Women's public roles and civic efforts highlighted nationwide
Reports cover San Francisco hiring three women policemen effective July 1, Portland's Woman's Republic club pushing a public market, Charlotte advocates disinfecting soda glassware, Miss Wakana Utagawa drawing European attention in New York, and a Gettysburg convention for the Women's Relief corps and Grand Army of the Republic. Georgia's Atlanta club seeks restraint on crime reporting. Mile Gauban du Mont notes fourteen years prospecting in Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
Gettysburg
Department of Pennsylvania
Duchess Praises Humane American Women in Millinery Crusade
The Duchess of Portland lauds American women as more humane than English peers in the campaign against feathered hats. Despite this, the push against bird use grows, and ospreys have fallen from fashion among the London smart set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchess of Portland
Queen Alexandra
England
London
Nobleman quizzed on sheep legs with lord chancellor
A nobleman accused by relatives of insanity is asked by Lord Loughborough how many legs a sheep has. The nobleman replies with a pun about alive versus dead sheep. The chancellor notes the difference, adding that a live sheep has four legs while a dead one has two, the rest being shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Loughborough
Anthracite Coal Rejected as Stone in 1828 Shipment
In 1828 a ton of anthracite coal shipped from Pennsylvania to New York was rejected as stone and deemed unfit for fuel, reflecting early supply disputes and quality concerns in coal trade between states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York
Kindly Humor of Old Age
A brief reflective note on aging and wit. The quoted Chesterton line frames humor as a growing gift with time, suggesting aging sharpens perspective and levity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. Chesterton
Bretnall Preaches Morning Pulpit and Evening Sermon
Prof G H Bretnall will occupy the pulpit in the morning and the pastor will preach in the evening Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 745 o'clock A cordial welcome awaits at all these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Bretnall
First German Methodist Church Activities and Summer Plans
The First German Methodist Church at Seventh and Ferry streets led by Rev. John H. Klaus lists Sunday school at 9:15 with William Baumann as superintendent. Public worship at 10:30 and 7:45. Epworth league meets at 7 with Mrs. Klaus guiding devotion. Ladies' Aid Tuesday 2:30. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7:45. Epworth league river excursion June 26 on the steamer W. W. leaves Main Street at 2:09 and returns by 10:00. German summer school starts July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First German Methodist Church
Seventh and
Ferry Streets
John H. Klaus
William Baumann
Epworth League
Klaus
Ladies’ Aid
W. W
Winona
Main Street
St Pauls Universalist Church Service Schedule
St Pauls Universalist church at Cass and Eighth streets with minister George R. Long. Sunday school at 10 a m sharp, public worship with brief sermon at 11 a m, service under an hour in warm weather. Young Peoples Christian union meets at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Universalist Church
Cass and
Eighth Streets
George R. Longbrake
Young People’s Christian Union
First Methodist Church Service and Sunday Schedule
At the First Methodist Episcopal Church corner of Eighth and King streets with Rev. T. Stanley Cadams as pastor. Morning pulpit by Rev. J. E. Watson of West Ave M E church. Class meeting at 9 a m Sunday school 10 a m Epworth league 6 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Eighth and
King Streets
T. Stanley Cadams
Epworth League
J. E. Watson
West Ave. M. E
First Baptist Church Sunday schedule
The First Baptist Church on Sixth St between Main and King, W Adelbert Billings minister. Bible school at 19:00. Special classes for young men and women. Morning worship with sermon at 11:00 titled Does God Care. B Y P U devotional at 18:45. Evening service with song and sermon at 19:30 with special music. Cordial invitation to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Sixth St
Main
King Streets
Adelbert Billings
Bible School
First Evangelical church plans annual children’s exercises
Evangelical Christian First Evangelical church at Vine and West invites all to a 7:30 p m program of children’s exercises with recitations dialogues solos and songs. Sunday school 9:15 a m with E A Gross as superintendent. Missionary prayer meeting at 10:30 a m led by G Marquardt. June 24 picnic at Myrick park for children and families. Catechetical will not meet June 28 due to pastor’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Christian First Evangelical Church
Corner Vine
West Avenue
G. F. Hack
E. A. Gross
G. Marquardt
Myrick Park
Christ Church Episcopal Fifth Sunday Trinity Services
Christchurch Church at Ninth and Main, Rev W Everett Johnson rector, lists services for the day including Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 9:45 a.m. Evensong and sermon at 7:30 p.m. Music program features chant items and anthems by Calkins Bennett and Baldwin with Mendelssohn Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Episcopal
Christchurch
W. Everett Johnson
Calkins
Mendelssohn
Dimittis
Bennett
Tarry
Baldwin
First Congregational Church Sunday Services
