Stevens Point Seeks Wisconsin league franchise bid
The Wisconsin league expands with Stevens Point as a potential eight club entry alongside La Crosse Oshkosh Green Bay Madison Janesville Fond du Lac and Freeport. If approved Stevens Point would field a team with George Ramsey as manager and a stock-company plan to open play around May 10.
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la Crosse
Oshkosh
Green Bay
Winsau
Madison
Janesville
Powers
Beloit
Fond du Lac
Stevens Point
Wis
George Ramsey
Freeport
Wausau
La Crosse Nabs Dodge Recalled by Omaha Trade Fallout
Stockholders skip Monday meeting and adjourn to next week as La Crosse faces loss of star pitcher Willard Dodge to Omaha. Dodge, a top pitcher last season, is traded from Chicago to Omaha in exchange for Pfeister amid Chicago’s attempt to reclaim him. Omaha signs two La Crosse stars including Louis Runkel and Beloit’s Perring as manager Rourke builds a western league lineup.
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la Crosse Baseball Club
Elliott
la Crosse
Willard Dodge
Omaha
Murphy
Chicago Nationals
Dodge
Chicago
Pfeister
Rourke
Louis Runkel
Independence
Wis
Runkel
Wisconsin
Perring
Beloit
BeLOit Baseball Association Placed Under Receiver
Janesville Wisconsin February 28 The Beloit Baseball Association has been placed in the hands of receiver Jesse Earle of this city. Suit will be started to repleven property recently seized to secure former Manager Bubser’s salary by other debtors. Janesville will not be represented in the state league this year as an independent team has been formed to play two games weekly.
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The
Green Bay Gazette
Bubser
Moriarity
Freeport
the Gazette
Dundy
Green Bay
Phil Stremmel
Chicago
Stremmel
Ruby” McCauley
Paddy” Connors
Mokwa
St. Louis
St. Louis Nationals
Theodore Fredrickson
Archie Tennant
Bargett
Hammond
Ind
Powers
Janesville
Wis
Béloit Baseball Association
Jesse Earle
Inventor touts curved bat to revolutionize baseball
Emil Kinst of Macomb claims a hickory bat with its striking end bent into a curve will boost batting and lower fielding percentages. The curved bat allegedly sends the ball higher with a spin, complicating catches, and is patented No. 430,399. Kinst plans to demo to top professionals this season.
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Emil Kinst
Macomb
Niagara Falls
State Normal
Ernst
Rocky Mountain Tea Fame Across Regions
In varied climes the fame of Rocky Mountain Tea spreads beyond seas as Joseph Emmert notes widespread recognition. The verse suggests global reach and cultural impact of a product tied to distant mountains.
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Joseph Emmert
Rockford High School Baseball Schedule Preview
Rockford manager Ed ward Keeler reports the baseball schedule nearly complete with most of last year's players returning. The slate includes April 14 Monroe Center High school at Monroe Center and Beloit college fixtures in Beloit and Rockford through May 23 Freeport at Freeport.
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Rockford
Edward Keeler
Monroe Center High School
Monroe Center
Beloit College
Beloit
Rockord
Dakota Academy
Daota
Freeport
Beloit Academy
Well Worth Trying Says Brown on Dr King Pills
Pittsfield Vermont pension attorney W H Brown endorses Dr King's New Life Pills as top after pension. He claims they keep his family in splendid health and provide quick relief for headache constipation and biliousness. 25 cents and guaranteed at a local drug store.
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W. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Railroad Tales From The Dubuque Division Clever Liars On Fence
A Waterloo Times Tribune scribe recounts a Dubuque division gathering of old hands sharing funny escapades. Engineer Yordy, Horsley, Dumont and others swap near misses and tall tales including a near-miss with an apparent train that proved to be an arc light and a frightened fireman who leaped from the cab but survived.
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Dubuque
Ilinois
Transportation Department of the Great Railroad
Round House
Bill Yordy
Baldenecker
Tug
Wilson
Bill Bruner
Jack Horsley
Ralph Dumont
John Olmstead
Billy Reidell
Dubuque Division
Freeport
Waterloo
Chicago
Illinois Central
Dyersville
Early Duck Season Begins As Birds ARRIVE Months Ahead
Hunters report ducks moving north earlier than usual with pintails and sprigs already shot in Hahnam district. The article outlines species order of arrival canvasbacks redheads mallards and teal while noting wood ducks may arrive by March and migration follows Illinois and Platte rivers. Mild damp weather boosts expectations for a notable season ahead.
