Public improvements pay dividends says La Crosse view
A historical column argues that city projects like parks paving water works and schools always yield public and real estate gains. It cites past La Crosse investments such as wagon bridges and high schools as proof that public money for improvements provides long term value and satisfaction. The piece urges voters to consider past dividends when evaluating new proposals.
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la Crosse
Lst
Union Station
Making Treaties and the Senate’s Role in Policy
A political analysis argues that the Jones shipping bill violates existing treaties by favoring American ships, challenging presidential powers to make treaties without Senate consent. It warns that such moves threaten the separation of powers and the constitutional process.
Senate Versus President On Treaty Power Debate
The article argues the constitution grants the president sole treaty power with Senate advisory role. The Senate cannot direct treaties as the president may ignore or veto laws. It notes past conflicts over consent and current fears of a trade war, praising the president for upholding constitutional authority despite attempts to amend.
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Senate
State Department
United States
Congress
Baseball Crooks and Clean Players Shape Baseball’s Future
An editorial denounces Joe Jackson Cicotte and Williams for betraying baseball with bribes. It praises Old Roman for purging corrupt players, lauds Dicky Kerr and Ray Schalk for integrity, and argues the sport can recover if backers clean house and support honest stars.
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Joe Jackson
White Sox
Cleveland
Jackson
Cicotte
Williams
United States
Dicky Kerr
Doughty Ray Schalk
Ten Year Ago At Bijou Theater Goetzinger Wowed Crowd
News notes recall Walter Goetzinger the blind organist thrilling audiences at the Bijou in his debut performance last night offering to play any piece if whistled once. Weather and local road work update with bridges being replaced by steel and concrete on the Burlington line.
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Walter Goetzinger
Bijou
Goetsinger
Burlington Road
W. A. Thompson
Upper
Mississippi
Bernard Dorset
Denver
Colorado
Mosher
la Grosse Hospital Association
Edward Rudolph
Rudolph
Main Street
Hemenway
Bangor
West Salem
Hen and Revenge Stirred by Neighbors Garden Drama
A farmer named George Davis feuds with a roaming white hen that ruins his tender sprouts. After catching the bird, he hides it and writes a note threatening a harsher fate, then plots revenge with a ceremonial dish. A neighbor girl discovers the platter and helps bridge the dispute, sparking a courtship as beans thrive.
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Raybold
George Davis
George
Howaver
Sameone
George Yeanrd
Betther
Bren Blaine
The Alcott Household Newspaper Tale From Concord
A fragment from Louisa May Alcott’s private weekly paper shows the Alcott sisters Jo and her siblings writing editorials verses and stories about household life. It notes manuscripts, plays, and a home desk where items were produced, with jovial references to Miss Alcott’s works and “Little Women” era details.
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Louisa Alcotti
Cushing
Mr. Pickwick Cmfeg
Dong
Louisa M. Alcott
Asters
Anta
Abba
Elizabeth
Adcott
Miss Alcott
Weith
Studying Letter Quality Affects Mail Responses
A student failed last year due to carelessness in writing. The text compares mimeographing and stencil methods to deliver many copies. Neat letters yield more replies and business than careless ones, while mimeographed and stencil letters are discussed as cheaper or more uniform options.
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Abe
Boyhood Stories of Famous Men Ends in Silence
Fragmentary tale shows a royal mother shielding a sleeping boy as crowds press the palace. The king’s safety and crown hang on discretion while the boy feigns sleep. After hours, the mob cheers from outside as the royal child trembles inside, fists clenched.
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Ste Gero
Aleep
Garden Promise and a Hen Mystery Unfolds
In a tense domestic scene Haine confronts Blaine about a garden promise and a mystery hen. A real estate card, a Wyandotte chick, and mistaken ownership drive suspicion as neighbors speculate on who owns the hens and the house. The dispute reveals hidden motives and a landlord’s role in the intrigue.
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Haine
Dphen
George
Blaine
Giflel
Biek
Questions and Answers From Yesterday in Presidential Quiz
A newspaper page presents a set of quiz questions on presidents including how many presidents who rose to the office by succession were later elected, the Old Man Eloquent, and ages of ex presidents at death. It lists yesterday's answered items and includes a dog wins relay at Antwerp with a dramatic finish.
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Grant
Rutherford B. Hayes
James A. Garfield
Chester A. Arthur
Benjamin Harrison
Wiliam NcKioley
Antwerp
Brussels
Antwerp Stadium
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Land
Turner Society
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Saville
Madison
Wisconsin Battery
King Streets
Frank Powell
J. J. Hogan
Pasar
James
Marion High
iTrue Saary
Joseph, Wallace
Wilkes Bax
Pennsylvania
Joe
Oder
Foe Wallace
Tike Joe
All
Old Lady Riddle
Labor
Elaine
William B. Wilden
Andrew Jobson
U. S. Grant
Congress of the United States
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