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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1913

Page

3

Quick Action on Tariff Reform Calls for Commission

The piece argues for a rapid move to a scientific tariff revision led by a permanently financed tariff commission with strong powers. It opposes awaiting deliberations, urges possible revision under Wilson, and notes Taft's prior stance. It frames the tariff as temporary and adjustable to balance consumer and producer interests.

la Follette Wilson Tarif Taft George III

Tariff schedules need flexible revision, not omnibus reform

The speaker argues tariff schedules cannot be permanent and must be revised as conditions change. Government recognition of tariff as an economic problem is essential, with revisions made as needed rather than in omnibus measures, aiming for a business basis and reduced political logrolling.

Wilson

America Recognizes China as a Full Nation in World Family

The U S recognition positions China as a sovereign state and affects a pending loan. It rejects treating China as a dependent to be kept in swaddling clothes by Western powers. The move signals stronger American insistence on independent governance and may influence loan terms and international relations.

United States China Wilson

Penfield Board Pushes Cow Milking Science in Schools

Penfield New Jersey school board calls for teaching the science of cow milking in public schools. The editorial notes skepticism, joking that with condensaries nationwide all that is needed is a can opener.

Penfield N. J

Eminent scientist backs dandelion greens for liver troubles

A noted scientist endorses dandelion greens as a remedy for liver ailments, though critics question his prominence and the affordability of such advice.

Dr Wiley Claims Peak Efficiency at Sixty

A remark questions whether the doctor himself has reached his peak, noting his statement that a man attains maximum efficiency at sixty and playfully comparing it to the doctor's own age.

Uncertain Fragments Trigger Ambiguous Impression

The passage presents disjointed lines about an aviator, a hospital sky light, and cooking instruction at Cornell University. It suggests future roles for men as husbands and a notion of adjustment leading to a fall, but lacks coherent events or clear persons, places, or dates.

Chicago's Oldest Pickpockets Among the Youngest

A playful note highlights Chicago's legacy in pickpocketing with an odd contrast between aged rogues and their youthful counterparts. The remark underscores a long standing street craft and local lore surrounding the city.

Chicago

No Smoking Sign Confounds Irishman Pat

An Irishman sits in a station waiting room with a pipe and a sign forbidding smoking. He explains he is not smoking because he has a pipe in his mouth, just as he has shoes on his feet but is not walking.

Pat Mr. Carter Molly Doctor John Billy

Offended Wife Rebukes Husband Over Pet Azor

In a heated moment a wife accuses her husband of caring more for his animals than for her. She cites the death of his poodle Azor and his remark that he had the pet stuffed. The husband responds calmly explaining his decision.

Azor

Bark and Bite Excerpt From Success Magazine

A farmer calls a cautious worker inside declaring a barking dog never bites. The man replies with dialect filled caution about when the barking will stop, illustrating a proffered farmyard warning.

Success Magazine

Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles

Poem and joke piece present a satire on graduates and their advice, followed by a fable about a smoking chimney. The text references commencement, youthful guidance, and a mason asking for stout in exchange for chimney advice. The moral is simple: do not light a fire in a nonfunctional chimney.

Nightly Carousal With Lords Ends At Breakfast

The article recounts a late night with Jimmy Davis and Wise Butler Lord Rossmore, who slept at Davis's house. Morning exchange with the butler William reveals the brothers and Lord Mandeville had breakfast already, while Rossmore ponders his own order and jokingly asks for smoked haddock.

Rossmore Jimmy Davis Davis William Lord Mandeville Addock

Cake Cracking Nightmare at Mrs Cooke’s Kitchen

A new servant Delia tells Mrs Cooke that her cake lacked nuts because she cannot crack more today due to jaw pain. Mrs Cooke notes the cake was tasty but needs more nuts next time. The exchange is reported from Lippincott's.

Penny Worth of Worship Reproached by a Child

A Buffalo preacher recalls a scene where a woman laments the church service arguing the seat singing and preaching are poor. Her daughter who overhears retorts mother should not judge church for a penny, highlighting a child’s innocent pragmatism about value.

Harper’s Magazine

Kidney Health and Blood Purification Through S S S

An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier to support kidney function. It claims purified blood aids tissue health, listing rheumatism cystitis bronchitis and other conditions as linked to weak kidneys. The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta promotes the remedy with medical department support and store availability.

S. S.S S&s S S. S&s S S. S&s S. Is Prepared By the Swift Specific Co., 137 Swift Bliec Atlanta Medical Dept Drue

Baking Tips For Cakes And Biscuits From Mrs Briggs

Baking helps valuable suggestions by Mrs. Nevada Briggs and Mrs. Janet McKenzie Hill outline cake making and biscuit tips. Sift flour and KC Baking Powder at least three times for lighter cakes and biscuits, cream butter and sugar, warm sugar, beat yolks, whip whites, and add moisture alternately with flour. KC Baking Powder is emphasized. ask your grocer for KC for best results.

Nevada Briggs Janet McKenzie Hill

British Polo Team Aims to Retake Cup in Atlantic Crossing

Captain R G Ritson heads the British Dragoons polo team returning to challenge for the cup won by Americans. While the team’s Pip ing Rock practice draws interest, observers doubt their chances. The international match will attract thousands, surpassing attendance at major baseball games, and polo is drawing a broad public crowd after last year’s 40 000 spectator surge.

R. G. Ritson Enniskillen Dragoons Piping Rock

Manchester Woman Honored for Shaw Plays Leader Role

Miss Anne Horniman, now with the Manchester Players in America, earned a Master of Arts from the University of Manchester for guiding George Bernard Shaw's early works to the stage. The Countess of Aberdeen chairs the International Council of Women with twenty two nations and eight hundred thousand members. Mrs. Frank Ralston rose from a counter clerk to a fashion editor and director of a large dry goods house.

University of Manchester Eng Anne Horniman George Bernard Shaw Horniman America Manchester Players Countess of Aberdeen Dublin Ireland International Council of Women Commonwealth and Family Frank Ralston

Adkins Credits Wife’s Kin for Industrious Life

Adkins credits his wife’s relatives for his hard working habits noting they kept him busy and he had to stay productive to provide for the growing kin nearby.

Adkins

The Bachelor Buttons and a Widow's Spring Hope

A widow named Molly writes in her diary about her spring happiness and garden antics while recalling her late husband and former beau Alfred Bennett. Doctor John teases about weight loss and offers a playful path to reconcile with her past.

Billy Doctor John al Bennett Molly Saint James Heath

Notice of Application to County Court in La Crosse

Notice is given that at a special term of the County Court in La Crosse County on June 17, 1913, at 10 o clock A M the administrator John T Berendes presents for settlement and allowance of his final account and for assignment of the residue of William Berendes deceased. By order of the Court County Judge John Brindley Mahoney and Schubert attorneys for estate.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Court House City of la Crosse John T Berendes William Berendes

Young girl studies nursing while reading to convalescing son

A young woman pursues nursing while caring for a convalescing millionaire's son. Reading fiction and keeping company become her daily duties as she navigates a path toward a caregiving career.

Doans Kidney Pills Proclaimed By Wisconsin Woman

Mrs Sophie Carlson of Sparta Wisconsin credits Doans Kidney Pills with quick relief from weak kidneys back pain and nervous dizzy spells after medical treatment failed She notes bed confinement and recovery after using the product for two days Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York sole US agents price fifty cents Remember the name Doans and take no other.

Bright la Crosse Sophie Carlson S. Eighth St Sparta Wis Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

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