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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1909
Page
7
The Protone Company of Detroit markets a nerve strengthener claiming to build muscle, enrich nutrition, and increase blood cells. A free 50 cent trial pack and instruction booklet promise dramatic changes to body flesh, with a coupon solicited for proofs to be mailed to recipients.
Rev. A Lincoln Shute preached at the First Methodist Episcopal church on Hell as a place to be avoided warning that belief in hell sustains faith in heaven. He described Gehenna as a desolate, fire filled fate prepared for the devil and his angels and stressed its spiritual torment over physical.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure with free trial mail offer and testimonials. A sermon excerpt contends hell and eternal punishment described in the Bible, urging fear of sin and emphasis on salvation through Christ with a next Sunday evening topic on whether there is a chance after death.
A bold claim states Dr. King’s New Life Pills prevent appendicitis by stimulating digestion. The ad targets Constipation Biliousness Chills Malaria Headache Indigestion and promotes a 25 cent bottle at O T Erhart’s.
Winona reports manager Killian has bought Baillies and Graves from Racine, boosting La Crosse assets. Baillies, last season’s star pitcher, and Graves, a fast outfielder and strong hitter, are praised by local magnates. Wansau will pick a manager. Schoonhoven is among candidates.
March 16 London reports a business clash as H G Selfridge opens a large Oxford Street store challenging American Marshall Field influence. British retailers panic and slash prices while Harrods boosts appeal with a free week long fete featuring singers bands and theater to draw customers away from the newcomer.
The Bijou show this week draws praise from both large houses for a high quality program. The Ioleen sisters perform sharp shooting and a balancing act on a tight wire, though staged in front of the stage. Miss Camille Personal sings with charm and costume changes that heighten her appeal.
Washington March 8. Prompted by a meeting of North American officials and land experts the world powers plan a Hague gathering next fall for global conservation. President Roosevelt is urged as world congress president and chief American delegate to lead the effort with Gifford Pinchot credited for sparking the idea.
The Beauvais Maridor Co. headline entertainers present The Wildflower about Lieut. Fairfax who loves Wanda the savage queen of a Mexican tribe. General Montague arranges a match with Sylvia, Fairfax returns home, and the dramatic romance unfolds amid vivid dialogue. Arthur Beauvais as the General, Teresa Maridor as Wanda, and Laing as Fairfax receive praise. The bill ends with two films Burning of Stamboul and Drawing the Color Line.
Beginning tomorrow the Elks will serve daily dinners in the club kitchen. The meals, once offered when the club opened, were valued for quality, were discontinued for various reasons, and will now be a permanent feature again.
A reflection suggests that people tend to act more morally when they imagine the judgment day, implying moral restraint rises from belief or contemplation of ultimate accountability.
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