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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1913
Page
8
In a Japanese pearl fishing village on the Cape of Shima women lead the trade while men stay home to do housework. The settlement’s name translates to The Settlement of Nymphs.
An English golf expert describes the Tientsin course in north China. The 5,244 yard layout uses mud and sand greens and features a 30 foot mud wall with moat as a hazard. Graves form elevated hazards and an open coffin lift is allowed without penalty under a local bylaw.
J Pierpont Morgan once aimed to rival his grandfather by building the largest hotel on earth at Rockaway Beach. Thousands labored as the vast oceanfront project stretched along the shore, but work stopped abruptly and Morgan never explained why, keeping the matter private.
First German Methodist church at Seventh and Ferry lists pastor John H. Klaus. Sunday school at 9:15 led by William Baumann. services at 10:30 a m and 7:45 p m with sermons on Spiritual Culture and The Triumphs of Faith. Ep worth League meets 7 p m led by Emma Duerwaechter. W F M S at Mrs Schulze’s Tuesday 3 p m. midweek prayer Wednesday 7:45 p m led by Ida Weeldreyer.
The St Pauls Universalist church at Cass and Eighth streets holds a 10:45 a.m. service with holy communion and a violinist Florence Hermann assisting the choir. All unchurched people are welcome and Sunday school meets at 11:45 a.m. Children's Sunday is two weeks away and requires participation from members and teachers. A Young Peoples Christian union devotional follows at 6:30 p.m. led by the pastor.
The First Methodist Episcopal church at Eighth and King streets, led by Rev. T. Stanley Cadams, offers Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with two sermons. Regular activities include Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:45 p.m. and a choir performance.
First Baptist Church on Sixth Street conducts its Bible school sessions at 10 a.m. A men's class also gathers at the same hour in the south parlor.
Evangelical Christian First Evangelical church at Vine street and West Avenue led by Rev. G. F. Hack. Sunday school at 9:15 with Ernest A. Gross as superintendent. German worship at 10:30 with sermon. English service at 7:30 p.m. The catechetical class meets 9:30 Saturday. new members welcome.
Christ Church at Ninth and Main invites worshipers to morning prayers Holy Communion and vesper services. Special music includes Venite Benedictus Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis. Rev W Everett Johnson announces a follow up sermon on Adam and Eve next Sunday June 1 at 10 45 a m.
First Congregational church at Main and Seventh streets invites all to Bible school at 10 a m with the Men s class June topic The Unfit today s topic Present Conditions and their causes led by Prof A H Sanford Worship and preaching at 11 a m and vesper at 445 p m with Rev J W Bailey D D of Oak Park Ill preaching at both services All are invited to hear him.
Emmanuel church announces Sunday school at 9 15 a m morning service at 10 30 Young People's meeting at 6 45 p m for the day.
German Baptist church at corner 7th and Winnebago with E. Berger as pastor lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m service times 10 45 and 7 30 p m with preaching at both services Wednesday prayer meeting Friday Young People's meeting Saturday 10 a m boys band and 2 p m sewing school under the supervision of the pastor.
A commentary argues poverty, while not a disgrace, faces social resistance as it seeks broader acceptance in economic life and public perception. The piece notes slow progress and calls for empathy and policy focus to uplift the disadvantaged.
A compact alert cites an advice ad in the Manchester Evening News promising youthfulness through self-styled solutions. The item notes the dubious credibility of such claims and warns readers about manipulative sales pitches targeting young readers.
West Avenue Methodist Episcopal church on West Ave near Jackson Street announces morning worship at 10 30 with the Body of Christ sermon. Sunday school at 11 45 Epworth League at 6 45 with The Cross of Christ topic. Evening worship at 7 30 on Daniel the Hero of Babylon sermon. Vesper service with Daniel life illustrations after services. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Cordial welcome to all services.
West Ave corner at Division Street announces Sunday school with Bible study at 9 15 a m. No services as Rev R Andersen goes to Galesville for confirmation. Ladies Aid to host a social in church parlors Tuesday afternoon and evening serving ice cream strawberries coffee sandwiches and cake.
