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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1900
Page
5
The article discusses promoting reading among girls through selecting wholesome works and regular daily study. It cites Mac waret Jd in Ladies' Home Journal praising fiction while urging a mix of history biographies or travel books. It recommends a bookmark routine and a personal memorandum for lasting mental wealth.
A hodgepodge of local items lists W. Al Torbert drug interests at 76h Main St and various professionals, stores, and services. It notes a steamship arrival, funerals, rentals, a bookkeeper wanted, soda fountain offerings, Hood's Sarsaparilla ads, and community events including church services, a lawn social, and Emancipation Day plans.
A note invites viewing Electric Fountains at Stewart Park this evening. It reports Louis Brin leaving for Minneapolis with his wife for Lake Minnetonka outings and Twin Cities resorts. Also mentions J N Juergens completing a painting contract at the poorhouse and a quote on reliability in work.
W J and B J Schwind purchased from Murray & Co Chicago the largest camping outfit seen in Dubuque. It includes twelve large tents a large eight hole camping range and full model kitchen gear. The Schwind party and families plan to leave for Swiss Valley to spend the summer months.
Auctioneer James Hedley offers furniture carpets household goods store fixtures and show cases from the Robert Lange residence 605 Garfield Avenue Wednesday at 2 o clock bidding open to the public aiding buyers and sellers alike
Major E. H. Smith returned from Salix Iowa where he acted as marshal on Memorial Day after chasing a man who shouted an insult to the flag. Smith later ran for superintendent of the waterworks.
Mrs. William F. Boyce died at home 520 Wilde Street after years of suffering. She was 57 and survived by her husband and six children Winifred Nellie Mary Mrs J B Gassen John and James. Funeral from 520 Wilde Street to St Columbkill's Church at 9 am tomorrow.
Col M B Davis announces a Chicago encampment with free quarters arranged for Iowa veterans. He returned from Chicago after securing schoolhouse accommodations and assigns a free quarters channel through the Chicago committee. Sioux City veterans, led by B E Nichols, secure lodging at Hunt's European hotel, with about thirty delegates expected to attend from the area.
The Mississippi rose five inches since Friday night from 1.7 feet to 2.00 feet. Rivermen celebrate the higher stage and anticipate further swelling affecting the lumber trade. Since the last report the Up Kit Carson Gypsy and Sidney passed the dial bridge.
Mrs. T. M. Metzger of Gratton, Ohio, has learned her husband, missing for two months, has been arrested by French authorities for leaving Algace Lorraine at age 16 and failing to enlist in the army.
Motorner Hendrick dropped the fender from street car No. 54 on Rhomberg avenue to shield Henry Conter as he slipped crossing the track. Conter suffered a deep head gash but survived, crediting the fender for saving his life.
The English summary notes Western students’ surprise at lofty Confucian ideals yet limited realization in government family and society. It cites Confucius on virtue and rightful duties, contrasts with political corruption and selfish family rule, and comments on the Australian constitutional debate over federal versus state powers.
The document asserts broad federal authority over customs taxation and all taxes for public service, defense, postal services, immigration, interstate trade, lighthouses, external affairs, extradition, conciliation, banking, currency, and corporate law, with no discrimination between states. It also claims exclusive control of defense, communications, and key regulatory areas.
William I. Curtis recalls how Princeton students celebrated a Yale win with ex-President Cleveland joining in the victory fun. Cleveland jokes about issuing the yell himself, then praises the Princeton spirit and maintains a warm bond with 1200 to 1500 students. The Brokaw field grand stand once reserved for the Clevelands reflects their special status.
In a crowded grandstand of about a thousand students outside, commotion erupted before order returned. A student explained the disturbance was caused by a jay taking Grover's seat, triggering a brief uproar among attendees.
William Perrine praises Newport in the July Ladies Home Journal for its long history from Roger Williams era to the Quaker influence and colonial trade. Dorothea Dix Circle hosts a dancing party at the Shooting Park next Friday night July 13 with assurances the floor will be in first class condition.
Railroad notices list excursion fares from Illinois Central lines to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Ogden Salt Lake City Hot Springs Spearfish Deadwood Custer Sheridan Sheridan and more with one fare plus 2.00 to numerous named points Tickets on sale July 0 and August 1 7 and 21 limited to October 31 for return Stopovers allowed under conditions Hay fever and summer tourist tickets sold at principal stations with October 31 limit Western Hay Fever Association meets at Marquette Michigan rebates of percent offered to members W A Roe president Des Moines Iowa provides details Charleston South Carolina National Educational Association meeting July 7 18 One fare plus 2.00 return via same or via other routes routes via Washington or Asheville with extra payment Tickets on sale July 2 6 8 and 7 to allow Chicago passage July 3 5 6 7 also dates for Chicago arrival same day Tickets valid to September 1 with stopovers south of the Ohio river Home Seekers Excursions twice monthly in 1900 One state rate 2.00 Milwaukee League of American Wheelmen meet July 10 15 One fare plus 2.00 Certificates purchased July 7 10 honored through July 16 may extend to July 25 with 50 cent payment Paul Minnesota Republican League convention July 17 19 One fare plus 2.00 On sale July 15 16 18 Limited July 21 Iowa Falls Iowa Baptist Sunday School Assembly July 24 August 7 Fare and one third on certificate plan from Iowa points Waterloo Iowa Grand Lodge K of P and Ath Lone Sisters August 7 9 rate to be announced later.
The Burlington Route announces special summer excursions to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Bat Lake City Ogden Spearfish Deadwood Sheridan with one fare plus two dollars for the room. Tickets valid for return before October 31 with thirty day stopovers after reaching first Colorado point. Call 611 Main Street city office or depot foot of Second Street for full details.
Booking now for London Glasgow or Londonderry with round trip prices in first class 141 75 second class 101 90 and third class 89 40. Agents for steamers from New York Boston and Montreal call at Bank and Insurance Building sixth floor for more information.
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