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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1908

Page

2

Words of Praise for Pierce Favorite Prescription

Praise from medical leaders for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription highlights its honesty badge and plain ingredient list. The text urges invalid women with headaches backaches and pelvic symptoms to try the remedy, noting it contains no alcohol or habit forming drugs and may avoid surgery with time and perseverance. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as an easy laxative and regulator.

Dr. Pierce U . Rage Comperen Pierce R. Verce Buffalo N. Y

World Featherweights Fight Ends In Draw In San Francisco

Abe Attell and Owen Moran fight a 25 round world featherweight bout ending in a draw as Big Jim Jeffries signals both men shared honors. Moran attacks with body punches while Attell lands straighter lefts but neither gains a lasting edge. Final score for the bout notched 69 to 17 in the article context.

San Francisco Cal Abe Attell Owen Moran Big Jim Jeffries Attell Moran John Bull Sam Big Jim Jeffries Owen Abe Company B Peope Company L Sparta Spartans Schallbach Burke Kenetchy Real Company Portage Co. B F. T Schaldach Ritter Ceweesee Co. F. Jackson Co. L Barker Voight la Crosse Carlson

University Athletic Association Deemed Private in Minnesota

Judge Brown rules the University of Minnesota Athletic association is a private enterprise not a state body. Edward E. George seeks damages after seating collapse at a university football game. The decision allows the complaint to proceed, with the case to trial under private enterprise theory.

Minneapolis, Minn University Athletic Association Brown Edward E. George University of Minnesota Athletic Association

Cleveland May Lose Big Races in Grand Circuit Shakeup

From Toledo to New York authorities indicate Cleveland plans to drop out as the Grand Circuit stewards meet on January 13 signals a broad shakeup. Detroit venues are favored for next year with Buffalo and several other cities in consideration including Kalamazoo Libertyville Terre Haute Poughkeepsie Readville Providence Syracuse and Columbus.

Toledo New York Cleveand Detroit Kalamazoo Mich Libertyville Terre Haute Ind Buffalo Poughkeepsie Readville Providence Syracuse Columbus

Oratory Echoes in Shallow Remarks and Deep Voice

A concise note contrasts speechcraft with substance, noting that oratory often relies on cadence and gesture rather than meaningful content. It suggests audiences may be swayed by delivery over clarity.

Ralph Rose Cleared by Pacific Athletic Association

Ralph Rose, former Michigan athlete whose amateur standing was questioned by Stanford president, testified before a Pacific Athletic Association committee. He stated his father paid all expenses while in college and he received no money from any source for expenses.

San Francisco Cal Ralph Rose University of Michigan Jordan Stanford University Pacific Athletic Association Athete Michigan

Society Leader Held as Swindler

Captain Forrest, a dashing army officer active in society, is exposed as a swindler. The paper notes details to be found in the January 4 issue, which will begin the exclusive serial publication of Max Pemberton's novel Aladdin of London, from the Authors and Newspapers association.

Forrest Aladdin London Max Pemberton Authors and Newspapers Association

Toland's night school opens with self contained classes

The winter term begins Monday evening offering bookkeeping arithmetic penmanship spelling letter writing and rapid calculation. Low tuition with no class work and each student in a separate class. If you are busy Monday evenings a special session is offered Tuesday or Thursday evenings.

Toland

English Girls Fight Duel In London For Love

Two women clash in a London duel over a man’s affection. The Tribune teases exclusive details for Saturday January 4 as part of Max Pemberton’s Aladdin of London serial prior to book publication.

The Bachelor and Married Man Versus Christmas

A brief verse from the New York Evening Sun plays up love and whimsy during the Christmas season. The bachelor jets between flirtations and frosty wit while the married man appears diffident and withdrawn as holiday expectations loom.

New York Evening Sun

Football date picks the girl most fond of him

A playful exchange asks who will be taken to the big game, with the response naming the girl who is most fond of him. The snippet hints at romantic choice amid social chatter.

Left hind foot luck tale sparks canine escape

The Squirrel and Rabbit debate superstition about luck attached to the left hind foot. The Rabbit recalls a past incident when carrying his foot helped him slip from a pursuing dog.

Man Seeks Turkey Thief After Window Hangout

In a quirky police report an individual reports a theft of a 16 pound turkey hung from a kitchen window. The owner proclaims looking well and vows to catch the culprit who snatched the bird during the previous night.

Murphy's lecture meets bon vivant in clever punchline

A Pittsburg speaker recalls Francis Murphy the temperance reformer. He recounts Murphy lecturing a club man known for his wire cellar who retorted that he has seen many pleasant parties but never one around a pump. The Washington Star is cited.

Francis Murphy Pittsburg Murphy

Clyde Fitch Critical Letter On Imitation In Plays

The Washington Star quotes Clyde Fitch writing to a young playwright that imitation of Ibsen Pinero and Barrie weakens art. Fitch compares the mimicry to a shabby man in a bar recalling lofty attire while revealing inner tramps.

Clyde Fitch Ibsen Pinero Barrie Newport Society Washington Star

Quote on virtue and misdeeds

A concise reflection notes that beside virtue, the worst annoyance is being caught in the act of wrongdoing, blending moral judgment with social consequence. The remark implies accountability follows behavior and urges caution in actions.

Oratory in Virginia Declares Four Great Nations

An impassioned negro orator at a Richmond gathering declares there have only been four great nations the Hottentots the Huguenots the Assyrians and the Virginians.

Virginia Richmond Richmond Times-Dispatch

Thawing Frozen Water Pipes By Electric Service

Do not dig up front yard pipes to thaw them. Call the local electric light company. An electric man connects a transformer to the curb valve and house pipes to pass current, quickly warming the pipe by resistance and thawing it. Manufacturers offer thawing outfits used by many electric utilities.

Electric Light Company Electric Light

Unconventional heating coils replace radiators in rooms

An architect friend uses coils of pipe under window seats to warm several rooms, eliminating radiators and targeting cold spots near windows. In a dining room, a round topped radiator setup heats the space while keeping dishes hot, offering comfort over aesthetics.

Foley's Honey and Tar Declared Safe Under Pure Food Law

Announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. O. T. Erhart.

Foley O. T. Erhart

No salt is too good for butter making

Advice to choose high quality salt for butter making. Warns that poor salt spoils many batches and urges buyers to select the best salt for superior results.

Sedate John Budd Wins Susan Smiley in Humorous Vow

A lighthearted tale from Harper's Weekly portrays John Budd, a calm, orderly suitor, who blushes at the altar and answers the wedding vow with a shy “Yes, please,” pleasing the crowd and the bride Susan Smiley.

John Budd Susan Smiley John Harper’s Weekly

Inhabited Fio Imagines Better Than Prevailing Realities

A glossing of the Fio community notes that residents largely imagine improved conditions beyond current provisions, reflecting optimism and debate over development prospects. The text suggests a culture of forward looking narratives among locals, with emphasis on potential progress.

Big Leagues to Try Out Failures Again in Southern Campis

Major leagues plan another round of trials for players with prior big league exposure who spent time in the minors last season. Boston, Chicago, and New York clubs will test former hopefuls in southern camps, with names like McGuire, Mack, Griffith leading the effort and pitchers and catchers among those scheduled for another shot.

Milwaukee Wis Jim McGuire Boston Americans Connie Mack Athletics Clarke Griffith Yankees Boston Ostdiek Carrigan Peterson Barry Hughes Harris Kroh Thoney Gessler Chadbourne Toronto Providence Pilgrims

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