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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
2
A Montreal reader praises Cuticura products for curing severe eczema on her three daughters and later a baby, noting head washing with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, and stating ongoing use for family sores.
Mrs. E F Ryder of West Brewster Massachusetts reports a year long painful foot ulcer healed after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Cuticura Pills. The ad notes product benefits for skin healing and mentions drugstore distribution and a sale format for Cuticura products.
Port World completes a major signing spree adding key players and several pitchers to the Senators roster. The moves strengthen the lineup with experienced infield and pitching depth heading into the season.
A shaky season for the Chicago White Sox includes failed attempts to land a marquee player from the Cotton States. Freeport reportedly misses a key bid, signaling continued turnover and uncertainty around club fortunes.
Milwaukee dispatch notes Madison in early talks as they sign pitchers Hutchinson Grimes Shaw and Dodge and add catcher Smiley Smith while Liese Theobold may return. The Chicago world series profits and Comiskey Heaney deposition are also summarized along with Green Bay and Wausau signings.
On trial in Hastings Minnesota Michael Brennan Sr and his son Michael Brennan Jr recount the Aug 27 1907 shooting of Antony Brennan a neighbor. The father says the revolver was taken from him by his son and used after Antony attacked with a stick in a disputed field. The elder Brennan describes events leading to the fatal shot and the weapon being hidden later.
Fire chief reports twenty seven fires in a year down from prior years. Sioux Valley Medical Association meets with notable doctors from Kansas City Rochester and Chicago. Carleton College observes day of prayer with services and student gatherings. Old Wrettlers in Winona county push a Riverside park monument with ten thousand dollar goal. Janesville orders school vaccination amid smallpox cases. Hastings barn fire destroys hay and machinery on Tuttle homestead. Anoka farmer Adcock’s home burns with three thousand dollar loss.
A testimonial from George Moore of Grimesland N C describes consumption easing after using Dr King's New Discovery. He credits the remedy with curing coughs and lung weakness and mentions trial bottles and prices of 50 cents and 1.00 at O T Erhart, druggist.
A brief note observes that some individuals avoid telling jokes even when it costs them socially or financially. The remark highlights humility or fear of offense in light humorous behavior.
Pazo Ointment promises to cure itching burning bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. Available for 50 cents.
Rochester New York February first 1909 Pittsburg was the unanimous choice of the indoor .22 caliber rifle league of the United States to hold the 1909 tournament. The meeting in session here named Pittsburg as host amid general approval.
Chicago February reports Harry Kaad of the Northwest Skating club as a rising star. In recent Logan Square races he finished second to club mate A. C. G. Anderson in all events, always starting ahead of western champion but losing the sprint at the end. He is young with time to develop into an ice wonder.
In Alton Iowa on February 1 a fusillade of forty shots broke out as 300 residents clashed with five bandits attempting to loot the Northwest bank safe. The robbers wrecked the safe, but no money was taken and they escaped toward Sioux City as a posse pursues. The bank held $10,090 in cash.
This week is Chinese New Year observed in La Crosse by one Chinese man Lee Sing and his family. In Chicago and other cities people celebrate with fireworks and red New Year cards exchanged among Chinese friends. Lee Sing receives many cards by mail as part of the celebration.
An advertising card touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for la grippe and pneumonia prevention. It warns to refuse anything but the genuine product in the yellow package by O. T. Erhart.
Milwaukee February 1 Indian Joe Gregg and Willie Fitzgerald have practically been matched for a late February bout in New Orleans. Frank Mulkern handling the redskin's interests received Gregg's offer and Fitzgerald's agreement on terms. The articles set 135 pounds at 3 o'clock.
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