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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for back pain and kidney trouble. It offers a free sample bottle and book by mail, and urges readers to claim bottles and learn from letters claiming cures.
Lopez of Manilla New York says the salve healed many severe cuts, saving suffering and money. It heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Available 25 cents at QO T Erhart Druggist.
New York racing figures discuss calling a large city gathering to protest anti-betting bills in Albany. Possible speakers include Senator Bailey of Texas and James Wadsworth with others named as potential presenters. a meeting would depend on Jockey Club approval.
An odd remark compares cars and a hunter from town, noting that automobiles are no more unpopular in the country than that hunter. The line suggests rural attitudes toward mobility and local stereotypes.
A perceptive remark notes that a woman may forgive many faults if she can be convinced a man truly loves her. The statement reflects common social attitudes about romance and trust in relationships.
Madison base ball directors meet Tuesday night to decide whether Rockford should join the league at Eau Claire’s expense. The plan favors Rockford as a closer business partner to Madison and a more compact, economical league, while Eau Claire may stall and stay another year, risking Rockford’s exit to another circuit.
President Charles Moll of the state league signals a settlement in the Eau Claire Rockford dispute and urges Rockford officials to prepare a team. He expects Eau Claire to cede its Wisconsin League franchise, while Bubser may aid with player options as Oshkosh may not use them.
Ad hawks Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds. Claims Druggishs refunds money if it fails. Features E. Grove signature on each box and a 25 cent price.
Veteran ball player Lave Cross quits Millsboro Delaware and moves to Cleveland after the state legislature passes a law barring shooting game from motor boats in Indian River bay Cross warns he will leave if the bill becomes law He moves with his wife and adopted daughter taking carrier pigeons and pets His departure follows Delaware loss of Prohibition friendly dryness and a publicity flare around his decision
Chas Brady a 17 year old East St Louis High football player disappeared three months ago after promising to play in an out of town game. His mother stopped him on the eve of the trip and he took his money and vanished, with police aid sought to locate him. some friends suspect Chicago.
Promotes a laxative product by urging customers to call for a full name and check for the signature of Ek W Grove. Mentions a 25 cent price.
Judges at the city park track investigate Nancy for failing to start in Monday’s last race. Her owner says she has a sulky disposition while the horse’s morning work shows unwillingness to run. Debar, also left at the post, faces entry refusals. Jockey Sobell contemplates quitting after public criticism. Crescent Jockey Club adopts seven races daily at the fair grounds track opening. M. J. Winn retires as general manager of two local clubs citing duties at Louisville and Empire City.
Caledonia Minn February 4 Special The first basketball game of the season was played at Hundts opera house Saturday afternoon between Canton Minnesota and the local high school. The home team won 35 to 11 backed by players Flionn Hughes Rollins Wheaton Hundredmark and a fair crowd attended.
A author ponders aging with lines about a man who owns a carriage and a fisherman, noting age softens a man’s face while sharpening a woman’s nose. He mocks nature stories by nature fakers as denatured and trivial.
In a mushy league tale from Newark Evening News, a rookie called the Rube argues with umpires over strikes and field rules. He hits a long ball that clears the fence while refusing to run, claiming damages. The story recalls the oddity of a calm, unrunner player after a homer.
At Hot Springs Arkansas on February 4 reports say Detroit Tigers seek to buy a plot near town for a spring training baseball park. The Pittsburg club already leases the only available lot, while Detroit struggles to secure training grounds in the South. If completed, the park would be Detroit’s sole property.
Milwaukee News reports the Lake Shore Baseball league awards franchises to Cubs Athletic Club of Waukegan and the Chicago Maroons at a meeting in Milwaukee. Owners listed include J F Herzog for Manitowoc, William Lie and P N Van Handle for Sheboygan, John Kaiser for Fort Washington, Joseph M Carney for Milwaukee, James M Cooney for Racine, enter Breen for Kenosha, Morris J Princeville for Chicago, and Waukegan Cubs Athletic Club.
Dr. Samuel Plantz proposes a billiard and pool room for Methodist college students with access to a clubroom for those in good standing. Plans would place tables in rooms used by the Phoenix and Philithian Literary societies on the third floor, following a visit to a town billiard hall.
Advertisers claim Pyramid Pile Cure quickly relieves piles and offers a free trial by mail. Testimonials include Emma Bodenhamer of Bedford Indiana and George Braneigh of Schellsburg Pennsylvania. The ad urges readers to avoid operations and buy a 50 cent box after trial.
Results from the La Crosse club billiard series show Thomas Burns beating Dr T H Miller 68 to 65, William Torrance defeating Karl Kurtenacker 80 to 7, C C Lynch edging Dr G J Egan 45 to 25, M W Dvorak defeating C C Lyndh 49 to 6, Dvorak over Egan 40 to 29, P M Gelatt beating Dvorak 50 to 22, G Van Steenwyk defeating J C Kroner 80 to 33, and Miller defeating Lyons 75 to ag.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar to cure la grippe coughs and prevent pneumonia. The notice warns to refuse any but the genuine product in the yellow package from O. T. Erhart.
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