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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1909
Page
2
A classic 1900s advertisement extols Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues and related ailments. It promises quick relief, easy dosing, and a free sample bottle plus a health book from Dr. Kilmer and Co. of Binghamton New York.
Do rando Pietri defeated Johnny Hayes in a dramatic marathon at the Polo grounds setting a 1 39 22 fastest mile split through the seventeenth mile and finishing in 2 48 02 four minutes behind the record. Hayes admitted the clip was too fast and pledged to run his own race next time. Pietri’s victory elevates him as a premier marathon sprinter and a potential favorite in the upcoming four corner championship.
The American Bowling Congress session in Pittsburg sees top teams and stars from Madison St Louis Brooklyn competing for world marks. Eastern and western rivals eye the 1259 team score by Dean and Turner and the 12304 congress record set by the Schwoegler brothers as leaders push for new highs in doubles five-man and individual events.
Advertises PAZO Ointment claiming cure for itching bleeding prolapsing piles within 6 to 14 days or money back. States price 50 cents.
Frank Gotch, wrestling champion, says Jeffries must be in great shape to beat Johnson. He adds that a skilled colored fighter is hard to beat and would hate to see Jeffries re enter the ring if Johnson defeats him after his talk with Jack Johnson on State street drew a large crowd and required police.
A Religious Author from Salisbury North Carolina reports years of kidney trouble culminating in a severe winter attack. He describes pain, bed confinement, and abnormal urine before using Foley's Kidney Remedy. After starting treatment the pain faded, urine normalized, and he endorses the remedy. T. Erhart.
Chicago March 16 Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson declares he will take his wife to Galveston Texas despite threats of arrest on arrival He argues the motive is that his wife is not a white woman Details show his wife Nel lie O’Brien born in Mississippi maiden name Addie Smith and raised in Philadelphia The couple wed two years and a half ago in Nevada It was noted that Johnson and his wife did not travel to Chile but stopped in Milwaukee instead.
Bowker anxious to meet Abe Attell since winning world bantamweight title in London over a year ago. If he defeats Al Delmont tonight, Attell has agreed to meet the winner in the same ring on March 30 in Boston.
Johnny Frayne from California returned after a lengthy layoff to outpoint local fighter Bert Keyes over ten rounds. Frayne showed speed and cleverness, using a well judged left to secure the decision.
A testimonial from Mrs. Lou M Churchill of Penacook New Hampshire touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as offering quick relief from headaches without stomach upset. The ad notes headaches after minor exertion and urges readers to obtain a package from a druggist with a money back guarantee if no benefit.
Mike Donlin the actor and baseball figure announces he will not play for the New York Giants this season. He explains he was offered terms above Brush’s price and accepted stage engagements instead. He and his wife will tour until July 5 then close in Los Angeles.
Cincinnati Ohio March 16 It is expected that President Herrmann of the Cincinnati Nationals will accept President Taylor of the Boston Americans proposal for joint ownership of the spring training grounds at Hot Springs Arkansas Taylor who holds a ten year lease wired the suggestion to Herrmann and Bancroft will visit Hot Springs to close the deal This would mark the first time two major league clubs own and use such grounds jointly.
Ty Cobb predicts every Detroit Tiger will hit over .240 this season and Detroit will win the 1909 American League pennant by a larger margin than last year. He stops in New Orleans on his way from Augusta to join the team in San Antonio and says the pennant is clinched. Cobb feels ready, having played winter ball and needing little practice for his batting arm.
The son of H. M. Adams of Henrietta Pennsylvania suffered five years with eczema and poisoned blood said to affect his lungs. The mother reports seven bottles of Electric Bitters completely cured him. The remedy targets eruptions eczema salt rheum sores and blood disorders including rheumatism. Sold 50 cents by O. T. Erhart with guarantee.
Chicago university basketball team refused to play Pennsylvania, declaring the Quakers’ claim to the eastern championship unfounded. Dr. Raycroft stated the Maroons declined the series with the Quakers and will not participate in the national championship series.
The Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway offers low Tuesday fares from March 23 to April 27 to North Dakota and Montana points. Rates cover Haynes Hettinger Bowman Marmarth and other North Dakota stops and Baker Miles City Forsyth Musselshell Lavina Roundup Harlowton Moore Lewistown and more in Montana. Information available from local agents.
Galveston Texas March 16 Unless Jack Johnson replies to a telegram about his coming visit the reception plans may be canceled. The committee of negroes fear offending white friends if his wife accompanies him and require him to come alone. Johnson has not yet replied.
In New York on March 16 Tom Collins and Geo Bonhag are slated for the five mile invitational race at the indoor meet. Both have broken winter records and are in good form. The program lists sixteen events with over 750 entries.
New Orleans on March 16 as the Louisiana Supreme Court rules the anti-gambling statute constitutional and affirms the sentences of bookmakers Robert Shefield and P Laird Frigerce who challenged the law at City Park track.
Barry of Chicago asks how it happened after a dramatic bout in Williamsport as Kid Beckner, a local fighter, knocked him down with a crushing left hook in the first round. Windy City scrapper was defeated before the bell.
Emil C. Zube, 1208 South Fifth Street, runs a saloon at 1110 South Fifth and keeps business alive by courting himself. He fights with his wife after work to seem active, was charged with slapping her, and Judge Brindley adjourned the case a week to allow him to reform and possibly be released if he proves fit as a husband and citizen.
Lightweights Tommy Murphy and Owen Moran clash for a second time in New York on March 16. Moran enters as a slight favorite as both fighters promise an active, aggressive bout with constant exchanges.
La Grippe coughs are dangerous and can lead to pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and heals the lungs reducing risk of serious illness. The genuine product has no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
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