Ben Greet Players Critiqued by Drama League Head
Miss Gertrude M. Hogan, president of the Drama League, offers pointed criticism of the Ben Greet Woodland Players as printed on the Tribune’s front page. The letter advocates aligning local engagement rates with major touring bookings to allow date flexibility and calls for full cooperation among groups to elevate La Crosse theater.
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Drama League
Ben Greet Woodland Players
the Tribune
Aldermen Should Hear Mrs Wells In Debate On Policewoman
Mrs Wells, called the mother of the police matron movement, is to speak at First Methodist church on Sunday night about the policewoman. She pioneered the service and has promoted its value in many cities, drawing deep local interest to the issue in Los Angeles.
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Alice Stebbins Wells
First Methodist Church
Mrs Wells to Decide Key Question on Visit
The question has been threshed out many times with indecision of results. Mrs Wells will say the last word upon the subject and her word will be authoritative. The council should have a large attendance especially aldermen so they can hear her mission and form informed votes.
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Mrs. Wells
Emanuel Hands the Buck to Mr Hatton
The Milwaukee Journal reports E L Philipp opposing a Hatton endorsement for governor. Philipp urges Hatton to endorse the convention platform instead, warning how the stance could shape Republican backing at the Madison stalwart gathering.
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Hatton
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German wit on war fate and a bullet through a hat
A quip from an elderly German humorist reflects on military risk. He jokes that his son Otto goes to war wearing a high hat and a bullet splits the hatband, implying the cap would have saved him. The tale highlights care, luck, and the absurdity of protective gear failures in combat.
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Otto
Gott
John Noll Weds Jessie Martelle in Winona Cathedral
John S. Noll son of Herman Noll proprietor of the Hub cafe 105 South Third Street married Jessie Martelle of La Crosse Thursday at St. Joseph cathedral Winona Rev J Meier officiated. Couple planned informal reception at the parsonage and will reside at 1135 Main Street after June 15 with home to be announced after August 15.
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Herman Noll
Hub
South Third Street
Jessie Martelle
la Crosse
Winona
St. Joseph Cathedral
J. Meier
Baptist women blamed for fashion trends by Chicago Baptists
The Chicago Baptist Association criticized 1914 fashions as vulgar and suggestive, saying many churches resemble Oriental harems rather than Christian houses of worship in a report released today.
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Chicago
Chicago Baptist Association
Plea for Mercy After Guilty Check Charge
Miss Helene Young pleaded guilty in Los Angeles to passing worthless checks and asked for probation. She said she acted to obtain funds for necessities for her dying sister in Chicago. The judge set a decision for June 12.
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Cal
Helene Young
Chicago
Viviani withdraws from French premiership
Paris June 6 Rene Viviani withdrew his acceptance of the premier's office to succeed Gaston Doumergue who resigned. It was learned from high authority that Theophile Delcasse was likely to accept the premiership.
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Paris
Rene Viviani
Pres. Poincare
Gaston Doumergue
Theophile Delcasse
Strangely a nuisance can be a good customer
The remark notes that a nuisance, while irritating, often yields purchases or compliance, making it a paradoxical but practical reality for sales and service interactions.
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles The Hero
The piece proclaims a baseball hero who hits near .300 in the great game yet lacks refined manners and literary taste. He charms fans, yet speaks little, while his clutch hitting with three men on bases makes him the season’s idol. He travels countrywide with a touring car and grand opera flair.
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Grand Opera
Jerome K Jerome at O P club dinner recalls idea in play
The Pall Mall Gazette recounts Jerome K Jerome telling a tale about an eminent producer who recalled a young friend's play saying it had an idea in it. The producer later produced the work and admitted the idea had to be cut for the final version.
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Jerome K. Jerome
O. P. Club
Pall Mall Gazette
Curtain Lecture at Vaudeville Show
Miss Polly recalls attending a city vaudeville show with a grand performance. The curtain identifies the first piece as Asbestos and names of other acts are not remembered.
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Polly
Buffalo Express
Not Anxious for the Truth Hat Joke
A comic exchange between a wife and husband ends abruptly as he begins to tell the truth about her new hat. The fragment hints at a humorous misfire and suggests an untold punchline.
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George
TIZ foot relief promises instant comfort for tired feet
An old advertisement touts TIZ foot bath as instant relief for sore, swollen, and sweaty feet. It claims to draw out poisonous exudations, reduce corns and callouses, and ends with a call to buy a 25 cent box at drug or department stores.
Quote Sparks Tense Exchange Over Information Request
The remark shows a heated insistence on withholding details as the conversation turns defensive. The comment hints at frustration with disclosure and signals a potential dispute over transparency or records.
The Absteminious Lion Stout Lady at Feeding
An amused spectator remarks that the lion receives a small piece of meat. The attendant replies that what suffices for the lion may not satisfy the observer, emphasizing practicality over appearance. This anecdote appears in the National Food Magazine.
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National Food Magazine
No Need for a Comb dialogue at school
A classroom exchange reveals a boy named Tommy lacks hair and a comb. The teacher scolds the boy who explains his father also has no comb or hair. The humor hinges on the child's stubborn honesty and the absurdity of the situation.
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Tommy
Hunger Strike Ends After Pickles and Eclairs Offer
Mrs. Dorcas and Mrs. Ballot discuss two women who began a hunger strike. Prison authorities altered meals to pickles and eclairs, and they suggest the women could not resist such fare, implying the strike ended.
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Dorcas
Ballot
Galows and mutiny fears in John Smith voyage tale
A narrator witnesses a faction led by Wingfield plotting to execute Captain John Smith aboard the Susan Constant during a voyage to Virginia. Smith resists, warning of treachery as Emory, Cassen, and allies scramble to warn allies Emory and Cassen aboard to counter the plot. Gosnold, Hunt, and Percy arrive as friends reinforce Smith.
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Susan Constant
John Smith
Wingfield
Ratcliffe
Virginia
Emory
Cassen
Smith
Susan
Winefield
John Martin
George Kendall
Mr.Hunt
Of Smiths and the men of influence in the Company
Fragmentary note mentions Smiths and influential men within a company with a hint of continuation. No clear event or outcome, readability limited to a brief pedigree reference.
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Co op robbed claim spurs student action at Y M C A
Madison students accuse the university Co op of $1000 fountain pen theft and suppression of the news. A mass meeting at the YMCA elected Marvin Wallach, Gerhard Gullickson and Joseph Burke to press legal action against President C N Brown, manager R E Bolte, and officers. Money pledged. W L Woodward joins as legal counsel for the merchants association.
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R. E. Bolte
W. L. Woodward
Madison Merchants’ Association
Teasdale and O'Hara to address Milwaukee meeting
Milwaukee society for the suppression of commercialized vice will hold its annual meeting and election tonight at city hall council chamber. Sen Howard Teasdale and Lieut Gov Barratt O Hara of Illinois will headline the program with O Hara outlining the Illinois commission work and the fight against white slave traffic.
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Howard Teasdale
Wisconsin Vice Commission
Barratt O’hara
Illinois
Milwaukee Society For the Suppression
Council Chamber
City Hall
Teasdale
Wisconsin
O’hara
Illinois Commission
Through Thorns We Pass Quickly Says Remedy
Quote by Voltaire on misfortune. The text notes life is thick with thorns and the remedy is to pass through them swiftly, implying resilience over dwelling on hardship.
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