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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
2
Washington Dec 4 Congress will not investigate the sugar trust in the coming session unless the president asks. Republican leaders say such a request is unlikely and that the president has urged leaders to keep congress hands off to let the justice and treasury departments finish current work.
Advertisement notes influenza can lead to pneumonia and claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents this by curing influenza and countering pneumonia tendencies, presenting it as a preventive and curative aid.
London reports a catastrophic hurricane along the coast leaves at least a hundred dead and fourteen ships lost. The liner Congress reportedly collided with an unidentified vessel near Saint Iveshead. only one crew member of the Congress escapes.
Horace S. Fogel, newly elected Phillies president, says Johnny Kling will catch for Philadelphia next season and that Kling is to be a stated, not perfect, member after an earlier vacation. Murphy and Fogel deny Murphy influenced Fogel’s NL vote. Murphy refuses to discuss the Philadelphia claims.
Chicago dispatch reports the major leagues will hold distinct gatherings in New York from December 13 to 15. American League President B Johnson outlines a session schedule with a closing time of 5 p m on December 15 and a later flight to Chicago. Johnson denies visiting Cleveland to bolster force for the meeting.
An ad touts a pleasant herb tea labeled Lane's Family Medicine that supposedly purifies the blood, cleanses the skin, aids stomach and bowels, and relieves headaches and back pain. Druggists sell it for 25 cents.
The Chicago Daily News highlights Roe Garrett, a North Side youth with the Chicago Athletic Club, known as the Cherry Circle. He trains for indoor winter meets and is relied on in the half mile quarter mile and relay. He has posted strong indoor half mile times near the record.
Many persons suffer a persistent cough after influenza and can be promptly cured by Chamberlain's C cough remedy. It should not be allowed to run on until troublesome.
Mr H E Rogers of 929 Mississippi Street reports prize wins for his rose comb brown leg horns. During Nov 15 20 in Galveston Texas he took first and second cockerels. Nov 22 27 in Clinton Iowa he earned first cockerel with one bird entered. Beaumont Texas saw first and second cockerels, and Keokuk Iowa recorded eight thirds with five firsts two seconds and one third.
Nashua Iowa night policeman J N Paterson recounts a harsh winter illness with lung involvement. He tested several cough remedies and two doctors without relief before a friend suggested Foley's Honey and Tar. He claims two bottles cured him and calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world.
James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson signed articles to stage a forty five round heavyweight bout under Queensberry rules with a 75 25 purse split. The venue remains unnamed until nine days before the July 4 1910 fight date in Hoboken New Jersey. Witnesses listed include Joe Gans Sam Berger Bob Vernon Sig Hart Tex Rickard John Gleason and H S Frasee.
Guzzler maintains a slight advantage over Blobbs despite Blobbs claiming the edge. The exchange hints at steady progress but critics say Blobbs still struggles to make a decisive impact.
Modern hair care trends boost demand for sage tea once used by grandmothers to restore color. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur, priced 50 cents to 1 dollar, claims dandruff and irritation relief and is sold by druggists or mailed by Wyeth Chemical Co of New York City.
In St Paul on December 4, 1910 speculation swirls over Minnesota football captaincy. Most expect Johnny Johnston to be elected after his standout halfback season ended by a broken ankle against Nebraska. Captain Johnny McGovern may seek re election but will not oppose Johnston. Pettijohn likely graduates after two years, leaving 1911 candidates Pickering Stevens Rosenwald Walker Powers and McCree with two years ahead.
Chicago reports Frank Gotch defeats Dan Cupid in five minutes in a playful reference to a match with engagement as the prize. Currie insists the romance is off and the comedian tone remains.
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