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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
2
An advertisement extols Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles affecting both women and men. It claims improved vigor and mood, mentions sample bottles by mail, and urges readers to send for a pamphlet and testimonials while naming Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root and the Binghamton, New York address.
Willie a five year old taken to his first football game prays at night with football chant in the blessing. He asks God to bless papa mama and himself and ends with Boom Rah Rah. The scene blends sport with faith as observed by Success Magazine.
A Boston Globe report quotes a remorseful defendant admitting to stealing a carload of brass fittings in a moment of weakness. The judge questions what he might have taken if he had acted while feeling strong.
Reginald questions the reason for a lawsuit. The tailor replies he acted to oblige Reginald, adding the aim was to force payment.
Los Angeles reports James J. Jeffries, the undefeated former heavyweight champion, is the only hope for white fans as talks surface of a Melbourne offer. McCarey proposes Jeffries pool of 50 000 with a 19 000 forfeit and a five month wait before the fight with Jack Johnson. Sebring and Ward are reinstated in minor league baseball with fines.
A statement from the President of the Industrial and Orphans' Home in Macon Georgia celebrates Electric Bitters as a nine year staple for stomach liver and kidney troubles. The testimonial claims the tonic strengthens the weak and pale and aids digestion blood purification and appetite with particular note for female complaints. Available at 5 cents at O T Erhart.
The High school basketball team begins its season next Saturday evening January 9, facing W B U in the school gym at 8 o clock. Coach Miller expresses confidence in a strong lineup including Bradish Starrum Evans Peterson Tourtellette Fields Walker Werner Wendling and center Forwards.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin January reports say W C Reinig will not field a team in the Wisconsin Illinois league this season and has invited franchise offers President Charles Moll met Reinig and local fans to promote purchase of players and retention of the franchise Reinig has lost about six thousand dollars per season over two years and fans will monitor the outcome closely.
In Annapolis on January 5, Harvard ends athletic relations with the Naval Academy. Harvard baseball will not practice at the academy and no boat race is planned this season. Spring lacrosse and fall football are in doubt as Harvard had formerly brought teams to Annapolis for multiple sports.
Olson avenges a close match by overpowering Wisconsin mat man Fred Beell in two straight falls at the Coliseum. The opening bout lasted 36 minutes 57 seconds before Olson forced Beell down, then he surged in the second, finishing with an 18 minute 25 second fall.
In Cincinnati on January 5, President O'Brien of the American Association announced the signing of Umpire McEwen from the National League. The move, amid talk of a minor league war with the majors, drew a sharp reaction from President Pulliam who quipped about a New Year's present and noted McEwen would command a high salary in the American Association.
Chicago January 5. Coach A A Stagg returned to the University of Chicago after the Intercollegiate Athletic Association meeting in New York. He will start hard work for track and baseball this week and says officials mostly oppose summer baseball. He claims he held the popular side in the debate.
Stanley Ketchel middleweight champion shows willingness to fight Jack Johnson. Willie Britt, visiting Ketchel in Grand Rapids, hints that Ketchel may issue a gauntlet soon as a challenge could come at any moment.
The Cleveland lightweight known as Kid Broad earned about 125000 during boxing days and now his admirers plan a big ball this evening to raise funds for a hard winter. The note highlights his generosity and the community’s support during tough times.
Jimmy Smith of Brooklyn and Louis Franz of Cleveland have agreed on terms for a $1000 side stakes match. They will roll thirty games in a home and home series with total pins counting. Smith sent the articles to Franz for approval.
Dave Pukkee a Potowatomie Indian from Mayetta Kansas who previously tried out with the La Crosse team writes John Elliott that he would like another chance. He cannot bat or catch well but runs fast and once paid his own return fare home after three weeks. He later tried with a Sioux team at varying salaries and quit, leaving no strong case for a repeat tryout despite providing amusement to players and fans.
Advertising claim states Pazo Ointment cures itching bleeding protruding or blind piles in six to fourteen days or money back. Product price listed as 60 cents.
Abe Attell champion featherweight is matched to meet Frankie Neil in a 20 round fight in New Orleans on January 27. The bout pits two top light weight boxers with Attell defending his title against Neil at a prominent New Orleans arena.
Matty McIntyre, outfielder for the Detroit American League team, was reported out of danger at St. Vincent's Hospital Staten Island where he underwent an appendectomy.
Advert text promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation and liver issues. It asserts daily use will end the need for purgatives and calls the product pleasant to take. The claim targets long term digestive health with a strong endorsement.
In Los Angeles on January 5 sources say Jim Jeffries has left his fight club and intimates predict a comeback. They claim large sums offered for a rematch with Jack Johnson could lure the retired champion to again enter the ring in Australia.
M W Savage of Minneapolis, owner of Dan Patch, bought Minor Heir from P C Isaacs of Johnstown for 45000. The green pacer, bought earlier by Isaacs in 1908 for 4500, posted a 159% mark and 16710 in winnings last season. Minor Heir will join Savage in Minneapolis to train on the covered track ahead of an exhibition tour with Dan Patch.
A terse report outlines a case involving Caresa Goldin and a related event labeled One Dey. The brief notes authorities and potential legal action without detailing outcomes or dates.
Chicago report says Chas. Olson of St. Louis was the hero in wrestling today, taking two victories from opponent Fred Been.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as painless and safe to use at home. It claims instant relief and eventual permanent cure, offering a free trial package by mail from Pyramid Drug Co. and a full box for 50 cents at druggists.
The first photo of Mr. Heney since hospital release after a shooting in the Benff trial shows him nearly recovered and summoned to Pittsburgh to prosecute municipal graft cases.
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