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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1913
Page
7
The poem depicts a ship of pearl, a chambered nautilus, as a metaphor for growth and spiritual renewal. It contrasts the old dwelling with a new, grander temple built anew as life unfolds through seasons and thought.
A London case examined what counts as an infant's necessities in a suit by a furniture dealer. The defendant, a young man, purchased items including candlesticks, weapons, pictures, and odd goods, refused payment, and argued he acted in fancy. The judge ruled for the plaintiff.
An unimpeachable old gentleman declines a challenge from a dissolute young Hotspur who vows to publish him as a coward. He declares he would rather fill twenty newspapers than one coffin, preferring reputation to combat.
Five year old Herbert attended a party and, warned to say thank you, remarked to the hostess that supper was good enough and he had a nice time in a polite, if lengthy, expression of thanks.
Stratford Iowa mother recounts a seven year old son's ringworm outbreak on the face spreading to the legs with intense itching. After trying liniments, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for about a month and the child was completely cured.
John H. Klaus is pastor. Sunday school 9 15 with William Bauman as superintendent. Morning worship 10 30 and evening 7 45 with Rev W H Rolfing of Colesburg. Lord s Supper in morning service. Epworth League 7.00 devotional. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 45. Ladies Aid Thursday 2 30. Day Reflections. Sunday school 11 45 Epworth League 6 45 topic The social impulse Human Fellowship. Evening worship 7 30. Anniversary program by Epworth League. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. Cordial welcome to all services.
St Pauls Universalist Church at Cass and Eighth streets announces public worship at 10 39 a m next Sunday with Rev Dr William H McGlauflin General Superintendent of the Universalist Church of America as preacher. Sunday school at 11 45 a m Young People devotional at 630 led by Miss Cora Summers on Tenderness for Animals.
At First Methodist Episcopal church next Sunday morning Rev. T. Stanley Cadams will preach to G A R posts and allied groups. Special music will accompany services. The morning sermon is titled A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ and the evening address is Lessons from the Life of Abraham Lincoln.
First Baptist Church on Sixth Street holds a 10 a m Bible study and a men’s class in the south parlor. Secretary A C Gran conducts the morning service due to the pastor’s absence at the Northern Baptist convention in Detroit with the theme “Highlights from the International convention of the Y M C A at Cincinnati.” B Y P A devotional meets at 6 30 p m. No other evening service.
Evangelical First Evangelical church at Vine Street and West Avenue led by Pastor Rev G F Hack offers Sunday school at 9 15 a m supervised by Ernest A Gross followed by public worship with German language preaching at 7 30 p m.
Christ Church at Ninth and Main, Rev W Everett Johnson rector, lists First Sunday after Trinity services: Holy communion 8:00 am, Sunday school 9:30 am, morning prayer with sermon 10:45 am, evensong and sermon 7:30 pm. Music includes Venite and Benedictus chant, Te Deum, Smart, Anthem O for a closer walk with God, Foster, Magnificat and Nune Dimittis, Stanford in B flat, Anthem The sun shall be no more by Woodward.
The First Congregational church at Main and Seventh streets opens with Bible school at 10 am and a 11 am worship service led by pastor Henry Faville. The next Sabbath Rev. J W Bailey of Oak Park Ill will preach morning and vesper at 4 45 pm.
Emmanuel church sets Sunday school at 9 15 a m morning service at 10 30 and Young People’s meeting at 6 45 p m for weekly worship and activities.
German Baptist church at corner 7th and Winnebago streets led by Pastor E. Berger. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. services 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayers Wednesday evening and Young People Friday. Boys' band Saturday 10 a.m. Sewing school 2 p.m. led by missionary Miss Ida Weeldreyer.
West Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church on West Ave near Jackson Street invites worshipers to attend a 10:30 a.m. service led by Pastor J. E. Watson. The sermon topic is True Patriotism Memorial.
A writer in the Edinburgh Review argues happiness should be the purpose of every person whether central or incidental. In daily life amid work and social interaction, happiness is largely incidental and produced as a by product of engaging in shared human activities.
The piece explains how the word top, corrupted from the French taupe meaning mole, shifts meaning in a sentence showing how language evolves. It notes a mole’s habit of long sleep and uses it to illustrate semantic drift.
