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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1904
Page
3
Sebert and a wounded lad plot a perilous craft to outwit besieging foes. The captive boy contemplates a ruse to Rothgar to claim freedom while maintaining a feigned captivity. Trust and cunning mingle as starvation gnaws at their defenses.
In a Norse skald circle, Fridtjof Fredesson faces danger as Rothgar and his hosts debate mercy and power. A mysterious envoy returns with news of a battle while tensions rise over survival, loyalty, and the fate of English-held lands.
An expert estimate from the division of foreign markets within the Department of Agriculture places the county farm product value not fed to livestock at 1.5 billion dollars based on census valuation. The note explains export values exceed farm values due to added costs and profits in distribution and cites export totals around 878 million for FY 1903 with historical ranges across 1893 to 1903 and a peak near 951 million in the eleven years up to that point, largely driven by cotton in 1901.
A movement begins in Colorado Springs Colorado to preserve the historic Capitol, described as once terrifying and now associated with a Chinese epee in the city. The notice signals local civic effort to save the landmark amid broader preservation sentiment.
Frost sweeps across the Midwest as Jack Frost claims the season’s coldest day. Chicago reports temperatures dropping to 40 above zero in Canada and Michigan, with widespread frost threatening corn and vegetable crops. Gates interests hold 10 million bushels for May and December, a speculative profit on paper. Weather bureau official Moore discusses new observation stations and longer-range forecasts improving near-future predictions.
Marinette Wis Sept 15 Judge Webb of Grand Rapids files decision in Peshtigo company vs R O Hunt ruling for Peshtigo on all legal and factual contentions. Court settles title to over $50 000 worth of lands in the Peshtigo company Hunt says he will appeal to the supreme court.
Geneva dispatch reports three year old Baby Alice Jaque in reached the glacier Des Bessons at Mont Blanc with a Chamonix guide. The child crossed the dangerous ice almost unaided demonstrating remarkable mountaineering promise for her age.
Fragmentary notice notes the death of a once wealthy man in Ohio amid unclear circumstances. Names and precise details are not readable, but the report references old wealth and a Waterbury connection. Further specifics are unreadable due to damaged text.
Chicago report says Sigurd Fahlgren of 197 Wells street was robbed at gunpoint by a tall attractive woman near the Northwestern L station. She forced him into an alley and stole his $40 gold watch and chain, $25 cash, and valuable identification papers for pending Sweden property litigation. Fahlgren is an assistant department manager for a mail order house.
Maj. R. L. Willey of Savannah received a telegram from Gov Terrell ordering him to report at Camilla and oversee military forces to prevent mob violence. They will protect Williford, a prisoner accused of killing a bailiff West and shooting a citizen Cox near Sneeds Florida nearly a year ago, as he is moved to Camilla for trial.
Rear Admiral Walker head of the Panama commission said on arriving from Colon that the United States will keep Ancon and Cristobal open ports in the canal zone despite protests. He did not expect trouble making these free ports of entry. He noted the issue has entered local politics. Goods entering the strip will not cross into Panama territory.
Judge Francis E Baker appointed George W Bartlett as receiver for the Chicago Indianapolis & Eastern railway. The appointment followed a federal suit filed by Arthur W Howard of Chicago representing creditors. The road runs forty five miles from Muncie to Converse through Goshen Indiana.
Springfield Sept. 15. Arthur H. Goden of Massachusetts and the John W. Dick inson company of Maine have filed in the United States court for the appointment of a receiver for the Carlinville water works.
Paris reports M Charley offers a $10,000 prize to the owner of the first autolaunch to cross the Atlantic. One entry received so far, with orders issued for plans for two launches.
Grand Haven Michigan September 15 officers of the carferry Grand Haven have posted a $1000 purse wagering their boat can beat Walter Dupees fast yacht Sea Fox in a race from Grand Haven to Milwaukee.
New York reports the death of Saly Raunheim a renowned mining engineer at his home. He played a key role in opening and developing several copper properties in the Montana field.
Milwaukee Sept 15 Manager Cantillon of the Brewers declared there is nothing in the report that he would move to Cleveland next year. He stated he does not know where the story originated.
New York dated September 15 reports on E H Harriman after his return from Europe. Wall Street circles say his health has not improved significantly despite the holiday and rest.
Iron Workers Burned Syracuse N Y Sept 15 The planr of the Central iron works was partially destroyed by fire. The loss will reach 55000.
A horse named Gite reportedly collapsed and died after a fall while being ridden. Details are scarce. the incident occurred in early September with Gough listed among those involved. Further confirmation from local stables is pending.
Thirteenth annual American Bankers Association convention opens in New York with welcomes from Mayor George B. McClellan and James Stillman. President F. G. Bigelow touts sound money and strong industry led by bank collaborations as witnesses discuss currency legislation and future concrete bills.
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