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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1920
Page
8
California reports a new fig variety named Calimyrna arising from Smyrna stock. Initial failures yielded to importing Smyrna flies that fertilize the Calimyrna fig, producing fruit quality rivaling imported Smyrna. Other traits differ, but California varieties improve with each season and handling advances.
Notice of referendum election to be held November 2 1920 in La Crosse County Wisconsin for a proposed excise law suspension. Includes sections on prohibition enforcement, prohibition commissioner duties, election method and penalties, and statewide legal framework.
Vague historical notice lists officers to be elected on November 5 1920 in La Crosse County Wisconsin. It names President and Vice President electors Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State State Treasurer Attorney General United States Senator Representative in Congress and State Senator for the Thirty-Second District with terms and replacements referenced. The document cites officials including Emanuel L Philipy Edward F Dinimar Merin Hull Henry Johnson John J Blaine Irvine Arvidot and districts comprising La Crosse Jackson Moore Clark Vernon Ju nen Adms Sauk. The wording reflects schedule of the general election and term expirations in early January 1921 and March 4 1921.
In a chaotic court scene linked to Kat Heine's suit, 3 Ha R. Dohoney testified regarding a salary dispute with Grahn while Mrs. Dohoney, now Mrs. Irvlen, and Grahn deny expectations of a £15,000 annual payment. The couple travels toward a honeymoon as details emerge from a messy Louisville case.
Houston article describes Abdnér Hawkins a new sailor inventor who calls his hesing gam system of sod mining. His device has so far failed to take hold on the sidewalk but has attracted pennies and dimes and he hopes for success.
In Byansville Indiana neighbors report a strange scene after the death of Mrs Avan Edwards. She cried loudly prompting others to urge gentler reactions as the event was only the second such family death causing noisy tears.
In St Paul the police force faces 40 vacancies and a proposed height reduction to five feet eight inches to fill posts. Commissioner Smith unveils a plan to shorten the standard, countering pushback from officers and residents.
A fragmentary report warns of a future war using air dropped germ capsules. It cites a famous American physician predicting deadly bacteria as weapons and urges widespread vaccination. The text mentions Rhine watching and ends with a note on Smyrna figs.
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