Norwegian Lutheran church at West Ave corner with Division Street lists Rev. R. Anderson as pastor. Sunday school at 8 15 a m morning service 10 30 a m evening service 7 45 p m. Young People society meets Tuesday evening. Ladies Aid society Thursday afternoon with Mrs R Andersen and Mrs O M Leland entertaining. Men's league meets the same evening.
The City Mission at 325 Jay Street announces a three week revival starting Sunday night May 25 conducted by Rev and Mrs F L Holden from Moody Institute Chicago. A large youth chorus directed by Hazel Mason will be joined by Ella Gannon the violinist and a Mission children’s chorus. Everyone is invited to attend and hear the evangelist message. No creed but Christ, no law but Love.
Reformed Church St John s Reformed church corner Market and Fourth streets Rev E Dornholt pastor In pastor's absence at Mission House College and Seminary Sheboygan Wis Rev Andrew Kern will conduct Sunday services Sunday school at 915 am preaching at 1030 am and 730 pm On Tuesday evening 8 pm the Young People will meet for a literary program.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Kine Street between Fifth and Sixth holds Sunday worship at 10 50 a m with the subject Soul and Body Sunday school at 11 45 a m Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 8 p m free reading room open weekdays 2 to 5 except legal holidays
The English Evangelical Lutheran church at West avenue and Ferry street lists services led by supply pastor F R Web ber at 1122 Ferry street. Sunday school 9 30, morning service 10 45 with Lord's Supper, confirmation baptism and new members reception. Dr Frick of Milwaukee to officiate and preach at 7 30 pm. Girl's circle launches ride and picnic on Decoration day. catechetical class 9 50 Saturday morning.
The First Presbyterian Church at King and Sixth streets lists a 9:30 Sunday school practice for Children’s Day, 11:00 morning worship with the sermon Some of the Certainties of Our Christian Faith, 6:30 Endeavor, and 7:39 evening sermon Not Far from the Kingdom of God. Special gospel services are planned 7:45 p.m. for three days midweek, with all invited.
The Spiritual church meets in Odd Fellows hall at 119 South Fourth Street above the Ten Cent store with Rev. Catherine McFarlin as minister. A Sunday service at 7 45 features a discourse A Clearing Up of Accounts followed by psychics from Mrs. Belle Fuller. Public services end this Sunday until September with a Wednesday consolation meeting at 7 45 and a Thursday seance at Mrs. Shepard's home.
Quote by Weininger argues that courtesy to women shows they have no souls. He claims polite behavior assigns to women only the minimal personal importance.
Readers may request weekly answers from The Sug gestive Questions on the Sunday School Lesson by Rev Dr Linscott. Send the lesson date and question number to The Question Editor of The Tribune with full name and address for possible column or mail responses.
Bible study prompts from Genesis chapters 43 and 44 for a Sunday school class. It includes multiple discussion questions on famine and plenty, Judah’s repentance, Benjamin’s fate, and how truth and restitution affect relationships, ending with a lesson note for June 1, 1913.
Thornbury Ontario Herald Reflector prints a reader’s denial of a Duncan news department report about a house dance. The letter asserts neighbors gathered informally, some guests from Duncan arrived uninvited, and organizers told them they were not welcome.
In a dialogue between a middle-aged spinster and Miss Cayenne, the friend laments gendered judgment. Miss Cayenne argues men quickly heed newspaper warnings and avoid gold bricks while women marry for money, highlighting prudence and folly in practical matters.
Despite excited remarks from opera managers, the article argues that the true measure of an opera singer lies in the quality of the voice. It discusses managerial opinions contrasting with the singer’s vocal performance.
A western state teacher prompts a pupil to imagine flag duty and a Johnny-come-lately Irishman humorously balks at flags. A country doctor’s powder cures a mule but prompts the farmer to buy more to catch the animal, a 19th century vignette of wit.
Norwegian Methodist church at Berlin and Sill streets lists A. Hermansen as pastor. Sunday school 9 15 a m preaching 10 30 a m prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m. All are welcome. Junior Endeavor 3 30, Young People's meeting 7 p m, 7 45 in lecture room. Monthly business meeting and social of the young people at Miss Grace Mowry’s 708 Caledonia street Monday evening.
