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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
7
A garbled, satirical collage of fashion talk and odd product plugs. The piece riffs on dress fit, a tailor, cork buoyancy, chewing Wrigley Spearmint for digestion, a scientist's claim about Bold odor, and a whiff of moralizing proverbs.
Barcelona reports order mostly restored as unrest lingers on outskirts. Catalan communes push toward republics while Palamos declares independence. Across borders, Spain faces strikes, press censorship protests, and a depressed economy amid King Alfonso’s wary stance. Iowa editor Clayton Bailey dies suddenly in Minneapolis.
President Taft will include Charleston South Carolina in his western and southern trip itinerary. He is due to arrive late afternoon November 6 and stay the night in Charleston. The report also notes military and association activities in Baden Baden Germany and mentions sailors and soldiers in a separate dispatch.
Des Moines reports Omaha police arrested seven members of an opium gang during a raid at 1204 Cherry street while robbing a South Omaha man. Myrtle Parker, Harry Parker, and Sol Davis are wanted for a highway robbery of Joseph Andrews. Parker was shot by a policeman and hospitalized in a dangerous condition. Georgie Holland case details remain unclear. Davis was previously thought captured in Atlanta but identified later in Omaha.
In Dubuque on August 4 rumors of appointing a coadjutor bishop for Archbishop Keane persist. A formal announcement from St Paul says archdiocesan rectors will meet August 17 to nominate, with final selection by the Holy See. Keane’s health has been poor, and Bishop Carroll of Helena is strongly believed to be named.
Mason City Iowa August 1 Governor Johnson cannot attend on August 5. Senator Albert B Cummins will address the joint meeting of the Eastern Iowa and Upper Des Moines Editorial association.
A rural free delivery carrier stops at a farmer’s gate and jokes about the name Holmes and Sherlock Holmes. The farmer, Beverly G., replies he’s not fooled by appearances, noting his detective sense and asking for mail, in a light, human exchange from Youth’s Companion.
Charles T. Bauer of Volant Pennsylvania describes twelve years of eczema on hands arms and feet that worsened despite salves and doctors. After using Cuticura Remedies he reports rapid healing with no recurrence and credits the treatment for relief. Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston backs the advert.
A doctor known for intolerance to imaginary illnesses plays a prank on a female patient. He orders her to shut her eyes and stick out her tongue, then vanishes, leaving her alone in a busy street with tongue extended and eyes closed. The tale ends with the patient realizing he deceived her.
An Richmond Virginia woman credits Postum and Grape Nuts with transforming health after years of coffee use. She reports relief from headaches and nervousness, weight gain of about 26 pounds, restored walking stamina, and improved memory. She urges readers to consider the remedies.
Dr Samuel Cal vin Iowa state geologist and his wife depart Iowa City on August 3 heading to the west coast and then by steamer to Alaska to study regions of strong geological interest for scientists.
The First National Conservation Congress of the United States will be held in the auditorium of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition in Seattle Washington from August 26 through August 28.
In Omaha the Flor ence suburb, H. C. Hani, manager of a local saw mill, was shot and killed at his front door by an unknown assailant. Police investigate motive and identity of the shooter.
Miss Agnes McGuire, of Albia Iowa, riding home on a hayrack with a picnic party, was thrown in front of a locomotive on August 8. The train passed over her, severing both feet, and she died an hour later.
Casey is dead and the Thirteenth district Tammany organization members attend the funeral in a body. They pass the coffin, greet the widow, and offer condolences. Mr Hogan delivers a lengthy oration praising Casey, claiming to have known him well by sight only.
Promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder as sole relief for swollen smarting tired aching hot sweating feet corns and bunions. Claims it cures while you walk and advises asking druggists and shoe stores, 26 cents, sample and address in LeRoy New York.
A breezy mint ad remarks that chewing Wrigley's Spear mint travels with you and tempers nerves, noting that men who travel on their nerve tend to become nervous wrecks and a witty dialogue about fainting husbands and halves.
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