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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver and bladder trouble. It claims rising kidney disease prevalence and urges readers to obtain sample bottles and a free information book from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York in La Crosse Daily Tribune.
C O Eldridge of Empire Georgia praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. He says it has cured his children's croup attacks for seven years. Sold with guarantee at O T Erhart’s drug store 50 cents and one dollar trial bottle free.
A witty adage compares ephemeral grand plans with practical water pipes that never freeze. The remark highlights practicality over idealism and hints at resilience of infrastructure.
A local report notes an upright piano adjacent to a home has become a nuisance. Neighbors complain of noise emissions and disturbances prompting city action. Officials urge resolution measures to restore quiet.
Toledo reports a new pitching machine using compressed air may convert poor pitchers into heavy hitters in a single season. W A Armour of the Toledo club considers installing it at Chattanooga park after a letter from the inventor touts steady practice against varied speeds and its potential to raise batting averages.
Gov. Davidson weighs appointments for the Congress of Mothers at the White House with President Roosevelt inviting a delegate. Potential choices include Mrs. C. E. Buell of Madison, Mrs. George E. Buck of Oshkosh, and Mrs. R. M. La Follette. The event covers child labor, education, juvenile courts, and related social issues with international and national participation.
A La Crosse club signs eight players as a strong start toward a pennant and names two local men to try for spots on the squad.
Milwaukee expects Kid Wolgast to fight an East coast featherweight in a February boxing show by the Green Valley Boxing club. Possible opponents include Jimmie Walsh Al Delmont and Tommy O'Toole plus Owen Moran may be brought in for the windup.
Herman L Ekern of the Wisconsin Assembly has become a national figure for tough insurance laws. Fifteen life insurers with Wisconsin ties have left the state since January 1. Ekern pushed stricter accounting and penalties. He declined offers from several companies and remains in Trempealeau as a lawyer and La Follette campaign secretary to guard against repeal.
Next Monday the Wisconsin Illinois league directors hold their annual meeting at the Davidson hotel in Milwaukee to review already set schedules. Roy P Wilcox of Eau Claire says the team will stay in the league with strong attendance and hopes northern clubs La Crosse Green Bay Oshkosh Fond du Lac and Wausau will support keeping Eau Claire in the league. Legally no mechanism exists to remove Eau Claire’s franchise.
The article notes Wolgast has improved greatly and dominates his weight class in the region. He sees few opponents fitting his level, with Attell line of fights abandoned and Hayes and Baker viewed as too strong. Green Valley club hints at an eastern challenger kept under wraps.
An advertisement warns against a laxative product BromO Quinine removal claims and urges to ask for a genuine foil name and to look for the signature of Ef W Grove while offering the remedy at 25 cents.
New Orleans report says trainer James R. Keene signed jockey Little Joe Notter to ride for him next season with a 10,000 dollar salary plus 5 percent of winnings. Notter praised as top finisher among riders at the track, with other rising talents Mountain, McDaniel, C Koerner and Minder also showing form.
The funeral for the late O S Sisson was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from 314 South Nineteenth Street. The G A R post and the ladies of the G A R attended in a body. Rev Henry Faville led the services. Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Cure claims state PAZO Ointment relieves itching burning bleeding and prolapsed piles within six to fourteen days or money back. Product price listed as 50 cents.
Milwaukee Sentinel sport editor Manning Vaughn lauds Eddie Konetchy of La Crosse as a rising baseball talent. The former outfielder turned first baseman impressed the St. Louis Cardinals after being purchased from the La Crosse State league club, with Vaughn calling him a natural hitter and standout fielder who has energized fans and club officials.
Assessors start their annual circuit Monday with many local buildings and additions in La Crosse, likely pushing overall assessments higher than last year. P MacCaulay notes numerous new residences and plant improvements, including North Side upgrades from 1000 to 2500 dollars and renovations at Gund, Michel, Listman mills.
New England athletic authorities show divided views on cutting intercollegiate contests. Four schools Tufts Williams Vermont Colby push for reductions while Brown Bowdoin Maine resist citing financial and development concerns. Dartmouth hints schedules already trimmed and satisfactory. Harvard faculty favors reductions though students oppose.
An advertisement extols Favorite Prescription as a safe potent tonic for women’s health. It claims to restore freshness and charm after marriage or motherhood, reduces pelvic drains and weakness, and states it is free of alcohol and harmful drugs. It urges nursing and expectant mothers to use it and offers Dr. Pierce for consultation by mail in Buffalo New York.
Rev Berger of Minneapolis gave two lectures at the German Methodist church Sunday. In the afternoon he spoke to the men's meeting on "The True Man." The F M C quartet sang several selections and Paul Schultz and Mr Ze Rotzky sang solos.
The Green Bay Baseball Association of the Wisconsin-Illinois League holds its annual meeting today. It urges members to mind their own business and warns that outsiders may be involved if not observed.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a home remedy for piles lasting 20 to 30 years. It claims the cure is quick, avoids surgery, relieves itching and swelling, and offers a free trial sample before purchasing a 50 cent box from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan.
A concise observation notes that only those who feel contempt themselves fear it in others. The remark casts doubt on self unaware judgment and suggests humility before criticism.
President Davis W. Wallace of the Bricklayers' union says little change occurred after the Saturday meeting regarding contractors Groff and Derr being placed on the unfair list. John White, delegated to attend the bricklayers' convention in Detroit, is expected to return later this week.
Denver January 21 Three stenographers in Secretary of State O Connor office resign to wed Dora Devech his adopted daughter resigns then widow Mrs Law son says she is about to marry Jane Cowie daughter of the former secretary also asks for replacement to be found within minutes prior to these resignations the office is short staffed as weddings loom across the staff
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