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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
2
Mrs Margaret Primmer of Missouri recounts severe foot sores four years earlier with cracked soles and pain. After trying many remedies she used Cuticura Ointment Soap and Pills, bought for one dollar, and her feet were cured. She praises the Cuticura line to this day in 1907.
Boxer Burns finishes training at Medlow Baths in the mountains preparing for an upcoming bout. He is reported to be in top condition with focus on stamina and speed ahead of the fight.
Frank Gotch plans a world championship clash with Yussiff Mahmout, the terrible Turk, at the Coliseum in Chicago in March with a $10,000 purse. Joe Coffey, matchmaker for Empire Athletic Club, reports Gotch aims to return from London and confirms Mahmout contract terms.
In New York on December 23 Mike Donlin defeated Christy Mathewson 75 to 70 in the opening game of the baseball players billiard tournament at John McGraw's parlors. The match featured a hard fought frame as Donlin edged the ace in a tense finish.
Wisconsin Bowling association announces a state women’s bowling tournament linked to the regular state meet in Milwaukee from January 23 to 30. Secretary Frank Woodbury reports a flood of entries at Plankinton alleys with participation from Elks in large numbers and hopes for about 125 teams.
Chicago December 23 Calvin Demarest ex amateur national billiard champion shows form in a six night 18.2 balk line match with Fred Conklin at Massey’s. In the fifth game Demarest scored 700 points to Conklin’s 150, averaging 83 7 21. The score details heavy with numerals from the match.
Business men of Hot Springs Arkansas have prepared a bill for presentation to the legislature seeking repeal of the state anti-betting law. The measure was discussed by the Business Men's League and resolutions adopted favor a resumption of betting activities.
A quip bordered dialogue on women and fashion features Blobbs remarks that the average woman’s thoughts are consumed by attire and that she reveals little through laughter or speech. The tone is satirical and characterful, reflecting humor of the era.
An advertisement explains how gastric juice absence impairs digestion and promotes disease, touting Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as repairing stomach juice, enabling normal meals. It claims 40,000 physicians endorse the product, offers a free sample by mail, and lists the Marshall Michigan address for F A Stuart Co.
The article discusses dates for a championship struggle between Gotch and Mahmout, preferring the Chicago Coliseum over the Mechanics’ Pavillion for better transportation access. It lists their physical stats, with Gotch at 31 years old and Mahmout around 25, including heights, reaches, and measurements.
Chicago December 23 President Murphy of the Cubs said there would be no answer to the National Commission’s reply to his questions in the scalping case. Herrmann’s reply was dismissed as of no consequence by Murphy who stated he was through with the case entirely.
Buffalo dispatch quotes Pat Powers of the Eastern league saying he will attend the January 4 National Commission meeting in Cincinnati. He expects the majors to grant most Eastern league and American Association demands and does not foresee any fight or denial of justice.
Col. Duncan B. Cooper Robin Cooper and former Sheriff John O D Sharpe faced a criminal court hearing on bail for the murder of ex Senator E W Carmack. The out of jail appearance drew a crowd of state officials and prominent Tennessee citizens.
Washington dispatch reports bankers alarmed by a French paper publishing Senator Teller's letter urging consideration of silver secured notes by the Aldrich currency commission. Teller favors small notes backed by silver and asks Frewen if the Indian government would cooperate. Commission members say the idea was personal and not discussed. Aldrich says no decision yet. Teller later says he meant I not we and the subject will be debated or he may resign.
A band of masked night riders wrecked John Nowak's saloon at New Baden Illinois near St Louis after months of anti saloon clashes. They held the owner and several friends at gunpoint and threatened to demolish eight more saloons, prompting owners to seek police protection.
LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine the world wide Cold and Grip remedy removes cause. Call for full name. Look for signature B. W. GROVE. 25c.
Fire started in a seventh floor room of the Gilsey house at Broadway and 29th street in New York. It was extinguished after a slight toss, most of the blaze put out with water. The origin of the fire remains unknown.
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