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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
2
The note argues constipation is often curable through proper remedies, not quick colon flushes or harsh purgatives. It warns that cathartic pills provide only temporary relief and can worsen the condition.
An advertisement for Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin touts a quarter century of druggist sales as a mild liquid cure for constipation liver trouble and indigestion. It offers free samples via postal requests with address and promises full advice from Dr Caldwell, plus purchase options at fifty cents to one dollar a bottle and broad household use.
Paul Weltrowski aged 21 died at 9 this morning at his parents home 1223 Vine Street after a five year illness. Survived by parents one Frank and two sisters Mrs F J Miller of Far Minn and Mrs O C Cros of Minneapolis. Funeral 2:30 Saturday at home German Lutheran Church Rev J Gamm. interment Oak Grove cemetery. Born Union Hudson County Minn moved to city at age one. was trained as a barber and worked at Linker Brothers until three years ago.
The local Y M C A edged the Mankato Minnesota squad 36 to 27 before a large crowd at the association building. It was the first visit by the Minnesota team, with Nelson and Zein starring for La Crosse and Jones and Hughes contributing strongly to the win. A preliminary game saw W B U beat the Ketchups 19 to 12.
A hospital tested remedy for catarrh claims success using a preparation of one ounce compound syrup of Sarsaparilla, one ounce Toris compound, and half a pint of first class whiskey. The mixture is shaken and taken in tablespoon doses before meals and at bedtime, with many cured last winter.
President Hadley of Yale defends football and cites its injuries as on par with baseball. He argues the game diverting energies from rowdyism and drinking justifies the cost and discusses eliminating mass play by changing possession rules.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin December 31 interest grows over James J Jeffries arrival with a famed retinue for an Auditorium exhibition. Last visit he could not box Berger but officials now permit the big man to don the mitts despite earlier interference.
Hugo Kelley of Chicago and Frank Mantell of Pawtucket will clash in Boston on January 11 in a 12 round bout announced from here. The scheduled fight venue and other details were confirmed today.
An old advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine as a universal cold cure in one day. It asserts the signature of E W Grove and markets the product worldwide with a 25 cent price.
Chicago December 31 report says Fielder Jones could become Phillies manager if Brother Charlie Taft allows stock transfer. Wil lard Jones of Portland reports Fielder enjoys prosperity but longs to play centerfield. Fans expect a push to hire Jones if Kling cannot be secured as manager.
An old advertisement promotes a home remedy claimed to cure colds in a day. It lists mixing half pint whiskey two ounces glycerine and half ounce Concentrated pine compound with daily doses four times. The pine product is sold in half ounce air tight bottles labeled Concentrated to ensure authenticity.
Tom Jenkins returns to fight in Cleveland at Grays Armory on January 5 in a straight catch as catch can bout against Emil Zbyszko. Jenkins aims to prove he can contend with top US wrestlers after his famed Gotch bout, while Zbyszko prepares to meet Beel in Buffalo on New Year’s Day.
Philadelphia, Pa. Dec 31. President Horace Fogel announced that Charles P Taft of Cincinnati has exercised his option and purchased the Philadelphia National League club and its baseball park. Reported price is 250000 dollars. The club also secured pitcher Humphreys from Grand Rapids McBride from East Liverpool and infielder Walsh from South Bend.
West Salem residents recall L. W. Wood with a Sunday afternoon service led by Rev. Philo Hitchcock of New Richmond. Local families and relatives, including Misses Jessie Tower and Lucy Morrow, and several visiting from Superior, Minneapolis, and Ban gor, shared in the holiday gatherings and travel.
Mrs. Oscar Larson returned from Baron visit Monday. Ms Robinson suffered a runaway near the tracks Monday afternoon. the livery horse she drove broke a leg. A private dancing party at Roberts' hall Wednesday evening drew about twenty couples.
The West Salem Ladies Aid will be enter tained by Mrs. Mat Lee on Friday December 1. A Christmas dance was held at Roberts hall with a large crowd. Masons and Eastern Star installed officers at the Masonic hall with light refreshments. Grant McClintock visited La Crosse Sunday. Several locals attend college trips and return for vacations including Lloyd Gundmundson from Gale college and Jessie F Eldred from Minneapolis visiting parents. The death of Mars John Seeger occurred Tuesday morning. Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Jessie Rae Viets. C L Viets and family moved back to West Salem Main street from Witchataw Kansas. Dr Carl Beebe of Sparta was a business caller.
The greatest danger from influenza is pneumonia risk. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can cure influenza and counteract its tendency toward pneumonia.
Skating will be open at all rinks tomorrow, with multiple sites including Hood Street, We Avenue, Washington School, Sixteenth and Vine, Land Park, Hogan School, and St Ann's and St Michael rinks. Wash School and St. Ann's will be flooded before Sunday.
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