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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
2
An advertisement proclaims free treatment for all sick and ailing people. Dr Kidd promises proven cures after a free proof treatment and claims to cover all costs, presenting testimonials as proof of thousands cured. He urges readers to take the free offer and receive remedies mailed to their address.
A fragment from an old notice shows a person named J W Kidd and an address Fr Wayne. with a medical disease mark and a request to send further details or items. The readable text is fragmented and lacks full context or actions.
The Duluth team extends its winning streak as a duel between Dauss and Grimes ends with the Sox winning 2 to.
In a Wisconsin-Illinois league style roundup Donovan baffled Washington as Detroit blanked the visitors 5 to 0. McQuillan pitched for Pittsburg in a 2 to 1 win over Philadelphia while Chicago, Boston and St. Louis posted victories amid a flurry of headlines and box scores.
Big Ed Pfeffer of the Outcasts tops the Minnesota Wisconsin league pitchers with 25 games pitched, 15 wins, 8 losses for a .652 ERA. Converse and Coates of Winona post high percentages, while Eli and Schardt also post strong marks. Walford’s average fell to .466 and Watson stands at .500. The table lists five plus game records through August 7.
Willie Lewis defeats Sailor Burke in the sixth round after a fast pace slugfest that saw multiple knockdowns in the early rounds. Burke rushed out in the sixth and was floored by a hard right. Lewis then hints at a possible ten round match with Billy Papke.
Advertising copy claims Foley's Kidney Remedy strengthens kidneys to cleanse blood, relieve backache and rheumatism, and cure urinary irregularities. It urges immediate use and is signed QO. T. Erhart.
Packey McFarland replied promptly to a Labor Day offer to title a ten round bout at the club venue, naming Thompson Wolgast or another top rival as possible opponents while reserving a decline if financial terms do not meet his expectations. He trains daily at 141 pounds and plans to meet his next opponent after weighing. Thompson returns to farm work after a aborted Elgin meeting with Savoy due to Gov Deneen interference. Jeffries comments on tentative deal with Jack Johnson and Berger’s hold on final arrangements as Johnson sails to the Pacific coast for fights with O Brien and Ketchel before a potential Jeffries signing.
Chicago Aug 14 Sam Berger manager of James J Jeffries awaits a cablegram from the famed heavyweight contender to confirm his status and next steps in the boxing plans.
An in-page promotion notes Foley’s Honey and Tar as relief for chronic bronchitis asthma and lung trouble. Aimed at readers seeking quick comfort, the ad credits O. T. Erhart for endorsing the remedy.
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