End of Metropolitan Racetrack Season Debut and Keene Leads
A frigid wind marked the close of the 1908 metropolitan racing season in Jamaica New York as 500 regulars watched Royal Days clinch the six furlong handicap by a nose. James R Keene led earnings with 282000, Madden 165600, Belmont 94000, Whitney 75000 amid a sport shifting away from betting and toward halted meetings and horses sent to Europe.
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Europe
Royal Days
Cressina
Albany
Senator Foelker
Harry Payne Whitney
Keene
Colin
Helmet
Maskette
Melisande
Sir Martin
Fayette
Madden
Fair Play
Belmont
Marquette Likely to Meet Notre Dame on Thanksgiving
Milwaukee November 5. Marquette and Notre Dame appear headed for a Thanksgiving clash in Milwaukee as contracts near completion. Marquette has shown it belongs with the Big Nine by recent play, while Notre Dame's 12 to 6 loss to Michigan supports its standing. Coach Juneau drills the team for a tough Lawrence game at Appleton amid overconfidence and target practice of trick plays.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Marquette
Notre Dame
Michigan
South Bend
Wisconsin
Juneau
Appleton
Lawrence
Yale
Armour Releases Three Players From Toledo Team
Arm our announces that Pete Lister first baseman and Harry Armbruster outfielder will not return next year. Short stop Barbeau also not back. Lister was acquired from Cleveland and had strong play but strained relations with the manager led to suspension during the season.
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Toledo, O
Armour
Toledo
Pete Lister
Harry Armbruster
Barbeau
Cleveland
Lister
Man suspects woman's judgment over corn knife mix up
A man doubts a woman's prudence after discovering she used his best razor for a corn knife.
If You Are Over Fifty Read This Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertiser claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder disorders in those over fifty. The message urges stopping vitality drain and restoring vigor and strength. Signed by O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Maroons seek stronger line and defense in next game
Chicago reports the Maroons work to improve their line and defense and will employ an open style of play in Saturday’s matchup. Iowa City notes the Hawkeyes slump, but coaches expect the better team to prevail next Saturday against Illinois. Evanston says Northwestern struggles against heavy line backs, as scrubs gained through the Purple line. San Francisco reports Bill Burns of the Washington African League will not play next season if Ganley remains on the Senators. Burns was struck by Ganley in St. Louis last season, breaking a rib. New York notes the death of Henry C. Crickmore, turfman and author of Kicks Guide to the Turf, from pneumonia.
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Chicago
Maroons
Iowa City
Hawkeyes
Rocks
Illinois
Evanston
Northwestern
Scrubs
San Francisco
Bill Burns
Washington
Senators
Gawlevy
Ganley
Burns
St. Louis
New York
Henry C. Crickmore
Knights Templar to Attend Lodge In Viroqua
The Local Knights Templar travel by private car to Viroqua this evening for the institution of a lodge. La Crosse Commandery No. 9 is invited, with a large delegation expected. cars depart Burlington depot at 3 o clock, round trip fare.
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Knights Templar
Viroqua
la Crosse Commandery No. 9
la Crosse & Southeastern
Burlington
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health Local Ad
A 19th century advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as preventing biliousness malaria and jaundice. It notes the product costs 25 cents at O T Erhart’s drug store and urges readers to keep out of trouble by using the remedy.
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Dr. King
O. T. Erhart
Finnish Farmer Ends Life With Dynamite Stick
Superior Wisconsin November 5. John Sareen a Finnish farmer four miles from Thomson chose a desperate method to end his life. He laid on the ground in the woods and lit a dynamite fuse then waited as the blast blew his body apart.
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Superior
Wis
John Sareen
Thomson
Bowler Scores from Hunt's Alleys Night League
In Hunt's Alleys local bowling league scores were posted last night with Peerless defeating Pioneer in a notable matchup. Standout performances emerged among Peerless players while Pioneer tried to rally late to close the gap.
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Hunt
Pioneers
Koppelberger
Racy Hickish
Hanson
Olson Coeses
Nationals Hunt
Williams
Mueller
Getts
Continentals
Raisbeck
Roehlus
Buchner
Barry May Meet Al Kauffman Soon
Milwaukee dispatch says if Jimmy Barry beats Jim Flynn in a ten round Los Angeles bout tonight he will face Al Kauffman in a twenty five round session on Thanksgiving at Jeffries club. Teddy Murphy, Barry's manager, reports Barry in peak condition.
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Milwaukee
Jimmy Barry
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago
al Kauffman
Jeffries
Teddy Murphy
Barry
Murphy
Pneumonia and Consumption Germs Targeted by Cough Remedy
Advertising copy states Foley's Honey and Tar cures obstinate coughing, heals the lungs, and prevents serious results. The genuine product is in the yellow package sold by O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Pastor R Siegler Celebrates 25 Years at Barre Mills
A Barre Mills German Lutheran church gathering on October 28 marked the 25th anniversary of Rev. R. Siegler’s pastorate. Rev. Gamm of La Crosse spoke and Rev. Diaezer of Tomah preached on the text By the years of God I am what I am, with several other local pastors in attendance.
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Barre Mills
R. Siegler
Gamm
la Crosse
Diaezer
Tomah
Revs
Thurow
Mittlesteadt
West Salem
Schneling
Sparta
Rader
Bangor
Engel and
Blass
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised By East Wilton Saver
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine says fifteen years of using Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured sores boils ulcers and burns and saved doctor bills. Sold for 25 cents at O T Erhart's Drug Store.
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Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
East Wilton
Maine
O. T. Erhart
Young Persians Press For Change In Persia Amid War Talk
War discussion shifts to Persia as Russia weighs measures to protect its interests. Persian civil strife grows with the crown prince Valaishad seen as a potential savior by young reformers. Lawlessness circles the capital while the shah and his son reside in the palace amid mounting demands for a better government.
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Balkan
Persia
Russia
Tabriz
Valaishad
Shah
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