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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1920

Page

3

Let Us He Sober Apostolic Message Trial

A fragment reflects a religious exhortation urging readers to be sober minded and ready through faith and love, invoking a biblical verse from Thessalonians to emphasize vigilance and spiritual armor.

Townley and La Follette clash over the Nonpartisan League

The article surveys the Nonpartisan League’s two roles as farmer grievances group and political program, focusing on Wisconsin endorsements of La Follette and the factional tension with Townley. It cautions on questionable soliciting tactics, hints at mergers or clashes, and notes Townley’s leadership gains but lack of rival competition. It also alludes to tensions with parts of the Germanic counties and potential reshaping of alliances.

Townley Wisconsin Nonpartisan League of Orth Dakota la Follette League la Folete Inague Brooks la Crosse County North Dakota Bobcat Wistonniny

The Fool's Classic and the Court Jester Will Somers

The article reflects on the proverb a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush and traces it to fools and court jesters. It notes the paradox of seeming fools being wiser and mentions Will Somers as a notable figure connected to court wit.

Will Somers

Will Somers and the Kingfisher Joke Across Centuries

A fifteenth century tale recounts Will Somers, king Henry VIII’s jester, trading a kingfisher with Lord Surrey. Surrey sought two for one but Somers quipped that one bird in hand beats two in bush, a line echoed through ages by actors and minds.

Henry “VIII Somers Lord Surrey Surrey Will Hamton Hamion Joker Prince of Wits Sirrah Will Somers

Fears Unrealized in Prohibition Era Assessments

Prohibition fears proved unfounded as saloon occupancy did not leave vacant spaces and grape product fears faded. The U S Bureau of Markets notes rising use of grapes for juice jams and jellies, with production soon meeting demand. Taxicab firms report increased business after prohibition, countering anticipated losses. The piece argues forecasting laws is inherently uncertain.

United States Bureau of Markets National Taxicab Owners’ Association

Wisconsin cheese dealers summoned to testify over weights

Five Wisconsin cheese dealers and company presidents are summoned to Milwaukee to testify before the state division of markets about alleged unfair cheese weights. The probe targets fractional pounds not paid for, with losses as high as millions yearly, as hundreds of co operatives urge a general inquiry into milking methods.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Milwanee J. A. Wheeler Independent Cheese Dealers’ Association Plymouth Manitowoc C. A. Straubel C. Straubel Cheese Company Green Bay Fred Dbw Dow Cheese, Company

Getting Home Again

Vacation ends and the homeward mood returns as school starts and harvests peak. The piece revels in the comfort of homecomings, from familiar fences and signs to reclaiming pets and routines, celebrating the simple joy of sleeping in one’s own bed and home cooking.

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Ten Years Ago In La Crosse Census Reveals Growth

The unofficial La Crosse population stands at 30 411, up 1 516 since the last decade per Washington reports. Knights of Columbus plan joint initiation in the city. John Humphrey arrives to mediate a woodworker strike at Segelke Kohlhaus.

la Crosse Washington Knights of Columbus of Winona John Humphrey State Board of Arbitration Segelke-Kohlhaus Manufacturing Company Henry Hallauer United States Europe Library Hall Schaghticoke Detroit Buffalo South Third Street Michel Frank Powell Bagla Bluff Bangor Concordia Edison Electric Company

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