly district voters face a choice between Orrin Fletcher with a long record of public service and experience on the county board and the legislature, and William F Miller who has no public record beyond alignment with the non partisan league. Fletcher supported the Wisconsin soldier bonus bill and campaigned with service families while Miller’s stance on the issue is unknown.
The speech argues to "put teeth in" the league by appropriating from the Versailles system and combining it with a proposed substitute. It credits Roof Taft and Hughes as republicans shaping the plan, with Lodge allies, and notes Viscount Grey and Lloyd George on American drafting and participation.
The article notes a disputed Tennessee ratification of the suffrage amendment. Opponents left to dodge a quorum, the reconsideration failed, and the secretary of state issued a proclamation declaring adoption. Legal doubts arise, but the suffragists are favored by the higher court’s writ.
Ten years ago tonight Congressman Esch praised Oligarchy versus Democracy at Wannebo hall, endorsing La Follette for senator and the entire progressive ticket. Park workers installed bubblers. tuberculosis stats were presented by Katharine Gedney of Milwaukee. North Side Gun Club halted target practice during hunting season. Twenty years ago, Adolph Kuhlman sailed to Germany after a Berlin exhibit chose his train coupler as best device. Council discussed road work to Catholic cemetery and Mayor Anderson. cowboys camped near Gund’s brew, Otto Gudenschwager won $30 in county bicycle races. North Side items note a streetcar for fair week, Wheel and Seeder Company near completion, and city gun commissions arriving from Madison. Rev S Coleman left for Chicago for studies.
The camp ends as fourteen trucks and eleven vans depart from the camp to Juvenson. A corporate guard ensured nothing was left behind to jeopardize safety, while gardeners and staff prepared jam and jellies for sale. Pierre notes the engineering team did the best work, and the coach reflects on the discipline needed for success in baseball and business alike.
On the steamer Capitol the Winona excursion sails Thursday September 9 with Leaver Lar Croixe departing 9:20 a.m. and returning at 6 p.m. This first trip of the season offers a round trip fare of 25 cents.
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