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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney tonic. It claims kidneys affect overall health, promises cures for distressing cases, and offers sample bottles by mail from Binghamton New York. It stresses trial, endorsements, and popular price points of fifty cents and one dollar.
Portrait feature of Mr Clarke Bennett of Marshall Field in Chicago notes Toland graduates placed there. The article emphasizes the company as a leading firm and credits Toland training for meeting exacting demands. Wisconsin Business University, La Crosse, Wis, invites readers to request a catalogue.
The La Grosse boys basketball team heads to Baraboo Friday aiming for a confident win. Baraboo hosts the game as both teams seek a strong conference result and momentum in the season.
La Crosse football suffers a setback when Coots Cunningham injures his ankle and is ruled out of the Baraboo game. Coach Barry’s squad regroups after a strong scrimmage, with Jungbluth ready for Sparta in Madison. The team leaves tonight for Baraboo to face La Crosse’s challengers before the Chicago game.
Freeport Illinois franchise in the Wisconsin Illinois Baseball League and its Pretzel players are for sale after a deficit of 2100 last season. Directors passed resolutions to sell to the highest bidder amid low attendance and weak local interest. Present assets include 13437 expenditures with 11342 income and a 500 net baseball fair. W. E. Fry elected president. bidders eyed Appleton Wisconsin as a potential buyer.
An old time drug store advertisement promotes Dr King s New Life Pills with a bold claim they keep biliousness malaria and jaundice out of the system. Priced at 25 cents at O T Erhart s drug store.
The notice identifies hexamethylenetetramine as a German chemical used in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It states the compound is a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine and urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious illness.
Appleton Wisconsin November 19 Despite reports from Ripon Bowen the big Carlisle Indian will play on the Lawrence team in the annual Lawrence Ripon football game at Ripon Saturday The Lawrence faculty after a chapel meeting declared Bowen eligible and Ripon has been notified Bowen is eligible to play
Packey McFarland of Chicago outpointed Tommy Murphy of New York in a fast six round no decision fight in Philadelphia. McFarland showed clever ring generalship, dominating early rounds while Murphy pressed late. The bout remained competitive without a knockout threat.
Chicago coach Stagg works on a new defense to stop forward passes as Maroon backers expect victory. In Iowa City two Kansas University students threaten an icy bath if caught spying. Notre Dame cancels western trip due to faculty opposition. team is sharp in practice. Urbana hosts a testimonial meeting for Lingren and Hall after the Northwestern game as the squad hopes for a win. Ann Arbor notes center Germany Schultz, injured vs Pennsylvania, aims to return against Syracuse to avert defeat.
The body of Paul Bakalars who died at El Paso on November 11 from consumption arrived yesterday aboard the Northwestern road. He leaves a mother and two brothers. Funeral held at Holy Cross church at 9 this morning. Interment followed in Catholic cemetery with Fessler and Dahl in charge.
Some men grow stoop-shouldered under the weight of duties that do not truly concern them, a reflection on misplaced obligations and personal strain.
A concise reflection notes that a person can live true to natural inclinations while maintaining moral uprightness and social respect, suggesting harmony between personal orientation and conventional standards. The remark emphasizes integrity without stigma or contradiction.
A spden thrift runs around with a buzz saw action, scattering dust as it operates. It shows little more than its board, offering minimal results from its effort.
Explanatory ad offers instant relief and a permanent cure for piles. It urges readers to mail name and address for a free trial package in plain wrapper, claims to reduce inflammation and itching, and promotes buying a 50 cent box at drug stores after trial. No surgical operation advised.
A free trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure is offered by Pyramid Drug Company to be mailed at once. Fill in name and address on the blank lines and mail to the Marshall Michigan address for delivery in plain wrapper.
John Mulder candidate for assembly spent 153.20 in the primaries per the register of deeds filing. William Duncan sheriff elect spent 77 in primaries and 230 for the election. Expenditures covered cigars hotel bills livery beer and related items.
One and one half fare for the round trip from Dec 12 to 17 for National Corn Exposition in Omaha. Return limit Dec 22. Full particulars on application to ticket agents.
Max Goll of Fond du Lac, jailed on a statutory charge and near death from tuberculosis, escaped the Alexian Brothers' hospital in Oshkosh by tying a bed sheet rope and squeezing through barred windows six and a half inches wide. He had been held at Neenah earlier after a complaint by Francis Clemans of Fond du Lac. Goll suffered five lung hemorrhages over the weekend and was returned to the hospital from the county jail.
Twenty games were played at the La Crosse club with close matches. Notable results include Henry Gund defeating R H Goddard 75 to 57, Dr M W Dvorak beating O E Wieland 40 to 28, and W A Wager besting J C Burns 130 to 75. Multiple players posted decisive margins over rivals.
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