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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1905
Page
2
The note argues that Strange Incidents are genuine and that details open to conjecture are grounded in scientific fact, referencing records from societies for Pageltical Research and author Mary R. P. Halcll.
Mrs Constance Hamilton frets as her husband Vane leaves for a two week trip amid a northwest wind and fog. She recalls eight years of May journeys tied to his mysterious travels, while a stranger's brief meeting with him at the Essex House stirs suspicion in town.
Mrs. Hamilton suspects her husband Vane of secret trips and a hidden life as yearly May absences return. She worries for eight years of marriage and seeks clues by visiting Mrs. Fry in the Essex House laundry while planning to uncover the other woman. (To be continued.)
Two men joke about a man with a cheek getting what he wants. A merchant advertised for a porter and hired a burly Irishman after he boasted he could secure the best references from his family living down the street. The man’s story ends with him landing the job.
The late Rev. Dr. Fay once settled at Leonminster confronted a stingy deacon who lent to a poor widow at 9 percent. Dr. Fay challenged the high rate, asking how the Lord could view the note. The deacon replied that if the Lord looked down from heaven, that 9 would look like a 6.
A quirky exchange features Yeast and Crimsonbeak joking about a Russian ice breaking boat named Ryesh trink off vitch. The banter playfully twists the term into a jaw breaking pun, highlighting wordplay over literal meaning.
In a short exchange Mrs. Hanks asks about an appropriate tombstone for dear mother. Mr. Hanks suggests a good and heavy stone, leaning toward a sturdy, substantial memorial.
Reports from St Petersburg describe a Japanese landing on Sakhalin near Korsakovsk and Meree, with bombardments and Russian scorched earth orders. Analysts argue occupation strengthens Japan’s position in peace talks, potentially enabling demand for island cession and indemnity as negotiations unfold.
Topeka July 8 The Kansas Supreme Court declared the law authorizing a $410 000 independent oil refinery at Peru unconstitutional in an opinion by Associate Justice Green The ruling follows legislative moves aimed at curbing Standard Oil in Kansas and is described as a direct blow to the company.
Telegrams from the Caucasus report a mutiny aboard the Kniaz Potemkine triggering a broader movement as troops and police prove powerless. Rail traffic stops and civilians flee while social conditions grow dire amid this near anarchy.
Cleveland July 13 a stream in Doan brook Wade Park is described as an amber lager flow. City officials report the beer waste comes from a brewery near Dean brook with a gulley off Hough avenue feeding the stream. A peddler’s horse allegedly drank from the brook and became tipsy.
Latest CAS4Y market notes show mixed prices across dairy meats and produce. Entries list Rutter Creamery offerings, fresh stock, and various trades with regional references, including Chicago, Omaha, St. Louis, and New York.
The state railroad rate hearing ends in Springfield with no immediate decision. Chairman Neville says a ruling may take several days and Governor Deneen will review the evidence before a decision is reached.
Alma Michigan July 13 typhoid outbreak traced to ice cream served at a college commencement banquet. Of 500 students in attendance forty are dangerously ill with the fever, officials believe the frozen dessert sparked the epidemic.
Paris July 18 Former Foreign Minister Delcasse said in an interview that in a war with Germany Great Britain would side with France. He added the two nations could defy Germany.
J W Preston of Baxter donated a fine lot of prehistoric pestle implements used in stone mortars for pounding grain. The Iowa farm land value totals 1 824 162 221 with 34 644 090 acres, pausing on swamp land reclamation. The state federation of labor issues a child labor circular comparing conditions to 17th century England. A Des Moines clerk Fritz Westbrook was shot by masked highwaymen on University Avenue. Plans form to lobby a railroad tax hearing in Searsboro. mutual telephone system expansion from Council Bluffs to Nebraska may trigger toll cuts and a new battle with Bell.
Albert Holeman eight year old son of A D Holeman living six miles northeast of Waterloo suffered the loss of both feet while aiding in mowing hay when the team ran away and knives caught him. The injury threatens life. The same item reports a Scottish anecdote about the telegraph from a West Highlander.
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