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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
2
An advertisement offers a universal cure for stomach liver and lung disorders and pesters readers to visit the office for a free counseI with claims of rapid permanent cures. It promises reasonable fees and mentions home treatment by correspondence with secrecy in professional dealings and references to other patients cured.
Walter Eckersall's Chicago squad beat the St. Louis All Stars 12 to 4 at the new Coliseum. The crowd liked indoor football, sparking talk of making it a winter sport. Eckersall's drop kicks accounted for all Chicago points, with Cayou scoring for St. Louis on a similar play.
Tom Longboat and Dorando Pietri, longtime rivals, square off in a 25 mile contest at the Seventh Regiment Armory in Buffalo tonight at 8 45. Longboat rides high after a recent MSG Garden victory and backers expect another win to cement his supremacy.
In Houghton Calumet Michigan Olsen won a ten round lightweight bout in the fourth round over Nelson. Kia Scully of Escanaba issued a challenge after the bout. The event marked a rare boxing return in Houghton county after years without exhibitions.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a quick fix for foul breath caused by impurities or stomach foul air. It describes charcoal made from willow mixed with honey, says two or three lozenges after meals purify breath, and offers a free trial by mail from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan.
Attorney Charles Schweizer leads a small field at Colman and Perrigoes Milwaukee in the 14 2 balk line state amateur championship starting Monday. J Brown Emsley and T Biglow of Milwaukee Morton of Madison contest with Schweizer. James Brown, last year’s winner, returns with daily practice alongside Hal Coleman.
Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Ad claims Paz Ointment priced at 50 cents.
Char ley Olson of Indianapolis defeated Pearson from Tacoma two falls to one in Peoria Illinois on January 2. Olson won the second fall as local sports fans watched a protracted match. Pearson had spent time in Peoria last spring seeking a bout with Harry Muldoon, while Olson’s arrangements were then in progress.
James J. Corbett declares he is willing to fight for the white man’s burden and would enter the ring again if Jack Johnson becomes champion. At 42 and out five years, he says he could beat Johnson and condemns Burns for facing a Black challenger.
Chicago dispatch reports that Johnny Evers may appear in the Cubs opening game on April 15. An intimate friend says a letter from Evers states he has not seriously considered quitting this year despite earlier statements and Frank Chance's remarks about the pennant.
Wausau Wisconsin stockholders of the baseball club will meet January 11 to elect directors and a secretary. The city vows to resist any bid to oust its team from the Wisconsin-Illinois league and prepares for the season with strong backing and funds. Manager Charles Ferguson reported possible signings of several top players to strengthen the 1909 squad.
Miss Hannah Anderson pleaded guilty before Judge Brindley to a statutory charge and received 39 days in La Crosse county Jail.
The La Crosse Gun club reports rapid growth since its origins as the Co. B. & Q. club. Since 1908 membership reached 74 with 20 improving scores in 1908, a new trap pit and clubhouse were built, and the club claimed recent championships in Milwaukee Winona and La Crosse. The state shoot is planned for 1910 with a two day event and more women joining the sport.
Names and numbers presented in a ledger style fragment listing individuals such as Gus Rose Frank Cabot Ed Wiskerchen G Fladlin Frank Smith Wm Layland Al MajorChas Rodel K Kurtenacker with corresponding amounts 950 300 635 609 425 350 1025 250 885 650 observed in a local record.
In Lexington Kentucky Hart Schree principals left town amid a brewing dispute. Marvin Hast Ville and Mike Schnall are named in connection with the event. An effort will be in a match in New Oil nations will commence with Choyinski involved.
Howard B. Plimroj of Wisconsin Golf is shaping a statewide effort to expand club activity this year. He studies possibilities for golf development and notes Wausau has established a program, signaling serious movement toward a state tournament.
Fragmentary notice mentions a product claim about health benefits and a price of 25c at a vendor identified as O. T. The text is garbled and lacks clear entities or events.
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