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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1913

Page

5

Two kinds of friends rule in men's social bonds

A noted aphorism asserts every man maintains two types of friends: those he needs and those who need him. The saying emphasizes reciprocity in social relations and mutual obligation.

Norman Hapgood Takes Big Post At Harper's Weekly

Norman Hapgood, former Collier's Weekly editor, has bought Harper's Weekly with partners and will serve as editor. He also leads the anti Tammany campaign preliminaries in New York City and heads a fusion committee of progressives, Republicans and independents against Tammany Hall.

Norman Hapgood Collier’s Weekly Harper’s Weekly New York City Tammany Hall

Thief Steals Ancient Tablets at Garrett Biblical Institute

Detectives probe a burglary at the Garrett Biblical Institute where two Babylonian tablets were stolen. The faculty suspects a student prank as the motive, while authorities press the investigation.

Chicago Garrett Biblical Institute

Personal visitors and upcoming events fill local page

E O Sunn of Westby visits with city friends. Dr H H Chase dentist now in Oyen Building 507 Main St new phone 84 R. S C Trailand Avalanche Wis returns home after weeks here. J P Broatsch Pepin Wis visits on business. Dance at K P hall Wed Thu Fri Sat. Harry Dahl returns to Westby after business stay. May Breakfast at YWCA 730 to 930 Friday 25c. E Christianson Viroqua visits. P L Lathrop LaFarge returns home after days in city. Dance at Linker hall Friday May 30 Kreutz orchestra. Mr and Mrs N Hoel Peterson Minn shop here. P L Fortney Viroqua registered at hotel. Landphair optical work recommended. Billy Ryan Albert Lea visits on business. YWCA breakfast tomorrow 730 to 930 25c. H L Schultz Caledonia Minn visits on business. Hack calls day and night. Gateway City Transfer Co. Phone 179. Carl Gilbert and Sons return home to Cashton Wis after business trip here.

E. O. Sunn Westby H. H. Chase Oyen Main Street S. C. Trailand Avalanche Wis J. P. Broatsch Pepin P. L. Lathrop LaFarge Linker Hall Kreutz Orchestra Viroqua Landphair Billy Ryan Albert Lea Memorial Gateway City Transfer Co Carl Gilbert and Sons Cashton

Official resigns due to Marconi scandal in London

Sir Rufus Isaacs resigns as attorney-general over the Marconi scandal. The British government had contracted with the Marconi company for a global wireless system. Isaacs and Lloyd George held shares in the American Marconi, later revealed to be controlled by the English Marconi firm.

London Rufus Isaacs Marconi Marconi Company David Lloyd George

Quotable Doctor on Torture by Incurable Disease

A veteran physician warns that declaring an enemy incurable would wreck their morale and hasten death. The remark frames psychological warfare as a hidden weapon in conflict, illustrating the power of language to alter hope and outcomes.

Notice to Creditors in Hagen Estate La Crosse Wis

Wisconsin probate notice for Christ L. Hagen of La Crosse. Letters of administration granted to John Hulberg. Creditors have six months from May 6 1913 to present claims. Court will examine claims November 11 1913 at 10:00 AM in the La Crosse Courthouse. Court: County Judge John Brindley. Attorney James Thompson.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Christ L. Hagen la Crosse John Hulberg Wis John Brindley

Australia’s Bunyip Myth Described and Used by Mothers

The bunyip is an Australian mythic creature said to inhabit lonely places. The phrase the bunyip will get you is used by mothers to quiet misbehaving children.

Australia

Britons Return to Challenge for Polo Cup

Captain R G Ritson of the Ennis Killen Dragoons heads the British polo team that crossed the Atlantic to reclaim the cup from the Americans. Critics doubt the team after Piping Rock practice as thousands are expected to attend the international match, with polo drawing crowds larger than championship baseball in recent times.

R. G. Ritson Enniskillen Dragoons Piping Rock

Winonans Plan Big Auto Tour

Winona Minn May 29 The Ramer automobile party of five Winona men plans a three weeks trip this year to New York City and return. Last year they toured to Cincinnati and the year before to Chicago. In the party are George Ramer and Enoch Stott manufacturers Paul Baumgartner banker George P Tawney who will retire as postmaster and W J Smith attorney.

Winona, Minn Ramer Automobile Party Winona New York City Cincinnati Chicago George Ramer Enoch Stott Paul Baumgartner George P. Tawney W. J. Smith

Notice to creditors in James OBrien estate in La Crosse

James OBrien late of the City of matter died with J C OBrien of Spencer Iowa appointed as administrator six months from May 28 1913 creditors may file claims for examination and allowance. The court will meet December 2 1913 at 19 oclock AM in the court room of the La Crosse courthouse to examine and adjust all claims against the deceased.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County James O’brien la Crosse J. C. O'Brien Spencer Clay County Iowa John Brindley

Notice of appointment for Anna Weisbecker estate

Wisconsin County Court La Crosse County will hear on June 17 1913 at 10 o clock A M at the La Crosse Court House the application of Louis A Weisbecker to appoint an administrator for the estate of Anna Weisbecker late of La Crosse Wisconsin deceased. By order of the Court W F A C Wolfe attorneys for petitioner.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Court House la Crosse Louis A. Weisbecker Anna Weisbecker John Brindley W. F A. C. Wolfe

May Breakfast Planned by Society at YWCA

The May Breakfast by the Society at the Young Women's Christian Association is set for tomorrow morning on the association lawn from 7 30 to 9 30. Camp girls will wait on guests and the Association orchestra will provide music. Proceeds will defray camp expenses for the summer.

