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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
4
The New Era argues nature study should focus on astronomy as a lifelong memory maker. It highlights how nights over city roofs shape curiosity, citing stories of star memories from childhood and the lasting value of learning the heavens beyond books. It also notes a shift in rural life as Western-bound farmers seek land and opportunity.
The piece notes about 40,009 graduates face life choices beyond traditional professions. It argues for pursuing an occupation suited to natural bent, warns against vanity titles, and cites New York Herald advice on hard work and persistence. It critiques détente with cultural labels and references.
Sigourney’s Democratic convention at Grand Opera House nominated Daniel W. Hamilton of Sigourney for Congress in the Sixth District. The vote was Hamilton 60, Weaver 28, with Tripp of Colfax speaking for Weaver as delegates applauded. The platform endorsed Waterloo reforms and condemned graft in insurance, stockyards, food adulteration, rebates, lobbies, and political interference.
Reports reaching Oskaloosa claim two near victims, a colored woman shot in the mouth and left living after a street quarrel at a dance, a badly stabbed man with doubtful recovery, and multiple brutal fights in Buxton amid claimed lawlessness. Sheriff’s office found little cooperation from Buxton officials as mystery surrounds the incidents.
Andrew Gockin a prosperous young farmer in Liberty township attempted suicide by drinking carbolic acid. His wife reported weeks of mental aberration and had hidden his razor and gun. He believed friends had forsaken him. Found in the barn, he was in critical condition but not hopeless. authorities expect possible recovery.
A seventeen year old girl Lilhe Newman shot herself after visiting a cemetery where her playmate Josephine Shackiette lay in rest. She was found by her parents with a gunshot wound to the shoulder and reportedly despondent over her friend's death.
A sixteen month old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Morrins, died after licking fly poison left on a table in the dining room. The poisoning occurred when the child reached the poison and touched it with her fingers. Authorities said the poison had been placed out of reach but was not secure from curious children.
Four young men about 18 to 20 years old drowned in the Sioux Rapids area after being swept by rising river waters following recent rain. The body of one was recovered, but the others remain missing as rescuers search the swollen river.
Martin J Wade of BRTine states he will not marry Torcen in a public statement. The note clarifies personal plans amid local chatter in Iowa City.
A damaged report describes a broken jaw with dislocations and multiple fractures following an afternoon June incident. It notes weeks of dental appliances and treatment, with updates on recovery and removal of appliances, mentioning a Miss and local context.
A maxim on speech urges prioritizing harmony over candor. It cautions that consistently pleasing others with words can erode honesty and undermine credibility, suggesting balance between kindness and factual honesty in communication.
B A Lamason of Ankeny, 53, cashier of the Bank of Ankeny, was struck by lightning during a storm and killed. Art Hall, a liveryman, witnessed the strike and rushed to his aid as the barn housing the bank burned. Lamason died shortly after. he was a well known Polk County resident and a member of the Odd Fellows and Congregational church.
The Democratic convention for Iowa's Fourth district met in New Hampton with M E Geiser presiding and A R McCook as secretary. M J Carter of Ossian was nominated by acclamation and accepted the nomination promising a full speech later in the campaign.
Robert C. Stirton, banker of Monticello in Jones county, was nominated by Democrats of Iowa's Fifth district in a Cedar Rapids convention. He thanked the delegates, pledging to pursue a tariff for revenue only, and declared readiness to campaign against Congressman Cousins in the pursuit of party platform goals reaffirmed from Waterloo.
Joseph McDevitt of Davenport Iowa risked his life to save eight people from a hotel fire in Wabasha Minnesota. He entered the burning building via the stairs, awakening and guiding residents to safety before the flames overtook the upper floor. Admirers presented him a purse of twenty two dollars for his valor.
Official notice lists Iowa Methodist conference events with bishops Des Moines Fort Dodge and locations including Grinnell and Cranston. Dates span September 5 12 and 19 with Bishop Goodsell in Des Moines and Bishop Cranston in Fort Dodge.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a woman and a young girl confront a raging dog inside a Washington house. Police intervene as the dog lunges and the child remains unharmed, though shaken, after the scare ends with a rescue effort.
Three year old boy and his mother fall into a twenty foot well during play in Boone. Neighbors rescue both as the mother nearly drowns trying to reach the child.
Valparaiso endures continued shocks with many buildings razed and fires. Reports from Valparaiso say more than 1200 killed and property losses could be immense as water systems fail and communications collapse across the city and region. Washington notes devastation across Chile with possible wider impact in the Americas.
Warsaw reports Thursday killings with eleven police and a gendarme slain and four wounded. By August 15 a total of forty three people were killed including eight police, and about 100 citizens were injured among eighteen policemen wounded. In St Petersburg authorities clamp down amid terrorism and agrarian strikes, with measures to suppress unrest and potential move toward military dictatorship. Police and revolutionary groups, including the Socialist Revolutionary Legion, face arrests and banishment.
The Grand Army of the Republic completed its fortieth encampment and adjourned to meet in Saratoga New York in 1907 Cincinnati was the other candidate for the next gathering A protest against a statue to Henry Wirz was sent to General Lee as commander of southern veterans and ended in acrimony The London telephone area covers 60 square miles the largest local exchange in the world The interior secretary ordered withdrawal of 529928 acres of land in southwestern Colorado for the San Miguel forest reserve located in San Miguel and Dolores counties near the San Miguel plateau and mountains almost 36 miles from Telluride The quote Talking causes more regret than silence.
Buenos Ayres reports Secretary Root’s banquet speech at government house honoring him. He asserts U S friendship with Argentina, Monroe Doctrine ties, no grievances, and a pledge to foster mutual understanding and alliance of sentiment with the sister republics. He rejects formal alliances but champions shared liberty and justice.
Secretary Taft orders change in 4 percent officer vacancies. Enlisted candidates, 35 men, gain first chance at second lieutenant slots after earlier order discriminated against them. Oyster Bay message seeks annulment and fair allocation. Plus news of Workman ascent near 23,800 feet on Nunkum range with wife Fannie Bullock Workman.
Reports from Tokio state the Aleutian islands incident involving the killing and capture of Japanese seal poachers is expected to be amicably settled without complications.
Paris reports a papal encyclical to French archbishops and bishops on church state separation laws. Discussion centers on its aim to push government negotiations for a church structure acceptable to both Vatican and state. No steps yet to keep parish operations, but widespread expectation of formal talks.
A boiler exploded at a mint distillery on the Whe Ham Mobkney farm, three miles from Three Rivers, Michigan. Mr. Moloney and his son Roy were killed instantly, and two of Roy's children were wounded. A third child survived. Authorities investigated the accident and noted the blast caused extensive damage to the distillery building.
Clark's assessment increased in Butte Montana as the board of equalization raised his holdings. The San Pedro railroad stock was assessed at $1,000,800, United Verde mine at $2,440,000, and the bank assessment was raised by $649,000, totaling an increase near $4,900,000.
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