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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
2
Miss Alma Hug of Canal Dover Ohio reports months of sleepless nights and nervous spells. After using Dr Miles Nervine her sleep became natural and restorative and the nervous spells diminished. Money back guarantee if no benefit.
President Rooney states he can recruit enough players to form a team and start a new league, aiming to improve competitive balance and opportunities in Wausau. He plans to assemble a roster capable of competing at a higher level and attract fans.
Eau Claire promoters plan a six club northwest league with La Crosse Winona Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Superior and Duluth amid rivalries and low expenses. President Henry Rooney aims to sign players within a month as officials await Racine's $1,250. The dance netted about $350 to cover bills with a potential small treasury surplus.
Community rally urged to form a league including Duluth Superior Stillwater La Crosse Winona South St Paul Wausau and one more city. Capt. of the Winona guards offers armory free for a meeting to organize committees and push the project to completion.
A reflective line contrasts remembering the poor with self focus and ambition, noting that treading on others leads to advances in status. The compact nugget implies social critique of self serving ascent.
John J. Beggs of Milwaukee and St. Louis, a traction magnate, was elected a director of the Appleton club. The move fuels suspicions he is the real owner of the Wisconsin Interurban League, a point prior denied by other clubs. Appleton weighs two interurban sites and Beggs aims to place a site convenient for patrons.
Toledo January 23 Fred Merkle the hero of last season's tragedy Touching Second Base signed a contract with the New York Giants for the 1909 season. Merkle received a sizable raise in salary and McGraw indicated in a letter with the contract that Merkle is expected to make a name for himself this season.
A pithy observation notes that a wife finds excuses for her husband’s actions except when he involves another woman, highlighting a common double standard in relationships.
Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges claim to purify breath, absorb foul odors, and aid digestion. They are advertised as a universal remedy using willow charcoal and honey to improve bowel action, stop decay, and revitalize blood and nerves. Sold widely at twenty five cents per box with mail order trials offered.
Clarke S. McCoy known as Biddy and longtime Sparta Democrat editor is mourned as a top local writer and former Fort Worth editor. A Spanish American War veteran, he stood out in High School and Wisconsin athletics. Funeral Sunday with military honors by Judge McCoy's home and Rev. C E Butters presiding. Fred M. Johnson funeral held Friday in Sparta with full lodge attendance and interment at Woodlawn. Rev. Walker Pugh officiated.
Sparta will extend water mains and install new hydrants to boost fire protection. The water board outlined a durable pipe system for years ahead. council also plans paving on Montgomery Street, Main Street, Franklin Street, and West Main Street, with framing for future street improvements. Local residents and visitors, including George Newton and others, are noted in brief hometown items.
Mr and Mrs W Clutch visit Leon on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs B F Flood of Sparta call on daughter Mrs Alfred Schamens in Leon Thursday. Mrs Emma Davis of Tecumseh Neb visits Mrs L C Morse. John and Jesse Fisher of George Ia are guests of Mr and Mrs Chas Van der Voort. Mrs B Whiting of Rando spends weekend with Sparta relatives. Miss Josie Borreson visits friends in La Crosse this week.
Beloit wins 34 to 18 against Carroll College in Beloit Wisconsin. Beloit led 24 to 3 at halftime as Post starred for Beloit and Copps for Carroll. the game featured fast defense and a strong opening run before Carroll rallied briefly in the second half.
Johnson and L.G. J. Fries tally field goals with Spooner Post Du Boise and Gunther also contributing. Copps adds six and Johnson two with three free throws as Rogers from Wisconsin officiates.
La Crosse County Farmers' institute meets February 18 and 19 at West Salem with topics on farming horticulture and road making. Vernon county institute also planned for Genoa February 18 and 19 inviting farmers within 25 miles.
Madison Wisconsin January 23 Coach Ten Eyck announced the contract for building the new varsity shell for the crew program. The move aims to equip the varsity squad with a seaworthy craft to enhance training and competition.
An appropriation was made and awarded to A E Ward of New York, renowned for building shells for Yale and Columbia. Ward will construct two four oared barges and a new shell long needed since last spring when the varsity crew used an older shell. The Jim Budlong, bought by the junior class, remains unsuitable for varsity use and was handed to freshmen for Hudson river regatta duties.
A religious author recounts years of kidney trouble and a severe winter attack with bed confinement. After taking Foley's Kidney Remedy the pain eased, urine normalized, and he recommends the product. O. T. Erhart endorses it.
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