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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
2
A blistering, dated anecdote on women’s economics argues that contrary to stereotypes, women are intelligent economists who can stretch money further than men. It cites common beliefs about female extravagance, notes men as perennial spendthrifts, and claims a wife’s thrift steadies a husband’s finances while praising female restraint and prudent budgeting.
The text argues that France uses government support to celebrate a national holiday with public theaters, free performances, and fireworks, and urges America to adopt similar policies. It contrasts official pomp with private displays and suggests the national colors and grand public events define proper commemoration.
Professor Walter AL Wyckoff, who died recently, was noted for a book on debotaggin and social conditions. The work drew on a year living as a working man, recording authentic experiences and hardships. It remained vital through a decade of trevenstig treegire and offered an unbiased view of labor life.
The city seeks to curb mine operations as it weighs the costs of coal for municipal gas and electric plants. Officials consider a steady supply and the impact on prices as Vienna moves to regulate Moravia’s coal output.
Relief expeditions rush to the scene as fires burn numerous towns. About 180 people reportedly died, 6.5 million dollars in losses, and about 7,000 residents are displaced from their homes as authorities battle the widespread conflagrations.
A bush fire near Fernie raged for three days, destroying towns including Fernie Coal Creek Hosmer and Michel. Officials report 180 killed and about 7,000 left homeless. Property loss estimated at 6.5 million dollars with insurance claims around 5 million.
Aug 4 Cranbrook B C A vast blaze roars along the Ik river valley killing 180 people injuring hundreds and leaving 7000 homeless. Fernie Mon day wiped out with 3500 residents, coal Creek and others erased. $6,000,000 in losses. Railways damaged and救 trains used to evacuate survivors amid panic and relief efforts.
A massive wildfire devastates Fernie and surrounding areas in British Columbia. Flames threaten Elk and Cedar Valley mills, with Firefighters and victims fleeing toward Cranbrook and Hosmer. An estimated 9 000 displaced, 2 000 sent west, losses pegged around 2 500 000 000 with 1 500 000 insurance. The Great Northern trains rescue evacuees amid ongoing search for missing siblings and survivors.
An Aug 4 explosion at Charles Kehoe's stone-crushing plant near Hazleton, Pa, killed three men including two Stefans, with Thomas Kehoe severely injured. Separately, an Aug 4 blast at Knickerbocker colliery near Shenandoah, Pa, killed two and fatally injured three, caused by gas inrush ignited by a lamp.
Willemstad reports the Gelderland, under its commander, landed an officer at La Guaira who was refused shore contact and letter bags. The German minister in Caracas was not given an official message. Venezuela braces forts for defense as Holland is expected to act decisively.
A Sunday blaze in Winsted wiped out the state armory the largest hall in northwestern Connecticut the Odd Fellows block and the Manchester building plus about a dozen other structures. Total loss is estimated at 80000 dollars. About a dozen residents were rescued from upper floors as exits were blocked by flames no injuries were reported.
Lawton Oklahoma August 4 J M Philips of Randler killed Mrs June Smith his sister in law at Temple then died by his own hand surrounded by a posse twenty miles southwest of Lawton He murdered Mrs Smith over jealousy and chose death over arrest.
In San Francisco on August 4, three victims of a mountain auto wreck arrived, with Mrs. Frederick Marriott and Jesse Gilbert, the chauffeur, among the deceased. The crash occurred in the Santa Cruz mountains and details indicate a fatality tally among those involved.
New York aug 4 members of the United Brotherhood of aflora arg agala threaten a general strike which if called will involve 30 000 coat makers and helpers
Au g 4. In Jefferson Louisiana Drugeist C. W. Taylor was nearly killed in an automobile accident. Several of his family members and his sister Mrs Tyler of Chicago were involved in the crash.
Paris faces a 24 hour general strike as 25 000 soldiers stand on edge amid violent placards denouncing the government over the Vigneux affair. Printers vanish from offices delaying newspapers while police quell unrest and protests in Place Republique escalate.
A blaze at the dock freight transfer house and grain elevators of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad at West Sixteenth and Canal streets caused about 1.5 million dollars in damage. Four men smoking near chemical barrels allegedly sparked explosions that shook the building. Fifty empty freight cars and a tool house in the yard were also destroyed as flames spread to railroad ties miles north.
United States Labor Commissioner Charles P. Neill notified Grand Master Hawley that he will take steps to settle grievances of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad switchmen. The grievance board members returned to Scranton and met in executive session Monday afternoon.
A cloudburst in Verdi Nevada caused destruction with at least one death. The torrent damaged cabins, livestock including hogs, and disrupted local telephone service, reporting extensive losses in the area.
The west bound Golden State Limited traveling from Chicago to California on the Rock Island ran over Southern Pacific tracks and was ditched near Benson on Monday. Seven people were injured.
New York dispatch reports Gov. Hughes preparing a secret action aimed at anti-betting conflicts at Saratoga. Possible indictments in Kings County may be brought to trial at a special term as Hughes seeks a drastic step to shake the racing scene. Information comes from Saranac Inn discussions and sources including Assistant District Attorney Elder.
Boston moved to dismiss the federal case alleging illegal control by the New Haven line. The demurrer argues the petition is multi farious loose and uncertain and seeks dismissal of the bill in equity.
Columbus Aug 4 Mrs Samuel Gans of Moundsville West Virginia leaped from the Mount Carmel hospital roof garden on Monday and died. She had been a patient for four weeks suffering from melancholia and was taken to the roof garden by her nurse.
In Canonsburg Pennsylvania on August 4 Mrs. Talmer shot her husband Frank Talmer during a drunken domestic quarrel as he beat her. He was wounded in the abdomen and transported to a hospital likely fatally injured while she lay at home unconscious from injuries.
Lord Roberts arrived in Ottawa as the guest of the governor general at Rideau Hall for five days. He will sail for England from Quebec next Friday.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on August 4 a deadly clash between Italian and Slav workers at the Gates coke plant left one dead and 25 seriously wounded. Leaders Furance and Molanski sparked the fight after pay day and a gunshot killed Antillo Ronco. State police arrested 19 rioters and moved prisoners to Uniontown as crowds urged releases.
In Metropolis Illinois on August 4, Jim Kelley aged 19 killed Link James and wounded Eva Sleeter, then shot himself. Lena Oliver escaped as Kelley, son of George Kelley of Paducah, fled the scene near Forktown.
Maj. R. D. Kellogg former Iowa legislator who introduced the resolution pledging Iowa to support the national war effort died at his Des Moines home after a long illness.
The National Rendering Company plant at Globe station ten miles south of Hammond, Indiana, was destroyed by a Monday fire. Loss estimated at 250000 dollars. Night watchman James McKee perished in the blaze. About two hundred workers were left unemployed.
Aug 4 reports Frank I. Brown, motorman, killed by four highwaymen at the end of P street car line. Conductor G R Windsor robbed, watch and $15 in money taken. Police pursue suspects.
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