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Ignolé
Hahnaman
Southland
Epicure
Illinois River
Platte River
Hudson Bay
Railroads and industry drive westward expansion notes
Reports from industrial agents say farmers from Holland and Europe plan emigration to California Colorado Oregon and other western regions. A New York Oklahoma & Pacific railroad charter with 20 million capital will build from Rogers Arkansas through Indian Territory to Falsom New Mexico. A zinc ore tariff hike spurs a Monte rey smelter by an American syndicate. Minneapolis & St. Louis sells 5 million in 5 percent notes to fund a 250 mile extension from Watertown South Dakota. Chicago and London financiers back a Lake Superior to Hudson Bay iron and timber line about 550 miles, with a separate Great Northern route to Saskatoon and Prince Albert.
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Kansas City
Union
Holland
California
Colorado
Oregon
Washington
Far West
Oklahoma
New York, Oklahoma & Pacific Railroad
Rogers
Ark
Indian Territory
Falsom
N. M
United States Treasury Department
Mexico
Monterey
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Company
Minnesota, Dakota & Pacific Railroad Company
Minneapolis
Nipigon
Hudson Bays
Great Northern Road
Saskatoon
Prince Albert
Regina
Canadian Pacific
Railroad Men Share Fortunate Convivial Evening
A fragmentary report describes railroad workers sharing a hearty evening, with signs of enjoyment and camaraderie among signalmen and engineers. The passage notes workers returning to engines, cars, and homes after a night spent in the company of colleagues and times of laughter around lantern light.
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Tate
Revival Sweeps Princeton as Rev Sunday’s Meetings Grow
Princeton reports a mighty revival in progress with the tabernacle filled at 3 600 capacity and 919 conversions reported by Sunday Feb 25. Converts span ages from youth to gray haired seniors including students, farmers, business and professional men. a 24 year old YOURE man led the first group after the afternoon men’s meeting.
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Princeton
Tabernacle
Mr. Sunday
Sunday Sermons Draw Wide Devotion in Princeton
Crowds at Princeton fill the tabernacle as Rev. Sunday preaches a forceful gospel calling both Christians and seekers. Many come forward, eight or more remain to give their hearts to God, while business and professional leaders join lawyers and physicians in support. By Feb 25 the meetings have raised sufficient funds to cover current expenses.
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Tr Spa
Sunday
Princeton
Tabernacle
Lena Budget Social Roundup in Lena Illinois
Local notes from Lena Illinois dated March 1 recount visits by Fred Knoke of Scales Mound and Rev M E Dix officiating a marriage of Miss Alice Durrstein of Apple River to W J Berryman of Scales Mound. Mentions lectures canceled by Miss Marie C Brehm and several Freeport trips for Consistory banquets plus club meetings and society gatherings at Amy Snider's home and Delphian Literary rooms with euchre and flinch games enjoyed by members and guests.
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Lena
Fred Knoke
Scales Mound
M. E. Dix
Apple River
Dix
Alice Durrstein
W. J. Berryman
Marie C. Brehm
Lutheran Church
Vera Houser
Messrs
Mesdames
H. R
C. L. Nelson
J. W. Foll
John Metz
Freeport
E. P. Fitzgerald
Will Kiefer
W. H. Altenbern
Roy
T. A. Saul
A. A. Krape
Phidian Art Club
Amy Snider
E. C. Allison
Russia
Delphian Literary Society
Starving to Death Prompted by Weak Stomach
Mrs. Mary H Walters of St Clair street Columbus Ohio writes that her stomach was weakened by useless drugs causing starvation and insomnia. After taking Electric Bitters her health improved immediately and she was completely cured. The tonic is sold for 50 cents with a guarantee by druggist Joseph Emmert.
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Mary H. Walters
St. Clair Street
Columbus
Joseph Emmert
Trinity church hosts triangular social at Prospect Street home
The K L C E of Trinity church will hold a triangular social at the home of the Misses Tongs, 62 Prospect street, on Wednesday evening. Refreshments will be served from booths. Everyone is invited.
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Trinity Church
Misses Tongs
Prospect Street
Local paint store to open at 18 South Galena avenue
A. Sluiter and B. Brauer have returned from Chicago with latest wallpaper curtains and mouldings and will soon open a paint store at 18 South Galena avenue. Their partner Janssen and W.S. Bookman will be present to greet old acquaintances at the new shop.
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A. Sluiter
B. Brauer
Chicago
Galena Avenue
Herman Janssen
W.S. Bookman
House panel cuts free seeds appropriation amid reform drive
Washington February 27 The House Agriculture Committee voted four to seven to strike the 260 000 annual seed distribution appropriation. The move reflects a push to end petty perquisites as reformers argue farmers and gardeners rely on government seeds and scrutiny grows over distribution practices. The full committee report cites economy and precedent concerns as debates continue.
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House Committee On Agricutters
Washington, D. C
Committee On Agriculture
House
Senate
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Galloway
Bureau of Plans Industry
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for relief of suffering humanity
Taken as directed it becomes the Rrenteat curative agent for the relief of suffering humanity ever devised. Such is Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. 85 cents, Tes or Tablets. Joseph Emmert.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
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