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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1900
Page
3
A period piece examines anonymous love notes sent to actors lawyers clergy and authors. It argues such letters reveal feminine longing for fame and danger, while deeming unsigned missives cowardly and unworthy of the writers or recipients.
The long Pearl traheries along the Red Sea use about three hundred boats with crews of five to twelve men each. Two fishing seasons yield the treasure, though health is a scarce treasure for many seafarers. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is recommended by physicians for stomach disorders and related ailments.
A church directory lists St. John at Fourteenth and Malin with services and Sunday school, First Presbyterian at Eleventh and Locust, Catholic parishes St. Raphael St. Patrick St. Mary Sacred Heart Holy Ghost Anthony’s St. Columbul with service times, masses, vespers and young people meetings.
Justice of the Peace John Halloran rules the state’s fish law lacks authority to condemn tackle used in illegal fishing. Warden Delevan notes the amendment requires notice before trial, while lawmakers debate seizure under a search warrant. Hussey and others fear loss of legal fishing tackle near Des Moines as efforts to curb illegal fishing proceed.
A Washington correspondent describes Mme Wu at the Chinese legation as she charts a home life resembling that of an American housewife. She manages domestic duties, oversees servants, and enjoys embroidery and English phrase books while her husband, Minister Wu, speaks of granting her freedom. The note compares her charm to Mme Chrysantheme and details Canton upbringing, education, and cultural impressions.
Highland Stock Farm conducts a large sale during race week at Nutwood Park. All owned horses will be bid upon starting at 30 dollars each morning with buyers seeking high class trotting road pacing and coach stock plus driving and saddle horses. The owners emphasize rising horse values and urge timely purchases.
Dick Ferris, popular comedian, brings Ferris Comedians to the Grand for a week opening with The Favorite Son. His two touring units, plus Grace Hayward Company, carry 22 performers, scenery, and distinct repertoires. Ladies admitted free under usual conditions.
The vessels Up-Musser and West Rambo led the passage while Lafayette Lamb Isaac Sta ples and Vivienna trailed. Water stage was reported at 2.514 feet during the draw.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern line expands with Worthington to Hardwick completion and a new Faribault line to be finished this fall. Dairy counties Freeborn Steele boost the region while towns like Rake and Walters attract settlers. Genl Townsite Agent THOS. H. BROWN calls for pioneers to establish businesses and estates in the expanding network.
The Chicago Great Western will sell excursion tickets August 25 to 27 for the Knights of Pythias meeting in Detroit from August 27 to September 1 1900. Return by September 5 with 50 cent advance and $14.55 round trip via Grand Trunk, or plus 50 cents via Michigan Central and Wabash. Inquiries to FP B Ross city ticket agent 695 Main Street Dubuque Iowa.
Tickets on sale Aug 23 to Sept 1 1900 with return by Sept 2 1900. Fare six dollars ten cents. Wanted girl at once for Berliner Hof hotel at 614 Clay Street.
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