Father Thought Child Would Die From Cuban Itch
Child suffered extreme Cuban itch with head to foot sores and constant crying. Describes attempts at relief with Cuticura remedies after mother advised use.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
14
Child suffered extreme Cuban itch with head to foot sores and constant crying. Describes attempts at relief with Cuticura remedies after mother advised use.
A Michigan mother recounts using Cuticura Soap and Ointment to treat her infant son's Cuban Itch in 1901. After three applications the sores dried and peeling began. within two weeks the child was well. She notes total cost of the regimen as a few cents and praises the cure as life saving. The letter lists the product’s global sale and the Potter Drug & Chem Corp as sole proprietors with depots in London Paris and other cities.
The Chicago Coliseum hosts a week long motor boat show opening New Year's Day featuring hydrocurve boats and engines from small dinghies to large motor cruisers. Lectures and banquets accompany exhibits as managers target a mass turnout. In baseball news, Milwaukee and other cities may gain clubs if the American association goes outlaw, with key owners weighing Chicago entry and league approval.
Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding protruding or blind piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. 50c.
The national baseball commission awarded pitcher Campbell to the Cincinnati Nationals from George Tebeau of Louisville. Campbell had played for Louisville before jumping to the Tristate league, later admitted, and Cincinnati purchased him as Tebeau’s claim was dismissed.
Freeport eyes a new pennant bid by bolstering its defense with better fielding. The club is pressing to release Frank Shauhnessey from San Francisco who played part of last season with Freeport and to induce South Bend to release Ives who was drafted. Ives preferred Freeport due to business interests.
Ad touts Grove's Cold Cure claiming to cure a cold in one day with bromo quinine laxative. Mentions F. W. Grove's signature on the box and a price of 25e. Promotes global use and rapid relief from symptoms with a patent style claim.
May Irwin sends a telegram to Eddie Foy warning him not to stage Ophelia Hamlet without her engagement. Foy threatens to perform Hamlet, prompting Irwin to respond with her message from New York on December 28.
W C Reinig owner of Fond du Lac team in the Wisconsin Illinois league says reports of transferring the club to Milwaukee are unfounded.
T J Berryhill appeared at the Indian agency in Muskogee Indian Territory and received 7950 dollars as August oil royalty for 160 acres. Once barely scraping by, he now expects income of at least 100000 dollars yearly from oil on his land in Glennfield near Sapulpa as a key figure in Cherokee relocation plans.
A local notice states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. O. T. Erhart endorses it as a safe remedy for children and adults.
Fragmentary lines show doggerel dialogue with nautical or rural flavor. The text presents roles like a gentleman on a fence and a ground question, plus odd phrases Willie Willie and Qneee a Week. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities emerge.
Representative Burleson of Texas backs a measure targeting speculation on the board of trade. The Democrat from Austin argues speculative activity harms the country and worsens financial strains. Burleson’s career spans multiple Congress terms after education at Texas A and M and the University of Texas.
Gustav Wirth was found responsible by a jury at the morgue inquest for the December 24 killing of Sister Theresa Buckley at St Marys hospital. A murder warrant was sworn by Deputy Coroner Frank Luehring shortly after the burial of the victim.
A man was arrested and jailed after a search found about six dollars in cash on him. He faces district court arraignment this morning, with a likely commission to assess mental condition. The jury verdict identifies Gustav Wirth as the shooter in Sister Theresa Buckley’s death on December 24, recommending trial.
The article extols Dr L M Turbin of Chicago as a specialist in chronic diseases praising his science fairness and patient care. It notes his monthly visits to La Crosse and that consultations are free during his next stop at Hotel La Crosse on Monday, Dec 6th.
In Minneapolis at the Bijou theater 2300 youngsters enjoyed two and a half hours of entertainment. The Elks lodge presented a free program with all acts donated. TMA members did scene shifting and the Minneapolis Musicians Association supplied music at no charge.
Observers describe a rise in frugal spending and saving as many households tighten budgets. Economists warn thrift could slow consumer demand while households seek emergency funds and bargain shopping.
The remark imagines future dental breakthroughs as a genius creates artificial teeth that cause pain to mirror natural teeth. It reflects a satirical view of artificial replacements and human discomfort.
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