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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1905
Page
2
A kaleidoscopic page gathers sharp quips and social sketches from varied topics. Humor and critique touch on climate, politics, finance, crime, and culture, with tongue in cheek remarks about judges, poets, pie origins, and public manners. Names surface in playful clipping of events and opinions.
A note on linguistic behavior contrasts Japan’s complimentary use of the term lobster with broader U.S. usage. The piece points out that in this country the name is often misapplied, unjustly diminishing the crustacean’s proper reputation.
A witty remark by J Pierpont Morgan notes men may wear what they choose as long as they pay their tailor. The comment suggests financial constraints drive clothing choices among many men.
The Verona city purchases the house Julet was said to have lived in during Romeo’s serenade under her window for 2900 dollars. The cable report does not explain why J Pierpont Morgan did not bid.
A New York preacher claims women bear major blame for current rascality. He argues men are passive, and women’s influence ensures a new rascal will be born. The piece reflects gendered judgment typical of the period.
In a sweeping storm, lightning and hail caused widespread damage. Prominent farmer A C Rynett lost twenty cattle to a fence strike. A Clinton man alias Miller, Schroeder, and Becker was arrested for forging a check at Lyons and wanted in Davenport. Mrs G V Patterson of Ft Dodge nearly drowned saving herself from an open cistern. Neola dealers Dorn and Mc Ginty pursue $2,000 after a Cooper hog-buyers pool suit. Rock Island man John Schultz arrested over a stolen horse plot in Cedar Rapids. Iowa rail upgrades planned between Newton Colfax and Adair Atlantic, with double tracking debated. West Burlington block fire caused by lightning resulted in tens of thousands in losses. Firefighters contained the blaze as rain continued. Brown of Rockwell Post Office faced a $6,500 bond for stamp irregularities tied to Sears Roebuck. case referred to federal court. Clinton mayor’s son John Peterson died at 38 from injuries at a picnic. Medford resident Charles Butler was killed by a lightning strike, his sister having been killed previously by a similar bolt.
Coffeyville experts in Iris claim gas traces at Muscatine indicate a large deposit. They seek city council franchise to light the town at 35 cents per thousand. A derrick rises for a thorough investigation.
A bolt hit First Lutheran church in Cedar Rapids scorching the spire and lower structure during a recent storm. In Brown County Kansas a lightning bolt killed eight cattle on Asa Hull farm. A 10 year old boy Blakely Hastings died after a small excursion boat incident on the Cedar River. A daring holdup at Swift Packing in Des Moines failed when clerks refused to reveal the safe combination. State finances show a shrinking balance near 950000.
A swath of snow near Coire in Grisons, Switzerland, transformed into a jet of black snow as enormous clouds of a small wingless insect with two long legs swept over the region. Residents describe the phenomenon as black snow due to the insect fall.
David T. Stubbs once cashier of Citizens' Gas Co. in Council Bluffs is jailed for a nearly $2,000 shortage. He lived beyond means, using funds for social status. Daily reports masked missing deposits. bank records contradicted company books, revealing the discrepancy.
Cedar Falls August 25 Lightning struck a barn where farmer Joe Morin was milking. His wife pulled him from the flames just in time to prevent cremation. The barn and contents burned. Morin in serious condition. Nearby, Martin Thorndall’s barn was struck and destroyed and Wild’s phone store suffered a $500 stock loss from a thunderbolt.
Aug 23 Muscatine. Mrs Ed Bennett, a farm resident ten miles away, was the target of an attempted murder with a knife by Frank Boyd after she rejected his advances. She cried for help. he fled into a cornfield as a posse of farmers search the area.
Des Moines dispatches report Congress may confer ambassadorial honors enabling Major Conger to receive a gold star from the Empress Dowager of China. The decoration, valued at 3000 dollars, awaits congressional action.
Des Moines reports the death of F E Haley secretary of the Iowa State Traveling Men's association. Haley died at 8 15 yesterday morning in a Toronto hospital. Mrs Haley and other relatives were at his bedside. He fell ill while traveling to Toronto.
In Goldfield on August 24 Thomas Reed, a well known young man, killed himself after being informed he would stand trial for forgery. The questioned check was for 75 dollars.
In Williamsburg on August 25 a ten year old boy, son of Philip Seibert, was dragged to death when his foot became tangled in a mule’s halter while he was leading the animal to water.
Davenport Aug 22 August Epilers of this city drowned Sunday while bathing near Offermann's Island below this city Herman Melin of Moline and Ben Stooke drowned near Geneseo a short distance north of here All three deaths due to bathers getting beyond their depth without knowing how to swim People should marry their opposites That is probably why poor young man's always anxious to marry an heirens
Des Moines reports Forepaugh-Sells circus arrives Saturday the 26th with an on site animal hospital run by Dr Stull former Indiana state vet and a corps of assistants. The 500 horses and many wild animals receive antiseptic care first intention healing and strict grooming and feeding protocols. Reduced railroad rates apply for show day.
In Humboldt on August 25 Pauline and Ida Metzner sisters aged 25 and 30 drowned after an overturned boat. Charles Nelson witnessed the tragedy unable to help as heavy rain and darkness hampered rescue efforts on the roaring river.
European capitalists plan to back the St. Joseph Albany Des Moines rail line with a 5,500,000 bond issue floated in Europe. The 185 mile route would cost 30,000 per mile, with surveys complete and construction expected to begin within months amid anticipated labor costs in Ringgold county.
Mrs. C. F. Brown files in district court alleging gross and negligent violations of Des Moines ordinances by West Riverside Mine Co. She claims ordinance 193 limits storage of explosives to 25 pounds, mandates noncombustible walls twelve inches thick, and asserts excess powder was stored in an insecure shanty where engineer Brown was killed by flying timbers.
Davenport reports the McCausland Iowa grain elevator owned by the D Rothchild Grain Company burned to the ground last night. Loss estimated at 33,000 dollars for the building and 2,000 dollars for grain. Plans call for immediate rebuilding.
An unidentified man was instantly killed near Burlington when struck by a northbound Chicago Indianapolis line train. His body was found early yesterday by section hands south of Burlington. The incident details and exact location remain unavailable.
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