Cuticura Clears Severe Infant Eczema Case
A Newark mother reports her six week old son suffered a brutal facial eczema that crusted and bled. After failed treatments from skin specialists, Cuticura remedies relieved itching and healed the skin over two months, with strong praise for the Sox Ointment and cleansing Soap. The letter promotes Cuticura products sold by Potter Chemical Corp of Boston and urges others to try them.
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John G. Klumpp
Niagara St
Newark
N. J
Potter Chem. Corp
Sole
Boston
Mass
Cuticura &K
Worth Remembering for Coughs and Colds Foley’s Honey and Tar
A patriotic ad urges using Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. It warns against substitutes and identifies the genuine product by its yellow packaging and the signer QO. T. Erhart.
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Foley
QO. T. Erhart
Killian May Be Elected Captain of La Crosse Club
Telegram notes Joseph Killian may become captain of the La Crosse basebal lteam but officials say the appointment is not yet finalized. Fred Lewis of Sycamore has signed as second baseman, with contracts still pending from other veteran players.
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John A. Elliott
la Crosse
Joseph Killian
Elliott
Killian
Fred Lewis
Sycamore
Moll Announces Staff of Umpires
Wisconsin-Illinois league president Charles Moll unveils the umpires for the upcoming season. The select list includes Jack Flynn Jos Miller John Crottle James Heder and Killeen. Moll notes all are experienced and expected to provide high satisfaction.
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Charles Moll
Wisconsin-Illinois League
Jack Flynn
Killeen
Jos. Miller
John Crottle
James Heder
Moll
BAT TANGLES WITH RETURN MATCH BONES
Battling Nelson seeks a larger bonus for a rematch with Rudolph Anholz after Anholz defeated Nelson in a February bout. The purse was set as a draw, but Nelson demanded a hefty bonus, which manager McCarey refused, arguing Anholz remains the draw’s focal point.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Nelson
Rudolph Anholz
Bat
Anholz
McCarey
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Ads
A medicinal box promises to cure a cold in one day with the claim Cold remedy using bromine quinine and laxative. The box bears E. W. Grove's signature and is priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
DOVEY PREDICTS EIGHTY WINS FOR BOSTON NATS
Boston President George B. Dovey predicts the Doves will win eighty games next season. He cites improvements in the lineup and modestly criticizes rival teams while noting last year’s 58 wins came despite close losses.
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Boston
Mass
The
Doves
George B. Dovey
Boston Nationals
Chicago
Pittsburo
Philadelphia
New York
Hbaybe
National Commission rules on minor league player disputes
Chairman Herrmann announced decisions on several cases. San Francisco’s claim to Arrelanes was sustained against the New York Americans. Edmonston, claimed by Washington and used by Minneapolis and St. Paul, is declared a free agent. Washington is censured. Des Moines and Minneapolis fined $25 each. Written opinions released from the New York meeting last month.
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Cincinnati
Herrmann
National Commission
San Francisco
Arrelanes
New York Americans
Edmonston
Washington
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Des Moines
New York
Handy Breaks Own Record At Madison Square Garden
H J Handy of the Illinois Athletic club lowered his own world mark in the 100 yard breast stroke at the Sportsmen's show in Madison Square Garden. He clocked 1 17 3 5, surpassing his previous best of 1 17 1 3. His rival was F H James of the Bath Beach Swimming club.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
H. J. Wandy
Illinois Athletic Club
Chicago
Handy
F. H. James
Bath Beach
Speed record set in long distance auto race
Emmanuel Cedrine in the 60 Fiat Cyclone won the international long distance championship and Automobile Club of America trophy at an average speed of 77 miles per hour in Monon Florida on March 7. The event surpassed prior averages of 70 to 80 mph cited for France Grand Prix cars in setting a world long distance record.
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OR Monon
Fla
Emmanuel Cedrine
Atomobile Club of America
Armless billiard expert George H Sutton stalls a crowd
Yesterday at the La Crosse club George H Sutton the armless billiard wonder of Milwaukee gave exhibitions and big runs. In the afternoon he scored 71 points while playing alongside Attorney C H Schweizer who had 160 points. Sutton impressed on precise shots using a bridge for balance.
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la Crosse Club
George H. Sutton
Milwaukee
C. H. Schweizer
Tri State Player Sells to Wausau Club
Memphis player Sherstop Buemiller, purchased from the Tri-State league, has been sold to the Wausau club of the Wisconsin Illinois league, reported from Memphis.
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Memphis, Tenn
Sherstop Buemiller
Memphis
Wausau Club
Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges Promised Free Trial Package
To owners of bad breath and digestion issues a campaign promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a remedy. It claims charcoal absorbs odors and gases, improves breath, eases belching, purifies blood, and even offers a free sample by mail from F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Grant Victor Named U S Marshal Tied to Taft Politics
Washington reports claim that Frank Hitchcock who led the Taft campaign in the south helped appoint Grant Victor as United States marshal for Oklahoma. Oklahoma backers say Victor a former district GOP chairman shifted from anti Taft to support Taft and pressed for confirmation, with speculation the Senate will debate the appointment.
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Frank H.hitchcock
South
Grant Victor
United States
Oklahoma
Southwest
Senate
Grove Porter
Union
Victor
Republican Committee
Taft
Hitchcock
Alleged Actor Named in Final Appointment Certification
The passage alleges Hitchcock placed the final vice and certificate on the recommendation that Victor be given the appointment. It states the claim hinges on a named individual in a formal appointment process.
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Hitchcock
Victor
Piles Cured in 6 10 and 14 Days by Pazo Ointment
Pazo Ointment guarantees cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles or hemorrhoids. If not cured in 6 10 or 14 days the product is refunded. Price 50 cents.
Western league postponement proposal defeated
Des Moines March 7 The plan to delay the Western league opening failed after a mail vote. President O Neill confirmed the defeat and A plan to follow the Omaha schedule will be promulgated this week.
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Des Moines
O'Neill
Omaha
Thos
The Older Pessimist Doubts Humankind
A reflective line notes that with age the pessimist trusts people less and asserts that any girl not in love becomes an old maid.
Probate notice for Job P Miller estate in La Crosse
In probate for Job P Miller late of Campbell township La Crosse County notice is given six months from February 28 1998 to creditors to present claims for examination and allowance. The court will on September 1 1908 at 10 oclock a m in the La Crosse courthouse examine and adjust all claims against the deceased. Dated February 28 1908 by the Court John Brindley County Judge.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Job P. Miller
Campbell
Catherine Miller
la Crosse
Open field telephony prompts monopoly view in Wisconsin
The piece notes the telephone business has no patent protection and is open to entrants. It argues a single local provider is better than multiple firms to avoid intercompany barriers and extra costs. The Wisconsin Company collaborates with many small firms, linking their plants to its system. More than 30,000 telephones are on connecting lines.
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Wisconsin
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Bill Bryan
Segelke & Kohlhaus Manufacturing
Second
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Second Street
Port World
Flynn
Miller
Crottle
Heder
DOVEY
Wausau
Ile
Oklahoma Marshalship
Bureau of
la Crosse Tribune
Uit
Temmine
Food For
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
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Cupid
Heileman
Tisinetskaras
Heileman Bro. Co
Ha Crosse, Wis
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