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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1903
Page
2
A collection of satirical, gossiping notes and quips mentions New York teachers, Yale arrests for assault, Schwab, baseball pennants, stock jumps, and social snubs. It riffs on press habits, misprints, and public figures while poking at culture, crime, sport, and finance with playful, sometimes biting, tone.
Amid praise for Emer son the writer recalls his teaching to be yourself rather than the best. The piece argues auto racing has grown too deadly and suggests the French duel will remain a popular amusement in France.
Young Wilfle K Vanderbilt wept when his automobile broke down and he had to drop out of a race. Some observers note wealth seems fun, but the episode shows the downsides of sudden misfortune for a rich figure.
A fragment discusses complement in blood and immune faces, then ponders if a maternal church can become avuncular. It notes a $21000 price tag on a Poe manuscript and worries such sales encourage islanders to hoard space. A Nebraska man answering a Chicago husband ad loses $800 but avoids marriage, deeming himself lucky.
The milliners and the Audubon society reach a mutual agreement on birds. The issue will be settled if the American woman refuses to promote any violations of the pact.
The note asks whether refusal of cytotoxis serum to extend life to 120 years could expose a man to prosecution for attempted death by his own action under New York law. It implies legal questions about survivorship, consent, and criminal liability for self-harm in a hypothetical biotechnical context.
A Kentucky feud investigation draws folks to court where entrants are urged to check weapons and a cautious warning about wearing boiler iron on the back. A German physician claims bee stings cure rheumatism with a patient allegedly stung 6952 times. Some prefer mental healing over this claim.
Article 8 of the newly formed American Press Humorists in Baltimore declares that annual expenditure shall not exceed receipts. Members pledge to contribute anything they publish, ensuring humor remains the core, though the group faces finance and consistency challenges.
The Iowa State Geological Survey board met in Des Moines to map the season. It plans enhanced clay investigations led by Dr Beyer and data gathering on artesian waters by Prof Norton in joint efforts with the U S Geological Survey. Field work covers Clinton Clayton Benton Emmet Palo Alto Pocahontas Winneshiek and Canton with several professors assigned to each area.
New York report states Rock Island authorities will not renew the lease of the Des Moines and Fort Dodge after its expiration in three years. The Cedar Rapids and Northern line, now supplying a substitute, makes new construction unnecessary. Rock Island interests preferred ceasing the lease even without the Burlington system acquisition. The Hooley party's earlier interest aligned with building a new line, but current plans focus on the Cedar Rapids route.
Rock Valley reports a new insect plague larger than the buffalo gnat with a harsher sting. Local biologists say the bug is unseen here before, forcing workers from the depot hotel and hindering other duties as they shelter from the pests.
William Van der Burg a non union blacksmith on 411 West Seventh Street in Sioux City threatened to kill T. J. Derman, president of the Trades and Labor Assembly and Union Labor League agent, demanding the abatement of his organizing efforts. Van der Burg was arrested after the incident.
The Western Iowa Interurban Railway board elected officers in Atlantic on June 10. John Nash of Audubon was chosen president with Alma Stearns of Logan as vice president and C. R. Benedict of Shelby as secretary. Clyde Brenton became treasurer, with G. W. Cullison, I. W. Weeks, and J. A. Nash on the executive council. The meeting focused on officer selection. route details await engineers. The line will run through Pell, Dallas, Guthrie, Audubon, Shelby, Harrison, and Pottawattamie counties. Next directors’ meeting slated for September. Capitalization to rise if the venture succeeds.
Secretary Wesley Greene reports June summaries show a statewide drop of 10 to 30 percent in several fruit varieties since the last report. The Des Moines valley records the lowest, with apples near half to three quarters crop losses projected in the north and west, while strawberries and berries are broadly well distributed but weather could alter outcomes.
Iowa tax statements filed with the state auditor report an about 80 percent rise in real estate valuations over the past year. Farm property gains are significant, with Benton County per acre value up from 45 to 56 dollars and Ringgold County’s farm value rising from 10,000,000 to 13,000,000 dollars. Town property also climbs, suggesting better business and growing population. personal property increases, though less pronounced.
The June weather has damaged Warren County crops, with an estimated two thirds of a normal yield and potential losses near 740000 dollars. County bridges may sustain 5000 dollars in damage while townships face about 8000 dollars in road and bridge losses. Favorable weather could aid late forage crops.
In Muscatine on June 9 seven year old daughter of James Adams grabbed a live wire and was thrown about the street until neighbor Will Bryan pulled her free. She will lose the first finger on her right hand and suffer severe burns on head and body without Bryan’s quick intervention. In Columbus Junction on the same date 16 year old Robert Rippey was shot in the left eye by a rifle shot fired at a distant mark over water. The bullet may have lodged in the brain and his condition remains serious.
Des Moines reports M. L. Springer promotes an electric railway from Albia to Buxton Hiteman Hocking Hilton and Hynes with plans to extend toward Ottumwa Centreville and Des Moines. The project would repurpose the Albia electric light plant and fund city services.
Fraser June 9 Five miners perished when a small boat crossing the Des Moines river capsized near the Fraser coal mines. Victims named include Thomas Coleman Andrew Marchena Steve Carmadine Karen Megalla and Nicoelis Grome all employed at the mines. Coleman tried to swim across but sank likely from cramps.
Winterset Iowa June 8 It is expected the Hossack case will remain on the Fifth district docket for at least another year and possibly be tried again. The Warren County board urged Madison County to dismiss the indictment and stop paying bills. Two Fifth district judges oppose dismissal and advise keeping the case on file in case new evidence emerges. Mrs Hossack is out on bail.
Marshalltown reports a Nason and White store in State Center set ablaze by thieves trying to hide their theft. Fire was fought with chemicals, little damage. stolen goods noted with poor chances of catching suspects. Also, Mrs. Ben Olson fatally burned when kerosene can exploded on her stove. husband and child badly burned.
City engineers outline a stone brick concrete flood wall around the power plant four to six feet above the high water mark to withstand floods while interurban lines Boone Cedar Rapids and Marton face assessment by the executive council per Attorney General Mullan. May inebriate reports show escapes and admissions across Mt Pleasant Cherokee Independence facilities. Iowa rejects a state women’s department for the St Louis exposition opting for a three woman committee to assist exhibits.
Torrential rains flood Clifton and Pacolet mills, washing away rail bridges and destroying numerous buildings. Early estimates place property loss around 3.5 million with dozens dead or missing, hundreds homeless, and mills uprooted along the Pacolet river.
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