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Newspaper
Reporter
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1897
Page
6
Lebo fellow presents an early verse titled Fay Mnegfellow’s First Poem. The piece notes a nine year old author and contains a scientific aside about mowers perfume fading as starch in petals dissipates and potentially returning with a sugar solution.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Crea as a constitutional cure priced at 75 cents. It repeats the claim and notes a California discovered natural soap ready for market, praised as superior to manufactured soap.
Hedrick Aug 7 four girls aged 11 to 15 drowned in Skunk river near Nugent while on a river trip with women watching. Victims Emma Pample Myrtle Pample Ethel Pample and Bessie Adams were daughters of Pierce Pample and Lewis Adams. Funerals held at Nugent.
Epworth League assembly at Clear Lake attracts more summer tickets than any Iowa resort. Bish op Ninde calls it the finest in the west as Drs Eaton Williams Nicholson Staf ford and others lead talks. Speakers Palmer Washington arrive to boost program. Fifty cottages built for the Outing club amid heavy tent encampment and rising gate receipts.
Marshalltown August 7 The school board considers establishing a city wide book exchange or exiting the book business. For years the board supplied high school books at cost and now ponders extending to all departments or quitting the business. A special meeting will decide the final action.
Webster City news reports Hon. G B Pray of this city has accepted the government Indian agency and received his commission from the interior secretary. He will assume duties immediately and run all federal Indian agencies, likely a life appointment, due to Alaska survey hardships and long absences from family.
In Cedar Rapids on August 7 a mob of about fifty hoboes tried to seize Conductor Jack Murphy's freight train and ride to Albert Lea. Officer Kroulik and Yard Boss Rosse dispersed them after a threat of riot, and the group postponed their plan.
OmahaNeb Aug 9 Chief Sigwart of the Omaha police resigns at a special police commissioners meeting prompted by charges from the mayor and city attorney. No successor named. A resolution calls for investigation into charges that gamblers offered a 2000 purse to influence selection of a new chief.
At Columbus driving park on August 9, Patchen defeats Star Pointer in a dramatic free for all pace. Patchen ties John R. Gentry's 2:01 1/2 mile world record, delivering a thrilling two heat win and a near neck finish in heat one. Manella sues for pace, with John Kunnell taking the 2-year-old event after four close heats.
An interview attributed to former Secretary of State John Sherman quotes him predicting Spain will lose Cuba. He cites Cuba’s devastation and Spain’s mounting debt, arguing repudiation of debts is likely and that intervention is unwanted by the U S while Spain continues the war.
Washington reports a latest official estimate placing the U S population at 77,000,068. An Treasury actuary calculates per capita money at 22.53 dollars and bases the figure on the census data from the prior decade with rules for births immigration deaths and other losses.
Centerville miners meeting 200 held August 6 decide to honor last Friday's wage agreement. They demand 80 cents to $1 for mining with winter scale. operators offer 80 cents for summer only. Several mines at Raven Scandinavian Darby Forbush Rathbun go out while others continue work. Operators also meet to press higher coal prices. no final action taken yet.
During a violent electrical storm at Town Falls on Aug 5, the farm house of William Leslie, north of town, was struck by lightning and damaged. Two inmates suffered severe injuries including singed hair and severe burns, one child stunned and slow to recover. Fire was averted only by heavy rain.
Joe Scanlan of Corning Iowa and Clarence Temperly of Irvington Nebraska were killed by a lightning strike while traveling with a party from Corning to Watertown Minnesota. John Phalen of Irvington was revived after rescue efforts. The three men were brothers in law and had hired a driver for the trip.
Des Moines reports that after discovering Rev. Dr. Eaton ineligible the prohibition party proposes ex Governor Larrabee as their new gubernatorial candidate. The plan is said to be under consideration and corroborated by a central committee member.
Iowa day at the Tennessee centennial in Nashville is moved from August 30 to September 7 due to Governor Drake’s ill health. He hopes to attend on the new date as soon as he recovers. The Western Passenger association meets in Chicago to discuss rates and an Iowa one fare proposal.
A reminiscence recalls a tough harvest season on a Wisconsin farm. The speaker, Will, and five hired hands work a full month cutting a forty acre crop while family members manage home chores. The poem ends with nostalgia for simpler days and a quiet night with family.
An 1897 testimonial from Kalamazoo Michigan claims Hood s Sarsaparilla cured a six month illness with nervous prostration and weight loss. The letter says the patient gained to 158 pounds, slept better, and believes the medicine saved her from the insane asylum.
A comical valse about a fair young prima donna whose success is blamed on what she lacks rather than her voice. The couplet notes fashion as the key factor in her rise and the ironic judgment of critics.
The Winchester Repeating Arms Co of New Haven Connecticut is presented as the leading authority on ammunition making. Their superintendent is praised for skill, care, and reliability that place Winchester ahead of all others. The text emphasizes uniformity and strong shooting qualities and notes a worldwide demand. A free illustrated catalogue is offered.
A columnist quotes Uncle Isben urging readers to send out invitations. The piece highlights social encouragement and the idea that outreach can create opportunities, stressing practical steps for townsfolk to connect and engage others.
An early 20th century ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to shake into shoes. It claims feet feel swollen hot and tired and offers relief from sweating blisters and bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c with promotional free trial terms.
An Atlanta Constitution fragment notes lines carved on a North Carolina moonshiner’s tombstone. The inscription accuses the government of killing him for making whisky from corn seed supplied by a congressman.
An advertisement touts Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer for permanent cure with a free trial bottle and treatise offered by Dr R H King Ltd at 61 Arch Street Philadelphia. It repeats the claim of cure after first day’s use and promotes a $2 trial bottle. Other items note miner earnings in Silesia and a $100,000,000 New York Central mortgage filing.
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