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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
8
The Tribune promotes the leather bound New Modern English Illustrated Dictionary as an economical self education tool. It claims big value for 98 cents via six coupons and urges readers to acquire the volume to boost vocabulary, spelling, and career prospects. Strong emphasis on dictionary as stepping stone for stenographers and clerks seeking advancement.
Abner Bjorkeland, a well known Iron River resident and mill superintendent, died in his Ashland Wisconsin home after a gun discharged. Authorities deem the death likely self-inflicted, either by accident or personal crisis, following the Friday incident.
William Colbo a Deer Creek area farmer in Medford Wisconsin shot himself in the head Friday morning in a self inflicted death authorities reported.
The text notes that while eggs from various bird species differ in shape, their yolks are consistently spherical.
The First German Methodist Church at corner 7th and Ferry Sts with Pastor John H Klaus offers Sunday school at 9 15 am led by E J Bernet, morning worship at 10 30 am and 7 39 pm, and an Epworth League at 6 45 pm. Midweek prayer and praise on Wednesday at 7 30 pm. German school Saturday at 9 30 am.
St Pauls Universalist church at Cass and Eighth hosts public worship at 10 30 am with Minister George R Longbrake. Alma Hosley and Emil Niemeyer sing solos. sermon titled What a Real Belief in God Means. Sunday school for all ages at 11 45 am. officers teachers and members urged to attend. Young Peoples Christian union devotional at 6 30 pm led by Miss Cora Summers.
The First Methodist Episcopal church at King and South Eighth announces time changes for morning services with no change to the evening service. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. led by A. C. Bangsberg. class meeting at 9 a.m. led by B. S. Steadwell. The pastor Rev. T. Stanley Cadams preaches at 11 a.m. on Honey from the Carcase and at 7:30 p.m. on Oliver Cromwell, Religion in Politics. Brotherhood supper at 6:45 p.m. Admission 25 cents. Rev. Cadams speaks on The Responsibility of the Churches for the Quality of their Ministers.
The First Baptist Church on Sixth Street invites all to a Bible school for young men and women at 10 AM, worship at 11 AM, and an evening Russia presentation by Rev Oscar Autritt with stereopticon views. A silver offering supports Autritt's industrial work. An Industrial Society bazaar and chicken pie supper follow next Tuesday.
The Evangelical Christian Evangelical Association church at the Vine and West avenue corner holds Sunday school at 9 15 a m. preaching at 10 30 a m. Young People’s meeting at 6 45 p m with a second preaching at 7 45 p m.
Christ Church on Main and Ninth streets presents Advent services led by Rev. W. Everett Johnson. Holy communion at 8:00 am, Sunday school 9:30, morning prayer with sermon 10:45, evensong and sermon 4:30. Special Advent concert and music planned for Sunday December 15 at 4:30.
The West Ave Norwegian Lutheran church at West Ave and Division St lists Rev. R. Anderson as pastor. Sunday school at 9 15 a m communion at 10 00 a m evening service 7 45 p m young people society Tuesday evening ladies aid Thursday afternoon ladies to be hosted by Mrs A
German Baptist church at corner Seventh and Winnebago street led by Pastor E. Berger holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Morning service at 10 45 and evening service at 7 30.
English Lutheran Church on West Avenue and Ferry Street lists Rev W P Christy as pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m chief service 10 45 a m Bible hour 7 00 p m. Funeral for Mr Albert Haller set for 2 30 p m at the church.
West Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church on West Avenue near Jacson Street invites a cordial welcome to all services. Sunday morning worship at 7:30 p.m. with 11:45 a.m. Sunday school and 6:45 p.m. Epworth League led by Willis Lockman. evening worship at 7:30 p.m. with morning topic Our Help and evening sermon The Temple Doorkeeper. Midweek service Wednesday evening.
Emmanuel Church announces Sunday school at 9 15 a m morning service at 10 30 a m and Young People’s meeting at 6 45 p m in the church program.
D C Dewey superintendent invites all to nightly services at the City Mission. Monday features Fred Fischer, ex Billy Sunday singer, with J M Beadles. Thursday teams from King Street M E church lead, Rev Cadams to speak. Sunday school at 3 pm with M Hoffman as speaker. Good singing and speaking. No creed but Christ, no law but love.
The First Church of Christ Scientist on King Street between Fifth and Sixth offers Sunday service at 10 30 a m with the subject God the Only Cause and Creator. Sunday school at 11 45 a m. Wednesday testimonial at 8 p m. Reading room open weekdays 2 to 5 p m.
