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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1908

Page

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Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure All Diseases of Mucous Membranes

An advertisement for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery claims its ingredients are printed on bottle wrappers and sworn to be complete. It touts digestive aid and antiseptic properties, noting glycerine’s role and recommending Sage’s Catarrh Remedy for nasal and bronchial issues. It warns it cannot cure advanced consumption but calls it the best medicine for chronic coughs when properly treated.

Dr. Pierce Nature Pierce Golden

Bergdoll Wins Amateurs Match In Philadelphia Auto Races

In a fast 125 mile event, Bergdoll of Philadelphia clinched the amateurs' auto race victory. Crew and crowd watched as the driver held a steady lead, showcasing skill and stamina on the course.

Myque Still After Best Of It In Milwaukee Rally

Milwaukee automobile club prepares for a three day reliability race starting March 10. L J Bergdoll of Philadelphia wins 125 mile beach race in 1 13 30 15 breaking his prior record. S B Stevens of Automobile Club of America takes second with sixty horsepower Fiat. Rockford enters Wisconsin league talks eyeing Eau Claire pick. Myque Golden leads moves for Rockford franchise amid transfers and stock sales.

Ormond Daytona Beach Fla L. J. Bergdoll Philadelphia Benz Fiat S. B. Stevens Automobile Club of America Milwaukee Wis The Rockford Star Wisconsin League Rockford Eau Claire Myque Golden

Milwaukee auto parade plan outlined for March 10 start

Members of the Milwaukee Automobile Trade association met and agreed on a March 10 start at 6 am. Smaller cars lead the procession on a long grind. Route directions will be posted by route cars with paper strips. A minor route change shifts path from Evansville Ben loit via Orfordville to Janesville.

Milwaukee Automobile Trade Association Evansville Beloit Orfordville Janesville

Ripon Opposes Professionalism in College Sports

Ripon College President R C Hughes says Ripon will back the Big Eight stance against professionalism in Wisconsin college sports. He urges banning students who have been paid for athletic skill from college teams, supports amateur-only competition and supervised professional coaching under faculty authority. Prof William J Mutch will represent Ripon at the Beloit conference.

Ripon Wis R. C. Hughes Ripon College Conference of Wisconsin College Beloit William J. Mutch Hughes

Love and economy mix in a fragile world

A brief note links love to broad social effects and hints at financial strain within families and communities. The piece suggests affection influences daily life and may contribute to changing spending, saving, and household priorities amid broader economic pressures.

Pyramid Pile Cure Free Trial Offer

A Philadelphia era marketing notice offers a free trial of the Pyramid Pile Cure by mail from Pyramid Drug Co. of Marshall, Michigan. It promises home relief for piles with quick results and invites readers to send name and address for a sample, followed by a full treatment at 50 cents if satisfied.

Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid

Dougherty Wins Kenosha Fight Over Domgall

In Kenosha Wisconsin Jack Dougherty of Milwaukee defeated Domgall of Kenosha in six rounds despite a bad cut over his left eye. Domgall weighed about 160 pounds and opened the cut in round one. Dougherty dominated with a strong late performance. Billy Moorhead of Milwaukee beat Kid Hertz of Kenosha in six rounds in the semi windup. Moorhead’s opponent was overweight and cancellation followed. Johnny Gardner of Milwaukee stopped Frankie Gardner of Kenosha in the third round.

Kenosha Wis Jack Dougherty Milwaukee Domgall Jack Billy Moorhead Kid Hertz Moorhead Johnny Gardner Frankie Gardner

Hoppe Delivers Phenomenal Billiards Display in Chicago

Willie Hoppe, the young professional cue wizard, crushes Calvin Demarest in the second session of a six night match at Masseys. In the 18-1 game Hoppe dominated while Demarest struggled in the 14-2 format. The score stood 400 to 214 as Hoppe compiled 409 points in eighteen innings for an average of 224-18 and wowed spectators with flawless shot making.