Young Women’s Christian Association Association

Club Plans Auto Ride For YWCA Delegation

The L. U. B. A. club of the YWCA invites any city girl to join an automobile ride this evening. Cars donated by La Crosse citizens will transport the group from the association building at 7 30 with proceeds aiding the delegate’s conference expenses at Lake Geneva.

L. U. B. A. Club la Crosse Association Lake Geneva

Costume Party At Mina Erickson Home

Miss Mina Erickson entertained the girls of the Fashion Shop with a costume party at 827 South Fourth Street. The varied outfits included a New York gentleman and a Dutch man, with music and dancing and refreshments later. Chaperones were Mesdames Calloway, Hanson, and Forseth. attendees included Emma Leck, Margaret Brandenburg, Matilda Casey, Ida Exil, Sue McDonald, Helen Heasley, Lillian Rathburn, Ethel Hayes, Mayme Spettle, Lucile Forschler, Laura Jones, Lillian Whittenberg, Lucile Albrecht, Molly Tennyson, and Stella Dunham.

Mina Erickson South Fourth Street Darkies New York Mesdames C. F. Calloway H. Hanson Forseth Emma Leck Margaret Brandenburg Matilda M. Casey Ida Exil Sue McDonald Helen Heasley Lillian Rathburn Ethel Hayes Mayme Spettle Lucile Forschler Laura Jones Lillian Whittenberg Lucile Albrecht Molly Tennyson Stella Dunham

Miss Eva Burton Clarke Weds Rev. W Wilbur Leete

Miss Eva Burton Clarke niece of G W Burton marries Rev. W Wilbur Scranton Leete of Clinton Iowa at Christchurch. Bishop Morrison of Iowa performs the ceremony with Father Everett Johnson. A family luncheon by George Burton precedes a 3 to 5 reception attended by many friends.

Miss Clarke Eva Burton Clarke G. W. Burton W. Wilbur Scranton Leete Clinton Christchurch Bishop Morrison Iowa Everett Johnson George Burton

Local Marriage Licenses and Upcoming Nuptials in Clinton

County Clerk Bert Jolivette issued a marriage license to Rev. Wilbur Scranton Leete of Clinton and Eva Clarke, niece of George Burton. A second license went to Rev. Norman J. Ramsey and Laura Emery. Mrs. James McCord returns from Chicago. O C Lowe announce the forthcoming marriage of daughter Hattie E Lowe to F H Kowalke set for early June.

Bert Jolivette Wilbur Scranton Leete Clinton Eva Clarke George Burton Norman J. Ramsey Laura Emery C. F. Emery James McCord Chicago Campbell Sherwin O. C. Lowe Hattie E. Lowe F. H. Kowalke

Generosity and a Two Dollar Bill Incident

A contractor buys a new suit and leaves his old one for repairs. He recalls funds but realizes his purse and watch were left behind. He spots a bill on the floor, pays with the check, and learns the cashier found a two dollar bill first, then shares the amount.

London Mail

Ingenious Australian Spiders Hide Underwater Dwellings

A London Royal Society talk describes Australian shore spiders living in rock crevices at high and low tides. When submerged by tides they seal entrances with silk to trap air and survive underwater. The piece notes George Washington was named commander in chief on June 15 1775 and references Lexington.

Royal Society London Australia St. Louis Republic Washington George Washington Lexington Boston

Sarah Bernhardt sails home after vaudeville tour wrap

Madame Sarah Bernhardt ends her American tour aboard the French liner Lorraine. She bid farewell to New York as audiences gave a record long ovation after the Camille fifth act, marking a remarkable send off to her vaudeville run.

New York Lorraine Mme Sarah Bernhardt America Camille

Japanese opposition widens attack on Yamamoto after Katsura resolutions

May 29 Tokyo. Public reaction shows opposition party leaders using Count Katsura’s resolutions to press against Premier Yamamoto. The disclosures outline criticisms and potential political leverage within the Japanese government as tensions rise over policy and leadership.

Tokio Count Katsura Yamamoto Califor

Ex Premier's Party Slams Yamamoto Handling of American Dispute

The executive committee of the ex-Premier's party, long seeking to topple the Yamamoto government, passed resolutions criticizing the ministry's management of the American dispute and declaring Yamamoto incompetent to resolve the matter with dignity for Japan.

Iia Yamamoto Japan

Conversation about widow and encouragement from Hobbs and Dobbs

A quip from the Boston Transcript where Hobbs asks if the widow has offered encouragement and Dobbs replies with a wry line about the husband being dead long enough. The exchange underscores a dry, dark humor tone.

Dobbs Hobbs Boston Transcript

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