Sunday school at 9 a. m. Morning service at 11 a. m. Junior Endeavor at 3 p. m. Senior Endeavor at 6 30 p. m. Evening service at 7 30. Located at King and Sixth streets.
The Reformed Church at the corner of Fourth and Market streets announces Sunday school at 9 15 a m and Sunday morning service at 10 30.
Public services will be held Sunday at 7 45 with consolation services the same evening for those seeking comfort or healing A Sunday study class at 3 00 will be replaced by a progressive lyceum for adults and children modeled after Mrs McFarlin's People’s Sunday school which served the unchurched in past years The aim is cultural growth of soul mind and body under Rev Catherine McFarlin Parish at 119 South Fourth Street.
Norwegian M E church at Berlin and Sill streets led by Pastor A Hermansen invites all to Sunday school at 9 15 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and a Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 8 o'clock All are welcome to our meetings.
German M E church on Clinton and Berlin streets led by Rev W J Witter holds Sunday school at 9 15 am. Preaching service at 4 30 pm and evening service at 7 45 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 45 pm.
The Scandinavian Baptist church at Charles and Logan streets invites all Scandinavians to morning worship at 10 30 a m Sunday school at noon E A Forss leads the September evening services at 7 30 p m and all meetings welcome.
Caledonia Street M. E. church announces class meeting at 9:30 a m morning worship at 7:30 p m Sunday school at 12 m Epworth league at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7:30 Rev I F Nuzum will preach at both morning and evening services.
Tabernacle Baptist Church at Clinton and Avon invites worshipers, visitors, and strangers to join public worship at 11:00 a m with a sermon by Minister Howard Beldon Leonard. Bible school at 10:00 a m for all ages and Baptist Young People's Union at 6:30 p m follow.
North Presbyterian Church at Avon and Logan streets invites morning worship led by Rev. Finch A. Clarke. Attendance and time details not provided in the fragment.
Readers may request answers to any question from The Suggestive Questions on The Sunday School Lesson by Rev. Dr. Linscott. Send the lesson date the question number desired and full name and address to The Question Editor of The Tribune for possible column or mail responses.
A 1912 religious page opens with study questions on Matthew chapter eighteen and the kingdom of heaven, focusing on humility and care for children. It then covers Catholic emigration work, YMCA naval welfare efforts, a missionary exposition series in several cities, and a drive to endow a Bible university with a $1,000,000 goal as a prelude to university status.
Note style household tips include softening hands with tallow and vaseline, avoiding direct shampoo on hair, linseed oil for leather longevity, linen blouse reinforcement, peach stones as coal substitute, vaseline for dirty hands, warm wash with soap or oatmeal, matting cleaning by brushing with grain, and salt and borax for brightening light colored fabrics.
Tonight at 10 30 sermon by the pastor and selections by the young people choir. Evening service at 7 45 with Mr S A Boyd of the Y M C A as speaker. The young people meet at 7 in the lecture room led by Mr Thomas Gibson. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 1317 Avon street. Young People society business meeting Thursday at the Misses Higbee 733 Caledonia street. Annual supper and bazaar by Ladies Aid in church parlors Tuesday afternoon and evening December 10.
St Peter's Episcopal Church at Avon and Logan corners invites parishioners to a Sunday service on November 10 at 7 30 p m Father Johnson rector of Christ Church will preach and Christ Church choir will sing.
The Norwegian Lutheran Church at the corner of Charles and Sill streets led by Rev. H. Vik offers morning services at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 a m with the usual worship schedule.
Trinity Lutheran on Avon Street with Rev L S Marvick offers Sunday evening service with communion at 7 30 and Sunday school at 9 am Bethel Norwegian Lutheran at George and Sill streets led by O L Christenson holds services Sunday at 10 30 am and 7 45 pm with Sunday school at 9 am Prayer meeting Wednesday in homes All are welcome Also note silver should be stored in tissue to stay bright.
A collection of humorous and cautionary quips from old newspapers. Fire Chief Kenton recalls a 1869 blaze where thirsty volunteers refused water yet drank it straight. A Kansas City detective case jokes about a missing cashier and a bank shortfall. A Scot Irish exchange ends with a witty self-deprecation about national identity.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use Syrup of Figs for children showing digestive distress. It promotes a natural fig and senna formula to cleanse the liver and bowels without griping, claiming quick relief and a well child. The note warns to insist on the full name Syrup of Figs and Blix of Senna and to refuse substitutes.
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