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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
2
The article argues fabrics suffer under harsh washing and claims Gold Dust soap, a pure vegetable oil blend, cleans vigorously with little rubbing, saving wear on clothes and effort for the user. It markets Gold Dust as a soap “with its working clothes on.”
In Eau Claire May 26, Bresnahan's Colts fell to New York 6 5 as Wolford pitched a fine game for La Crosse. Malloy stood out with aggressive baserunning driving in three La Crosse runs and two from Wolford. Early wild pitches and timely hits helped the hosts rally, with Safford's lineup posting a late surge before the final score.
Outfielder Malloy sparked a 5 to 3 win driving in one run and scampering home twice as the locals held off the opposition.
Detroit defeated Philadelphia 7 to 4 powered by a big fourth inning after Mullin steered the mound to his eighth straight win. The Tigers hurt Falkenburg early and drove him from the box as Groome led Detroit with a key hit and aggressive baserunning.
President Ban Johnson of the American league unveils a new ball he claims will speed up baseball. He plans to test it in both leagues, with experts split on its impact. some say it will raise batting averages while others fear it will lengthen games.
Madison May 26 The Wisconsin lower house passed a bill allowing limited round bouts with five ounce gloves. Only incorporated clubs may stage matches and prizes or betting are barred.
An advertised guarantee promises a full refund if two thirds of a bottle of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets do not satisfy. The claim states the tablets cleanse the stomach, improve digestion, and regulate bowels. Trial is urged to attain wellness.
In Chicago this week Jim Jeffries and James Corbett plan a friendly bout Friday night after mutual appearances. Jeffries will attend Corbett's theater show tomorrow, then Corbett will watch Jeffries and Sam Berger perform their stunt before their boxing match, the first since 1903.
Chicago date May 26 Tom Longboat the Indian Marathoner has assured promoters he will start in the $10 000 Marathon to be run here next Saturday The field will include Longboat St Yves Hayes Svan Berg and Alex Thibeau a local amateur who will turn professional for the event.
Rhoades pitched unevenly with Cleveland scoring on Barry’s wild throw. St. Louis won 5 to 0 over Boston as Graham and teammates limited the Red Sox to five hits. In the American League, St. Louis also moved ahead 14 to 0 in runs in a 5 to 0 finish over Boston with solid batting and pitching performances.
A total solar eclipse will occur on June 17 and be visible across the United States except the far south. In this region it will begin about 6 10 in the morning and last past sunset with more than half the sun covered at totality. The last time such an event darkened the south central States was 1867 after the Civil War.
Bernice Seiler five years old and daughter of William Seiler State Road Coulee was severely injured when a ferocious bulldog, tied at its kennel, bit her face as she approached to play. Family rescued her to prevent worse injuries. she will be scarred for life. The dog belonged to Joseph Stroeh.
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