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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
2
The ad markets Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for all stomach troubles including dyspepsia indigestion and gas. It claims the tablets digest food without stressing the stomach and promises rapid relief and a sample by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich. They are sold at drug stores for 50 cents a box.
Stanley Ketchel, welterweight champion, lands in Chicago and plans to meet Joe Gans in a 145 pound bout after warm weather. He asserts he can fight at 145 at 3:00 and eyes a coast match, possibly a 20 to 25 round battle, amid his travels from Grand Rapids to boxing rings across North America. Ketchel recently showed a broken hand from a fight with Joe Thomas but vows to press on. He also hints at Mexican bullfights before returning to boxing duties.
Pat O'Keefe, middleweight champion of England and Ireland, fought at Winnissimett A. C. Chelsea against Harry Lewis, Philadelphia welterweight. They boxed twelve rounds with Lewis an easy winner, O'Keefe showing poor long range defense while the heavier Briton failed to offset Lewis’ skill. Lewis knocked O'Keefe down twice in the second round and controlled the bout for ten rounds.
Cincinnati December 25 That Newport Rhode Island may lose the national lawn tennis tournament a longtime feature of the resort is raised by a contest to move the event to Bayridge New York Lack of interest in Newport is cited as the main objection and Tristate Tennis officials are to act in January when a national delegate is chosen Cincinnati authorities are not taking sides.
A reflective line states that a woman's happiness is less about spousal love and more about whether her husband loves no one else more. The remark condenses social mores into a wit framed by gender dynamics.
Joe Cantillon, Washington club manager and Minneapolis owner, claims the American Association plans to exit organized baseball to escape control by small town minor leagues. He cites Oshkosh and Battle Creek as overbearing and notes Comiskey and Schaefer backed hunting on Comiskey’s barge. He also says Charlie Murphy comments on Arthur Hofman’s Des Moines bid with caution.
Edward Payson Weston the 69 year old pedestrian who recently walked Maine to Chicago refuses to accept Dan O Leary s challenge. Weston notes O Leary is seven years younger and claims walking 1000 miles in 1000 hours is only possible by staying awake and adds a woman could do it.
From October through May the most frequent headache cause is colds. Laxative Bromo Quinine claims to remove the cause. E. W. Grove on box 25c.
Promoter McCarey of Los Angeles weighs plans for Memsic to meet Indian Joe Gregg in February at 135 pounds after a letter from Frank Mulkern. In Los Angeles negotiations with Rudolph Unholz for a Memsic bout look promising as a likely December to February slate develops.
Jack Nolan failed to appear for his bout with Willie Murphy the newsboy champion at Worth yesterday afternoon and Jack Linn stood in. The fast six round fight had two knock downs and Murphy won on points. Young Nelson knocked out Young Williams in the preliminary. Mattie Fitzgerald refereed. A fair crowd watched. The next mill will be staged at Worth a week from Sunday.
Mike Sullivan twin promoter says he is negotiating to open a fight club at Arcadia California once allowed after Los Angeles council curbs. The first bout planned is Brother Jack versus Tommy Burns for a $20000 purse in twenty round battles in Baldwin’s town.
South Bend Indiana December 25 owner Phil Arnold of the Grand Rapids Central League club will retain the franchise and seek a manager. Dick Padden did not accept a holding interest offer. Fort Wayne manager Hendricks has signed Joseph Safford from Oshkosh for the upcoming season.
A reflective remark on how quick judgment returns after someone acts foolishly the next day, emphasizing self awareness and public perception in everyday behavior.
A philologist recalls college fight songs and strange chants heard at football games. He lists university oaths from UNC to Augustana, tracing how each school’s cheer uses unique, rhythmic syllables and coined phrases to rally fans.
Blobbs accuses Miss Giddi of feigning youth while Blooys notes the locked family photograph album. The dialogue centers on age perception and secretive album storage signaling hidden truths.
A list of holiday menu ideas includes oysters on the half shell purees and stuffing options roast turkey with cranberry sauce baked ham with champagne sauce mashed potatoes creamed onions scalloped sweet potatoes and many side dishes across several sections. It features varied courses from soups to pies and desserts with multiple beverages and cheeses noted.
A shopping or pantry note lists oyster dressing coleslaw celery olives tomatoes peas corn plum pudding pumpkin pie mince pie cakes nuts fruit coffee cider as part of a festive menu. It notes a variety of traditional dishes and beverages likely for a holiday table.
Dayton will remain in the Central League despite rumors of leaving for a Cleveland formed circuit. Malachi Kittridge will again manage the Dayton club after abandoning a return to the Eastern League.
A compact aphorism notes that alcohol use arises from stress and leads to further difficulties. It reflects a cautionary view on drinking as a coping mechanism and the ripple effects on a man’s life.
A burglar targeted another man and his property, differing from a horse owner’s stance while showing willingness to commit theft. Authorities note the case involves intrusions and potential theft, with investigation ongoing and no arrests announced.
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