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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
2
The advertisement warns many suffer kidney disease without realizing it. It promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy and urges readers to obtain a sample bottle and a health book by mail from Binghamton New York.
A Rockford gang reportedly planned a scheme described as a double cross. The tip came from an informant nicknamed Mister Moll, sparking police scrutiny and follow up actions.
Milwaukee talks reveal a plan to drop La Crosse and Wausau from the Wisconsin Illinois league in favor of Racine and Appleton. Opening dates set for April 12 14 with Easter Monday games and Philadelphia and Cleveland hosting key matchups.
Mrs. C C Gorkey of Northfield Virginia reports suffering heart pain for five years with left side distress and breathless exertion. After six bottles of Dr Miles Heart Remedy she claims cure. The ad argues flutter or palpitations signal weak nerves and muscles of the heart and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit.
Chicago reports Bat Nelson will join President Roosevelt on an Africa big game hunting expedition invitingly described as a joint venture. Nelson says the plan arose from a Washington talk with the president and reflects mutual admiration for Roosevelt. The trip follows his tour of Indiana Ohio and West Virginia.
Sacramento January 19. A measure against race track pool selling pool rooms and placing bets on ponies was adopted by the assembly committee in public morals. It will be reported to the lower house favorably and without amendment.
The advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Cure offering a free trial by mail to any man or woman who sends name and address. It claims instant relief and permanent cure, urging avoidance of surgery and stating the product reduces inflammation itching and ulcers, with a 50 cent sale price at drug stores.
Winona supports a move to join a larger Northwestern league with prospects of success. The idea of a local ball team was raised by the Wiropa Business Men's Association led by president C A Basuries. Directors warned success hinges on finding the right manager and strong advertising potential. The development may mobilize fans to push for a league team in Winona.
A mail order ad invites readers to fill blank lines with name and address for a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure. Coupon requests the sender mail to Pyramid Drug Company in Marshall Michigan for delivery in a plain wrapper.
The item touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for grippe coughs that may become pneumonia, claiming it heals inflamed lungs and prevents danger. It advises using only the yellow package and is signed O. T. Erhart.
Packey McFarland angrily rejects welterweight restrictions and demands a $5,000 purse for a potential bout with Freddy Welsh. He would accept $6,000 for a 138 pound at six o'clock weigh in for a Welch match and $5,000 for a Nelson bout with a 133 ring side weight. He cites rain hampering training for Hyland and urges Welsh to either proceed or back down.
Boston on January 19 news reports Captain ers plan to rebuild the team to its former pennant winning strength. Jake Stahl the first baseman will be retained. Manager Lake states there is no truth to rumors from Toledo about waivers being requested.
The City league bowling tournament opened last night at Hunt's Alleys with two close games. The Pioneers defeated the Nationals in a tight opener while the Continentals edged the Peerless team, with the winner only decided on the last ball of the first game.
Pazo ointment guarantees cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. Price sixty cents.
Boston Mass January 19 Manager Fred Lake announced Dog Harry Gessler will captain the Boston American team for the coming season. The notes also confirm Jake Stahle will return for another season with the club and that waivers have not been requested on him.
The president of the Industrial and Orphan's Home in Macon Georgia reports nine years of use for Electric Bitters. He calls it a premier medicine for stomach liver and kidney troubles and a strong tonic for weak children and run-down people with no equal. Available 50 cents at O. T. Er.
Sydney report says the government will prohibit fighting and require gloves over six ounces in all future boxing contests. Legislation will be introduced and police are empowered to enforce the new rule. The move is tied to British boxing style concerns and local opinions on leads and counters.
London says the Langford versus Johnson heavyweight bout is set for May 24 after the National Sporting Club secured Langford’s transportation. Johnson had agreed to return from Australia to fight any opponent selected by the club, making the Langford match appear cinched.
A Philadelphia advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as the safe cough remedy for infants and children. It claims the product contains no opiates and urges mothers to keep a bottle at home and refuse substitutes.
In Baltimore last night Oscar Martin of Philadelphia quit in the third round of a planned 15 round lightweight bout after absorbing persistent left jabs from his Buffalo opponent Willie.
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