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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
7
In a reccat letter to Dry Hartman notes an ally in the house. The document references a correspondence describing support and potential collaboration within the legislative body. Further specifics are limited by the fragmentary OCR text.
A Times Democrat observer favors German names for automobiles and telephones. Selbstfahrer, meaning self driver, is praised as expressive, while Fernsprecher for far speaker is noted for its poetic potential. The piece suggests adopting these terms into English usage.
Tommy resists bedtime and rises reluctantly each morning forced from bed at eight by his mother. After seven calls she finally pries him loose, then he jokes he will sleep until two in the afternoon when grown. The anecdote portrays a sleepy child’s stubborn routine.
A dreamy scene described by George Cooper features dusky light fading to green as farm windows glow faintly. Cow bells echo along the lane while swallows circle, crickets chirp, and stars appear, closing with bars shutting out the scene.
Edward Harrigan sits with a friend in a cafe when a decanter holds enough whisky for several drinks. The friend claims only one drink, while Harrigan insists he saw the second drink taken, though not the first. The quip reflects an Irish bull as reported by the New York Times.
Commander Stuart of the naval recruiting elation in South Street New York lists William Manning a boatswain and longtime sailor age sixty six who sailed to Japan with Commodore Perry. Manning has re enlisted eight times in his career and now prefers sea life over land.
A historical note contrasts cook salaries with those of clergy and professors. It claims skilled cooks earn higher wages, highlighting French cooking as most in demand and tying top salaries to French chefs. The text references divisions among professional cooks and incomplete terms.
The Lambs Club in New York hosted a crowded gathering of actors. Nat Goodwin, finishing his road tour of A Midsummer Night's Dream, received an especially hearty reception. Whistler's private view at the Grosvenor Gallery drew London magistrate A G Plowden who met Whistler and was told there are no other pictures.
The oldest Keeley Institute in the world is reported in Des Moines offering cures for drunkenness morphine opium tobacco and narcotic addictions. It touts permanent cures and claims wives live longer than maids, with a free trial bottle offer and treatment details through Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer from Philadelphia.
An old newspaper ad touts 10000 plants for 10 cents from John A. Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin. Catalog plus seeds to grow 1000 cabbages 2000 carrots 2000 celery 2000 lettuce 1000 onions 1008 radishes 1000 flowers. Postage only for request, plus Berliner cauliflower pack included. Also contains notes on cures, household products, and miscellaneous sayings.
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