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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
2
A Winchester Tennessee mother reports her two and a half year old daughter suffered hip pains and a red eruption that caused sleepless nights. After two weeks of using Cuticura Soap Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent the child improved.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura products for women addressing skin irritations and conditions. It claims purity and suitability for use from birth, emphasizing soothing effects and general comfort benefits.
Wisconsin will race at Poughkeepsie in a meet that highlights its season progress and national standing. The event signals continued readiness and pursuit of strong results against regional opponents.
Madison Wis Jan 20 Wisconsin athletics council approves funds for eight outdoor handball courts a new indoor gym track a ball field at Camp Rendall and a twelve game baseball schedule The university will send crews to Poughkeepsie and add two four oared barges along with a new eight oared shell to resume four oared competition The track schedule lists Chicago Illinois Athens and the conference meet in Chicago Wilce resigns from basketball to join the crew and Northern League discussions loom with Duluth Superior Winnipeg and La Crosse in talks for admission
An indicational article argues that most bowel trouble stems from improper digestion. It explains how undigested food ferments, poisons the blood, and paralyzes bowel nerves, then promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy and claims digestion can be improved. The ad notes a 50 cent price and mail order offer.
The Pioneers defeated the Continentals in a city tournament game at Hunts Alleys last evening. It was the only game played. Tonight's schedule lists five man teams from 7 to 9 pm at West La Tempe and Glenwood. two man teams matchups include Gullickson vs Scoan and Gullickson vs Mitchell with several other bouts.
Los Angeles January 20 Frank L Chance manager of the Chicago Cubs will don a uniform Sunday to play first base for a local nine against the San Diego California league club. He has not decided if he will continue through the series and his return fuels talk he will join spring practice and settle a dispute with Murphy.
The Humane Society report shows a record holiday response with a surge in donations and clothes for distribution. A special meeting is expected to be scheduled as there was no quorum for the planned last evening session.
Eau Claire fans react to news that their city may join a proposed Class C Northwest Mississippi Valley league. If formed the circuit would include Eau Claire La Crosse Wausau Ashland Winona Stillwater and Duluth with broader regional interest and strong local backing.
Jack Johnson the champion boxer was absent from a New York court case on domestic infelicity. His defense asked to adjourn until April due to his being in Sydney Australia. Prosecutors argued he would not return, setting the next date for May 4.
San Francisco, Jan 20. Former champion Jim Jeffries declares he feels stronger and faster since quitting the ring four years ago. He says three months of mountain training will restore his form to where it was, and his friends hope he will soon announce a return to combat with Johnson. He draws large crowds in his theater work and avoids discussing a ring comeback.
J W Coffroth, the San Francisco fight promoter, predicts a public showdown as Jeff prepares to fight. The report notes Coffroth believes Jeff will take on Coffroth in a major upcoming bout in New York on January 20.
The subject gains notice for nurturing upcoming talent and showing heady leadership in a prominent Wausau setting.
In a letter to a New York friend the writer says Jeffries will return to boxing and fight Johnson. He notes Jeff opens at the Wigwam Theatre Sunday and boxes a week for about $3,000 and expresses interest in promoting a Jeff Johnson match.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a world wide cold and grip remedy. It claims to relieve headaches and neuralgia from colds. The ad requests the full name and signature of E. W. Grove and lists a price of 25 cents.
Jem Driscoll from England outpoints Grover Hayes of Philadelphia over 12 rounds in Boston. Driscoll aims to face Abe Attell, featherweight champion, and has instructed his manager to arrange the bout.
Former lightweight champion Joe Gans will fight Young Erie in a six round bout at 145 pounds in Philadelphia on February 10. Gans receives a $2,500 purse for his end of the prize.
Boston Mass January 26 Cornell will take Yale's place in the relay race with Harvard to be decided at the Boston Athletic Association meet February 6. New Haven runners could not agree on the distance for each leg, so the Ithacans entered negotiations. Each man in the relay will run 390 yards.
Hokah area residents and visitors are noted with frequent calls from Crystal Valley Austin Houston Hokah and nearby farms. Names include Eglinton Witt Lynch Doering Burfield Mackey Fairbanks and others with several visits to Witt and Mackey homes and Sunday gatherings. The fragment ends with a moral saying about good deeds and belief.
VIROQUA WIS Miss Rena Peterson left for Aurora IL Tuesday morning to join a large department store as saleslady. Charley Hodus of Stoddard visited the city with sister Mrs William Stogdill. Theo Thoreson of West by Lumber Co. did business here Tuesday. Eda Yttri of West Prairie visited sister Ella Teta Tuesday. Mrs S M Honaker visiting relatives returned to Fort Gay WV Tuesday evening. Will Nuzum of Tomah spent Tuesday with parents and Mrs Joel Nuzum. Mrs O Otteson entertained eight friends at luncheon Tuesday evening.
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