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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1904
Page
6
A collage of satirical items and curiosities from early 20th century news. Notes poke at war coverage, the two step, Arctic expeditions, dancing, food quirks, fashion, a flood misread, missing Guatemalan ants, a Vancouver coffin tale, Scotch whisky myths, the Milwaukee christening, tobacco smuggling, and a joke on remedies for the tobacco habit.
A collage of wry notes on folding chairs tucked in pockets, honey-made alcohol, 10000 militiamen at Bull Run with blistered feet, sham war as a blistering shame, the alake of Abeokuta visiting, Japan pressuring Russia, vegetarian trends in Chicago, New York crowds chasing William Waldorf Astor, and the future sight of Niagara Falls 3500 years hence.
A brief query notes General Corbin’s stance against army officers marrying without War Department approval and asks for General Ma’s position on the matter. The dialogue implies differing views among military leadership on officer marriages and department consent.
A curious note questions Prof Metchnikoff on his theory about sour milk as the elixir of life and asks whether he has ties to any dairy venture. The message also mentions Mr Chesty Gullett campaigning for office in a southern state and hints at reputational risks in a name.
The War Department has decided that the bow-legged man is out of place in military service, similar to a shortstop out of position. The remark signals concern over suitability for enlistment and echoes critiques of physical standards in service.
A report notes tobacco hidden in hay is being smuggled into the United States from Canada. It cites long suspicions that many campaign cigars were largely composed of hay, masking tobacco content.
Eminent bacteriologists claim all safe water with copper-lined stomachs, convincing gentlemen to drink any water. The issue is they balk at paying the price for safety.
A Utah preacher sued a widow for 150 dollars for preaching her husband’s funeral sermon and obtained judgment. The widow’s reluctance to pay is hinted to stem from opposition to the deceased’s alleged papillary state belief.
A long Iowa news digest reports the Red Men of Iowa will decide next month in Iowa Falls whether saloon keepers can join the tribe. It also covers a spate of incidents from West Branch high school fire losses to Ottumwa Korn Karnival corn awards, criminal cases in Muscatine and Waterloo, train wreck near Mason City, and other regional events.
Fifteen people fell ill from ptomaine poisoning after a party hosted by Henry Lass in Clinton last Wednesday. No deaths reported yet though several victims are seriously ill. Illness began days after the event, with meat consumption pinpointed as the cause. Named stricken include Mrs Lindolph, Mrs Mehrens, Mrs Dierksen, and Mrs Kettleson. The outbreak recalls a Sabula incident from years past.
Des Moines Chief Justice Fuller blocked enforcement of a new Iowa statute amid a dispute over river bed surveys in Iowa's Omaha area. Bankers and land occupants contest a state plan to sell disputed land, asserting rights ahead of any survey. A federal court restraining order halts surveying as parties claim affected land rights and alleged schemes for valuable land. The issue hinges on the federal court decision and merits of the land claims.
Onawa Iowa October 6 joint Monona and Harrison counties session to decide damages on the Monona Harrison ditch. P A Sawyer for petitioners Northwestern railroad attorneys Davis Hise and engineer Finney present. Judge Addison Oliver objected and proved appraiser C M Ross is brother of landowner F C Ross, forcing a redo. Northwestern claims 18000 damages versus 9000 awarded and appeals filed. Tribunal adjourned to reconvene October 14 at Gnawa with new appraisers.
Arnold Bouthien, cashier of New Liberty Savings Bank, arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement of 1750. Bank directors say indebtedness may total about 45000. He surrendered after learning he was sought.
Des Moines reports Frank Shercliffe was arrested at Logan by Jefferson county Sheriff Barnes on the 1900 Lockridge depot robbery indictment. Omaha Civic Federation attorney Thomas seeks habeas corpus to secure release, suspecting aim to hinder Dennison prosecutions. Authorities warned Warden Jones earlier but claims papers were lost. Lockridge robbery occurred March 20, 1890 along the CB&Q line in eastern Jefferson county.
Frank Shercliffe will not be taken to Fairfield to face an indictment for the Lockridge depot robbery. Judge Thornell in Logan overruled the habeas corpus writ application, noting the indictment has lingered for fourteen years and no prior arrest efforts were made. Shercliffe will stay in Logan to testify in the Pollock diamond case against Tom Dennison. He has a room at the Harrison county jail for safety, with a job arranged at a Logan furniture store until after the Dennison trial.
Des Moines reports that Iowa Grain Dealers association members who met at the Grant club set grain prices and sent out price cards, risking prosecution under state law. Secretary Geo Wells and other leaders claim legal protection while card sender W. Case is not a member. Judges and attor neys warn that intent governs and subterfuge to dodge the law may fail in court.
Leon Oct 7 Mrs Peter Lewis who shot her husband mistaking him for a chicken thief dies at her home. Physician calls death due to a broken heart as grief and starvation erode her health after the fatal misidentification in the poultry yard.
Judge G W Burnham in Vinton upholds the last legislature’s measure allowing second class cities to incur debt up to 2 percent of property value. W N Halsey & Co of Chicago sued after depositing 2000 to prove legality of bonds. bond company later deemed law unconstitutional and seeks 3000. Case to be appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court, eagerly awaited for statewide impact.
Chicago Oct 7 News that after nine months Lenor F Loree loses the Rock Island presidency. B F Winchell is reinstated and will run the system to its former active base. Loree resigns amid a dispute with Moore brothers and eastern capital. The railway will reopen to full operation.
Des Moines reports no instructions will go to Polk county judges about listing voters by political preference under the new primary law. Publication of notice is required before guidance applies, with no steps taken yet to implement the rule.
Nearly 81000 worth of rugs stolen in a long burglary spree in Sioux City were recovered by police inspector George M. Shippy from Chicago. The rugs were found in Louis Geffen’s store at 415 Pearl Street, Geffen confessed they came from Chicago and were identified by dealer Fred J. Magerstadt.
William J McCrum 36 a Cherokee county farmer sues Frederick Schmidt of Los Angeles Calif for 15000 damages claiming Schmidt alienated the affections of Mrs Mey McCrum The case is on trial this week in the United States court here Also mentions a Pueblo Colo note on Kansas Colorado water salt dispute and possible annexation of western Kansas by Colorado.
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