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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
6
A Pennsylvania girl kills a ten-foot snake with a hatpin in a curious anecdote. Various playful lines follow about battles, royalty, and social notes, weaving light commentary on events and personal tales from the era.
A brisk column riffs on chorus girls in misfortune, Carnegie’s remaining wealth and health, and the ink versus fist power struggle in Hungary. It jests about society women, Paris fashions, padded trousers, and a Brookline telephone bride quietly wed for a month, provoking amused reactions.
The article urges participants in deer hunting excursions to stay close to the deer at gunfire, stressing precautions to return alive. It also notes that fashionable New York women wearing poison rings could push young men to join Professor Wiley's poison class to gain immunity.
The notice records Jehan Marie Joseph Alain De dous de Pierrefeu taking a wife in Boston on a Wednesday and plans to reside in New ark. It mentions potential storage of some names in a warehouse.
In a vivid display Mrs. Potter Palmer’s jewels outshone the Wilhelm der Grosse searchlights, with diamonds leading and the lights fading into the background. The scene emphasizes the dazzling contrast and long-standing prestige of Palmer’s gems.
The remark notes that in Russian there is no direct equivalent for mediation and questions the feasibility of pronouncing any possible translation. It highlights linguistic gaps between English and Russian in conveying the concept.
A Washington dispatch reports abundant money but stresses the need to act before funds can be obtained. It notes that regardless of money’s abundance, concrete steps are required to access the funds.
A New Jersey man attempted to pay an election bet by riding a pig but was thrown off. He suffered a broken arm while landing on his head, his brains reportedly unharmed.
Under her late uncle's will an Indiana girl stands to receive $15,000 if she marries, while remaining single yields nothing. The Fresh hope of suitors is mentioned as she confronts this unusual condition, with many seeking to help her secure the fortune.
A reflective line notes that many men value practical skills and appearances in wives more than intellectual achievement, content with modest means as long as household duties and looks are maintained. It portrays gender expectations tied to kitchen competence and social appearance.
A man who has explored Central Africa claims it is much safer to travel alone in the jungle at night than in Chicago or New York. He questions the value of venturing into the jungle for diversion when major cities present greater risk.
Pittsburg heiress finds a titled foreigner willing to marry for cash. The trend shows local heiresses arranging marriages to gain social standing and financial advantage, with observers noting ongoing public visibility of such arrangements.
A New York obituary notes the death of a painter celebrated for blocking eyes to render innocent looking sky-blue orbs. The piece highlights the impact on the Tenderloin art scene and suggests how the district will cope without his distinctive work.
In Creston Mrs EB Barr fainted and burned her arm while alone by a hot stove. Benton county anti liquor actions target druggists and shops. Vinton searches recover malt liquor. Mrs M F Hupp near Blakesburg killed herself with carbolic acid amid despondency. Iowa State College stock show prizes exceed two thousand dollars with many firsts. Buckeye agent Evans jailed on debt and later release. Alice Hamilton sues for death of husband in Fort Dodge due to trench collapse. Montezuma jury awards 8000 to plaintiff over Grinnell sewage damages. Krambacks return home after winning fat stock show prizes and cash. Marne honors for two instrumental winners as Maine celebrates. Iowa City reports mysterious Jack the Hugger incidents. Maquoketa man Weeks dies by suicide after family travels. Attorney General in Washington argues interstate liquor shipping limits. Knoxville publisher Gilson injured at press. Dollard captured in Chicago faces charges in multiple counties. Shower case settlements distribute about 32,000 to local groups. Jefferson county corn husker Herriott harvests 1998 bushels in 18 days. Charles City man Heddens dies by self-inflicted wound. Charlotte incorporation fight ends with court ballot delivery. Supreme Court upholds tree grading limits against property owners. Belle Plaine wagon trip restores Mrs Richardson’s health. Hancock veteran Hamilton sues for damages. Creston and St Louis blast injures minor.
The Nebraska Supreme Court affirms a habeas corpus ruling backing Governor Mickey's extradition action concerning Tom Dennison. Dennison surrendered at Omaha's sheriff office with attorney Ed Smith, bond set at 5000 dollars, and later Lincoln issued a new mandate ordering rearrest and detainment pending rehearing or appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Lake City reports six men believed to be Jolley robbers captured near Yetter after a staged getaway from a straw pile. A posse recovered robes, stolen tools, and a sack of shoes as officers move to confirm guilt. Separate incident notes Michael Heddens died after an accidental shotgun discharge while hunting near Charles City. coroner to hold inquest.
Des Moines reports strong move by Republicans to test the constitutionality of the amendments this year. They urge filing a case before primaries and before extended terms begin to obtain swift court ruling. Socialists reportedly may challenge the law at the earliest opportunity.
Hon. Silas Wilson returned from St. Louis where as superintendent of the Iowa horticultural exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase exposition he earned a gold medal for the neatest tastiest and cleanest display. Iowa won nine gold medals and many silver and bronze awards in general fruit collections and installation.
Karl Karrer of Treynor pleaded guilty to bank robbery in Council Bluffs and was sentenced to twelve years at Fort Madison. He admitted holding up Frances Flood, daughter of Breynor Savings Bank cashier, and forcing $1,500 from her. All but $100 was recovered. he had run a Treynor saloon and used the theft to pay debts. His wife continues the saloon.
On December 8 Earl Solomon alias Dean and Walter Konkler forced their way from the juvenile ward by prying bars with a table leg and fled. They had been arrested last Saturday for stealing candy from pails at the Burlington freight office. Solomon, an Omaha youth, is wanted across the river for larceny. Konkler resides in Council Bluffs. They were to be tried this week in juvenile court.
A verdict for heavy damages amounting to 1229 dollars 33 cents was awarded to M F Price L E Lyons and others against Western Manufacturing Company after a week in local court. The suit involved prominent jewelry interests in Iowa City over ten years and drew much attention from local figures.
Sioux City report: the district court postponed the case against Railroad Commissioner B C Brown until the February term for trial on charges of legal banking. The trial was set for yesterday. Ottumwa report: Hannah M Huffman, a 64 year old blind woman, died from injuries after her clothes ignited when her apron caught fire while she tended the heating stove.
Des Moines reports M J Wrage and others won grand prizes in Iowa exhibits at St Louis with five gold medals and many silver and bronze. Polk county also earned a gold. The piece covers prize distribution, railroads’ information policies, Anti-Saloon League plans, and statements by Speaker George W Clark with notes on legislative prospects.
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