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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
2
A health advertisement argues that most sickness comes from kidney trouble and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. It urges readers to request a free sample by writing to Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York and claims the medicine treats kidney liver and bladder issues.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is recommended for women and children due to its mild action and pleasant taste. It is pitched as preferable to violent purgatives like pills and tablets, with a booklet and sample available at O. T. Erhart's.
Caledonia Minnesota May 19 Special The Caledonia Commercials defeated New Albin 2 to 1 in ten innings at the new ballpark. New Albin scored in the first inning, both teams held firm until the ninth when Nelson tied it. In the tenth Hundt and Merlo delivered the decisive runs for Caledonia.
Memphis report from Hot Springs says a special meeting in Little Rock could push to repeal the Amis anti race track law that banned betting on all tracks in Arkansas. Sentiment favors short winter or spring meets for the Hot Springs plant.
Rain stops all games yesterday as weather wins most contests. Teams depart for northern towns today with Wausau in La Crosse and Green Bay in Madison amid rain delays. Matches Oshkosh Freeport and Fond du Lac Rockford also suspended.
The weather report notes the leader in league standings after most games this season. Postponements earlier will cause many double headers later. Rain affected yesterday’s circuit, with today’s games the last on the present list of cities before four cities begin league play tomorrow.
District score roundup reports several American Association and American League games. Kansas City Toledo and Minneapolis win as Browns stumble. Milwaukee loses to Kansas City Columbus beats Indianapolis Louisville defeats Toledo Minneapolis takes St Paul. In the National League Philadelphia defeats Pittsburg while Chicago beats Washington St Louis tops Philadelphia Detroit beats New York and Cleveland wins at Boston.
Baseball scores from yesterday show Kansas City 4 Milwaukee 3 and Boston 3 Cleveland 0. Other games include Philadelphia 12 St Louis 10 Detroit 11 New York 6 Pittsburg 2 Philadelphia 0 Boston 9 St Louis 1 Cincinnati 9 New York 5. Columus-Indianapolis and Chicago Brooklyn games noted as rainouts.
Lack of control by Cardinal pitchers in the first three innings paved the way for Boston to take the lead and win yesterday. The Cardinals ultimately failed to contain the Red Sox, allowing multiple scoring chances early in the game.
The report notes Boston matched opponent hits but failed at key moments. Kenetchy collected two hits in four at bats and contributed in fielding with ten put outs and one assist including a double play. Cincinnati beat New York, Pittsburgh topped Philadelphia, Washington beat the White Sox 5 to 1, Philadelphia defeated St Louis 12 to 10, and Boston shut out Cleveland. American Association results list Kansas City, Toledo, and Minneapolis as winners.
Box scores from games in Pittsburg Cincinnati St Louis Washington Boston Philadelphia New York and other cities. Batter details name pitchers and scores for RHE games in the National and American leagues plus an ad line about Gold Medal Flour and a Belinda signoff.
Washington May 19 Troubles mount for Fielder Jones who faces release after suspensions and a ten day notice. Billy Sullivan assumes managerial duties while Jones recovers and George Davis named field captain. Jones plans to report for workouts with the team as he and his wife Cadence and friends tour the city in the heat.
Notice states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. The notice recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults, issued by O. T. Erhart.
May 15 game at Lanesboro saw Houston Highs fall 6 to 2 as Larson pitched well for Houston and Langley delivered a three base hit. Lanesboro had seven errors to Houston’s three, with Ellefson allowing seven hits. Umpire was Omodt.
Springfield Racing association formed to join the Western circuit has set seven pace and seven trot events with total purses of 14 000 dollars. The top prize is 2 000 dollars. Meet runs July 28 to 31. Alma beat Mondovi 15 to 3. Minnieska defeated Alma 6 to 4 the next day.
Mrs Joyce of 180 Sullivan Street Claremont New Hampshire writes that about a year ago she bought two bottles of Foley’s Kidney Cure and it cured a long standing kidney trouble. She calls it grand good medicine and strongly recommends it.
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