Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Touted As Health Tonic
A letter from 70 year old Mr Swords praises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a powerful tonic for lung and throat debility. The advertisement explains malt distillation, palatability, and safety for sensitive stomachs, offering $1 per bottle and a medical booklet for testimonials and doctor advice.
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J. P. Swords
Washington, D. C
Duffy
Duffy Mall Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. Y
Molllcalls League Meeting Sets January Decision
A sports league meeting on January 20 will decide the next steps for the MOLLCALLS league as discussions focus on format and scheduling for upcoming play.
Two Fast Games At High School In Eau Claire And Rockford
The Eau Claire and Rockford junior teams won decisive wins in two high school basketball double headers. The night featured seniors versus advanced juniors and a girls game with Ruth Dittman scoring seven of fourteen attempts. Miss Henderson resigns as history teacher due to illness.
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Mueller
Lockman
Werner Ae
Holbrook
W. Mueller
A. Dahlgren
A. Larson
Fowler Carl Neprud
W.freehoff
Wernr
Neprud
Archie Larson
Fowler
G. Hettinger
M. Leibhold
V. Fox
Miss Henderson
Florence Easton
la Crosse High School
Vassar
Longboat's Olympic reinstatement sparks debate and suspicions
Talk swirls over Tom Longboat being reinstated by the Canadian team for the Olympics. The A A U and President Sullivan accuse him of professionalism while Harry Rosenthal offers to donate $1,000 to charity if proof of payment is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Longboat
Longboat
Sullivan
Harry Rosenthal
Montreal
Graham
Canada
T. C. Flanagan
State Nine Pin Tourney Scores From Milwaukee
Last night’s scores in the state nine pin bowling tournament in Milwaukee list several teams and individuals led by Five Man Koerners at 2,835 and Blatz Wieners at 3,824. Other top entries include Abrahams 2,744 Foster Ryes 2,733 and Schlitzs 2,659 with Port Washington’s Ozaukees at 2,638 in the single standings and Koerner-Everts leading two-man teams at 12.9.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Eames
Koerners
Blatz Wieners
Brunswick-Balkes
Abrahams
Miwaukee
Foster Ryes
Sentinels
Schlitzs
Innsaceet Stumpf & Langhoffs
Milw
Guhi
Colts
Ozaukees
Port Washington
Koerner-Everts
van Beck-Berendson
Green Bay
Pinter-Kuechle
Schloegel-Griswold
Best-Bogart
Zeichler-Helburg
Warner-Lers
G. Jonas-E. Dusold
Walters-Ruth
Washer
Lupinski
McKenna
Madison
T. van Beek
Tuomas
Racine
G. Adam
Stuckert
O'Brien
Watertown
Lange
Labahn-Rodee
John Powell
Yale Football Captain Vote Ends in Tie
Yale faced an untimely captain election with Capt Bigelow presiding. Twenty players voted after twenty one qualified due to prior games with Harvard and Princeton. The ballot produced a tie and the election was postponed until missing halfback George Berger returns from New Mexico for health reasons.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Capt. Bigelow
George Berger
Berger
New Mexico
Dixon dies after bout with Barleycorn
George Dixon, famed negro featherweight and former world champion, died at 37 in Bellevue hospital from inflammatory rheumatism and heart disease after a lengthy fight with John Barleycorn. He remained conscious to the end, uttered a final quip to the doctor, and died holding his resolve. John L. Sullivan and Michael A. Harrison notified. Dixon held the world title for 10 years and fought hundreds of bouts, losing his edge after drinking problems.
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New York
George Dixon
Bellevue Hospital
John Barneycorn
Dixon
John L. Sullivan
Michael A. Harrison
Johnson
Halifax
N.S
Terry McGovern
Frank Erne
Sally Smith
Cal McCarthy
Caledonia to Get Baseball Park in 1908
Caledonia Minnesota residents cheer plans for a new public baseball park near the Hundt residence after a fall meeting of the Caledonia Baseball association. Two adjoining parcels totaling about three acres were optioned for $600 with $50 shares subscribed by local residents. Transfers place ownership in trust for shareholders, with city cooperation for park use alongside four existing city lots. Also noted are adjourned hearing for James Colleran on a statutory offense and several jail arrivals for assaults.
