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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
6
Severe cold across states from Minnesota to Michigan and Nebraska damages crops, delays growth, and boosts fruit and berry losses. Weather experts cite Siberian air masses and high pressure to explain widespread damage and variable regional prospects for oats, wheat, corn, and vegetables.
A Maine farmer near Macwahoe faced ruin after a fraudulent "second sight" claimant promised vast hidden riches. The faker directed digs for two centuries old Indian gold, locating a bowlder and mortgaging the farm to fund the search. Despite years of labor and family doubts, no treasure was found, Gordon lost his farm and health, and died in a morose state.
Government report presents panoramic tables on area population production commerce money circulation wealth and education in the United States from 1800 to 1906. It highlights population density, per capita wealth, bank deposits, imports and exports, cotton sugar and corn growth and manufacturing value, with a note on evolving speech theory by Pierra Marlo challenging brain localization.
Descriptive feature on a brutal famine reducing millions in China. Reports 18 million affected with 5,000 dying daily, cannibalism rumors, children sold for survival, famine fever and smallpox epidemics, and a Foreign Belief Committee witness Captain Kirton recounting a village scene of extreme distress and near-mob violence.
A census report shows 4,833,680 women employed in the continental United States excluding Alaska and distant territories. About 28,485,559 women aged 126 and over are in the workforce, yielding one breadwinner for every five women. Domestic service remains the largest occupation, though women fill roles as pilots, baggage handlers, conductors, engineers, car drivers, and machinists among others.
On July 19 1008 the College of St Cuthbert marks its centenary at Aston Durham Dagland. Dr W A McGlaughlin of Minneapolis named general superintendent of the Universalist church in the United States. Roy John C Foster fills the chair of practical theology at Kimball School of Theology University of Puget Sound Tacoma Wash. Ray A K Baird D D named pastor at large for Helena presbytery. Gipsy Smith and Rev James Law honored at New York farewell dinner. Smith claimed preaching 450 times in seven months and addressing over 1 000 000 people with 60 000 conversions. Benedictine Father Conrad Ebert appointed chaplain of the Sacred Weare tonrianum in Milwaukee. Fifth International Sunday School convention opens in Rome with about 1 000 delegates representing 30,000,000 people. Rulers and chief executives of nations send congratulatory messages.
State house statistics show average tax on saloon operators in Iowa at 1906 dollars. Of 240 taxed districts, 164 impose extra taxes. total 1,474,145.20 from saloons. county treasuries receive 548,520.26 and cities 125,018.04. Fifty-six counties have prohibitory law. 242 cities and towns with saloons. 1,770 saloons. Scott County tops with 242. Harrison and Matton lowest with three each.
A devastating lightning fire struck Loveland in Pottawattamie County wiping out much of the town including Keeney’s large store, home, and the Methodist church. The J. J. Mors and Oro Jone stores were damaged. Keeney suffered an $18,000 loss. Mrs Keeney, aided by Dr L G Benawa, escaped with help from a heroic rescue. Insurance coverage is only a fraction of the losses.
A herd of thirty cattle near Fort Des Moines died from rabies after bites from mad dogs. State Veterinary Surgeon Talbott and local authorities began a purge, killing dogs thought responsible. A girl in South Des Moines was bitten and reports mention mad dogs in Bloomfield township and Warren county.
Mills Gandor, a former Navy sailor, followed Mira Goldla Gandor to her boarding house in Minburn after a threat to kill her. Police stopped him before he could enter the door. a six inch dagger was found on his person. Miss Gandor’s parents live in Des Moines.
A tense chase near Des Moines ends with A J Barker fatally shot after stabbing a man. Police detective Johnston is wounded after Barker opens fire while being pursued armed with a rifle. Barker is shot in the shoulder and body. Henry Barker’s shotgun wound opens or closes the incident. Barker surrenders afterward.
Henry Wallace, editor of Wallace's Warmer, predicts a non bumper corn year. Mrs Wallace cites harsh weather making a bumper crop unlikely and potential drought future damage. Wallace remains pessimistic about corn prospects, noting reports from agricultural districts that crops look weak.
The life of Eugene Howitt, 11 months old, was saved at Creston by a dog after the infant became entangled by a hood strings caught in a wire fence. The dog barked frantically, alerting the family just before the child lost consciousness, enabling a timely rescue.
In western town areas, a series of lightning strokes destroyed a Loveland church two stores and a residence, and Hastings Hf Baxter’s house burned. In Moorehead three houses burned including Willing Torquloy’s home where a bed with two sleeping girls was damaged but the girls escaped unharmed. Plummer Settlement suffered fire that destroyed a house and barn.
Supreme Court rules Georgia may protect forests and enjoin Tennessee Copper and Ducktown smelters from harming vegetation. Decree form due by October term. interim plan urged to curb sulphurous fumes. Companies linked to Standard Oil interests. Nearby Alabama shooting case and honors tied to Block Island rescue noted.
A. J. Kinsey of Easton, Pennsylvania, and Mary B. Richman of Muscatine wed after a romance spanning more than five decades. The 80 year old groom and 75 year old bride, both widowed, had known each other since school and married their late partners’ chums. Kinsey is a millionaire and Richman is the widow of State Senator Richman and mother of Irving Richman, former consal to Switzerland. Correspondence kept them in touch until they finally married near life’s end.
A fire started by children broke out in B. O. Graver’s Clermont barn and quickly spread to nearby structures. The blaze destroyed properties belonging to B. C. Geuver, A. Loomin, O. Pauleon, K. White, and Mr. McCall as Clermont’s firemen battled the flames amid strong winds.
A mother away from home led to her infant tumbling near a hot stove and suffering severe burns. Neighbors aided as the child survived but bears lifelong scars. The incident occurred near Mason City in a rural setting.
Reports from Dubuque note one thousand cases of mension with many deaths. Injuries include C F Bulfer of Bt Anthony harmed in a brooder fire. Frank Smith of Dubuque injured after arm torn by a belt on a wood sawing machine, necessitating amputation. Iowa crop outlook dull but tolerable with warm weather. oats thin and tight. Klemme Bros of Dows sold their grain elevator to Warmers Cooperative Grain Co for 2017 dollars. Iowa City coroner rules Walter Smith died of natural causes. Helen Wood of Council Bluffs dies after nursing meningitis, two children also die. Seed Delashmutt postmaster of Wright found dead. Wier mind, run down by bicycle, and Waudens Hunter in critical condition. C T Harlow of Woodward suffers severe fracture and internal injuries from fall while stopping a sow attack.
A collage of satirical snippets from New York and Philadelphia dailies. Quips on marriages, weather forecasts, wheat futures, and fashion, with lines about actresses, critics, and public figures. Far-ranging, often humorous reflections on culture and current events.
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