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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
6
The piece contrasts the couple’s desire for rest and recreation after work with the wife’s domestic routine. It cites a New York Weekly view on marital friction over entertainment, touches on the cost comparison between horse labor and automobile use, and questions whether servant or chauffeur costs are counted in traditional horse versus car expenses.
A historian notes that churches gain little from newspaper ads for sermons unless a famed preacher is named. Advertise sparingly, using one strong announcement for special occasions and rely on local methods like placards, circular rovers, and personal outreach for regular services.
Admiral Cervera, who commanded the Spanish fleet at Santiago, has lately retired from active service at his own request. Americans remember him with warmth for his gallantry and humanity. As a prisoner in the United States his life was marked by popular demonstrations and gratitude for saving Hobson and his companions' lives.
A Philadelphia detective on the trail of an embezzling restaurant employee remarks on the suspect’s extravagance and the city’s reputed early rising habits. The remark highlights a curiosity about how many meals Philadelphians could consume in a single day.
John J. White of New York traveled to Africa and hunted seven elephants and ten other species. On returning he shared his experiences and observations for publication without charge. A hunter comments that the only desirable compensation is to receive gum.
A New York bank markets itself to deaf mutes, claiming exclusive services. The note suggests the institution tailors its operations and staff to accommodate hearing-impaired clients, implying a niche approach in a city finance scene.
In Washington on January 19, Mr Willett of New York delivered a brutal bid at Roosevelt, denouncing the president as a tyrant and a bungler as he quoted The Passing of Roosevelt. The House halted him with a 125 to 16 vote, ending his speech after most of the hour.
Salt Lake City January, a Salt Lake City millionaire miner named Wood was killed when an Union Pacific engine struck him in the Oregon Short Line railroad yards. The body was found twenty minutes later between the rails by a yard inspector. Details on cause and connections are unclear.
An assortment of sarcastic lines and snippets reference a warrior in Cuba a secretary Long predatory lines and combative phrases. The collection includes phrases about Castro adversaries and naval figures like Admiral Schley presenting a mosaic of public discourse themes from satire to defamation.
Rural Schley defends the battle of Santiago bay while denouncing General Miles and President Castro. The speaker accuses the president of widowing Castro, mistreating the Philippines, harming Col. Stewart, blocking honest work for a young woman, tolerating army and navy scandals, pressuring subordinates as czarist agents, reviving the John Adams laws, prompting navy desertions, degrading West Point soldiers, and presiding over a Panama canal scandal verdict.
The U S Supreme Court affirmed Texas courts fine Waters-Pierce Oil Company of St Louis 1 623 000 for violating the state anti trust law and sustained Eckhart as receiver appointed by the Texas courts. The ruling backed the state actions and rejected the company’s bid to sustain the federal court appointment of Dorchester. All decisions were unanimous.
In Latrobe Pennsylvania on January 19 a mine collapse near Snydertown caused a false earthquake scare. Derry township road sank about three feet with deep ground fissures, damaging several homes and barns while residents fled then returned to survey the scene. Investigators ruled the event a mine collapse rather than an earthquake.
Fire at Spring Hill College in Mobile destroys the Jesuit campus. The blaze, likely sparked by a crossed wire in the chapel, was discovered during service. No injuries as several hundred students evacuated safely. Loss pegged at about $200,000. all college personnel accounted for and safe.
The United States court yesterday denied former President Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners in his damage suit against former Colorado Governor Peabody. The suit claimed Moyer was wrongfully imprisoned on orders tied to his alleged involvement in riots at Letlaride in 1904.
A London report states £420,000 was withdrawn from the Bank of England yesterday for transfer to South America. The amount is described as a large remittance to the region, with timing noted as yesterday in the report.
A man named Mr Wood attempting to aid a train for Uateht was walking in the yard when struck by an approaching train. His left foot and right arm were severed and his head crushed, leaving his body badly mangled. Authorities presume the accident occurred due to not hearing the oncoming train.
Commander Jefferson Brown, engineer corps, U.S.N retired, died of pleuro pneumonia at his Brooklyn home. He was in his age years.
A Newfoundland schooner Swallow from St Johns, N I, with about twelve men aboard, was wrecked off Blue Point near Fire Island during a blizzard. Debris washed ashore confirmed the vessel name. Crew fate unknown as rescuers searched in vain through snow and heavy seas.
Springfield Jan 19 Gov Deneen was inaugurated for the second time. In a message to the legislature he urged prompt action on a lake to gulf deep waterway. He noted growing interest nationwide and friendly federal attitude toward waterway development. He warned Canada plans a Georgian Bay canal to link lakes to the Atlantic and urged the US and states to begin work to ensure equal commercial standing with Canada and Britain.
In Vienna Georgia on January 19 P. G. McDonald a prominent farmer and merchant of Doolay County was shot and killed by his nephew W Theodore McDonald. The younger man surrendered to the sheriff claiming self defense.
An inquest held at the request of Mrs Rainey Lowe’s mother leads to the detention of Sovereign Lowe husband of the deceased on a murder charge while Lee Boyd stands charged as accessory. The events stem from the death of Mrs Rainey Lowe in the week prior at Afton.
The British steamer Fidra is wrecked off Amrum near Cuxhaven and declared a total loss. A crew of 18 is aboard and it is believed that most perished while trying to reach the shore.
Johnstown Pa Jan 19 Seven foreigners stupefied by liquor secured at a wedding celebration were burned to death in a blaze that destroyed three houses at Goodtown Somerset county Yesterday. The man who started the fire by pouring oil into a stove escaped with burns. One man who tried to fight the blaze used coal oil and an explosion followed. The seven victims slept in the three houses owned by the Somerset Coal Company valued at 2400 dollars.
Topeka yesterday remained practically without gas for fighting, heating or coking purposes due to a gas main break at Ottawa. The outage affected Topeka, Kansas, disrupting city services and daily operations as crews worked to restore supply.
London reports Miss Viola Gordon Charlesworth who vanished recently has been found and identified as Oban, Scotland. Her noted career and ties to large stock deals were cited as causing public excitement.
Rt Rev Bernard J McQuaid of Rochester dies on January 10 at age noted in obituary fragments. The report cites church role and location with limited readable details.
Washington reports startling charges of alleged wholesale frauds on public lands west of the Mississippi. Secretary Garfield asks Congress for another 500000, bringing total requested for timber and land protection to 1 million. He cites over 8200 cases in need of investigation and notes transfer of work from the secret service to the land office.
Des Moines reports the first full term election of a U S senator without prior party caucuses. Roll calls will occur in both chambers to cast votes for the senator to take effect March 4, with Republicans backing A B Cummins and Democrats backing Wen. Claude R Porter noted per primary edict.
L and Cass of St Paul, speaking before the state railroad commission in Des Moines, said the Chicago Great Western will be reorganized soon with Horace G Burt as head. He praised Burt as a top railroad man and pledged a firmer financial footing and higher train service nationwide.
Washington January 19. If Senator Milton of Marida prevails miscegenation in the District of Columbia will be a crime. Punishment includes ten years imprisonment and a $1000 fine. The bill also proposes a year’s imprisonment or $1000 fine for anyone persuading a marriage between races.
In Albany on January 19 the Republican caucus unanimously chose RF secretary of state for President Rodgervelt's cabinet. Senator Thomas C. Platt's term will expire. The Democratic caucus named former Ligur Gay Lew Chanler as its choice, with Lew Chanler noted among the contenders.
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