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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1905
Page
6
The article extols sunlight as a powerful germ killer, arguing daylight outpaces bright sun in disinfecting. It cites rapid germ growth, then shifts to social observations of drunkenness, gender dress in Copenhagen, and tuberculosis in Norway. It broadens to liquor’s impact on Swedish workers and military eligibility.
Dr. J. M. French links four occupation classes to higher tuberculosis risk including sedentary indoor work and inhalation of dust and vapors. He notes high mortality among publicans and brewers. The piece also argues outdoor life and hygiene aid cure without drugs and that tuberculosis is linked to civilized indoor life, urging public health outdoor measures.
One of the most pitiful sights in England is seeing young women act as barmaids in public drinking places. The scene shows women elbowing their way to the bar and then standing there shoulder to shoulder with men.
Dr Lorenz, famed for bloodless surgery, laments American diet of pies puddings and rich sauces. He praises forefathers hardy simple living as the source of enduring vigor and warns that luxury is draining constitutional capital, risking a physical downfall unless habits revert.
A nineteenth century home cook’s guide lists recipes for Corn Puffs Corn Dodgers Hominy Gems Sally Lunn Gems Cream Corn Cakes Cream Graham Rolls Hoecake. It describes mixing milks eggs and corn meal with sugars salts and creams, cooking in heated irons on griddles or in ovens, and emphasizes browning and crust formation for each batter. The collection presents practical steps for batter consistency heating methods and turning instructions to yield tender breads and cakes.
An American mining engineer notes that storytelling thrives in Mexican camps due to high illiteracy and oral culture. He observes professional storytellers and folk tales woven from Boccaccio roots, French fables, and Spanish clerical traditions, linking Aztec tellers to ancient echoes found in Greek Latin and Sanskrit literature.
A burglar uses skeleton keys to enter a home but is startled by a female occupant echoing a stern curtain talk. He panics, trips over furniture, and escapes down the stairs, a terrified family man fleeing in fear.
At a Five O Clock club dinner Congressman John Allen of Mississippi drew laughs with his self deprecating nickname Private John Allen. Senator Tom Carter of Montana recounted jests between Allen and Col Fellow s about military exploits and early life. The tale highlighted a genial Southern humor that charmed the audience and showcased Allen’s personal charm.
The piece reviews generals from Cumberland to Kouropatkin, praising aggressive leadership while noting defeats. It links Peter the Great era tactics to modern combat and cites historic figures like Napoleon, Hannibal, Gustavus Adolphus, Stonewall Jackson, and Forrest as examples of the bold first strike.
A narrative recounts a night walk with Joe Simpson past a graveyard where a white figure appeared. The speaker, uneasy yet skeptical of ghosts, realizes the apparition is a big white cow and reflects on fear, belief, and perception during a dark haunting moment.
A prominent US army officer praised the telephone as a great institution but doubted old fighters would approve. He quoted a story from Harper's Weekly about an insubtle army officer who humorously tests a wall hole by shouting hello, failing to receive an answer, then rearranging syllables on repeated attempts.
A collage of brief humorous vignettes features a six year old remarking a new baby lacks teeth and hair, a brusque exchange with a crossing helper, a court quip from Judge Syvester Dana, Rough Riders anecdotes about a self cocking hat, and Little Helen praying for rain then witnessing a thunderstorm with childlike guilt and awe.
Investigation of the Peketa discusses general interest in the government probe of Chicago packers. The Garfield report vindicates Western packers amid broad criticism and argues farmers benefit from packer enterprise and by-products. The piece urges fair treatment and notes growing foreign markets and livestock value from packing products. Better be alone than in bad company.
Oakley Michigan resident Ilorence Capen recounts years of pain and inability to rest until taking Dodd's Kidney Pills. She reports relief that night and later credits the medicine with curing kidney problems. The account frames kidney remedies as a cure for run down people, echoed by many testimonies.
An 19th century style ad extolls Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. Claims include calming gums and easing inflammation with a boilable dose, praising slow, steady results and quick relief for wind colic.
A Des Moines based insurance firm Mire Insurance Co. receives frequent commendations for fair loss settlements. The company aims to conduct visits honestly and fairly and offers a pocket memorandum booklet in response to two postal cards sent to Des Moines.
Sweden and Norway are the only nations where practically every adult man can read and write, with Ba varia following in this regard.
Travel specials for summer 1905 with round trips from Chicago to Asbury Park Baltimore Buffalo Niagara Falls Philadelphia Toronto and more. Fares range from 12.25 to 21.80 dollars with multiple travel dates listed. Liberal limits and stopovers noted. Descriptive literature available from Geo W Vaux Grand Trunk Railway Company Chicago.
A brief maxim noting that sweetness of temper leaves no room for anger and promotes calm, steady demeanor.
Housekeepers are urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry as each 16 or 1 pound package costs 10 cents and resists sticking to irons. It claims no harmful chemicals and accuses grocers of mis selling 12-02 packs to clear stock. Defiance stamps 16 oz on every package. The ad ends with a note on faith and Segatle misread.
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