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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
3
A facetious reflection on perfection and excellence in daily life. It argues that supreme effort in any field earns high rewards, citing varied examples from chess to music and catering. The piece emphasizes that ambition to excel drives civilization, while plain work done exceedingly well benefits all.
A satirical take on American taste for seafood from coast to river regions. The piece contrasts diners in New York and visitors from the West with warnings about weak fish sold under false names like sea trout, noting dangers from spoiled lobster, crabs, and blue fish after long storage. It cites the New York Post and contrasts Bostonian and Jersey gourmet attitudes toward “live cool” seafood.
Prof Flus edited a new edition of Jivans Coal Question arguing coal use is misunderstood. He notes slower growth in coal consumption over 23 years vs earlier decades, predicting even future generations may still find coal availability. The piece cites Four Corners and a Boston Traveler remark about the unique four-state meeting point with a monument marking the intersection.
AK County official faces thirty three indictments for embezzlement as Matthew Preisser is found dead in his home with a self-inflicted jugular injury. The body lay in a barn after a suspected quarrel over road fund vouchers and embezzled county money. Preisser, longtime resident of Alison Township, was reportedly under investigation for theft before his death.
A young Dubuque woman Agnes Merrit was assaulted on Clay Street near Eighteenth Street. Two assailants grabbed her, punched, and tried to strip her. bystanders frightened them away with a shouted alarm. Merrit sustained a swollen mouth and facial injuries. suspects were not yet captured.
Secretary Taft's annual report praises the army's San Francisco earthquake work and cites a regular army strength of 2709 officers and 59 enlisted men, with a total net decrease from last year. It notes hospital corps, Porto Rico regiment, and Philippine scouts, enlistment figures, native-born rates, desertion at 7.4 percent, and remarks on colored soldiers of the Twenty-fifth regiment.
John H. Hartman was found dead near a church in Creston after being picked up in the country. The coroner’s inquiry found no clear violence beyond a facial mark, with speculation Hartman may have been distressed but no suicide link confirmed. He reportedly had about $160, but only $45 remained.
A five story brick building and annex, the Missouri river area’s largest implement and vehicle warehouse, burned from 5:30 until near 9, destroying stock valued at about 90,060 owned by others plus 15,009 owned by the company and 360,000 in buildings. Insurance remains uncertain but likely not above 50 percent. The blaze, described as the most spectacular in years, spread from the roof and drew a large firefighting effort through the night.
Des Moines reports the Towa Grain Dealers' Association will pursue a plan to send out oats specials led by a prominent Des Moines grain merchant. The move signals coordinated action to support corn train operations and market priorities in the state.
United States Standard Voting Machine Company sues Hier Feidet and the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors in federal court at Dubuque seeking 33,000 damages for alleged conspiracy to defraud and breach of contract in a 1910 era voting machine deal. Twenty seven machines contracted, two were not used due to prejudice and branding issues. case set for the April term.
Robert G. Cousins, a native of Cedar County born in 1859, is appointed chairman of the house committee amid his long service record. He has served as water at Cornall, rear arm, and held multiple roles including presidential elector in 1985, with his home address listed as Ti ten Air. He assumes the vacancy created by Robert Roberts Hit of Mine’s death.
Trains next spring follow the same plan as seed corn specials Professor Heilen held for the past two years. The pre selection of seeing rats the crop may benefit as much as the corn crop in the state.
George Burnham Jr, vice president and general counsel of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Co, was found guilty of larceny regarding 7500 of company funds. The trial followed an ongoing state inquiry into insurance firms. Co defendants Frederick A. Burnham and George D. Eldridge were indicted. The case cites a 1901 loan to Frederick A. Burnham and alleged concealment by false ledger entries.
Emperor William dissolved the reichstag on Thursday and ordered fresh elections after defeat. The vote split showed 18 to 168 on enabling a force to quell rebellion in German Southwest Africa. Clericals, socialists, Poles, and part of the radicals opposed the government. conservatives, national liberals, and moderate radicals supported it.
Olin banker F E Snyder released as Anamesa amid new indictments. The grand jury seeks fresh charges against Snyder and four others over bank failures. Depositors claim losses near $119,000 as bank securities tied to the case are reindicted.
