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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
2
Suffering seven years, the patient endured deep cracks from eczema that resisted remedies and prescriptions, leaving the hand in a dreadful state. The narrative notes the harsh condition and failed treatments without graphic detail.
William H. Dean of Newark states eczema on his hands persisted seven years. after trying many remedies he claims complete cure using Cuticura Ointment and Soap within two boxes and one cake of soap. He notes ongoing use for sunburn and shaving. March 28, 1907.
A West Virginia mother reports her daughter suffered sores on legs and feet all last summer. After trying several remedies, Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured the eczema in two weeks, with a note praising Cuticura as the best for sores.
In a circular letter Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, appeals to labor groups nationwide to donate to a Democratic campaign fund for William Jennings Bryan. The report also notes baseball notes: Gard’s foul tip injures his arm but he continues. Bond and Harris left bed but expect to return soon.
Cubs top their rivals 4 to 0 in a six inning game. Brewers fall, pitchers Geyer of Columbus and Cardinals shut out by Boston. American and National League results list Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Indianapolis St Paul Louisville Minneapolis and other scores.
The Cubs rallied to defeat the New York club 9 to 4 before rain halted play in the sixth inning. Other results include Pittsburg over Philadelphia 5 to 1 and Boston shutting out St Louis 2 to 1. Kenetchy collected one hit in three appearances and helped in two double plays. Washington edged Detroit 3 to 2. Boston blanked the Browns, Chicago beat New York 6 to 1, and Philadelphia split with Cleveland on a doubleheader. Rube Geyer pitched Columbus to a 1 to 0 win over the Brewers. Indianapolis beat the Saints 3 to 1. Louisville routed the Millers 9 to 2, and Toledo defeated Kansas City 9 to 7 in batting.
In New York the Chicago and New York game was called after rain with Pfiester Kling Wiltse Bresnahan as batteries. In Boston the St Louis game ended 7 to 1 with Karger Bliss Tuckey Graham as batteries. In Philadelphia Philadelphia beat Pittsburg 5 to 1 with Maddox Gibson Phelps Moran Sparks Doomn as batteries.
In Detroit, RHE Washington defeats Detroit 3 to 2 with runs by Smith Street ovan and Schmidt. Philadelphia tops Cleveland 6 to 1 in game one. game two Cleveland loses 6 to 4. St Louis hosts Boston with a 3 to 0 win. Chicago hosts New York with a 15 to 3 Chicago victory. Milwaukee hosts an 8 to EB result in the American Association segment.
La Crosse edged Fond du Lac 1 0 after ten innings to extend their winning streak to ten. The day’s results included Wausau 10 Rockford 4 and Madison and Oshkosh tied 1 1 with rain affecting Green Bay Freeport.
In a downpour, La Crosse outlasted Fond du Lac 1–0 in ten innings as Bobby Lynch and teammates staged a hard fought battle. List faced strong resistance by Baillies and Fond du Lac pitchers, with bases and rallies shaping a tense extra frame before La Crosse finally crossed the plate after one out in the tenth.
Hans Wagner of the Nationals and Ty Cobb of the Americans top the batting averages in the two leagues. Cobb edges Wagner in percentage while Wagner leads in runs and hits and has 26 steals to Cobb's 23. Wagner's supporters view him as key to Pittsburgh’s pennant hopes.
Play by play shows Hutton to Gard. Kilian hit by pitch. Lynch Tracey and Baillies with sacrifices. Hut ton steals. Baillies and Hooker record strikeouts. Hooker walks 3 times. La Crosse leaves 9 on base. Fond du Lac 6. Game lasts 2:00. umpire Twist.
Armstrong and Mee each had two base hits while Cook delivered a sacrifice. Shaw struck out six and Converse three. Shaw issued one base on balls. Time of game was 55 seconds with Connelly as umpire.
Fondy again today and Pink Hawley will be in the box as eleven straight victories seem assured. Graves collected three hits, Baillies fielded well, Wisser handled nine chances, Lynch made five plays cleanly, Becker saved a late liner, and rain hampered attendance while the pennant race tightens.
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