Evangelist F L Holden leads a week of revival at City Mission 325 Jay Street with nightly speaks and a different chorus each evening. Sunday services include jail ministry at 10 a m Sunday school 3 pm and open air service 730 pm. Regular service 745 pm features Holden plus Ella Gannon violinist. Choirs from North Baptist Tabernacle First Baptist German M E join on various nights. No creed but Christ No Law but Love.
Reformed Church of St John s at Market and Fourth streets with Rev E Dornholt as pastor. Sunday school begins at 9 15 a m. Services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m in the absence of the pastor.
Sunday services at 10 39 a m with the subject Ancient and Modern Necromancy alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism Denounced. Sunday school at 11 45 a m. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 p m. Reading room open weekdays 2 5 p m except legal holidays.
The English Evangelical Lutheran church at the corner of West Avenue and Ferry Street seeks a supply pastor, residence at 1122 Ferry Street, phone 1310 C. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with preparatory services at 10 30 and morning service with the Lord's Supper at 10 45 a m
Sunday school at 19 a.m. morning sermon on Under the Divine Protection. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 and evening service at 7 30 with The Price of Our Redemption. Baptism and Lord's Supper morning and again evening for those unable to attend. Weekly prayer meeting Wednesday. Ladies society hosted by Mrs Nicholson at 721 South Seventh Street Thursday afternoon. Public invited.
The Wisconsin State Spiritualists association secretary arrived to restart services halted since last Sunday. Sunday evenings begin at 8 o clock in Odd Fellows hall with Rev Catherine McFarlin presiding and Miss Louise G Loebel assisting. Midweek consolation at Mrs Shepard 225 South Sixth street and Thursday seance also at her home. Public invited.
In a court speech by Judge, Bliss questions Pauline's husband about debt whereas Julia asserts Pauline is happily married. The dialogue probes financial worries within a marital context.
A quote from the Atchison Globe notes that people deflect fault onto family or the press. The remark frames blame as a common human tendency and reflects newspaper commentary style.
Readers may request weekly answers to specific questions from The Sug gestive Questions on the Sunday School Lesson by Rev Dr Linscott. Send the lesson date and question number to The Tribune Question Editor with name and address for in column or mail responses.
June 1 1913 study prompts explore Josephs motives in deception and the moral questions. It frames questions on cruelty for good ends and the justice of God, asking how innocence suffers and how to persuade others, with a lesson for June 8 on Joseph forgiving his brothers.
A concise note argues kissing is unhealthy yet frames risk for potential reward, emphasizing the adage nothing ventured nothing gained and urging caution in intimate acts.
A colonial note praises New South Wales life noting 20 000 of 30 000 settlers in 1821 were convicts. An American liner anecdote recalls a boastful Australian claiming the settlers were sensible, countered by a remark that they were sent by the best judges.
A professor walking at night follows a boy's drumbeat and reflects that his actions unknowingly set the pace for others. The example illustrates how everyday behavior can influence people we hardly know.
A collection of short quips and anecdotes. An Irishman jokes about working his passage with a horse on a Glasgow to Paisley canal. A railway station master on the East Indian railway telegrams for orders about a tiger on a platform. A pupil quickly defines an oyster as a fish built like a nut, in a classroom exchange.
Norwegian Methodist church at Berlin and Sill streets invites all to Sunday school at 9 15 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p m Pastor Hermansen urges attendance Next Sunday June 8 the Children's day exercises will be held at 10 30 a m Public welcome to all.
Rev. J. W. Witter, pastor, conducts Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. and a preaching service at 10:30 a.m. Epworth League gathers at 7:15 p.m. with a follow up preaching service at 7:45 p.m. at the corner on Clinton and Berlin streets.
Norwegian Lutheran Church located at Charles and Sill streets with Rev. E O Vik as pastor. Morning services at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 a m.
