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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
4
King Alfonso of Spain arrived safely in Paris after a three day visit to President Poincare. French police reported no overt attempt by archists and described a sleepless vigil during the royal state visit. An aeroplane has not been used in a royal assassination yet.
King Alfonso yesterday visited the airfield near Bue to observe aerial maneuvers as France barred nonlicensed aviators from flying in any region.
A reflective note argues that guiding people toward something to love or live for can lead to happiness and then to goodness. The piece emphasizes practical kindness over preaching to inspire better behavior.
A page of personal notices lists visitors and business travelers in town. Names include J A Noel Genoa J C Frazer Sparta KF Talbot Tomah Ellen Bullock Melrose F J Ruland Mindoro and W C White Winona. Several locals moved offices, and others like J Burns Prairie du Chien and A G Vogt Detroit Mich transact business here.
Advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine with relief for coughs and headaches. Druggists refund money if it fails and E W GROVE’S signature appears on each box. 25c.
Pope Pius expressed disappointment as the great Pentecostal mass planned for St Peter's Cathedral was postponed indefinitely after his illness. He remains convalescent though visits are allowed, and tomorrow's date had marked the Constantine year celebration.
The next New Phone directory moves to press on May 15, announced by La Crosse Telephone Co. This notice signals the forthcoming publication and timeline for the city’s telephone listings.
The senate committee on military affairs arrived at West Point for the annual post inspection. They traveled up the Hudson from New York aboard Vincent Astor's yacht as his guests.
Two renowned doctors meet at a reception. One claims to be a gentleman not a physician while the other replies he is a physician but not a gentleman. Subtle, playful exchange highlights differing self-images and professional pride.
A mother recalls her four year old son twisting a black doll by the arms and asking if Dinah would cry black tears. The child questioned whether the doll would cry if hurt. The anecdote captures a child’s blunt curiosity about race and emotion.
Beyschlag's Prescription Drug Store offers to fill any doctor’s prescription correctly and promptly. It reports 198,228 prescriptions filled to date with mail orders shipped by the next train and free delivery of telephone orders.
Eleven box cars jumped the track in a southbound freight train five miles north of Beloit Wisconsin on May 10 blocking traffic for hours. No injuries were reported.
May 10 American Motor Livery company suffered a major blaze in the same district as a prior fire within 24 hours. Fifty automobiles were burned with an official loss estimated at $100,000. The blaze widened concerns over urban fire safety and insurance costs.
A concise reflection notes that many girls with engaging manners struggle to marry, suggesting social charm alone does not guarantee a spouse. It underscores societal expectations of courtship and marriage.
The article warns that neurasthenia labeled as only nervous can become chronic and lead to serious illness. It describes widespread symptoms including fatigue, headache, backache, sensory changes, indigestion, heart concerns, and anxiety. It urges prompt treatment by the eminent Dr. Turbin, visiting monthly.
A speaker denied John Bunyan as author of The Pilgrim's Progress and faced sharp countering remarks. He doubted Bunyan's contribution, joking that a bun ion could not contribute to any pilgrim's progress.
An echoed aphorism from Lippincott’s highlighting the adage that the sins of the father are visited on the children through financial instruments like stocks and bonds.
Public notice announces dissolution of the Holley and Leinfelder partnership at Holley & Leinfelder with Cornelius S. Leinfelder retiring. Remaining accounts to be collected by John M. Holley Sr. and Horace K. Holley, excluding abstracting charges. La Crosse Wisconsin May 9 1913.
The Rowena Circle Brotherhood of American Yeomen met in Linker hall Tuesday. Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Berndt Smith Lee Vondrashek Rossberg and Hackhart. A May 27 class for the hundred member cohort was discussed and May ball arrangements for May 20 were finalized with invitations issued.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union will gather in the parlors of the First M. E. church at Eighth and King streets on Tuesday afternoon.
The Ladies' Industrial society of the First Baptist church will meet with Mrs. A C Gran at 1432 Madison Street on Thursday afternoon.
Mrs A B Nichols and Mrs J A Newcomb hosted six tables of five hundred at the Nichols home on Vine Street keeping a lively charity social with steady play and light refreshments.
Mrs. W. F. Goodrich entertained at a small cafe yesterday afternoon in honor of her sister Miss Huntington of Wausau.
A Monday evening christening for Kenneth Reed took place at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reed’s home with Rev. C. R. Bearmore administering. Family and friends, including Rev. and Mrs. Bearmore and several Marshall Houghton and Anderson families, attended and shared refreshments after the ceremony.
The First Baptist church will hold a reception in the church parlors Monday evening from 8 to 10 in honor of pastor Rev. W Adelbert Billings birthday. All congregation members and friends are invited.
Right Rev. Bishop W. W. Webb will conduct services tomorrow at Christ Episcopal church and stay as guest of Mrs. G. C. Hixon during his visit. Mrs. Alfred James has returned from Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Dunham of Hokah are guests at the Stoddard. Dunham works in Baltimore and plans a two month visit with family. News reached La Crosse of Mrs. Charles B. Miller’s safe arrival in Walla Walla to spend summer with her daughter Mrs. Frank J. Guenther. she will return via San Francisco and Denver around September first.
Milwaukee police hold John Baronqua after he shot his wife in a jealous rage with a shotgun. He awaits the jury’s decision on her injuries as she fights to recover.
Bulbs planted in sand and water in glass bowls will bloom in four weeks and last about two weeks. This method provides a fragrant delicate display and allows a succession of bloom through winter. The paper narcissus is inexpensive and pretty, a simple culture option.
Puck quotes a backstage scramble as a show business manager decides to ring up the curtain to mask a backstage fire scene. The gag frames a quick fix for a chaotic moment with humor and showmanship.
A courtroom quip notes the rector’s humility sermon contrasted with his church attendance. The judge cites a joke about the preacher using a 1910 automobile mechanism to attend services.
Dr. R F Breeden was introduced to Marjorie Mann at a hospital before he removed her appendix a year ago. The operation was successful and involved irrigating with several barrels of con ificated liquor although details remain unclear.
A brief dialogue reveals a man’s claim that happiness comes only after marriage. The woman replies with anticipation of a proposal, while he adds that after marriage happiness may be too late to discover.
A terse proverb notes that true motive eliminates the need for outside justification, implying self possession of intent removes the need for stated reasons. It emphasizes personal accountability and direct action over post hoc explanation.
A curious home remedy suggests fermenting ketchup in a bottle to create a brass and tinware polish. The method relies on natural acids and compounds from ketchup to shine coppery metals.
Guide advises men to praise a plain woman as beautiful and accomplished to flatter without lying. It suggests she will view the speaker as charming, while the man keeps his conscience clear.
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