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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
2
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims to ease back pain and urinary issues and offers a free sample bottle and an information book by mail from Kilmer Co Home Ton NY. Bottles are sold at druggists.
Basketball at the Armory Tuesday night was a practice for individual players from both YMCA and Co. B. The Co. B team formed from players who stand for clean sport and aim to build a winning squad.
Fondy and Madison face uncertain futures as franchises seek support to remain intact. The report notes potential re retention moves impacting teams, leagues, and scheduling amid ongoing franchise discussions.
Fortunes of Wisconsin baseball hinge on Saturday as the City Basketball League discusses adding towns and solidifying franchises. Madison and Fond du Lac must raise or pledge funds, with Racine or Appleton potential buyers if not secured. A Y M C A meeting in Fond du Lac and nine week league play in La Crosse shape the outlook amid cautious optimism.
A newspaper note discusses neutralizing mixtures as superior to pepsin for chronic indigestion. It explains pepsin works best in acid stomachs and on proteins, while neutralizing agents reduce stomach acidity, halt intestinal fermentation, and ease gas. The article even provides a home recipe using sodium phosphate essence of sealmint baking soda and water, with dosage before meals and claimed relief within minutes and cure in weeks.
Salzer Seed plans a 100000 bushel elevator in La Crosse. B Ibbesson Co of Minneapolis awarded the contract. Ground will be broken this month with occupancy expected by spring. Site at Seventh and Adams to replace several small stores. An unloading station is also planned along the C B Q tracks near the Gund brewery.
President Armour of the Toledo club says the first detachment of warriors will reach Columbus Georgia for spring training on March 10. Pitchers and catchers report that date, with the rest of the club arriving March 17. The early start aims to have flingers ready for fast pitching against the heavy hitters.
Firefighters suffer burns and injuries then rely on Rucklen's Arnica Salve to ease pain. The ad claims it cures burns scads wounds cuts bruises skin eruptions ulcers boils felons piles and offers instant relief for 25 cents at O T Erhart.
Entries pour in for the city bowling tournament with teams like Pioneers Continentals Nationals and pairs forming. The Pioneers lead the standings at 28 losses 17 wins while Nationals and Continentals chase with tight margins as the Pioneers beat Nationals two of three last night.
Philadelphia reporting Jack O'Brien announced a European tour to meet four opponents in England Ireland or France. An English syndicate led by Bert A. Dorman offered $10,000 and seeks four bouts with O'Brien barring Jeffries Johnson and Sam Langford. Pending signature, England is the likely first stop early next month.
A pithy maxim notes that many indulgent husbands permit indulgence to end with themselves, implying a personal limit on generosity or restraint.
Billy Papke, acting as his own manager, announces acceptance of a finish fight with Jimmy Flynn in Los Angeles on March 17 and says he will accept no other matches. Papke is from Kewaunee NL and expects the bout to be decisive.
A veteran officer notes that certain men only mature through guided instruction from law enforcement. He argues that police intervention can redirect behavior, teaching accountability and discipline where other methods fail.
Patient testimonial from Mrs. Laura Russell of Logan Iowa praising Dr Miles Heart Remedy for curing over 20 years of heart disease. The ad describes symptoms such as shortness of breath and smothering spells and claims the remedy strengthens heart nerves and muscles to improve circulation. Money back guarantee offered.
Sam Langford and Jack Johnson will meet for 20 rounds at the National Sporting Club in London on May 24 for a $25,000 purse. Langford, on the Pacific coast, is expected to accept. The color line is not barred in England, likely drawing a record crowd. Also set for May 24 is bantamweight title clash Jimmy Walsh of Boston versus Digger Stanley.
Abe Attell the featherweight champion faces Freddie Weeks in a title bout tonight at Goldfield. Attell is the favorite and bettors expect the champion to win by knockout or clear decision. The bout is one of the season's marquee coast fights with high betting activity surrounding the outcome.
The Crescent City Jockey Club, Louisiana’s parent turf group, votes to liquidate after 25 years to comply with the Locke law banning track bookmaking. The club owns a $500,000 facility with a steel grandstand and aims to convert the grounds into an automobile speedway, or otherwise sell the parcels as building lots in a rear residential area.
The Chicago Cubs and White Sox were admitted as members of the Chicago Association of Commerce at a Ways and Means Committee meeting. The move signals baseball as a major business interest alongside city firms.
The official letters were awarded yesterday afternoon to football players of the past season by former Captain Tourtellotte. Each player meeting the criteria of three full games or parts of five was given a mono gram to wear on their sweaters.
Chicago report says Fielder Jones, veteran pilot of the Chicago White Sox, rests in Seattle and plans retirement to protect business interests. He reportedly quit to avoid being a has been and to spare himself and the team future dissatisfaction.
Madison report notes the student conference committee voted unanimously to retain intercollegiate baseball. A draft report will go to the athletic council, which is expected to authorize Dr. Hutchins to arrange a game schedule.
West Orange New Jersey January 14 Abel Medwin and Chas Sender two Edison electricians died after failing to notice a trolley car while leaving the Edison laboratory. Medwin was instantly killed and Senders may die.
Rudolph Wirtz, secretary of the Wirtz Transfer Co, suddenly attacked his wife with a knife in Hamilton Ohio. He seriously injured his brother Julius and wounded several bystanders while resisting arrest. He was captured after a group of men nearly beat him to submission. Her injuries were feared fatal.
Wisconsin overwhelmed Beloit College in Madison last night, outclassing them in every department to win 52 to 4. The Badgers controlled play from the opening minutes and coasted to a convincing victory.
Police issue a search for Orville O. Garvin 46 of Irvington Indiana a buyer for an Indianapolis millinery firm missing since January 6 in Garvin New York.
A Hoboken Chamber of Commerce letter from J J Hill urges public policy to allow railroads to earn a reasonable profit on invested capital. He warns prosperity hinges on fair treatment by authorities and the courts, saying transportation financing and industry overall depend on such policy.
La Crosse high school basketball team meets Winona at the local gym Saturday evening. The up river visitors are regarded as a worthy opponent and an exciting game is expected. Coach Miller reports stiff practice and optimism for a close, but favorable, result.
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