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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1908
Page
17
A mother recalls two years of scarlet fever and lung damage in her son Herman. After trying Peruna she reports his cough disappeared within two bottles and he recovered fully, becoming a healthy child. She praises Peruna as life saving and a perfect remedy from the drugstore to the bedside.
The Sutherland Springs Development Company becomes exclusive town lots agent, pledging 16000 in improvements including paved streets a pavilion and bath houses. Southern Pacific finishes survey for the new town as growth is expected with many lots sold and building planned amid the area’s natural beauty and healthful surroundings.
July 11 report notes Ambassador Hill has impressed the German court and public due to his frank, democratic demeanor and grasp of language. He secured a deluxe Berlin hotel suite, plans a permanent residence, and is accompanied by a Uhlan squadron during his official presentation to the Kaiser. His wife and family expected in September.
San Antonians heard Rev C T Russell at the Empire Opera House on the question Where Are the Dead. He argued against purgatory and hell as defined, citing Acts 2 29 and the Hebrew Sheol and Greek Hades. He linked immortality beliefs to Platonic philosophy and noted Catholic and Protestant stances, outlining heaven, hell, and purgatory views.
A man recalls severe financial strain and drinking coffee habit. He later loses weight, gains nerve, works bank duties and country teaching, then reorients life after wife begins Postini, claiming better health, higher salary, and more energy. The letter cites a name variant from Battle Creek Michigan and hints at ongoing reader submissions.
The Reverend Russell argues against eternal torment, claiming the Hebrew sheol and Greek hades refer to the death state, not a torture place. He contends Adam’s penalty was death, not endless fire, and cites Jesus’ statement that all in their graves will hear the Son of Man and be called forth.
An old promotional note touts Marmola fat reducing tablets, claiming they lessen fat without diet or exercise. It urges readers to buy the tablets for 75 cents, noting they are gentle on the stomach and quick to act, with the Marmola Company of Detroit handling mail orders.
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