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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1920
Page
2
Washington information editor explains typhoid carriers possible years after infection and dairy risks. A reader with leg ulcers asks for treatment. another seeks help for myopia with glasses only. Answers discuss varicose ulcers rest, specialist referral, and avoiding pupil-changing medicines.
A six year cost of living rise reached 104.5 percent in New York. Berlin reports near destruction of Wrangel forces as Poles retreat toward Brest-Litovsk amid new Russian offensives. Seven killed and fifty hurt in social unrest in Trieste. In Tarrytown a car plowed through a railing, seven died and one injured. Peru legalizes divorces via chamber vote. A man convicted of murder in Mississippi was shot dead after escape. Geneva conference postponed after talks between French and Italian premiers. In Wisconsin a honeymoon tragedy as a motorboat capsizes on Lake Michigan killing the wife. Milan metal workers vote for compromise in a strike settlement. Also a home tip urges ironing mats as carpet pads to ease cleaning.
More than six thousand ex service men applied for the educational bonus for next year at the University of Wisconsin and other institutions. The state board of education notes many are not fully advised on the law and urges immediate contact for available courses in business, drafting, civil and mechanical engineering and other fields offered at no cost.
St Louis, Sept 15 delegates at the thirty fourth convention of the United Typographers of America convened to seek remedies for white paper shortages and rising printer stock prices. They debated closed shop and the forty four hour week while urging urgent industry relief to counter drastic shortages and cost increases.
Report from Tokyo states a mysterious religious sect promoting extreme socialism. A merchant named Kitkul Ryto allegedly conducted a secret pilgrimage to Ayade, inciting village leaders and followers, with local adherents reportedly discontented and facing confinement.
A Madison letter to the Bureau reports rumors of a division of markets scheme to prevent potato digging to buoy prices. The note cites alleged farm and market activity, but dismisses such destruction rumors as bunk, saying no evidence supports these claims.
The comptroller of the currency calls for a financial condition report from all nation banks as of the close of business Wednesday. This action follows a period of assessing stability and liquidity across banks in Washington. Officials emphasize timely submission and accurate reporting to ensure nationwide oversight.
A vintage beauty note explains curling hair easily using a liquid silmerine applied with a clean toothbrush before styling. It promises natural curls and waves that stay long, prevents stringing and dull ends, and notes silmerine is non sticky and non greasy, available from a druggist.
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