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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
1
A jumble of editorial quips and social notes floods the Chariton Democrat with worldly observations. The column cites international tensions, fashion lines, betrothal notes, and light gossip, reflecting a broad snapshot of early 20th century concerns and humor.
The passage jokes that a man learns what woman not to marry by experience and mocks a cheating husband as a parasite. It notes the Reliance ship’s blunt nose as long as it stays intact and the wife wins, otherwise mercy is scarce. The excerpt savages a rake while hinting at social remedies and consequences.
An aphorism notes that a woman who clings firmly to an opinion defies stereotypes about weakness. The statement counters the idea of the weaker sex by praising steadfast belief and resolve in discourse.
A proposed New York structure would rise 17 stories with a 40 by 26 foot base. The design explores using the building as its own chimney to save space and improve efficiency.
The note questions a claim that Andrew Carnegie still possesses more than 100 million dollars, suggesting the figure may be a rumor spread by enemies aiming to provoke tax scrutiny.
John L. Sullivan critiques Emersons essay Over Soul remarking that he was full when he wrote it. The quip notes a Bostonian catching another Bostonian in a literary jab and reflects a witty, contemporary exchange.
A man notes the irony of attending a theater where most in the audience owe him money. He laments the scene as the crowd seems absorbed in the performance while his own frustration grows.
The Burlington Vermont blacksmith who recently became mayor is astonished by how many people can use a hammer. The unexpected turnout highlights his transition from forge to city hall and signals public interest in practical trades.
The remark pairs a man who offers rheumatism cures with another who presumes to cure political ills. It frames both as candidates in a race for the position of leading nuisance.
Two Austrian princesses and a baroness attempt to swim the English Channel in a bid to reach a wider stage. Whether they succeed or fail, the endeavor marks a step toward broader opportunities and a new stage of public attention.
A Kentucky man aged over a hundred died peacefully at home. The article notes he did not reside in Clay or Breathitt counties where reaching forty is seen as a long life.
A disillusioned American woman discovers her husband, once believed to be a titled foreign noble, is actually a first class waiter or an honorable coachman. The piece explores social pretensions and marriage expectations.
The city once spoke eighteen languages including English, while today over eighteen languages are spoken with English not among them. This contrast highlights shifting linguistic diversity and language usage in the modern era.
Some Russian newspapers seek government facts to inform the American press about conditions in the czarist country while warning that the censor will pursue them if they fail to comply.
Rich New York youth Douglass Gordon gift a $1400 check as a tip to a barber who shaved him days earlier. His money soon parted as the gesture leads to public fuss surrounding the young man and his sister linked to Senator Hanna’s family.
Four companies of the Iowa militia arrived in Dubuque to guard street car operations as the strike began. By June 24 the union and company reached an arbitration plan, with reinstatement and non union staffing terms under review.
Des Moines Short Line President Ellsworth announces expected regular traffic to Des Moines by August 1 in time for the state fair. The line north to Cambridge will see daily service, with extensive work completed from Nevada to Cambridge and heavy improvements south of Cambridge to ensure top condition and ample rolling stock.
William Teal Jr of Utica failed for eighteen thousand dollars last Wednesday, mortgaging all possessions for Hutchinson Grocery of Ottumwa. He then left town with a team and has not been heard from since. The horse and buggy were recovered at Fairfield but Teal remains missing. Estimated assets total five thousand dollars.
The home of Henry Lewis at Lehigh near Fort Dodge was blown up by dynamite while the family slept. The front sleeping rooms survived, but the rear kitchen was wrecked. Lewis, a worker at the Lehigh Clay works, has been linked to a long running strike with miners possibly placing the dynamite in retaliation for his employment.
Fritz Bernich of Blue Grass area narrowly escaped being ground to death when a Rock Island freight struck his wagon as he crossed the tracks. Returning from Davenport with lumber, he leaped free just as the wagon was halved by the oncoming train. His horses were killed and the wagon wrecked.
Cedar Falls resident Thomas Dobson, 68, was badly injured after a swarm of bees attacked him while he was handling multiple swarms. He was found near death, treated with whiskey, and survived. The report notes extensive swelling and systemic effects from the sting as doctors credited the whiskey for saving him.
Sioux City June 22 Nels Anderson who lives near the Iowa approach of the Northwestern bridge across the Missouri river and John Halverson of 1319 Bluff road employees of Charles E Brink ice dealer 800 Fowler avenue were struck by the Kansas City St Paul flyer on the Chicago & Northwestern railroad south of the stock yards Anderson was instantly killed Halverson was badly bruised
In Clermont on June 20 a 6000 strong assembly celebrated the Twelfth Iowa reunion and the unveiling of a Lincoln monument and a grand bronze statue of Col. D B Henderson. Miss Helen Larrabee unveiled the Henderson statue as Col Henderson shed tears. Flags honored the soldiers, and Miss Sorens and Miss Beulah Wright spoke. Senator Dolliver led the program with Col Henderson replying. many dignitaries attended including Hon. Larrabee, Hon. Dolliver, Col. Sweeney, and Col. Reed as notables.
Des Moines reports Phinney's renowned aggregation will perform July 9 at the Midland Chautauqua. The group is the successor of the Iowa State Band, famed for Chicago's world fair work, and praised by the Boston Journal as leading the nation's military bands.
Cedar Rapids report of H. A. Smith burned when the pilot light went out and gasoline leaked, igniting and engulfing the car. Smith suffered severe facial burns and likely permanent injury to his right hand, with his left hand also badly scorched. Two women in the car escaped with scorched clothing.
Samuel B. Evans died at his Ottumwa home at 2 p m Monday after a long illness. He edited the Ottumwa Independent and was a leading democratic worker. Born July 31 1837 in Jefferson County Tennessee he lived in Ottumwa since 1861. He served as postmaster in 1885 and was appointed U S consul at Managua Nicaragua in 1893 but declined to serve. He leaves a wife and five children.
Dubuque reports Judge Oliver P. Shiras of the United States circuit court for the northern district of Iowa will retire from the bench in September. The same notice notes local tragedy as a boy eight drowns in Cedar Run while swimming. Rhodes postoffice robbed. robbers shattered front door with an iron bar taking stamps and cash while postmaster J B Satterfield notes the loss.
Des Moines early 1903 notes report local financial losses from the Geo T Sullivan grain brokerage in the Century block crisis. It also covers Iowa death seasonality, federal judgeship speculation in northern Iowa, Midland Chautauqua events, and upcoming biennial board reports with named officials and locations.
County offices named include Auditor Clerk of Courts Treasurer Recorder Superintendent Sheriff and Coroner. Board of Supervisors listed as W. Kent and G. W. La.
The document names city roles and officers including Mayor, Solicitor, Clerk, Treasurer, Marshal and Physician. It also lists council members F E Manning B R Van Dyke C P Connell F J Yengel C H Palmer D A Enalow and mentions Dr Theo Barnes.
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