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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1905

Page

7

Work For Health: Exercise and Longevity in Early Health Advice

A long reader on physical fitness compares a sedentary life to a stagnant pool and an active life to a pure mountain stream. It argues exercise accelerates the body’s motion, keeps blood pure, and supports digestion, heart health, and mental vigor. It then outlines various methods to achieve daily work, from stair climbs to hill walking, and warns of disease risks linked to inactivity and uric acid buildup, with age-related mortality statistics.

Leukerbad Switzerland

Insurance figures reveal age related disease risks

A leading life insurance company presents statistics on ages and diseases, indicating general trends over fifty years. The data show patterns without reflecting individual cases, as skilled physicians from large offices assess applicants and analyze causes of death in policy records.

Bright Evgryona Isics Lifensuraine Grance

Preventive Card Plan to Curb Tuberculosis Spread

The Anti-Tuberculosis league of Cleveland proposes small cards for conductors in public conveyances bearing a request to stop spitting and a copy of the law. When a violation occurs the conductor hands a card to the offender, aiming to deter the offense without dispute. The league, recently organized, is distributing hygienic literature to schools workshops tenements and other places to promote sanitation and disease prevention.

Anti-Tuberculosis League of Cleveland

Healthful Recipes Salad Sandwiches and Desserts

A Victorian style recipe note details preparing egg salad sandwiches using warm mashed eggs cream lemon juice and watercress on trimmed Graham bread slices. It also outlines Toasted Granose Flakes with Nuts and Fruit Juice Baked Bananas with an Orange Sauce and egg batter crusted bananas.

Now the Japanese Save Lives in War

Literary notes summarize Dr Anita Newcom McGee's account praising Japan's war time health gains including near elimination of typhoid among soldiers. The May Century and The American Boy are highlighted for travel, dimes, costumes, and science topics with coverage of designers, summer fashions, and boys’ pursuits.

Anita Newcom McGee Japan Dr. McGee George Gibbs Weymer Jay Mulls KF Berkeley Smith Normandy N. Judson Moore Murray A. G. Spalding Sprague Publishing Co Detroit Mich Vassar William Garrett Brown United States Kansas Isaac FF. Marcosson Henry J. Rogers John §. Gregroy Mark Twain Country Life In America Frank M. Chapman Usiny Everybody's Magazine May Pacific Coast California Henry Miller Nevis Smder Washington State American Monthly Review of Review Panama Canal Walter Wellman Chicago China Ching Sea A.T. Quilles Couch Charles Seribner Sons New York Lfe Cornwall England IL Fk Tandon Daily News Gouch

Trade report notes sustained demand amid strikes and weather

Chicago May 74 report from RK Dun & Co highlights sustained consumption of manufactured materials despite strikes and adverse weather. Production remains strong, with heavy distribution of goods and higher traffic by lake and rail. Grain receipts were down year over year, but shipments rose significantly. hides, lumber, and livestock activity also showed gains amid improved agricultural outlook.

Chicago Weekly Review of RK. Dun & Co Breot

Results of Friday's Games Across Leagues

National League results show Philadelphia routing Pittsburgh 45 to 2 and Brooklyn winning 2 to 1 over Cincinnati. American League action includes New York 8 over Washington 1 and Detroit 7 to 0 at Boston. Other leagues list Minot and Davenport fixtures with varied scores.

National League Tieston Ty Chiesa i Cidanings Thait- Certo Whs Needham Brown Ee Ned New York St. Louis J. Tatterles- Wittse Hresmalvony Degen Candy Philedelphia Pittsburg Bateerdies Puttitger Coldwell Doount Philips Coriseh Pttooklyn Cinemnath i Matteries Jones Bergent Ovenul Phelps Werner Pheney Giaeton American Association Taddanipolis Louisville Columbus South Tend Evanssle Mort Wayne

Emerson E. Janney, Noted Writer, Dies at 83

Well known writer and composer Emerson E. Janney died at the Masonic home in Philadelphia at age 83. Born in Monson, Massachusetts, he wrote songs including A Prairie Flower and Tent Leato.

Philadelphia Emerson E. Janney Masonic Home Bennett Monson Mass

Bank of London of Mexico to Expand Capital

Capital City of Mexico May 15. Shareholders decide to issue new stock totaling 6.5 million dollars, increasing the bank's total capital to 21.5 million dollars.

