McCormick proposes university run state inter scholastic tourney
Principal B. E. McCormick outlines a plan to shift the annual IAA state basketball tournament to the university gym in Madison. He suggests a three-principal committee, eight win minimum rules, and sixteen strongest teams chosen by section schedules with profits shared pro rata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. McCormick
University
McCormick
la Crosse
A. A
Miller
Wisconsin High School
Madison
University Gymnasium
Scarlet Fever Threatens Wisconsin Schools
Warning about scarlet fever amid widespread school closures in Wisconsin. The notice urges parents to watch for suspicious sore throats and fevers with rash, emphasizes isolation of potential cases, and compares diligence to government action against foot and mouth disease in cattle. The piece argues timely quarantine can curb outbreaks and ends with a call to stay on guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Love Always as Longest Word Sparks Debate
Oliver Knox read letters in a breach-of-promise suit and mocked a suitor who vowed to love her always. His wife retorted that no wise woman would believe him he did, turning the quip into a light domestic exchange on promises and language.
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Oliver Knox
Man not necessarily vegetarian despite grass widow preference
A man’s eating habit does not automatically define him as vegetarian if his preference is described as a grass widow. The statement explores ambiguity in dietary labels and personal choices.
Johnson Leaves Washington for Chicago Feds
Walter Johnson departed the Washington club after rejecting a $12,500 annual offer, choosing to join the Chi feds as disclosed in a published letter. The note criticizes the accuracy of guesses about sports salaries.
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Washington
Washington Club
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Air raid on Freiburg by French aviators
French aviators again flew over Freiburg Baden dropping bombs yesterday. This is the fourth time Freiburg has been attacked by aircraft as of today’s advices arriving.
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Amsterdam
Freiburg
Baden
Labor Strife Grows as Unemployed Hover Near Half the Nation
A fragment suggests widespread unemployment concerns and rising strain on employed citizens as many seek work while others avoid labor, intensifying the burden on the productive population.
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Elere
Rybold-Weiaspy Auto CO
S. Front St
Fa’ Cormick
Meat Instruction Bureau
Pia Dumace
L. C. Smfe & Bros
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DIETZ
Third Street
State Street
Kneipp
Wm. Doerflinger Co
Main Street
City Grocery Co
Main St
Otto Kramer
State St
F. R. Hickisch & Son
Vine F. J. Narosky
E. W. Schulze
King St
W. Grams
South Third
John Koller
the Beutler Grocery Co
South Fourth Street
A. J. Bruha
Adams St
Jos. Buchner
Logan Street
H. G. Knutsen
Gillette
Madamoiselle
Irvine
W. T. Irvine
GEM, JR
Our Gem, JR
Rogers
Y. Tausche Hardware Co
South Fourth St
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