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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
4
Rescue teams work to save workers after a cable snaps causing a cage to plummet 1500 feet. The impact with shaft rafters triggers a fatal collapse with fifteen men killed instantly.
A 40 year old man identified as E. L. Wallace of Minneapolis was struck by Milwaukee Road passenger train No. 57 near Berlin Street in fog at about 4 15 this morning. He was hurled 25 feet, suffered a scalp wound and leg injuries, and was taken to La Crosse hospital where his condition was described as improving. No identification found on his person and police say he is a vagrant laborer traveling for work.
Nauspaum of Batesville India na writes that last year a three month summer cold caused hay fever symptoms and disrupted business. A doctor’s prescription failed to help, several medicines worsened it, then Foley’s Honey and Tar quickly cured him and his wife has had the same success.
The notice advises travelers to take Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy on trips this summer as changes of water and climate may trigger sudden diarrhoea. It cannot be obtained on trains or steamers, so preparation is advised.
The article notes that girls favor men who can offer stability and daily meals over fictional, heroic figures. It argues practical qualities matter more than romantic idealization in real life relationships.
Peter Valier general manager announces a ten minute schedule starting Monday August 30 on the Twenty Third street line. The move aims to improve service regardless of profitability under new management. Beginning September 1 free passes and tickets will be discontinued, affecting police, newspapers, drug stores, officials and others who have benefited from free transportation. Passes will no longer be issued after August 31. riders must pay a nickel on boarding.
Next Sunday the German Lutheran school on West avenue will be consecrated with services at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Prof. Frederick Doepke, from Merrill Wisconsin, will be installed as head by Rev. J. T. Gamm. Rev. J Bergholz of North La Crosse will preach the sermon. Mr. Fred Techmer leads the dedication ceremony and building will be opened to view afterward.
Alderman George Marvin Jr claims North La Crosse is overrun with weeds and says the single weed inspector is failing. He hints a council motion to appoint a second inspector may come at the next meeting.
The Chicago Northwestern railway announces a new through train named the Oregon Washington Limited, departing Chicago at 11 30 a m daily and arriving Portland the next morning with onward service to Tacoma and Seattle. The train features Pullman sleeping and reclining cars and a la carte dining, with two through trains to the North Pacific coast on a three day schedule via Chicago Union Pacific Northwestern. The route emphasizes western development, scenic attractions along the Columbia River, and automatic safety signals as keys to growing patronage.
Miss Purnell visits end with departure for Portage. Roadmaster R Rasmusson visits Savanna on official business. Infant son of Mr and Mrs George Lewis funeral held at 2 30 pm at 1805 Wood St Rev E O Vik officiating Interment Oak Grove cemetery. Mrs A Lockman of South Dakota visits sister Mrs William Boyle 2122 George St.
Construction work valued in the millions is halted as 1500 workmen walk out in Chicago. The builders organization met and threatened a general lockout unless the strikers return to work.
All persons are recommended to stake Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache rheumatism and kidney and bladder trouble. It will quickly correct urinary irregularities which if neglected may develop into a serious illness. It will restore health and strength. Do not neglect signs of kidney or bladder trouble and risk Bright's disease or diabetes. 0. T Erhart.
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