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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims kidney trouble causes heart disease pneumonia and other disorders and offers a free sample and booklet by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
Wisconsin resolves the captaincy matter after a proxy vote by Keckie Moll for Jimmy Dean leads to rumors of a challenge. Dean confirms satisfaction with the results and no further protest is intended. The football season netted over $11,000 with Wisconsin receiving $6,817.83 from the Minnesota game receipts.
New York Dec 10 The National Commission postponed action on a petition from the American Association and Eastern League postponing until January. The two circuits plan to organize an independent program and prepare to protect their claims, potentially forming a combined opposition to organized baseball.
Mrs. A C Williams of Backy says a graveyard cough nearly killed her until Dr King’s New Discovery brought recovery. After three years she gained 58 pounds and now is fully restored. The medicine is advertised as a world healing record for coughs colds and lung throat diseases and claims to prevent pneumonia. Available at C T Erhart’s drug store with a trial bottle free.
President Moll of the Wisconsin Illinois league in Milwaukee signed Tom McNamara from Pittsburg and two other new umpires for 1909. Tommy Leach of Cincinnati and McWaters from the Central league joined, Guthrie from last year stays, and List may return to the American association list to fill a vacancy.
William Medwitzky former La Crosse left fielder and recent semi pro with the Chicago Guenthers seeks to rejoin La Crosse next season. He left two years ago without a release and now hopes Hawley’s departure clears the way. Catcher Joe Killian seeks a release to manage Sterling independent team. board approves.
Madison, Wis Dec 10 An intercollegiate aquatic meet between the University of Wisconsin and the University of Chicago appears assured. Dr C P Hutchins of the State University is negotiating with Chicago authorities. Illinois and Minnesota swimming teams may join the contest. Read Tribune want ads.
Reports describe neutralizing mixtures as more effective than pepsin for chronic indigestion. The article explains pepsin works only in acid stomachs and not in intestines, while alkaline mixtures reduce acidity, stop fermentation, and ease gas. A home formula using sodium phosphate, essence of peppermint, and baking soda is provided, costing about 60 to 65 cents.
Jem Driscoll, newly landed from England, defeated Charley Griffin in eight rounds at Boston on Tuesday night. He displayed speed, defense, and accurate punching, solidifying claims he is the real goods and a top challenger to Abe Attell or Freddie Welsh at lightweight.
Captain David August was unanimously elected to lead the Northwestern Purple football squad next season. He played at fullback this year and teammates favored his reappointment, while Ward and Manley may seek the role but have three years of school remaining.
In Estherville Iowa Glen Lawrence 24 son of L L Lawrence killed himself with a revolver during a scolding by his father at their Marshalltown residence. The incident occurred as the father upbraided him for dissipation.
A testimonial ad from Pyramid Drug Co promotes Pyramid Pile Cure for piles with claims of relief after a trial and one box. The notice includes a customer from Atlanta, Georgia, and offers free trial packages by mail in plain wrap. It highlights drugstore sales at fifty cents and urges readers to send name and address for a free trial.
The Wisconsin Varsity Glee Club will present a concert at the La Crosse high school auditorium on Saturday evening December 12 under the High School Athletic Association. The event aims to reduce a $100 football deficit without asking guarantors. Tickets cost 50 and 75 cents.
A personal appeal urges trying Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. The maker claims forty years of cures and asserts no harmful drugs in the preparation. O. T. Erhart endorses the product.
Yussiff Mahmout the Bulgarian wrestler expected to face Fred Beell at the Seventh Regiment Armory in Chicago. If Mahmout wins both this bout and a second match with Americus, promoter Coffee plans to push a bout against Frank Gotch the world champion. Gotch Murray states he will return to America to fight Mahmout if the Turk proves himself against Beell Americus and possibly Olson.
A northbound Twelfth street car hit a patrol wagon from station No. 3 at Twelfth and Galena streets. One officer may be fatally injured, two others severely bruised, and a sergeant badly hurt. The wagon was thrown from the track and occupants were tossed out.
Local billiards scene reports Schweizer, guides to a 57 point high run and an average near 13 percent in a La Crosse club event. He opened with 44, then 37, 16, 14, and 57 before a misjudged easy shot ended the record run.
Billy Papke, once a Spring Valley teamster, declares prize fighting highly profitable. He estimates total career earnings around 69,854 dollars from fights exhibitions and theater appearances, claiming his net worth sits between 69,000 and 70,000 dollars.
Harry Gilmore Jr. announced Packey McFarland the lightweight will duel Young Erne of Philadelphia in a twenty round catch weight bout set for December 23 in New Orleans. Malachy Hogan will referee the event.
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