This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1909
Page
2
Women as well as men suffer kidney and bladder trouble and face diminished vigor beauty and cheer. Swamp Root offers relief with quick effects and comes in fifty cent and one dollar bottles. Free sample by mail and a booklet with testimonials accompany Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton New York.
A record urging sensible home maintenance and prompt service to fix plumbing faults. It promises quick help, accurate repairs, and the avoidance of costly mistakes by relying on professional support when accidents occur in any part of the house.
Frank Gotch champion wrestler arrives in Chicago on March 30 to begin training for his April 14 bout with the terrible Turk Yussif Bahmout at the Illinois Athletic Club. He will train with Farmer Burns Emil Klank and Mike Dwyer, do road work, and wrestle with a partner each afternoon. Bahmout has two more engagements before returning to Chicago for his April start.
San Antonio March 30 Third baseman Moriarity was ruled out of Tiger practice with an arm injury possibly sidelining him for two months. A thrown ball Sunday left his arm sore and trainer Tuthill fears a small fracture. Moriarity, remembered from Freeport in the Wisconsin-Illinois league, joined the New York Americans last year after stints with California outlaw league clubs and the West. He was expected to play a key role in the pennant chase this season.
In New York Jack Johnson posts $5,000 forfeit for a possible match with Jim Jeffries. Willus Britt, Ketchel’s manager, covers the pledge and seeks a finish fight with Johnson while Jim Coffroth bids to promote the bout. Jeffries remains unfazed saying he will fight when ready, regardless of Johnson’s stake.
Denver report quotes Charley White saying Joe Gans is in the last stages of tuberculosis and has fought his last ring battle. The fighter developed consumption after the Nelson bout at Goldfield and is near death.
The Y M C A released the handball tournament schedule for games starting tomorrow. Matches list teams such as E H Erickson with E A Erickson against Gus Haglund and Ed Brown, and others on March 31 to April 2 with handicaps shown after team names.
Sam Brown, former Boston Nationals catcher now with the Toronto Eastern League, declined to sign for the season in Pittsburg. He said he was too ill to earn his salary and did not want to cheat. Earlier he had his appendix removed to ensure better playing.
James J. Corbett sent a further $1000 forfeit to a New York paper to secure a match with heavyweight champion Jack Johnson. He plans to travel to New York on April 1 to train and even hinted at Melbourne Australia as a possible venue. Corbett doubts Jeffries will fight Johnson, saying he is only about 75 percent of his former self but confident he can win.
Sam Langford of Boston used his famed sleep producer to halt Morris Harris in the seventh round last night. Harris fought hard but was knocked down and counted out as Langford maintained mastery in New York bout.
Featherweight champion Abe Attell posts 500 to fight Owen Moran at 124 pounds with weigh in at 6 pm on fight day. Attell would also stake the side bet while Moran agrees to raise stakes to any amount.
The article advises a neat workflow for housekeepers using a right height sink, ample table space, towels, hot water, and a second dishpan. Scrape and rinse soils, wash with Gold Dust powder, rinse with clear water, then dry. It notes cold water removes gelatine and egg whites, while hot water handles grease.
Yussiff Mahmout, the Turk, defeated Charles Olsen in two falls at Indianapolis last night. The first fall took 47 minutes in a deadlock, the second 27 minutes with a crotch and half nelson combination.
Low fares offered every Tuesday from March 23 to April 27 to North Dakota and Montana points on the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway. Includes Haynes Hettinger Bowman Marmarth and other ND stations and Baker Miles City Forsyth Musselshell Lavina Roundup Harlowton Moore Lewis town on the new line. Complete information available from local agents.
Harry Cline faces Louis Cure in the international 18.2 billiard tourney this afternoon as he seeks relief from the maiden class. In the evening Ora Morningstar meets A. G. Cutler with the Boston expert aiming to extend his lead.
Abe Attell purchases a New York flat building and plans to make the city his home. He will keep his parents in San Francisco and may rest from fighting after advice from Corbett. The site is near the Great White Way, with part of his earnings already applied.
Seven two man teams from top international cycling ranks began a forty eight hour six day race at the Atlanta Velodrome. The event runs eight hours daily from 2:30 PM with a twelve laps to the mile track.
In Los Angeles on March 30 Ad Wolgast of Milwaukee faces Frank Picato in a ten round bout at Tom McCarey’s club. The two previously met weeks ago with Wolgast narrowly ahead.
A lighthearted remark notes a man tends to wear a larger hat around college graduation than at other times, suggesting a playful symbol of achievement and transition.
In Sparta Wisconsin the county judge race becomes the centerpiece of local elections with City Attorney Teasdale challenging the incumbent R B McCoy. Other contests include mayoral race winner William McBride and ward races for aldermen supervisors and two candidates for justice of the peace to fill H E Kelley’s vacancy.
An array of short items from Sparta including a whooping cough epidemic at the State school, deaths, travels, visits, and social notes. Names include Mrs. Sarah Wood, C L Wood, A G Welker, Mrs. Don Crowley, W E Jones, Mrs. Freeman Jones, Mrs. David Gardner, Mrs. W C Marshall, Dr. H H Williams, Arthur E Witting, Alex Gartman, G A Freeman, Miss May Rice, Miss Kit Carr, S N Darwin, D D Cheney, F S Bestwo, Miss Mary Rhyme, Miss Georgia Fisk, Alvin Day, J Johnson, Miss Hazel Hubbard, Ed Strueh, Josephine Zander, Miss Millie Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Canfield, and others in Sparta, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Bangor, Tomah, and Wonewoc.
Miss Alice McCan returned home Thursday after a short visit with her brother at La Crosse. Mr. Harry Sherwood was a New Albin caller. Mr. Frank Fetzner left Thursday for a visit with friends at La Crosse. John Leisor and wife visiting home folks, Mis. Jake Lesser. Hannah Knigge was a La Crosse visitor Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Palmer of Cloverdale guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Palmer Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hembel entertaining daughter Clara and family. Margret Everson spent time with Miss Leona Linker of La. Renie Enos is sick. Rena Fetzner entertained her friend Miss Anna Fitchen of New Albia last week. Joe Bessin, working at La Crosse, came home Tuesday. Jay King very sick with la grippe. Dr. Reay of Hokah consulted.
President Taft told congressional visitors he would push for a tariff reduction on life necessities. Ollie James of Kentucky urged swift passage of the Payne bill, arguing its approval will benefit trusts and everyone involved.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.