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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1907
Page
4
An exceptionally large Indian bee is reported to construct combs reaching ten feet in height. The discovery highlights the species' extraordinary nesting behavior and hive engineering.
The Lacrosse Tribune announces a new phone line 78 A and notes office operations under North Side Advertising and News. The notice cites R P Stanton and Jos K Kidder as related figures or sources in the local newspaper office.
Milwaukee road plans to reduce minor stations to meet eight hour telegraphist rules with new operators at select towns. Northwestern and Wisconsin Central also seek staff, while a wage scale discussion with railway officials is set after January 1.
A minor derailment occurred at Raymore on the La Crosse division east of Sparta on the Milwaukee road. Two cars of an extra train left the track, delaying the main line briefly while wrecking crews cleared the scene. no major damage besides the delay to the fast mail.
Tomorrow the three man trick starts at the Burlington yard office with Robert Hickey taking the third man role. The Burlington 18 hour day will be set, with operators facing long hours and fatigue risk. Rumors of wage reductions circulate though not officially announced. Hickey, brother of George Hickey, has worked at Prescott and other route stations. The other two operators are A Hanson and Edward Betzel, with Betzel the longtime day operator at Burlington.
The Vote Berger company finished moving into its new quarters and operations run smoothly. Most departments will remain on the North side for winter, with a planned spring move south. Manager M I Berger denies any plant closure or layoffs.
The Burlington road operators announce an eight hour day starting January first. Wages may be cut, and it is unclear if other raises will apply. Milwaukee road operators on the North side will also switch to an eighteen hour day at the same time.
Herman Groezinger of Minneota Minnesota, once a La Crosse resident and Caledonia Street barber, is in town for a visit. He has lived in Minneota eight years and has made two trips to La Crosse, the first about four years ago, and will return home Thursday.
Conductor Orton of the Q left this morning for Chicago to locate his young son who ran away last week. The boy, drawn by theatrical life after Garee Hayward company’s visit, disappeared for two or three days before being found in Chicago yesterday.
The Muetzel family thanks friends for assistance after a bereavement. Special appreciation goes to Paul Wagner the ladies of the German Mission society and Rev Etzelmueller and chair for their help. Signed August A Muetzl and Family.
The North Side notes numerous short updates. Mr and Mrs John Hickey return from Prescott to visit relatives. Butterfield of Duluth visits Mill Street. families on Gould, Loomis, and Kane streets host guests. several locals travel to Wausau, St Louis, or Dakota. readers include health notes on Miss Elsie Main and Reverend Senders. Mr Mosely returns from Africa expedition.
The St Olaf College Band at La Crosse theatre performs Lehar waltzes from The Merry Widow. The revival of interest in the opera has spurred college programs to include the beloved melodies, drawing public enthusiasm and a spirited start to the year.
A Saturday blaze nearly destroyed the home of W. L. Beedle superintendent of the city water plant in Albert Lea Minnesota. No one was at home and alarm response was delayed. The building and contents suffered heavy damage but insurance coverage exists.
Chicago markets report May wheat at 1.05 to 1.06 for May and July with varied quotes. Hogs, cattle and sheep receipts show activity and downtrend forecasts. Liverpool and London cues suggest global pressure while Chicago cash grain and livestock futures mix.
Frank Jeffers of Crookston, a commercial traveler for McKenzie Robbins, was run over by a northbound M and I train at Falls Under Blackduck. He suffered amputation of one foot above the ankle and the other foot at the heel after attempting to board the train with a suitcase in hand. He was taken to Monahan and Osborne hospital for treatment.
Cold weather in recent days lifts local prices with wax beans at 25 cents per pound cucumbers 18 to 20 cents each cauliflower 1 to 20 cents each and fresh tomatoes 20 cents per pound. Creamery butter rises to 23 24 cents per pound. Hubbard squash is off the market for the season.
A dated price sheet lists fruit and produce with prices for apples, oranges, lemons, cranberries, and oysters, plus grains, hay, dairy, poultry, and wood. Units include per bushel, per box, per gallon, per dozen, and per pound, with various regional brands and suppliers noted.
At La Crosse Rubber Mills the female office staff received handsome silver purses from the firm as a token of appreciation for their faithful and satisfactory work during the past year.
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