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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
6
The revival of the Saengerfest faced funding, housing, and entertainment needs as La Crosse weighed crossing the bridge to host thousands of singers. John Malin sent a pivotal wire message inviting approval while Judge Reid solidified support with a decisive step.
La Crosse officials backed a stupendous enterprise as civic pride drives a large fundraising drive. Volunteers quickly raised the needed money for the undertaking, addressing lodging meals and entertainment for visiting singers while awaiting an auditorium.
The Saengerfest effort in La Crosse faced funding setbacks and legal injunctions. Mayor Anderson proposed converting the old Second Ward School into a permanent auditorium and armory, but injunctions stalled progress. After renewed fundraising and a temporary plan, the community pressed on, delivering an unfinished but acoustically praised auditorium as a vital civic asset.
Springfield captured the team championship on the Country Club links in Peoria with a 32 up score. Galesburg was 20 up behind, while Peoria 7 up, Quincy 18 down, Jacksonville 36 down, Bloomington 48 down, Decatur 49 down, and Champaign 61 down.
Foley's Honey and Tar affords immediate relief to asthma sufferers in the worst stages and if taken in time will effect a cure. O. T. Erhart.
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