Henry Faville pastors the First Congregational Church at Main and Seventh. Bible school at 10 a.m. worship and preaching at 11 a.m. Rev. E G Updike of Madison Wis will deliver the baccalaureate address at the state normal at 4 p.m. and will preach in the morning service in exchange with the pastor. No vesper service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Main and
Seventh Streets
Henry Faville
E. G. Updike
D. D
Madison
Wis
Emmanuel Church Sunday Schedule Summary
Emmanuel Church announces Sunday school at 9 15 a m morning service at 10 30 a m Young People meeting at 6 45 p m
German Baptist Church Services at Seventh and Winnebago
German Baptist church on Seventh and Winnebago streets offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 and an evening service at 7 30 led by pastor E Berger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Baptist Church
Seventh and
Winnebago Streets
E. Berger
West Avenue Methodist Church Service Schedule
West Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church on West Ave near Jackson Street led by Pastor J. E. Watson. Morning worship at 7:30 a.m. Sunday school at 11:45. Epworth League devotional service at 6:45 p.m. Topic for the evening is The Social Basis of the Last Judgment. Evening worship at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Avenue Methodist
Wit and Tears at the Bar of Justice
A distressed woman wept in court while the witty judge presided. Barrister Finnigan entered, asked the bench the cause of the prisoner’s tears, and the judge quipped that she seemed to be waiting to be bailed out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar of Justice
Finnigan
London
Difference Enough and Singing Lessons Quip
A light exchange from the New York Times notes a joke about vocal culture versus singing lessons. Swubbs jokes that the difference is two dollars a lesson while Boffie questions the distinction.
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Boffie
Swubbs
New York Times
Norwegian Lutheran Church West Ave Services and Events
Norwegian Lutheran church at West Avenue and Division Street under Rev. R. Andersen lists Sunday school at 9 15 a m Communion services at 10 00 a m and evening services at 7 45 p m The Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday afternoon in the church parlors with Mrs J Hegge Mrs S Hetland and Mrs G Hanson to entertain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwegian Lutheran
Joint Sunday Service at St John’s Reformed Church
The St John’s Reformed Church at Market and Fourth Streets invites all to a joint Sunday service at 10 a m with the congregation and the Sunday school for Children's Day. Flowers, a short program, and a sermonette will be included followed by a brief address to parents and teachers. A collection for Sunday school and religious instruction will be taken. German school begins Monday morning June 23 for one month, 8 a m to 11:30 a m, led by Miss Hauser and the pastor.
City Mission to Close with Big Meeting at First Presbyterian
Evangelist F. L. Holden leads two weeks of tent gatherings on the market square to conclude Sunday night with a large service in the First Presbyterian church auditorium. Afterward meetings move nightly to the Mission hall at 325 Jay street, with various city ministers speaking during the week and Sunday school hours unchanged. Superintendent Dewey plans new features for the services.
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City Mission
Market Square
F. L. Holden
First Presbyterian Church
Mission Hall
Jay Street
Dewey
First Church Service Details on King Street
The First Church of Christ Scientist on King street between Fifth and Sixth lists a Sunday service at 10 30 a m with the sermon Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force plus a Sunday school at 1145 a m and a Wednesday 8 p m testimonial meeting. A free reading room operates weekdays 2 to 5 except legal holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ Scientist
First Church of Christ, Scientist
King Street
Fifth
Sixth Streets
English Evangelical Lutheran Church Service Notice
English Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity at West Avenue and Ferry Street announces supply pastor F R Webber. Residence 1122 Ferry Street. Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m subject Christ and the Fishermen of Galilee. Evening service at 7 30 p m subject Forces that Make the Man.
First Presbyterian Church Activities This Week
Sunday school at 10:19 a.m. and morning sermon by the pastor. CC E. society at 6:29 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 under City Mission auspices. Evangelists Rev and Mrs F L Holden assist Superintendent N D Dewey for four weeks. last mission service. Mrs Ella Gannon violinist and Mrs Holden singer. Mothers circle meets in La Crescent with Mrs J C Raymond Wednesday. Grace Chapel Sunday school picnic in Myrick park Friday afternoon.
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First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church
King and Sixth Street
CC. E. Society
City Mission
F. L. Holden
ND. C. Dewey
Ella Gannon
Holden
Mission
Mothers’ Circle
la Crescent
J. C. Raymond
Grace Chapel
Myrick Park
Spiritual church meets at Odd Fellows hall services
The church meets at Odd Fellows hall located at 119 South Fourth Street over the Ten Cent store with Rev. Catherine McFarlin as minister. Sunday evening public sermon at 7 45 with The Serpent and the Dove as the subset. Wednesday consolation service at Mrs K W Shepards home 225 South Sixth Street. Free healings offered. No Thursday afternoon seance this season. Public invited.
