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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
7
Tomah Wisconsin readies its August 24 to 27 fair with fuller exhibitor buildings and more prize offerings. Horse racing attracts attention as the track is rebuilt and improved. W C Robbins of Chicago to start races. Local injuries and obituaries accompany community briefs as preparations continue.
Rain disrupted Woodmenday in McGregor Iowa causing many planned features to be canceled including the Royal Neighbor drill. A large crowd gathered before many returned on afternoon trains as residents made efforts to host visitors.
A medical note lists remedies for rheumatism enlarged veins fistula piles and other lingering rectal diseases. The text outlines approaches to relieve symptoms and promote healing.
Nausbaum of Batesville writes that a summer cold lasted three months and interfered with his business. A doctor’s prescription failed. several medicines worsened symptoms. Folley’s Honey and Tar quickly cured him and his wife has since had the same success.
Waukon defeated Postville 6 to 2 as rain left the diamond slick and players not at their best. Homer Foster from Pleasant Ridge attended the late excursion. Mr Kunoth of Spencer visits McGregor guest of Johnny Freeze. Crowns wins $5 for removing flag from greased river pole. Katherine Williams of Chicago visits grandmother Mrs Sutley and daughter Emma.
Alice Semanak reports premonition of bad luck as her sister Christina aged 13 and Bertha Yuhassey aged 14 are killed when a light engine from the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line strikes a bridge on the Menominee river railroad. The trio had planned to cross to Wisconsin to pick berries.
Charles J Blaney attacked his wife and stepson John O Connor with a large butcher knife in Chicago. O Connors left hand was nearly severed and the son died from his wounds. Mrs Blaney was injured.
A dispute between Blaney and his wife escalated to a serious injury. The quarrel arose over a trivial matter and led to harm within the household.
An old advertisement claims Foley's Urine Laxative treats indigestion by stimulating the stomach and liver and regulating the bowels and it will positively cure habitual constipation as endorsed by O. T. Erhart.
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