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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
8
A sailor admits chewing rubber cods during service to prevent gun headaches. He claims rubber chewing eases shock from firing sixteen inch guns, citing Manila Bay experience. The druggist criticizes the habit while the sailor argues it is common among navy men.
A Boston or New York audience hears of a wealthy resident who refuses to fund a Washington statue. He proclaims Washington is enshrined in his heart, highlighting tension between public fundraising and private affection for the Father of His Country. The anecdote illustrates parsimony and pride in national memory.
Wm Glyndon is to be recommended for pardon by the state board of parole and presented to the Governor on May 5. In Hardin and Grundy counties, memories of the 31 year old murder case remain vivid as residents recall the pursuit and capture and the belief in Glyndon’s guilt.
The Water loo dispatch reports Manager BE Harris plans a New Jersey based company to build the Pella Waterloo and Southern rail line and sell bonds freely at a discount to attract capital. Local investor T R McElhinney says efforts to bring the route through Tama county are ongoing and that bond sales will follow once the company is organized. The piece also includes a Monte Carlo anecdote illustrating willpower at the casino.
Weary William Rhoades questions the difference between old and new fall cider in a fragmentary exchange. A playful ditty hints at mood and cider preferences with altered punctuation and names.
A schoolmaster chides his wife for imprecise phrasing in a quarrel over language and a pocket letter from the wife’s father. The dialogue contrasts careful speech with everyday quibbles, ending in a calm rebuke from the schoolmaster. Nearby humorous snippets describe a Greenland hotel breakfast and a wary dinner table exchange.
A historical note recounts how Mr. Yerkes faced bank demands when he began profiting. Banks tried to squeeze him for repayment and higher terms, but he threatened to publish full amounts and his inability to pay, prompting some lenders to back off. They later lent him $50,000 to avoid further leverage.
A London east end working girls club recently elected a new member. The secretary saw her dash from the club to punch a man in the street, then return. When remonstrated, she confessed she was “roft y” and asked how she might get engaged, noting she would break rules if needed.
A Chicago News snippet recounts seven year old Walter solving a riddle about his father and mother doing a task in one hour each. He quips that if both work together they would take three hours due to arguing over the method.
Horace L. Moore, lieutenant colonel of the Nineteenth Kansan cavalry, is praised for endurance and cheer, with a famed joking anecdote during a march. He questions an orderly about seeing a snail, implying Moore’s slow, steady pace in handling orders and humor on campaign.
The Register and Leader touts a new double leased wire service and exclusive features to better serve Iowa readers. It advertises a daily rate of 82.00 or 3.00 for daily and Sunday through November 15, 1909, urging subscriptions via publishers postmasters news dealers or directly to Des Moines Iowa.
Dr W Shallenberner, the regular and reliable Chicago specialist, has expanded his visits to nearby towns. The pattern follows after Romanth and Igor developments, with Elora cited as a recent stop.
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