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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
10
A child praises a car described as the finest and largest in town. The vehicle features large rubber tires, leather seats, blue and brass trim, four front lamps, and a gasoline tank for long trips. The author notes its speed and crowding preference, claiming no local rival matches it. The text cites W H James in St Louis Pont-Dispatch.
Maud notes the gorge as beautiful while discussing Mr Loud and Diva football quire, implying admiration for scenery and the social scene surrounding the choir.
Two street urchins quarrel over a spotted dog. One demands the dog and threatens, the other mocks him. The tall boy grabs the dog and they dash off around the corner, leaving bystanders amused by the petty feud.
A Baltimore American report notes a tense exchange on the stand as a lawyer asked personal questions amid a civil court pursuit. The witness recalls rude conduct while others defend sharp questioning as common in civil trials.
A Detruit Tribune piece quotes Newpop describing his infant child as very attached to him and noting the baby only allows him to walk the door at eight. The visitor asks about the wife, and Newpop confirms the strong fatherly tie.
An excerpt from the Los Angeles Times features dialogue on recognizing a divorced woman and whether her former partner’s wealth affects the acknowledgment. The piece includes a child’s bedtime riff ending with blessings for family members and a warning about a missing drum hole.
Eskimo-What do you think about these people that keep coming up here year after year looking for the pole Eskima-I don't know but I'm going down where they come from and find out what they want it for Chicayzu News Positively Brutal My face is my fortune sir she said Well he replied poverty is no disgrace but it's awfully inconvenient at times Town and Country The Cost What did your European trip cost you Svo hundred and fifty dollars in tips and a few incidental traveling expenses Chicago Tribune
Tess notes the surprise as a man kisses Jess’s hand and Jess replies she doubted he would stoop to such a gesture, quoted in the Philadelphia Press.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript presents a dialogue exchange about a marriage proposal. The passage asks what was said last night when Jack asked for a yes, with a brief line indicating uncertainty or a shrug. The wording evokes casual urban social chatter of the period.
A gold locket and chain was found with the owner to claim at the office. Lena Petersen, a trained nurse, has returned to Eldora after summering in Colorado and Omaha. Ed Griggs of Eminence Missouri arrived in Eldora to visit his mother and twin sister at the Burgess home. Mrs N W Zeiger, visiting her sister Mrs C F Susmitch, returned to Garner. Mrs Sarah Kangley leaves for Wellston Oklahoma to spend winter with daughter Mrs H J Cullen. Mrs Henry Olson departs for Cedar Falls to make her home after visiting her mother Mrs Oakley.
C R McLean of Union won third prize at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha for yellow corn sample No 41 in class A 5. Prize is a steel tank valued at 6.00 dollars. H M Wood of Iowa Falls won first prize for Pack fife wheat sample No 49 in class E 5, prize a wagon valued at 75 dollars. Judges led by L B Clore of Franklin Ind, twice grand champion sweepstakes winner. With 6 000 exhibitors, Omaha prizes carry high prestige.
Mr and Mrs P F Brown were in Chicago for Sunday and Monday, enjoying a brief trip and return home.
Rev. Mulhiman of Hubbard, after lecturing on Italy, will discuss his Switzerland trip next Thursday December 14 at the Friends church under the Young Women's Christian Association auspices. The writer praises his engaging style and broad appeal across ages.
The Pennsylvania Railroad establishes signal schools east of Pittsburgh to train signal service personnel. About 12 408 signals over 2 385 miles indicate rapid growth of block signaling. Six apprentices will undergo a three year program bridging mechanical work, supervisory offices, and electro pneumatic field duties.
The round the world cruise of the battleship fleet is hailed a success. Repairs to 13 of 16 ships are complete at a total cost under 50,280 dollars, less than 4000 per ship, boosting naval efficiency and morale amid past forecasts of trouble.
The Rome Gazette notes the death of Annibale Lucatelli, 85, a lifelong Italian liberty advocate. In the 1860s he helped ignite revolts against the church, was among ten leaders in the 1851 revolt attempt, his brother Cesare was executed, and he faced life imprisonment before a 1870 pardon. He then held a professorship at the Industrial museum as a close ally of King Humbert.
A Sydney correspondent reports Robert Smith won a bogey competition at Hunter's Hill. Smith is ambidextrous and uses about equal numbers of left and right handed clubs. He could play either hand with no disadvantage, making a hypothetical match Smith right handed against Smith left handed unpredictable.
The Paria observatory leads a worldwide project to compile a vast star map. Seventeen observatories from Greenwich to Melbourne have worked 22 years using photography, producing 22,054 negatives with over 2,000 engraved on copper for a monumental celestial chart.
Prof Gieler of Munich after studies in Europe and America concludes women’s feet are rapidly enlarging. He compares measurements from ancient statues with modern women, finding modern feet larger. He attributes the shift to walking, athletics and outdoor activity, noting French women also growing.
Costa Rica enforces a nationwide school uniform for all children to foster democratic ideas. On school days every child wears identical gray suits for boys and blue and white striped outfits for girls, supplied duty free by the government at cost.
In a comic exchange Uncle Totter and the Old Codger discuss remarriage. Totter jokes about a young wife brightening a home while the Codger soberly notes the social reality of appearances in black attire, reflecting a playful, era voice.
Warns that in early ether and chloroform use death from fright is best avoided by allowing the patient to hold and inhale the agent himself, suggesting self-administered administration before consciousness fades.
Located in the Hardin County National Bank Building an invitation is extended to become a member if not already one.
Mrs M E Maxfield reports severe stomach trouble in August 1908. After four weeks on a doctor’s regimen no relief, she tried Mi o na tablets from December 1 1908 and by December 2 1908 had no stomach pain. She used five boxes, noting improved sleep and digestion. Advertises Mi o na as a guaranteed cure with 60 cent boxes and free tea sample from Booth O’N ay Buffalo NY.
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