North Presbyterian church invites worshipers at Avon and Logan for 10 30 morning service and 7 45 evening service with sermons on The Imminence of God and The Book of Life. Choir sings. Sunday school at noon Junior Christian Endeavor at 3 30 and Young People meeting at 7 in the church lecture room.
A deputation of Christian leaders sails to Europe funded largely by J. Pierpont Morgan to confer with English German and other church bodies. They aim to secure commissions for educational work ahead of the world conference on faith and order with several national churches already naming commissions.
Quakers oppose using their name to boost sales of foods and clothing and push for state laws prohibiting such use. They condemn involvement in whiskey promotion and join anti slavery efforts. Meetings discuss ending contract prison labor as modern human bondage and back the national committee on prison labor.
A surge in religious books across England and America leads last year with about 865 American titles and roughly sixteen hundred English language works. Key trends include links between home churches and missions, Christian unity at home and abroad, church roles in social and labor issues, Christ's cause against political socialism, and the modern higher criticism of the Bible. Shailer Matthews is listed among best sellers.
Trinity Lutheran Church on Avon Street led by Rev. L. S. Marvick reports no services Sunday. Sunday school gathers at 9 a.m. at the church location.
Bethe Norwegian Lutheran church at George and Sill streets invites all to Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m with Sunday school at 9 a m Pastor O L Christenson leads the parish and all are welcome.
Tabernacle Baptist church at Clinton and Avon streets with minister Howard Beldon Leonard at 1343 Caledonia. Public worship 11. Bible school 10. Baptist Young People at 6 30. evening service 7 30 by S A Boyd. midweek praise and prayer Wednesdays 7 30. monthly business meeting first Wednesday. covenant meetings last Wednesday. Lord's Supper first Sunday after morning service. Visitors welcome.
Chicago hosts a conference featuring Dean Brown of Yale and Professor Rauschenbusch of Rochester as leading participants in a cross institutional study on ethics and public policy.
Episcopal laymen from Pittsburg Buffalo Nashville Minneapolis New York and other cities will hold two October conferences in New York. One coincides with the Brotherhood of St Andrew convention and the other with the general convention. Trained volunteers chiefly lawyers and bank clerks will staff sessions focusing on church extension Sunday school and related work. The group claims laymen have advanced more than others in three years, with gains in efficiency and methods.
George F. Baker recalls J Pierpont Morgan as not impetuous but deliberate. Morgan reportedly told him to act only after ensuring accuracy, then pause for reflection, a principle Baker says Morgan always followed, as cited by the New York Tribune.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune reports a conversation at a bank where a cashier questions Mr Casey about a check and a letter. Mr Casey replies that the letter might have been found, noting caution and his willingness to write.
A New York Post item notes a downtown barber shop boasting “Quick Shave While You Wait” as clubmen discuss fast city life in the subway lunch era. The anecdote contrasts modern speed with everyday services.
Brazil can accommodate many millions more people without crowding, suggesting ample room for expansion and development.
A traditional saying hints that those who laugh last may simply understand slowly, underscoring patience and reflection before judging outcomes.
The excerpt presents a verse about two people born far apart who never know each other yet fatefully cross paths across unknown lands. They live near enough to feel each other and search in vain for connection, ultimately dying unsatisfied as their lives never fully meet.
The article notes the term martinet from the French, tied to lieutenant colonel Jehu Martinet and his strict military discipline. It mentions his death at Duisburg by accidental artillery fire and a pun linking to a French joke about a mouse, illustrating how the name became associated with rigidity.
The Detroit Free Press notes a discussion of Edward Dowden, author of Life of Shelley, at the Franklin Inn in Philadelphia. A sonneteer praises Dowden’s Dublin meetings and Irish wit, while others reflect on his somber style and motivational lines about turning over a new leaf.
A concise reflection on popularity as a cycle of self boredom and social validation. The piece contrasts moments of constraint with the lure of routine, suggesting popularity may hinge on choosing simple, repetitive comfort over constant stimulation.
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