Chicago Willie Hoppe Calvin Demarest Massey’s Hoppe Demarest New York Hope

Giants release Mike Lynch in National League moves

New York March 5 President Pulliam announces contracts with Boston and Pittsburgh and various player releases. Michael J. Lynch is unconditionally released by New York to Oakland while others transfer between teams including Toronto Steubenville Steuben and Rochester.

New York Pulliam National League Boston J. J. Boukes August Dorner W. J. Sweeney George F. Graham W. A. Lindaman Pittsburg James J. Kane Edward J. Phielps Royal Shaw Toronto S. W. Brown Steubenville Roy, Dessau McCabe New

Sebring Joins California Outlaw League

Pittsburg dispatch reports Jimmy Sebring a former Chicago National leaguer and recent Wilmington Tri-State player accepted an offer to play in the California outlaw league after a salary dispute with his club. He and his wife had long wished to reside in California and previously threatened to move after a past conflict with Pittsburg management.

Pittsburg Williamsport Jimmy Sebring Cheago Wilmington Tri- State Sebring California

Handy Sets New World Record in 75 Yard Backstroke

New York March 5. H J Handy, Chicago amateur swimmer, established a new world record in the 75 yard backstroke at Madison Square Garden. He clocked 54.4 seconds to surpass former mark of 56.8 seconds held by C F Rubie of the New York Athletic Club.

New York H. J. Handy Chicago Madison Square Garden C. F. Rubie New York Athletic Club

Horseman John Kelly Dies in Janesville

John Kelly a well known horseman died at Janesville Wisconsin on March 5. The news notes his local prominence in racing circles and marks the loss of a familiar figure in the community.

Janesville, Wis John Kelly

Coxey Plans Another Wag Army In Chicago Pilgrimage

St Louis March 4 Jacob S Coxey the 1893 leader of the unemployed army says he will start the unemployed from St Louis and nearby on a pilgrimage to Chicago to join the Chicago unemployed in a demand for work. Though financially comfortable today he continues his eccentric effort to aid the jobless.

Jacob S. Coxey ST. Louis Chicago Coxey

Joe Gans Frou Seeks Separation In Divorce Case

In Baltimore on March 5 Joe Gans the negro lightweight champion faces a partial divorce bill filed by his wife. The court orders him to show cause by March 19 why a $200 counsel fee and $50 weekly alimony should not be paid during the pending trial. He previously had a divorce suit dismissed. The wife claims his Goldfield hotel in Baltimore is worth $25,000 an automobile valued at $5,000 and annual income of $25,000 while he is in a five week theater engagement earning $1,000 weekly.

Baltimore Joe Gans Gans Goldfield Hotel

Detroit to Hoist Pennant June 12 at Bennett Park

Detroit Michigan March 5 Friday June 12 has been set as Flag Day at Bennett Park. President Navin announced the plan for a baseball holiday with elaborate arrangements to raise the pennant and honor the team.

Detroit Mich Bennett Park Navin Rais

New York to Face American League Pennant Challenger

The pennant race builds to a showdown with New York as the favored opponent. A 110 foot tall pole will be raised in far center field at Bennett Park, looming over surrounding structures. Speeches and floral displays are planned though the full program is not yet finished.

New York Bennett Park

Billiard Tourney Opens Saturday in Chicago

Chicago, March 5. The national amateur billiard championship opens Saturday evening March 14 at the Chicago Athletic Association. Referee E H Semple in charge of arrangements expects entries to cap at six with contestants from California New York New Jersey and Illinois.

Chicago Chicago Athletic E. H. Semple California New York New Jersey Illinois

Michigan Freshmen to Enter Varsity Meet

In Ann Arbor on March 21 Michigan freshmen are expected to compete in a varsity track meet against the First Regiment squad from Chicago at Wa Terman gym marking a return to freshman participation after two years.

Ann Arbor Mid Michigan Chicago Waterman Gym

Badgers Take Game From Nebraska

Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 49 to 4 in Madison on Tuesday night. Steihm starred with twelve field goals, while Walsh was Nebraska’s lone scorer with four points. The Nebraska offense failed to score in a single field basket.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Nebraska Cornhuskers Steihm Walsh Nebrasa

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