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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1905
Page
6
Constance learns two men claim to be Vane Hamilton. Dr. Peck suspects a deeper plot linking Mrs Hamilton's rumored entanglements, a possible murder, and stolen papers. She seeks decisive legal action, inviting Morley and Stevens to assess who is truly her husband.
In a week the man known as Primes Edes was up and about and professed himself well. He said little about his wound, noting he knew nothing of it when he regained his sense of identity. The incident remains unclear as to how it occurred.
In a northern California town a suspected murder is examined in court. Talisman Taylor testifies under cross examination about prejudices and alleged crimes by Indians in a case involving a half breed wife who died and was buried, later exhumed for evidence of violence.
Seaman Jack Mackin of the old Kearsarge, docked off Charlestown after a long cruise, faced Capt. Winslow for an absentee of fifty six hours. The captain rebuked him as a fool, to which Mackin replied that growing pains ashore in good company had him misled and that he would not have returned if another captain led the ship.
A recent Ireland recruit joins a grocery shop and forges a path in the Welsh rabbit trade. A customer asks for crumbled store cheese, and the clerk replies with a playful quip about what he feeds them on, reflecting Lilppierntt’s Magazine humor.
A sermon excerpt by Rev. George H. Hepworth discusses the idea that all things may be owned by the soul through spiritual ownership in God and Christ. It argues religion must reflect this entitlements view, transforming daily life when one embraces the broader scope of life, earth, and sky as shared with all humanity.
A reflective piece urges readers to shift focus from self pity to joy and active charity. It argues sorrow can be alleviated by uplifting others, not dwelling on loss, and stresses that the earth is meant as a bright home where good and love triumph over darkness.
A reflective exhortation urges readers to ease others pain by small generous acts toward neighbors of all statuses. It calls for shared effort to brighten the common place and temper personal malaise by contributing one’s mite to relieve suffering.
The piece contrasts spiritual awakening with material knowledge, then reports New York’s First National Bank gaining practical control of Lehigh Valley stock for coal interests, shaping coal trust dominance. It notes accompanying moves by Erie, Reading, Jersey Central, Lake Shore, Lackawanna, and highlights large Lehigh holdings and prior investments.
The speaker condemns those who seek mere appearances over genuine character. Such men drift with popular opinion, chasing present praise and escaping blame. True virtue rests on steadfast honesty, faithfulness, and alignment with conscience and God, especially when faced with temptation or adversity.
The piece argues that tomorrow's character is formed by present deeds and that one must exert positive effort to shape virtue. It warns against laxity and urges daily reflection on conduct, noting that today’s choices become the habit defining the future self. The author emphasizes duty to act with purpose now.
A public notice describes relatives chalking on the sidewalk to locate a child who is lost, listing the name and kin in a callee style posting across Sheffield and other towns.
Chicago market notes list prices for butter cheese eggs and meats with varied grades across dairy firms and stock buyers. Fresh stock and case details appear alongside fruits vegetables and farm products with multiple price ranges and per unit quotes.
Grain quotations show Chicago No 2 red at 88 cents, New York No 2 red at 83 cents, Minneapolis and Milwaukee mixed grades around 43 to 44 cents, with Liverpool and Chicago listings ranging from about 1.40 to 10. A broad snapshot captures bids and standard prices at major hubs including Kansas City, St Joseph, and New York, reflecting varied demand and market spreads.
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