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Caledonia
Minn
Caledonia Baseball Association
John N. Schmitt
O. J. Weida
Clem Hundt
David Schleich
T. A. Beddow
R. D. Sprague
F. A. Duxbury
J. E
James Colleran
Coolie Randall
Jefferson
Michael Mullen
Brownsville
Charlie Sherwood
Are You Getting the Pleasure from Food and Health
An advertorial touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and stomach disorder. It links digestion to mood, memory, and vitality, claiming the tablets digest all foods and improve overall well being. It promises a sample by mail and lists a 50 cent price per package.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Brid
Marshell Mich
Dixon Returns From London After Tough Preliminaries
The article recalls Dixon’s recent stop in London to collect winnings from preliminary fights where he endured harsh bouts against lesser opponents. Friends urged him to return to morale and strength, recalling his past triumphs before resuming activity in this country.
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London
Dixon
What Causes Headache and Cold Remedies
From October to May colds are the most frequent headache cause. Laxative Bromo Quin ine claims to remove the cause. E. W. Grove on box 25c.
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E. W. Grove
Packy McFarland Wins Fast Bout in Boston
Packey McFarland of Chicago won the decision over Bert Keyes of New York at the Armory Athletic Club in Boston. It was his first eastern appearance and he fought aggressively, keeping Keyes defensive while receiving help from his corner. The event included introductions and challenges from local figures.
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Boston
Mass
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Bert Keyes
New York
Armory Athletic Club
Packey
McFarland
Harry Gilmor
Pat Kinnally
Joe Levins
Keyes
Young Kelly
Simon Loftus
Jimmy Kelley
Young Erie
Philadelphia
Baseball Gossip Mixed Baseball News From 1908 Era
Pitcher Frank Owen signs with the Chicago White Sox for 1908. Barney Dreyfuss resents Garry Herrmann over talks with Tommy Leach to manage Cincinnati, vowing not to release Leach. John T. Brush pays a $1,900 fine for the Giants failing to play an exhibition in New Orleans. Lumley of Brooklyn might never play again after a broken leg. Brooklyn seeks Lumley replacement Browne from Boston Nationals. Chris Van der Ahe, once St. Louis Browns president and ally of Comiskey, is gravely ill with pneumonia amid creditors. A brewing firm sues Van der Ahe for $448 rent on his St. Louis saloon.
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Frank Owen
Chicago White Sox
Barney Dreyfuss
Garry Herrmann
Herrmann
Tommy Leach
Cincinnati
Dreyfuss
Leach
John T. Brush
New York Giants
Giants
Aadelphia
New Orleans
Lumley
Brooklyn
Browne
Boston Nationals
Chris van der Ahe
St. Louis Browns
C. A. Comiskey
St. Louis
von der Ahen
Chris
Incubator Eases Hen from Brooding Troubles
A farm device relieves the hen from brooding duties while groans do not aid growth. the mechanism accelerates chick hatching and reduces stress for both hen and farmer.
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Optician
McBeillan Building
Heeschier’s
M Mioney
Maude
Port World
Eau Claire
Rockford
Lau Claire
Badger
Davidson
Moll
Ill
Wisconsin
Illinois
Mol
Wausau
Wausau Club
W. R. Ryan
M. H. Duncan
Joe Romers
G. D. Jones
J. P. Werle
F. J. Gaetzman
Ovid Belanger
J. 5. Brown
al. Halder
John L. Leu
Harry Jackson
Harry Honen
Farrell
Charles Fox
Seattle, Wash
Barleycorn
George Dizon
Packy McFarland
Baseball
Teed
Hamm Brewing Corp
St. Paul
America
Japan
Toki
Maud Sutton & CO
Sam Rowley
Sam and
Ida Kelly
Louis la Vallie
Louise Lehman
Cargill & Brayton’s
Main
23Rd St
Frank G. Roth
Fourth and
Pearl Streets
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