This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1909
Page
2
The ad endorses Scott's Emulsion as the easier, gentler way to take cod liver oil. It claims better digestion and absorption with no stomach upset, suggesting doctors prefer it over crude oil. Also promotes a Savings Bank Child's Sketch Book with a Good Luck Penny, available from druggists.
Wisconsin defeats Lawrence 22 to 100 in a game marked by a rough finish as Badgers show strong scoring but sloppy play. Players clashed on the court and officials warned both sides during the latter minutes.
La Crosse high school edged the Tomah Indians 15 to 0 as forward passing and a late TD secure the win. Shirley and Brindley starred with multiple rushes and the defense held after a steadier first half, with an evening dance to cap the opening season.
Jack Warhop, once rejected for his size, rose from Wisconsin league stints to star for the New York Yankees. Periods with Detroit and Williamsport preceded a breakthrough season, as he repeatedly defeated his old team and inspired other clubs to test small pitchers.
Wisconsin scored four touchdowns in halves of twenty and twenty five minutes to overpower Lawrence University at Camp Randall. Reckie Moll sparked a late first half rally. Beyer of Lawrence failed on three field goal attempts. Wilee Dean and Culver provided key gains as Wisconsin capitalized on forward passes and defensive errors.
University of Chicago beats Indiana 21 to 0 at Marshall Field. Chicago score all in first half including a blocked kick, a fumble, a disrupted forward pass, and a field goal from Page. Indiana threatened safeties twice as punts near their goal line were mishandled.
Advertises Make-Man Tablets as a universal tonic for nerve and blood health. Claims quick relief for fatigue, nervous conditions, and various ailments with a free 50 cent box offer. Sold by druggists at 50c per box or six for $2.50, with mail order options and money-back satisfaction.
An old druggist notice offers full size We box Make-Man Tablets with a booklet. The sender encloses 4 cents to partly cover mailing costs and asks recipients to write plainly, limit one box per family.
At Celtic Park the Irish-American Athletic Club set five new world records and one American mark. Emilio Lunghi won the two thirds mile in 2 45 3 5. Sheridan shattered the discus and shot put records, Flanagan set a hammer mark, and the club team won the four mile relay in 18 08 4 5. Northridge and Cassasa captured the three legged scratch race in 27 15.
San Francisco Oct 11 The Ketchel Johnson bout odds shift after Willis Britt reports Ketchel at 174 pounds after fast boxing rounds. Bets show Ketchel to last fifteen rounds at even money, Johnson favored 2 to 1, promoter Coffroth forecasts gate receipts near 25000.
The American League go team opened the city championship series with a 2 to 1 win over the National League club. Nationals scored first on a sequence after Walsh walked two, with Evers stealing and Chance driving in the run. American ties came on two singles and a walk, Dougherty scoring on Livan’s fly. final 2-1 with strong fielding and pitching.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.