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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
4
Bloomington Ind Dec 20 Walter Hess quarterback and Archie Erhardt star half back on the Indiana football eleven were refused letters by the faculty here Wednesday for alleged professionalism Russell G Hathaway fullback is the 1917 captain
United Press reports that Norwegians and Swedes view the United States with high respect amid talks of preparedness. The correspondent notes broad backing for American leadership and a strengthening prestige in Scandinavia during wartime.
The speaker describes a steadfast friendship enduring distance and time like a fixed star. Despite clouds and days separating them, the friend remains constant, shining with clear steady light, awaiting reunion when distance melts away.
A University of Chicago professor writes for United Press that there is ample opportunity for American businessmen in Russia. He warns against bribery or dependency on favors, noting a strong and growing demand for manufactured goods, especially machinery, though staples may soon be produced domestically as Russia seeks economic independence.
Football players who appeared in five or more games this year will receive letters at the Friday after New Year’s General Assembly. The athletic council will meet soon to decide eligibility.
Madison report from the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Agricultural Economics states Wisconsin produces more creamery butter than any other state and farmers receive about 67.7 percent of the price paid by the public. Butter production has grown from 3,633,750 pounds in 1850 to over thirteen million in 1910, a near forty four fold increase since 1850.
Thoroughbreds and riding events draw society, breeders, and horse lovers to the Milwaukee Auditorium for the annual show. Proceeds will benefit the Children Free Hospital.
New York Dec 20 The Madison Square Garden six day race sees Grenda and Goullett atop the standings with three points as crowds surge. McNamara wins Tuesday midnight sprint over Goullett while eleven teams race in a deadlock at eight o clock. They have covered 1 089 miles and eight laps. pace is set by H Ohrt. record stands at 1 159 miles five laps set in 1914 by Anderson and Dupuy.
Dr A G Mayer writes in Popular Science Monthly that Fiji islanders are orderly sober and mostly literate, safer fifteen years ago than in any civilized city, and not barbarous in time honored customs. He argues savage traits exist among the most cultured in cities.
A reflective note highlights faith hope and charity as key ingredients in love and relationships. It frames these virtues as foundational elements guiding personal bonds and mutual support.
Out west in Washington University of Washington under Coach Gilmour Dobie boasts a nine year unbeaten run. His teams have 1,662 points for and 111 against, with 42 wins in 44 games since 1908, despite facing strong eastern programs.
Jack Moran of Springfield Illinois wins over Dan Ketchell of New York in five rounds. Referee Sharpe stops the bout in the fifth to protect Ketchell from further punishment.
New York crowds hailed a ten round no decision bout between Dillon and Miske at Broadway Sporting Club. The Western light heavies traded quick and hard, delivering a nonstop action fight that ended with honors even and the audience on its feet in cheers.
Neal Allison and Matty McCue battled ten rounds to a draw in Waterloo Iowa on Tuesday night. Both fighters exchanged hard blows as the contest went the distance in front of local fans.
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