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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1909
Page
2
An advertising vignette explains signs of kidney trouble and promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. It describes tests with water, symptoms like back pain and frequent urination, and claims the product restores urinary comfort. Samples and orders are offered by mail from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, New York.
Daniel Ward leads the bowling singles with strong play as Chicago ten pin artist remains prominent. Ward tops scores in a tight competition showcasing skill and consistency.
Chicago’s Daniel Ward lifts the individual high to 627 in the ninth annual American Bowling Congress tourney in Pittsburgh. Leaders in five and two man events include Lipmans, Klondike, and Kalchthaler. St Louis delegates prep for Friday arrival and business sessions.
Johnson vows to fight any opponent in the United States and will ask James Jeffries whether he wants to box when he returns to the United States. A Honolulu cable quotes Johnson as anxious to fight and ready to issue a sweeping challenge upon arrival.
An advertisement promises that Pazo ointment will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a refund is provided. The offer claims a money back guarantee and lists a 50 cent price.
Dr Miles Heart Remedy claims to cure long standing heart disease with Laura Russell of Logan Iowa stating dramatic recovery. The ad stresses weak heart action limits oxygen absorption and breathlessness, promoting the remedy to strengthen nerves and muscles and promising money back if no benefit.
Charles Baird, director of athletics at the University of Michigan, confirmed he will sever ties with the school in June. He noted possible successors and questioned whether the post must be held by a graduate. The department’s finances have improved from a $3,000 debt to substantial assets and cash.
New York March 9 Lawrence Irving son of the late Sir Henry won praise with a sketch The King and the Vagabond portraying Louis XI at the Colonial. James J Jeffries forced to supply lines for a boxing act impressed officials by sparring three friendly rounds with Sam Berger to the delight of the vaudeville audience.
The twelfth annual congress of the North American Skat league will be held in Milwaukee from June 19 to 21 bringing together over 5,000 players to contest for cash prizes totaling 10,900. The La Crosse Skat club will be represented.
O. T. Erhart advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy promising to cure kidney and bladder ailments not beyond medicine. The claim covers backache and irregularities that could lead to Bright's disease or diabetes if ignored.
Memphis March 9 Geo Capron or Robb of the Mobile team but claimed by New York under the draft rule is holding out for more salary and will probably not play with Mobile this season.
Chicago March 9 Bat Nelson lightweight champion says he is "in for something fierce" and plans to prove his superiority over Dick Hyland in an upcoming bout. He vows to "cut right into him" and sleep Hyland as soon as possible while inviting other top lightweights with strong drawings and high guarantees to meet him.
Chicago reports former White Sox manager Jimmy Callahan now an outlaw on stage. He will debut March 17 in Springfield, Illinois, in Richard Carle's musical The Boy and the Girl, with plans to form a Chicago stock company led by Callahan, Mabel Hite, and Mike Donlin.
Philadelphia, March 9. The American league Phillies left last night for New Orleans training quarters with 21 players. Pitcher Krause and outfielder Heilmuller go from California, while Jackson and Parr join in New Orleans. Dygert Coombs Schlitzer and Stowers are already there.
A Henrietta Pennsylvania mother credits seven bottles of Electric Bitters with curing her son’s five year battle with eczema. Doctors had warned the blood disease could affect his lungs. The ad touts Electric Bitters for eruptions eczema salt rheum sores blood disorders and rheumatism priced 56 cents. Guaranteed by O. T. Erhart.
Lonnie Fitzporter, famed Freeport baseball and handball star, is appointed baseball coach at Saint Louis University. He follows E. B. Cochems, who resigned Thursday. Fitzporter formerly starred with the Bike and White and later impressed in the Trolley league and with Freeport in the Wisconsin Illinois league last year.
A playful remark centers on a woman’s temper when contrasted with her striking red hair. The comment portrays bold personality and urban wisdom without triggering controversy.
San Antonio society notes intensified after Miss Mary Harriman and Robert Goelet spent time together on Harriman’s southern trip. Rumors point to an engagement upon returning to New York. Both deny strongly, while others in the circle push the belief and highlight Goelet's rail line prominence.
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