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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1907
Page
2
A Tribune contest draws attention as a $3,500 prize opportunity spurs interest among candidates. Participants vie for 4000 votes to win 12 months of subscriptions, signaling a sharp push to capture reader engagement and subscriptions.
The Trib ne announces a new 4000 votes offer for any combination of months that equals a year, with all new yearly subscriptions eligible if turned in at once. Contestants may win a Buick touring car or a Haines piano by reaching the vote targets, and four weeks remain to enter and recruit new subscribers.
Former Wisconsin league umpire Dizzy Danny Boland collapsed in the eighth inning of a Manitowa game with fits that caused panic among the crowd. A physician treated him on site and he was hospitalized after being aided by a wooden bite to aid breathing. Manager Herzog officiated the rest of the game as the ninth inning was not played.
Baseball standings show Chicago and Boston playing a marathon fourteen inning tie that was postponed by darkness. Detroit leads the pennant race with a strong, nearly secure position as the season progresses.
Weather hindered scores at French Island as Otto Mueller of Wausau won the 1906 shot prize with 2185 and the union target prize with 67. Milwaukee Davenport and La Crosse shooters fared well despite the chill and gloom. Attendance was low with six visitors. teams plan telegraphic competition next Sunday with La Crosse among entrants and scores to be tallied in New Glarus.
Joe Gans quits boxing and turns his lightweight title over to George Memsic of Chicago after a strong challenge Friday night. Gans says no fresh opponents remain in his class and hints at possible return if a Memsic opponent fails to win.
Tommy Burns has accepted a London match with Gunner Moir for about Thanksgiving. The National Sporting Club offers a $5,000 purse with Burns also receiving a side bet of either $1,250 or $2,500, plus $1,000 expense money and a ten week vaudeville engagement at $1,000 weekly.
Pazo ointment promises to cure itching and all forms of piles within six to fourteen days or a refund. Sold for 5 cents.
The savings deposits of Chicago banks total 160 million dollars and continue to grow annually, reflecting expanding public confidence and funds directed to savings institutions amid a rising economy.
Chicago plays New York Detroit faces Washington Cleveland meets Philadelphia St. Louis visits Boston Boston travels to St. Louis Brooklyn hosts Cincinnati New York visits Chicago Philadelphia plays Pittsburgh
The Imperial Musical trio Fred C Bay James R Cain and Frank M Vogt performed for Elks before heading to Minneapolis. They played violin cello mandolin harp guitar and banjos to a large appreciative audience as the Stag entertainment committee plans the season opener in a couple of weeks.
An advertisement touts a home remedy using Obitrut Compound Extract mixed with port wine or grape juice to treat chronic constipation nervous debility and loss of vitality. It claims to rebuild nerve tissue boost strength and prevent nerve weakness with gradual daily doses. The formula and ingredients are described as harmless and readily available at drugstores.
Carl Bond captain of the La Crosse baseball team left for Bloomfield La and likely will travel to St Louis to watch the post season for the championship between the National and American leagues. He will return with Eddie Kenetchy who will finish the season with the St Louis Nationals. Pink Hawley manager of La Crosse has gone to Beaver Dam Wis to stay with his parents and help in the family music business until next spring.
Freeport defeated Waterloo in Freeport Illinois to pull even in the series as heavy hitting carried the win. The final date at Madison Wisconsin would decide the championship with Freeport leading 9 9 0 2 0 0 4 9 and Waterloo 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 3 in the box score.
The steamer La Crosse, operating between this city and Wabasha in passenger and freight service, expects to tie up for the season October 1. The Cyclone, which runs north of Wabasha, is expected to tie up at the same time. Captain Wilcox notes a poor season due to several cool weeks.
President Fallieres tours the flood devastated region near Montpelier to aid relief efforts as wine growers face heavy losses.
Accuracy is a key note of our tremendous success and attention to detail. A hand me down may fit till a shower proves otherwise. Our suits and overcoats costing 15 to 22 50 are built to outwear ready made two to one and guaranteed to fit wear keep their shape or money back. Manager Jos W Moyles promotes true clothing economy.
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