Corner Clinton and Berlin streets hosts Rev. J. W. Witter. Sunday school begins at 9 15 a m. with preaching at 10 30 a m Epworth league at 7 15 p m followed by another preaching service at 7 45 p m.
The John Flynn post G A R and the Sons of Veterans with auxiliaries will attend at 10 30 a m. Morning topic God in the Late Civil War and evening topic God in the Progress of Our Nation with special music at both services.
Trinity Lutheran United Lutheran church on Avon Street holds Sunday services at 10 30 with Rev A Forness the new pastor preaching. Sunday school meets at 9 am.
The Norwegian Lutheran Church at the corner of Charles and Sill streets led by Pastor Rev. E. O. Vik offers morning services at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 a m with regular worship and instruction.
Bethel Norwegian Lutheran Church on George and Sill streets with Pastor O L Christensen. Service Sunday at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m. Sunday school at 9 a m. All are welcome.
The North Presbyterian Church at the corner of Ron and Logan streets led by Rev Finch A Clarke offers morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon The Invaluable Preparation and an evening service at 7 45 with a sermon The Courage of the Godly The young people choir will sing at both services All who do not worship elsewhere are invited to join as church homes Sunday.
In Algiers a women-only mosque exists and in the same city a woman who dies in childbirth is believed to receive the same spiritual rewards as martyrs. Her grave is marked with a special designation reflecting this belief.
Tabernacle Baptist church corner Clinton and Avon. Howard Beldon Leonard minister residence 1248 Caledonia street. Public worship 11 with sermon by S A Boyd. Bible school 10 classes for all ages. Baptist Young People's union 6 20 evening evangelistic service 7 30 with sermon by S A Boyd. Midweek praise and prayer Wednesday 7 30. Business meeting first Wednesday. Covenant meetings last Wednesday. Lord's supper first Sunday after morning service. Visitors invited.
A quotation from Will Levington Comfort envisions women gaining a decade of happiness and the choice of lovers now, predicting a future of poise and sweetness in the world as dreamers foresee for ages ahead.
A note on Lady Aurea Howard chairing a 150 member English delegation to the Worlds Women Christian Temperance union ninth triennial in Brooklyn on October 28 and 29 with broad international representation. Also mentions suffrage leaders, social work by Miss Ethel Comstock in Chicago, Wilcox entertained in England, and Tennessee Mothers Congress proposals on notary public, juvenile judge, and school boards.
A wry remark notes that a woman who claims to have the best of husbands may exaggerate yet could indeed have the best of one husband, suggesting skepticism about such boasts while acknowledging possible truth.
A Florida Times-Union piece argues that home is a space where men may swear and engage in acts that would invite trouble if conducted elsewhere, framing it as a discussion on behavior and propriety.
Lillian Russell urges women to favor sun and fresh air for complexion care rather than cosmetics. She claims ordinary mercorized wax removes worn skin gradually and a face bath with saxolite dissolves in hazel offers an immediate natural glow with no after effects.
A reflective note on the burden of hearing friends' repeated agonies and the wish for relief from their ongoing suffering.
An old ad requests readers send $1.00 for a large bottle of Father John’s Medicine to the druggist in Lowell with express prepaid. The fragment mentions potential trouble and a contact for orders.
Churches advance social welfare work with new commissions and missions. National and state groups push home missions, youth involvement, and moral reforms including marriage, health certificates for weddings, and efforts against the white slave trade.
The Southern bodies challenge a unified timetable while the Northern and largest group shows readiness to join when appropriate. Debate over Union Theological Seminary's stance and war issues fade amid internal criticism and fear of division.
Daniel A Poling secretary of Christian Endeavor Ohio is appointed Superintendent to lead temperance Christian citizenship campaigns in major and smaller cities. The Endeavor group will fund three years of salary and expenses, directing the work under its auspices as a national temperance effort. The Christian Endeavor society accepted the assignment and mobilizes thousands of bat societies across churches to participate.
A centuries old eastern alpine custom in the western Alps involves one hundred eggs distributed on a level space with sand. Young women perform a dance and if a couple finishes the dance without breaking an egg they are believed betrothed, a token of temper compatibility.
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