Fire swept through the basement of Playman and Fasternews hardware store where several men were playing cards. lantern ignition ignited oils leading to a blaze that claimed William Hatfield who was intoxicated. Hatfield entered again after initial escape and was found dead. Coroner’s inquest revealed the stockroom heavily damaged and many items destroyed.
Sixteen railroad employees in Fort Dodge, including several prominent men, were discharged after detective investigations found coal thefts spanning several months. The wholesale shakeup aims to curb ongoing pilferage.
A boy identified as red Flower died after a gunshot wound to the leg led to amputation and tetanus. His condition worsened suddenly following a convulsion, ending in death.
C Hause, a Norwegian minister, met Roosevelt at the White House Monday and indicated the xian storthing had conferred the Nobel Peace Prize. He suggested a likely grant of nearly $16,000 to establish a permanent industrial peace conference in Washington.
A terse aphorism attributed to Josh Billings notes that a man who is quick to light up or inflate his desires loses what he cherishes, while what he offers freely remains with him as true possession.
Two Muscatine boys named William Pal Hebrew and William Kern drowned after falling through ice in Bonner's Read. They and a companion were playing on the ice when it broke. One boy escaped, another was rescued by a bystander, and the two drowned bodies were recovered.
A witty Josh Billings quip notes that a clever mistake often yields the sharpest result, humorously framing blunder as a strategic misstep. The line reflects 19th century humor about human folly and unintended success.
The battleship Kansas exceeded contract speed requirements during the official screw standardization trial held Thursday at Rockland Maine. The test confirmed propulsion performance and readiness for future operations.
Berne Edouard Muller, the vice president of the federal council, was Thursday elected president of the Swiss confederation succeeding M. L. Ferrer whose term expired.
New York actor Rankin Duval reportedly borrowed a long cheese knife in a saloon on Thursday and killed himself. He died in the hospital without explanation.
Jesse Clycle Ram sey, Chicago youth, robbed the Alton Burlington train near Glasgow on November 25 and the Rock Island limited on November 8. He pleaded not guilty at preliminary hearing, offered to plead guilty to two charges for the minimum sentence, and received 20 years total. He was sent to the penitentiary. four informations were filed. Rumsey overpowered train crew and passengers, but money and jewelry were recovered.
Madison Wis The majority report of the committee appointed by the last state senate investigates establishing a state life insurance department. After two years of study the committee files its report with Governor Davidson on Thursday. It finds no feasibility at this time. Signed by Senators Julius E Reeler and James A Frear. Senator Jacob Rummel dissents.
Great Bend, Han-Joseph & Kearns, a former Chicago clerk and newspaper man, captured last Saturday after a Great Bend bank robbery, confessed Tuesday to the November 13 Midhard Naal bank heist. He locked clerks and customers in the vault, escaping with 31,800, sending part of the money to his mother and sisters in Ann Arbor, and spending sums in Chicago and New York hotels and a gambling house.
Female suffragists tried again to hold a meeting near the house of commons. Five women and one man were arrested after an excited clash with police. In Minneapolis St Paul, the Cummings Commission company a major brokerage firm suspended business due to a collapse in activity.
Paris reports show priests celebrating mass in defiance of separation law with large congregations. Authorities note infractions, cite priests, and prepare peaceful enforcement. In Nancy a 2000 strong crowd protested as officials departed, leading to an assault on a policeman charge against the bishop.
Report states two Japanese regiments fully officered were in Honolulu disguised as laborers and possibly armed. Washington denies the claim as unverified. Acting Secretary Pacen and Secretary Taft say no such report reached the government, and the Japanese legation also denies it.
In Omaha Nebraska after a two day deliberation the jury found S E Howell president of the Omaha Coal Exchange guilty on charges of maintaining a trust under state law with 79 co defendants. The case will be appealed as the first trial under the indictment which targets nearly all city coal firms. Each defendant is to be tried separately with the next case set for Monday.
Denver newspaper reports Dr. James D. Eggleston sentenced to ten years and a $1500 fine after conviction for counterfeiting and making photographic negatives of a ten dollar bill. In Hazelhurst Mississippi Mrs Angie Birdsong convicted of manslaughter in the death of Dr. Thomas Butler with jurors recommending mercy. The minimum penalty is a $500 fine.
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