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Spiritual Church
Odd Fellows Hall
South Fourth Street
Ten Cent
Catherine McFarlin
K. W. Shepard
South Sixth Street
Quiet writer stirs neighbors with unveiled remarks
A Washington Star note recalls a writer whose unpublished article provoked strong comment and kept families awake in four flats as he hammered it out on a typewriter. The anecdote highlights tensions around controversial material and public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Verbal Difference Between Dental and Accidental Loss
A humorous remark contrasts a tooth drawn by a professional with one knocked out by a fall on the pavement, noting the distinction is only verbal and the causes differ.
Poise Defined By Judge In Streetcar Moment
A Judge defines poise as a man lifting a pretty woman's handkerchief in a streetcar and then calmly meeting the eyes of other passengers without embarrassment or foolish behavior.
Sunday School Lesson Question Editor Seeks Reader Requests
Readers may request answers to any question from The Suggestive Questions on the Sunday School Lesson by Rev Dr Linscott. Send the lesson date and question number to The Tribune Question Editor with full name and address. Dr Linscott may answer in columns or by mail.
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Dr. Linscott
The Blinding Effect of Sin Tem perance Lesson
A religious study from 1913 asks questions on Zion happiness, ease in Zion, and the sin of indulgence. It links luxury to moral danger, notes the peril of strong drink, and contrasts Christian happiness with non believers, ending with a Sunday lesson focus and a future reading plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Child Comparison Mirror in Domestic Play
A seven year old girl named Margaret complains to her younger brother while pretending to wash clothes. She declares he sits at ease while she breaks her bones doing the washing, illustrating child labor in a domestic game.
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Margaret
Remark on Fortune by Judge in Belfast Summons Court
In a Belfast summons court hearing held days ago the complainant was Fortune. Sir Andrew Newton Brady told the defendant If you stop annoying Mrs Fortune mis fortune will not follow your footsteps.
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Belfast
Ireland
Fortune
Sir Andrew Newton- Brady
Helter Holmes and Skelter Quote on Mining Venture
A dialog on a mining corporation notes Holmes earning a large salary while Skelter questions the gain. The exchange implies Holmes locates stock purchasers rather than gold mines, reflecting an economic twist discussed in Life.
Grape a Prolific Grower in North America
A note on grape diversity highlighting some 40 species worldwide with over half native to North America. Grapes thrive across varied climates and large expanses, with few other plants matching this wild distribution.
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North America
Wit and Folly Across the Senate Prayers and Lobster Gibe
A humor essay recounts partisan prayer as Thomas J. Walsh’s Montana senatorial election prompts a democratic prayer. A republican quip questions heaven’s allegiance. A family cloth anecdote and a British soldier’s jab label Mike a wise lobster for avoiding a red coat.
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Thomas J. Walsh
United States
Montana
Montana State Senate
Divine Providence
Mike
North Side Church News Services and Meetings
The North Side Norwegian M E Church at Berlin and Sill invites all to Sunday school at 9 15 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m Pastor Hermansen presides with A Clarke directing the morning service Sermon theme Christ and His Doctrine of Fulfillment Evening services are not held a young people's meeting at 7 30 p m Junior Christian Endeavor at 3 39 p m and Sunday school at 12 noon A communion preparatory service is planned Wednesday at 7 45 p m The quarterly communion will be next Sunday June 29 at 3 30 p m New members will be received and children baptized
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A. Clarke
Christ
Junior Christian Endeavor Society
German M. E. Church announces schedule events
German Methodist church at Clinton and Berlin with Rev W J Witter as pastor holds Sunday school at 9 15 a m and a 10 30 Children's day program. No evening service. On Tuesday June 17 at 10 30 a m the Ladies Aid and Sunday school plan their annual Myrick park picnic.
Norwegian Lutheran Church Service Notice
Norwegian Lutheran Church located at the corner of Charles and Sill streets with Rev. E O Vik as pastor announces morning services at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 a m.
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Norwegian Lutheran Norwegian Lutheran Church
Charles and
Sill Streets
E. O. Vik
Bethel Lutheran Church Service Times
Bethel Norwegian Lutheran Church on the corner of George and Sill streets with Pastor O L Christensen offers Sunday worship at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m and Sunday school at 9 a m All are welcome.
