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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1909
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy claiming relief from back pain rheumatism and urinary issues. It offers a free sample and a book by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and notes product availability from druggists.
Chicago report says Mike Donlin, the Giants outfielder, agreed to join Jimmy Callahan's Logan Square semi pro team for next season after a dispute over an $8,000 salary. Donlin and his wife plan to continue vaudeville engagements in Chicago.
The National Commission chairman ruled Pittsburg had the rights to John B. Miller after signing him first, ending the dispute with Cleveland over his services.
Eddie Killian, famed Detroit southpaw, may convert to first base for Racine in the Wisconsin Illinois league to rest his injured arm. He seeks Hughey Jennings’s approval and plans to manage Eau Claire after reaching terms with the Wisconsin Minnesota league club. Eddie Lewee will manage Eau Claire and play shortstop.
Mrs. Ida Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania describes a near fatal lung illness surpassed by a cure from Dr. King s New Discovery. She credits rapid relief and a lasting cure lasting twelve years with lingering benefits for coughs colds and bronchial ailments. Trial bottle offered free with guaranteed warranty by O T Erhart.
New York March 2 Johnny Coulon bantam champion concedes a handicap in his first bout above 110 pounds against Joe Coster of Brooklyn. Coster controlled six rounds to Coulon’s two with two even. Coulon’s late-10th round rally failed to overturn the verdict as Coster held firm.
Chicago March 2. Tom Moore of New York says all is ready for the coast to coast automobile race. Seattle citizens have posted nearly 10000 in prizes. The race starts June 1 in New York and ends in Seattle with an Alaska Yukon Exposition display. Route includes Albany Buffalo Cleveland Chicago Omaha Cheyenne and Granger Wyoming.
New York report says Denver boxer Young Corbett returns to the ring to face Johnny Merto in a pivotal bout. Corbett has trained hard and Abe Attell from California will serve as one of his seconds aiding the effort for victory.
A Dallas crowd gathered March 2 to urge Texas lawmakers to pass the Robertson Bill prohibiting all forms of race track gambling. Resolutions endorsing the measure passed with three dissenting votes, and several hundred names were added to petitions to the legislature.
Chicago March 2 James J Jeffries appears set to fight Jack Johnson if he can regain fitness. He refuses to name a date or opponent, saying only he will not commit until in proper condition. Mrs Jeffries accompanies him to New York with plans to join him after departure.
An advertisement states Pazo ointment cures itching bleeding protruding or blind piles in six to fourteen days or a full refund. The claim is highlighted with a price of 60 cents.
Milwaukee on March 2. Stanley Ketchel will become an automobile racer after his Philadelphia fight with Jack O'Brien. He will start in Milwaukee under Bob Drach, winner of the twenty four hour race, who plans to train him after Ketchel showed interest at the Chicago automobile show.
Simon, catcher drafted by Boston from Cedar Rapids Iowa Three I league, will not wear a Boston uniform this year. He becomes a Pirate as part of the deal that brings Starr the Pittsburg infielder to Boston.
New England fighter Matty Baldwin defeated Eddie Wallace of Brooklyn in a closely fought eight round bout. Baldwin led from the start and maintained the edge throughout the contest in New York.
A Milner Georgia testimonial states Dr Miles Heart Remedy and Restorative Nervine aided a husband with heart trouble after ten doctors predicted death. The case led to his 1904 conference charge and continued health despite heavy camp meeting work. Also notes on New York bout training details and weigh in.
The White Sox completed a 2500 mile trip to San Francisco on schedule. Billy Sullivan released a lineup for the Sacramento opener and appeared poised as the likely new manager, with confirmation expected within days unless Jones reverses retirement. Sullivan will not take on other managerial duties and will stay among the players until Comiskey’s meeting with Jones.
Leach Cross matches for a ten round fight against Packy McFarland set for March 23 at the Fairmont Athletic club in New York. Manager Gilmore announced Cross signed the article for the bout and confirmation word reached him.
Nelson tells James Coffroth he will fight Eddie Welsh Jem Driscoll Owen Moran Jabez White and Johnny Summers in a single day with 15 minutes intermission between each bout. He promises to take on all listed English champions to prove his prowess.
The article reports that lawmakers in Washington stopped bills requiring life jackets for gasoline launches and motor boats along the Mississippi and elsewhere. It also chronicles a personal anecdote of a Henrietta Pennsylvania boy cured of eczema after seven bottles of Electric Bitters, pitched as a blood and skin remedy.
Davenport Iowa March 2 Deputy Sheriff Fred Naeve and lumberman John C Cavanaugh who lost 37000 dollars called on the Davenport authorities seeking possession of a grafters ledger and related papers in their investigation.
Olympic marathon winner Hayes, defeated by Dorando when he visited this country, will face his conqueror again. Hayes says his prior loss was due to poor condition, renewing the question of supremacy between the two runners.
Indianapolis Ind March 2 A new Sunday baseball bill allowing games on Sunday afternoons has reached engrossment in the house and will be passed today It removes Gov Marshall’s objections to a prior bill though its language was unclear The measure likely will become law
Battling Nelson dismisses the English challengers as few in number and quality as he prepares to meet five English fighters sent by John Buil in San Francisco on March 2. He downplays their threat and anticipates his victory.
A Little Rock gang of alleged swindlers is said to have demanded two tin boxes containing about 40000 dollars. The safety deposit company refused to surrender, citing no legal right. A writ of attachment was shown, and a conference with attorneys is planned to decide if the sheriff may seize the boxes. A Missouri man arrived seeking another attachment writ, identity undisclosed.
In this Delineator excerpt a child notes a box tortoise found on an outdoor excursion calling it a wooden bug. The moment captures early curiosity and the charm of discovering nature through a child’s eyes.
A brief dialogue excerpt shows a sharp exchange about past kisses between a woman and a man. The line hints at trust and memory in a public or literary setting, with framing by Lippincott's as the source.
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