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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
2
An article promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifying remedy for skin diseases such as eczema acne and tetter. It explains that irritated skin stems from humor in the blood and that cleansing the blood restores healthy skin. Special book and free medical advice offered by The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
CC ZH Evans of Stockholm Nebraska writes of 75 years old claiming complete relief from forty years of eczema after using 3.8.8. He describes severe itching burning pustules crusts and raw skin prior to treatment and states no recurrence since.
The Cornell varsity shell swamped while rowing down the lake Saturday night and the flotilla of six crews reached Crow Bar Point and returned, a 12 mile outing the earliest lake outing in Cornell rowing history. Training table began with 16 men.
In Milwaukee on April L bouts ended with Young Fitzgerald defeating Young Dougherty in six rounds Phil Knight stopping Morris Rauch in two rounds Jimmy Crabbe beating Civus Cook in six rounds Ad Wolgast defeating Young Red mond in six rounds A ten round draw between Jack Dougherty and Indian Joe Gregg No woman was ever punished for having too little faith in the men.
Two veteran wrestlers aged 30 face off in a balanced matchup as ZiPORT WORLDS hosts a Friday event. Hackenschmidt and Gotch are described as evenly skilled and highly regarded in this period contest.
Chicago April 1 George Hackenschmidt and Frank Gotch prepare for a world catch as catch can title bout at Dexter Park pavilion Friday night. Measurements show Hackenschmidt with larger upper body strength, Gotch relies on familiarity with the code. Also notes Jeffries' measurements for comparison and local discussion on referee selection.
Charles J. Sweasy, a former Cincinnati Reds player under Harry Wright, died today at Newark City Hospital at age 61. He also played for the Olympics of Washington, Forest Citys of Cleveland, Boston Red Stockings, and the Cincinnati and Providence NL teams, ending his baseball career in the late 1880s.
Montreal clairvoyant Mrs. Jean Baptiste Renaud attributes a seven year cure of a severe leg eczema to Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills after doctors failed for a quarter century. She notes skin restoration and long term relief, claiming life saved and widespread use among neighbors and family.
Instant relief and refreshing sleep for babies with warm baths using Cuticura Soap and gentle Cuticura Ointment. Praises relief for tired mothers, claims the products are the great skin cure and pure emollients. Ends with garbled pricing and distributor notes.
The Madison team lists signed pitchers catchers infielders and outfielders from Chicago Milwaukee Berlin and other towns. Players begin reporting April 15 with games soon after. Umpires by May 1 will report in Milwaukee as Wisconsin Illinois League plans practice trials across the circuit.
Wisconsin announces a completed football schedule with Indiana on October 17 either in Bloomington or Indianapolis, plus games against Lawrence, Marquette, Minnesota, and Chicago. A sixth game may be added after the faculty votes in April. An Alaska-Yukon exposition regatta invitation was received but dismissed as premature.
Ty Cobb arrives in Little Rock and suits up for practice with the Detroit Tigers. He refuses to discuss contract terms with President Navin, noting an injury salary clause was denied and predicting players demanding guaranteed pay if injured. He questions how clubs dock players for hospital time.
Wausau base ball club reporters head to Burlington Iowa for an exhibition next Sunday against the Burlington aggregation. Walter Mueller the La Crosse star pitcher quits the National game to pursue business. Jack Warhop faces a Detroit tryout with local fans hopeful but wary of his 135 pound frame. Germania beats Y M C A 22 to 21 in a hard fought basketball at Germania field. Cubs fall 2 to 1 to Atlanta and White Sox sweep slow weather but win 4 to 1 over Lincoln. Reds top Boston 4 to 1. St Louis Nationals beat Dallas 8 to 2 with Kenetchy stars. Chicago university defeats Oak Park 7 to 4 in first college game.
In New Haven on April 1 Yale seniors toppled the Kine Football statue during their annual vote fest to name the most popular college sport. The crowned figure was knocked from its pedestal after a punctured tire left it immobile as spectators looked on.
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