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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1913
Page
2
James Cadette of Montreal describes a raging smallpox epidemic in the Brule river Canada lumber district. He says many locals are infected and quarantine measures are not in place. Cadette wandered fifty miles seeking medical help amid the outbreak.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast fix for nasal congestion and head catarrh. A small bottle is claimed to clear air passages, stop discharge, and relieve headache, with effects reported by morning for colds or catarrhs.
Pennsylvan ia Railroad officials highlight safety as the core goal for passengers and workers. W W Atterbury notes that safety hinges on self restraint and rule adherence, with surprise tests showing 99.8 percent rule compliance among 1,134,713 tests.
Miss Cathy Raymond and Egbert Doran each heard a prophecy of marriage via a large dog and a beech tree. A mischievous canine repeatedly confronts Cathy, prompting a pistol scare and a dramatic tree rescue. Months later, Cathy and Doran meet when the dog again crosses their paths, leading to an engagement.
In M Greegor Iowa the Clayton County Fair association regular meeting gathered eighty life members at Farmersburg. Founders John Everall and others attended as the 1913 year closed and a new committee formed with Herbert Brownson elected president, Henry Luehsen secretary, and Henry Roggman treasurer.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced action on freight rates on December 30, with details indicating adjustments under review. The move affects carriers and shippers nationwide, signaling potential rate reform and industry response.
An order becomes effective April 1 slashing freight charges between Iowa points and all points in Nebraska and central and northern Kansas. Rates east of the Missouri river remain unchanged.
Emmeline Pankhurst, described as a militant monkey, eluded clerks for two days after escaping a crate bound for the city park zoo. She hid in an abandoned elevator shaft and clung to a cable while challenging her would be captors.
The article notes daily consumption in the United States, with more germ-caused deaths in cities due to indoor work and lack of sun. It cites tubercular risk from weakened systems and advocates Scott s Emulsion cod liver oil after meals to enrich blood, strengthen lungs, and boost resistance, claiming it energizes indoors workers and is free of alcohol.
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