Capital Mexico Bank of London of Mexico

Charge D'Affaires Kills Self

London May 15 Y Wang Eung the Korean charge d affaires committed death by his own action at the Korean legation No causes assigned for his action

Self London Wang Eung

Death of Herbert Croker on Santa Fe train questioned

Herbert V. Croker son of ex Tammany chief Richard Croker died on a Santa Fe train between Emporia and Newton. Charles Woodson, a Coates house porter, is under arrest as investigations consider foul play. Croker planned a ranch outing at Buss, Oklahoma, and was seen intoxicated before boarding the train.

Kansas City Herbert V. Croker Richard Croker Tammany Santa Fe Emporia Newton Charles Woodson Coates House Young Croker Buss Oklo Tie Kangis City Coates Woodson Croker Sixth Street Wyandotte Delaware Union Station

Wyoming Bandits Break Jail Near Casper Mountains

Deputy Sheriff Webb was overpowered by prisoners Ed Lee Martin Tour and William Wardlows who escaped with guns ammunition clothing and saddles. A posse pursued into the Casper mountains seven miles from town where a battle occurred as night fell. Casualties unknown.

Casper Webb Ed Lee Martin Tour William Wardlows Sheriffs Office Casper Mountains Sheriif Phartoy Own

Judge upholds express messenger contracts in injury case

In Columbus on May 16 judge vans of the common pleas court sustained the validity of contracts entered by express messengers that exempt express companies from damages due to personal injuries and upheld the liability exemption printed on rail consignments. The decision arose in the sale of Frank M. Martin, a United States express messenger, against the Toledo & Ohio Central Railroad company.

Columbus Qohio

Beloit Debaters Are Victors in First Annual Debate

Beloit Wisconsin May 15 Beloit college freshman debating team defeated Lake Forest university in the first annual debate held here The affirmative supported abolishing the protective tariff on trade between the United States and Canada

Beloit Wis Beloit College Lake Forest University United States Canada

Wins Interstate Normal Debate

Mary Campbell of Cedar Falls Iowa won first place in the interstate normal oratorical contest held in Milwaukee Wisconsin May 15. Representatives from Illinois Wisconsin Missouri Iowa and Kansas spoke in the event and Cedar Falls was the top performer.

Milwaukee Wis Mary Campbell Cedar Falls Iowa Normal School Oflinois Wisconsin Missouri Kansas

Illinois Federal Appointments Highlight Local Names

Washington May 15. W A Northcott of Greenville Illinois named district attorney for the southern district of Illinois and L A Townsend of Galesburg Illinois appointed United States marshal for the same district in a federal personnel list.

Washington W. A. Northcott Greenville, I L. A. Townsend Galesburg, Ill Ilinoig

Quirky Tales and Wit from an English Inn

The item compiles short vignettes and jokes from an old newspaper page. It includes a math puzzle about herring costs, a child’s remark on electricity in hair, a bishop hunting myths, a bride at a luncheon debt joke, and anecdotes about John G. Johnson, a Philadelphia lawyer, and a New York dealer evaluating a vase. The tone is humoristic and reminiscence driven.

John G. Johnson Philadelphia New York Johnson

Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised in Paulding Case

In Paulding Mississippi a couple, Mr. and Mrs. FY Erby, credit Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing years of backache female weakness and a weak bladder. The wife quotes high praise, saying the pills improved her health and notes healthy kidneys mean overall well being.

Dodd

Quick Trip to the Postogee Mentioned in Cleveland Plain Dealer

A brief Cleveland Plain Dealer dialogue notes a caller asking for the fastest route to the Postogee and receiving a terse reply. The exchange highlights a map or navigation cue and a sharp response.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Defiance Cold Water Starch Offers 16 oz Package Deal

The adv notes Defiance Starch provides a full pound per package for 10 cents, unlike rival brands sold in smaller 1/2 or 2/3 pound sizes. It claims no harmful chemicals and says grocers push larger stock while avoiding Defiance. The piece ends with a remark about people speaking only what they think.

Defiance

Defiance Starch Promises 16 Oz For Same Price

Grocers push Defiance Starch claiming larger 16 ounce packages at the same price as 12 ounce rivals. They say other brands on hand won’t sell quickly. Consumers are urged to choose Defiance for easier preparation and no cooking required.

Defiance

To think well is the way to act rightly Paley

A brief quotation attributing wisdom to Paley emphasizes thoughtful reasoning as the foundation for ethical action. It presents a concise view that careful thinking guides proper deeds.

Paley

All Up-to-Date Housekeepers Prefer Defiance Starch

The slogan touts Defiance Cold Water Starch as superior with 4 oz more for the same price. A note on compliments from debtors suggests caution in financial dealings and lending.

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