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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1905
Page
6
The Texas declaration of Independence criticized Mexico for lacking a public education system despite vast resources. It argued that without educated citizens, civil liberty and self government cannot endure. The quote emphasizes education as essential to political stability and governance.
The practice began as respectful homage with sacred attributes, a confection from apothecary art, pure and holy. Over time perfumery linked to luxury and sensuous relaxation, a trend that persists today as a survival of those indulgent impulses.
An old ship carver recalls a time when ship carving was a fine art promising rich rewards. He notes starting days were long and earnings rose with brisk business from about $4 daily to $5, then $7 and $8 as activity increased.
A light hearted note on children shows a ragged barefoot paperboy drawing affection through cheerfulness. It contrasts grumpy temperaments with the charm of a friendly smile and pleasant words, urging kindness over tears.
The text explains a German alloy named German silver derived from Hildburghausen, Germany. It outlines its variable composition and gives a general recipe of about 60 parts copper 30 parts zinc and 26 parts nickel, noting manufacturing variations.
A trade journal estimated after much calculation that the annual output of Link sausage in this country exceeds 400,000,000 yards or 227,272 miles. The writer notes this is enough to wrap around the world nine times at the equator though sausage cannot be kept at the equator.
The property in Fulham is described as likely the oldest continuously owned in the British kingdom, having belonged to the bishops of London for 3,300 years and enduring both ecclesiastical and civil changes in English history.
Fifty numbers of a newspaper from about 300 years ago were uncovered in Stetin Pomerania story archives. The issues reportedly describe plague and shipping disasters with news from January published in August, highlighting slow dissemination and archival preservation.
Quinine is essential in India where travel was once impossible due to malaria. Before its discovery two million people died annually from malarial fever. mortality now falls to less than half that figure.
Large oil wells discovered in northern Roumania now exporting petroleum to many parts of Europe where it replaces American and Russian crude. The development signals a shift in regional energy supplies and trade dynamics.
A Washington Star quote recalls Uncle Eben remarking that if everyone were as lucky as he believes, no one would be left to do regular work that must be tended to, offering a wry social observation.
In Southern Abyssinia the Borans wear heavy metal and ivory bracelets, each symbolizing a dangerous animal or a man killed by the wearer. The ornaments signify courage and prowess, reflecting status within the tribe.
A reported solid mountain of iron has been discovered in Styria Austria in the Leoben iron mining district local officials say the unusual geological finding attracts attention from mining circles and regional observers for its potential significance.
Beans, resembling the imaginary liver bean, were served as sweet treats at a recent Japanese entertainment. Cooked tender and coated with sugar, they are noted as a common Japanese delicacy.
To clean meerschaum pipes, place the pipe in a cold sweet milk bath, set it in an earthenware jar, stand the jar in boiling water, and let the mixture boil very slowly to refresh the pipe.
Civil War veteran Martin Jackard was killed at a railroad crossing in Oskaloosa after attempting to cross the tracks blindfolded. St Margaret s Church in Rolfe was destroyed by fire, likely from a furnace, with heavy losses and insurance. Iddy Conerton, 22 months, child of Conductor Connerton, was fatally run over by a freight train at Reinbeck. A Council Bluffs court seeks damages for Marion Porter s drowning in a front yard ditch last fall. Receivers pay a 10 percent dividend to Corning State Savings Bank depositors, with future payouts likely around 40 percent. Mt Ayr grand jury indicts William Kling for second degree murder in a school board shooting. Iowa National Guard drive forms in Ft Madison with 85 signatures. Rat poison nearly harms a Postville child. Waterloo bartender C C Green jailed for sodomy. A Jasper county assault case leads to indictments. A Burlington train holdup turns into a ride mischief. Fort Dodge trapper Matthew Hagerson dies suddenly at 74. Reinbeck Standard office fire destroys records. Butterfly collection from Dr G Stempel could come to the University of Iowa. Judge A R Dewey dies at 60 in Washington after a storied Masonry career. Multiple sensational incidents including shootings, hangings, and a near-fatal railroad accident paint a turbulent Iowa day.
A 14 year old Alfred B. Sha Degeow constructed an entire belt driven engine sixteen inches high developing half horsepower with no outside help. The boy worked nearly a year on the project, running smoothly and quietly.
Logan April 18 Dennison will be tried at Red Oak in May or June after Judge Green granted a change of venue from Harrison county. The case may go to Montgomery county with Red Oak as seat, possibly delaying to fall term if continuance is granted. Frank Shercliffe denies plans to leave Iowa until trial ends.
Erich Von Kutzleben, who claimed responsibility for wrecking a Rock Island passenger train near Homestead, was re indicted by the Iowa County Grand Jury. He faces murder in the first degree and malicious train wrecking charges and was arraigned, with plea time set to next Monday. The defense plans to move to quash, asserting lack of district court jurisdiction due to his alleged alien status. The issue likely will be argued Monday.
Ottumwa voters face a court challenge as T. J. Phillipps seeks to oust Mayor B. F. Slutts over allegedly unauthorized voting machines. The action also targets alderman at large and park commissioner seats amid claims of poll judge misconduct and non secret ballots. Election returns gave Slutts an 88 vote lead amid other tight contests.
B H Ske of By H Skinner and Son Birmingham faces grand jury indictments for fraudulent banking in Van Buren county. The forty year career ends as bankruptcy filings reveal shortages estimated between 25000 and 40000 dollars. Investigations cite insolvent moneys after Skener’s involvement with Fort Madison railway and a wood market corner attempt.
A fire destroyed Persia Iowa business district and many homes, with $40,000 loss and little insurance. Key losses include Willard Bros general store, J Seddon & Son general store, McCabe hardware, H Lestreet jewelry, Matson hardware, and Odd Fellows hall. No water works hindered efforts. origin unclear.
An effigy picture of Pierre’s is blamed for a campus scandal at Simpson College. Throckmorton, a student, was suspended after selling the images while other students faced suspensions for related reasons as the controversy grew. Photographers swarmed the scene amid the uproar.
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