Whirlwind end to Tribune contest with powerful vote surge
The Tribune's $3,500 contest closed last night after a whirlwind finish as many contestants benefited from the double vote offer. Assistants were added to handle the influx while La Crosse women seized the opportunity. A 50 percent offer now opens, with 3600 votes for a new yearly subscription this week and 1200 more than next week. Contestants urged to keep soliciting until Saturday night to maximize subscriptions.
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Hundred Year Anniversary Of Hungarian Couple Szathmari
In Isenbolgi Hungary Oct 14 the village celebrated the wed ding anniversary of Szathmari. The husband is 120 and the wife 116, with many descendants nearby. The emperor sought official particulars for congratulations. Pension was granted to the man years ago and to the wife four years later. They live simply and are largely blind and deaf, yet he enjoys his pipe and wine and neither is bedridden.
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Vnuunna
Httle
Isenbolgi
Hungary
Szathmari
Partitions Installed In City Public Works Vault
A crew yesterday installed two large office partitions in the main upstairs office of the board of public works and health departments. Another partition is being set in the city engineer and city electricians rooms. The mayor ordered the partition to reduce public access after concerns about individuals viewing clerk records and private material in the vault.
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Standard Will Merge Gas Plants
Pittsburg news reports that Standard Oil plans to concentrate natural gas interests under one company with Pittsburg as headquarters. The People's National Gas Company of Pittsburg is to be the nucleus of a large new organization with a New Jersey charter and capital of 100 million dollars. Standard furnishes gas to more than 260,000 consumers across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana.
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Wausau Takes First Place in Wisconsin Sharpshooter Shoots
Wausau No 1 team won the annual telegraphic shoot at New Glarus with 991 points. La Crosse was second at 986, Milwaukee 979, New Glarus No 1 at 959, New Glarus No 3 at 943, and New Glarus No 2 at 891. This concludes the outdoor contests for La Crosse sharpshooters this year as cold weather nears.
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Varsity Braces For Scrub Team In Wisconsin Practice
Madison Oct 15 The Wisconsin varsity beat the second eleven and scored three touchdowns all by Dittman on a new play. Culver moved to the subs but could not turn the tide. Muckel stone and Wilce starred in the backfield while the line showed renewed effort and accuracy on passes.
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Fucik
California State League Declared Outlaw By National Commission
The California State league was declared an outlaw organization by the National Baseball Commission after allegations it operated outside the national agreement, used reserved players, and occupied forbidden Texas towns including Sacramento Stockton San Jose and Alameda. Players who violated contracts face ineligibility, with a 30 day window to return to clubs with title. Deininger of the Tri-State league is to be reinstated after a $300 fine, subject to possible refund if Philadelphia National League pays any portion.
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Alameda
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Deininger
Cashton Colts Win 10 Inning Game
Cashton Wisconsin October 15 Cashton Colts defeat Norwalk city team 5 to 4 in ten innings. Cremer and Melgard star on offense and defense with Cramer hitting a Texas Leaguer and stealing second. Norwalk led 4 0 until Cashton tied in seventh and won in the top of the tenth. Umpire C Rudolph.
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Kaiser
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Oaks
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Sepeseh
Wieck
Snessenet
Variety Diet Promotes Appetite with Graham Crackers
An article extols variety in daily meals to maintain appetite and digestion. It highlights National Biscuit Company Graham Crackers as a delicious unbleached wheat option differing from older Dr Graham styles. Suggested as a lunch with milk for office workers, crackers keep flavor and crispness in moisture proof packaging.
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Graham Crackers
Finding Money Blindfolded at Local Tailor Sale
The shop reports a surge of new customers during a large sale in La Crosse. They emphasize fair pricing with bargains of $15 to $22.50 and a universal Satisfaction or No Pay guarantee, inviting more men to visit and buy ready made garments.
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la Crosse
America
Second Choice Wins Handicap at Latonia Race Card
Miss Sain, the second choice, won the six furlong handicap feature at Latonia Cincinnati on October 15. The day’s other races included six events with winners Coon Mystifier Bensonhurst Donna Elworth and Haxel Thorpe among the victors, with solid times posted for each race.
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Coon
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Queen of the Roses
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Frontenac
Beatrice K
Haxel Thorpe
Cutter
Toboggan
Cure Yourself Of Constipation And Nervous Debility
An advertisement promotes Obitrut Compound Extract with port wine or grape juice for nerve revitalization. It claims to ease constipation and nervous debility by correcting stomach and bowels and nourishing depleted nerves. Sold by first class druggists, from Co F. & L. Runckel and O. T. Erhart.
Working and loafing as habits to quit
The saying notes that both working and loafing are habits that are hard to give up. It reflects on personal discipline and the challenge of changing daily routines.
Hard Times in Kansas Recall With Cure Claims
Cadell resident Earl Shamburgh recalls severe illness during hard times in Kansas, saying coughing nights and a lack of relief ended after one bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery. The ad touts the medicine as the safest cough and cold remedy with a guarantee, at 50 cents to $1.00 and a free trial bottle at Erhart’s drug store.
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