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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1904
Page
2
A jumble of brief notes and quips from the era touches on a deflected boy graduate, a killer writing to a czar, Jap soldiers, Europe tensions, a wife trusting her husband, King Edward meeting Booth, Ramon Corral’s presidential hopes, a debtor and a monopoly claim, a Saturday holiday idea, England divorce rates, marriage happiness, a Milwaukee telephone card game, and J Pierpont Morgan’s slow retirement.
Scientists pursuing methods to destroy mosquitoes argue that religious prejudice does not block their path to success. The claim emphasizes science over faith as the decisive factor in advancing public health efforts.
A readers’ quip piece lampoons equality claims by citing Thomas Jefferson, noting women’s unequal treatment in society. It contrasts men sweating at work with others watching from bleachers, and mocks New York troops who hesitate to go to Manassas citing unfamiliar labor.
In a tone reflecting opinion this brief notes Mrs Russell Sage is a very charitable figure and that in her work she is Russell’s right hand while the left hand stays unaware. It adds a wry aside about the contrast in social philanthropy. The piece also mentions Sarah Bernhardt reconciling with her leading man and performing in London, praising her long history of successful onstage partnerships.
The proposal urges dividing Iceland into wards and establishing boards of aldermen and village leagues to reform governance. Advocates claim the changes could endic the country’s slow, old-fashioned methods and accelerate modernization across regions.
A newspaper correspondent was captured by Russians, blindfolded, and taken to Port Arthur where he was thrust into a pitch-dark dungeon. The incident draws reaction from the managing editor who vows accountability.
Japanese critics urge Vice Admiral Kamimura to resign or face possible self harm after terse hints in Japanese journals about hot weather and strategic pressures. The stance signals rising public pressure as naval command faces scrutiny.
The agricultural department warns against using carbolic acid as a steady diet and urges cautious testing. A lightning bolt in Denton Maryland struck a house near an indoor cat, causing no injuries to residents but killing the cat resting by the door, challenging the belief that all cats are immortal.
A witty remark questions the British Admiralty for appointing a deceased man to a position, suggesting the choice might be a literal claim of a living-dead official. The piece notes such jokes are not uncommon in the country and ponders any possible assertion of a dead man holding office.
A St Louis judge ruled the young woman's father may go downstairs after 11 p m to interrupt proceedings but did not outline how to prevent him from awarding the fight to the young man.
A roundup of Iowa incidents includes a 38 year old man jailed for assaulting a 15 year old girl, a Keokuk drowned brother mystery on a Deadmen slough sandbar, a Lake City boy accidentally shot by playmates, and three Os kaloosa taverns closed for mulct law violations. A Madison county accident injures Mrs Story and a Humeston man tied to forged checks. Other items report a Des Moines jewel safe job, Nevada murder case, a Tara woman found dead, court actions over drunkenness, a Davenport suit for injuries, and state fair notes amid St Louis expo worries. A Sioux City parish inherits a bequest for masses.
Oskaloosa July 2 Herman Plate two year old son of John Plate a Holland farmer near Leighton died yesterday from eating part of a sample box of corn salve left on the doorstep Monday. A doctor was called and the child was removed but died as the stomach lining was eaten away by poison. Investigation talks of prosecuting the parties who left the sample for criminal carelessness.
Eldora July 2 Edward O Soule former Iowa Falls bank cashier charged with embezzling about 60008 from Home Savings Bank has been sighted in Chicago near Lincoln Park aboard a Clark street car. Locals doubt he will return for trial and fear bond forfeiture. strong demand he be captured and tried.
Iowa Falls June 30 the Iowa State Sunday School association reported it is out of debt after raising 1500 at a monster meeting. More than 400 delegates from across Iowa attended, with 600 visitors from Des Moines. State Superintendent Mitchell and State Treasurer Hardin praised the current financial health, and 34 counties contributed to full apportionment while one gave nothing.
Rev Charles H Mayne Methodist minister at Collings and Pleasant Grove Nevada faced burglar attack during Sunday school convention. He fought and was shot eight times. taken to Ellsworth hospital in critical condition. Suspect under arrest as officers search. police issue burglar description. reward increased to 1500 dollars.
Des Moines July 1 John Downie of the board of control praises Iowa state farms after visits to Mt Pleasant Clarinda Glenwood. Strawberries yielded 2 174 quarts at Clarinda with 10 000 quarts credited and 5 000 more on vines. cherries abundant and hog sales to Morrell Ottumwa brought over 2000 dollars. Farms report fine corn and new potatoes. 150 hogs fattening for August and 700 more on farm.
Two suspects were arrested near Lincoln after a Waverly robbery and described as matching the West Liberty murderers. Gallup, robbed and mortally wounded by a ketchup bottle, died after surgery. Iowa Sunday School debt cleared by a large fundraising in Towa Falls.
Des Moines reports warn of web worms threatening Iowa crops, with State Entomologist Summers at Ames advising thorough spraying with arsenites. The note covers corn stand estimates, popu list activity, a Des Moines convention by mail, and state monuments funding. It also mentions flax acreage, oil meal prices, and stone sourcing for the state hall of history. Additional items include a pending Iowa soldiers monument and ex-prisoners of war association input.
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