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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
3
A religious text fragment appeals for merciful guidance and unity among nations. It invokes divine blessing and the light of grace to guide the earth and lead peoples toward peace. The source presents a devotional, archaic phrasing reflecting prayerful supplication.
A reflective essay likens rummage sales to self scrutiny. It lists discarded items like an old silk hat, a pug dog, and a heirloom coat, then argues people hold onto prejudices, hates, and habits. The piece urges readers to inventory their minds, discard flaws, and pursue self improvement.
The article notes rising talk that Pat Deschanel may resign and Premice Millerand could become president. Millerand’s liberal tilt could shift French policy away from peacekeeping posture toward a more aggressive European role, challenging Britain and Italy and widening tensions with Russia.
The passage notes political tension as a new leader might temper or reject a stance, with Millerand possibly fearing removal after pushing a significant policy. It suggests Millerand suspects the possibility of stepping back from the presidency and shows urgency in avoiding the suggestion.
The era begins with a debate over whether the Wall Street blast was a planned terrorism or a tragic accident. Observers warn against praising criminals while urging full fact gathering. The piece condemns cruelty and calls for justice, stressing the attack’s impact on capitalistic centers and public safety.
A Newport City Syrian group held an ice cream festival to raise funds for a new Syrian Orthodox church on the north side. Next week Col. F. A. Copeland, R. E. Osborne and Judge and Mrs. B. P. Bryant will attend the Grand Army encampment in Atlantic City.
A rustic tale unfolds as surveyors push through Jonas Langhorn’s back pasture to lay a railroad line. Mary Langhorn confronts the engineers, learns the project means wealth and change, and wrestles with emotions for Andrews, the appealing young engineer who stays nearby to oversee work. Mary’s quiet resolve grows as plans draw near and departure nears.
A seven year old colored lad from Chicago, Paul Ivory Perkins, claims to be the world's youngest preacher. He recently led services at Calvary Baptist Church in Milwaukee with extemporaneous sermons. His mother Mrs L Perkins and his brother James assist him.
In a tender scene, Mary tearfully confesses attachment as John Andrews comforts her. He declares love and promises to wait when she leaves for school, revealing plans for a future together and his lofty role as chief engineer of the vision. She replies that she loves him, casting aside the back pasture memories.
The passage extols faster addition by viewing numbers as pairs or triplets and highlights how many sums are possible from 1 to 10. It claims 45 total pairs, urges pattern recognition for 2 column adds, and notes different methods and habits influence speed, urging readers to form a quicker adding habit.
A playful riddle asks why the whale that swallowed Jonah resembles a wealthy retired milkman. It hints at aging the spur of the moment to speed hours, tied to yesterday’s answer.
A vintage column recounts Florence Nightingale as a child saving a dog with nursing care. It ties her later Red Cross work to this boyhood tale and notes she became a famed nurse for wounded soldiers in Crimea. A joke and a riddle about shoes from banana peels accompany the page.
London reports reveal a government produced film detailing a German invasion of England was destroyed after the armistice by order of officials. The costly production showed countryside under enemy rule and mock battles with German uniforms and equipment, filmed near Chester with barriers to public access.
The text describes a scene where a couple returns home to tell their family about a sacrifice that brings happiness to the girl they love. Cows are noted as dry and moved to a shed, while related dialogue hints at an ongoing investigation and awkwardness in the household.
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