Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 June 1906 — Building Wreckers. [ARTICLE]

Building Wreckers.

Perhaps no band of men in the world suffered such constant injuries, if not death, as the corps of building wreckers to be found in every' large city. They visit a building which has been gutted by fire, the tottering walls of which are still standing and which accordingly are a menace to pedestrians. It is the business of these wreckers to pull the walls down, and a half hour, spent watching them -at this work brings the quick thrill as nothing else in our humdrum urban civilization can. They swarm over the swaying walls with reckless impunity, fastening ropes here and there, preparing for the long and strong pull. Frequently the walls go In simply because of the weight of the men at work upon them. The bodies are dug out of the mass of iron and brick, and the work goes on as if nothing had happened.—Technical World. A nice stylish coat and pants will keep you cool, and joii will find them in all the fine flannels and serges at a low price, at Duvall & Lundy’s. I’ll tell you a story that is said to be true, for it may be of use some time to you. ROBERTS AT ONES GOOD ALL That C. A. Roberts is selling Buggies is true. Call and see and I will show them to you.