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Bethel Norw. Lutheran Church
George and Sill Streets
O. L. Christensen
Caledonia Street M E Church Schedule and Music Charge
The Caledonia Street M E church lists a 9:30 a m class meeting and 10:30 a m morning service with Sunday school at noon Ep worth league at 6 45 p m and evening service at 7 48 p m Prof James R Kerr will lead the music in the Sunday school during the chorister Mrs H L Partridge's absence
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Caledonia St. Methodist Episcopal
Caledonia St. M. E
Epworth League
James R. Kerr
Caledonia Street
M. E
H. L. Partridge
North Presbyterian Church at Avon and Logan Streets
Rev. Finch leads North Presbyterian Church at the corner of Avon and Logan streets. Community worship plans and church announcements are noted in the brief item.
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North Presbyterian Church
Avon and
Logan Streets
Finch
Baptist Mission Funds Build City of Mexico Hospital
The American Baptist Home Mission Society receives 25000 dollars to construct a modern hospital in Mexico City. The article notes ongoing Baptist work despite wartime, with growth in churches and schools. mentions bishops in major cities and the emergence of four bishop types at the Episcopal general convention.
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Baptists
City of Mexico
American Baptist Home Mission Society
Mexico
George H. Brewer
United States
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Babcock
Trinity Church
Iowa
Minnesota
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Episcopal Church
Missionary Society
Tabernacle Baptist Church Schedule and Address
Tabernacle Baptist Church at corner Clinton and Avon streets with minister Howard Beldon Leonard at 1343 Caledonia Street conducts public worship at 11. Bible school at 10, Baptist Young People's Union at 6:30. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 and midweek praise and prayer on Wednesday at 7:45.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
Clinton and
Avon Streets
Howard Beldon Leonard
Caledonia Street
Baptist Young People’s Union
Reformed Church in America Debates Sunday School Lesson Mix
At the General Synod the Reformed Church in America criticizes lesson comments used in Sunday schools and agrees to join with Presbyterians on a new more Bible oriented series. The synod strengthens its Publication Board, names a secretary, and discusses Heidelberg Catechism rules for ministers. A plan for a permanent New York headquarters is set for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church In America
Atlanta
Synod
New York
A Finangier’s Quick Lesson in Independence
A father praises his son for earning ten dollars on his own, while the boy reveals he borrowed the money from himself. The exchange underscores the value of self-reliance and personal initiative in a concise Truth excerpt.
Episcopalians Approve New Type of Suffragan Bishop
The Episcopal church authorized in 1910 the election of suffragan bishops chiefly to meet the needs of expanding congregations, signaling a shift in church governance and regional oversight.
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Episcopalians
The
Episcopal Church
The Night Has a Thousand Eyes Poem
The poem notes the night has a thousand eyes while day has one and the light of the bright world fades with the dying sun The mind has a thousand eyes and the heart one yet a full life’s light dies when love ends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis W. Bourdilion
Desperate Character Threatens Luncheon Check Reduction
A Washington Herald report quotes a man at a fashionable New York hotel demanding a reduction of his luncheon bill. When refused, he warns he will exploit the bankruptcy act to his advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ager
New Yor
Washington Herald
Trouble Amidships and the Nanny Goat Quip
In this clipped cartoon caption style item from Puck magazine two characters joke about a father’s digestion and a circus poster as mischief and wordplay unfold aboard a ship. The dialogue highlights playful nautical whimsy and satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanny Goat
Billy
Puck
Organization aims to tackle farm life issues under USDA
The U S Department of Agriculture launches a broad new program via the Rural Organization Service led by Secretary Houston and Harvard's Dr. Thomas N. The initiative, the department’s largest study yet, seeks to address major farm life problems with confidence in favorable results and initiatives by Charles J. Brand as head of the new division.
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U. S. Deatment of Agriculture
Rural Organization Service
Secrary of Agriculture
Houston
Thomas N
Harvard
Charles J. Brand
Agricultural Department
Illco
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Woman's Republic Club of
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Ore
Charlotte, N. C
Wakana Utagawa
Europe
Woman's Club of
Atlanta, Ga
Daily Papers
Mile
Gauban du Mont
Alaska
Duchess
U. S
the Duchess of Portland
Peet
Bret Ee
First
First Methodist Church
Emmanuel Church
Young People’s Meeting
Lished
Rev
T. S. Linscott
Greece
Rome
Tve
Humor
Partisan Providence
Moses Meyer
Isidor
Old Meyer
North Side Church News
Bethel Norwegian Lutheran
Church News
Saw
Thomas N. Carver
A. A. Liesenfeld
Bill
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