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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1910
Page
4
The piece analyzes the Iowa primary's impact on Governor Carroll's bid for a second term, the Garst influence, and the factional struggle within the party. It foresees a prolonged fight, threats of internal purge, and questions whether loyalty or victory will govern the party's future as observers weigh outcomes and leadership.
Local column records numerous visits and calls by residents of Lake Center, Ruthven, Spencer, Terry, and nearby towns. Entries mention gatherings at Pickle and Whitford homes, Dickens callers, Sunday visits, farm matters, and a hospital trip for Ralph Mason. A Minnesota death and school term closing are also noted.
A New York Tribune inspired home column recalls a wife who blamed nagging for family tension. She recognized the issue after hearing her children say she was cross, reduced frills, hired help, and spent more time outside home. Over months she stopped nagging, improved the household mood, and restored a pleasant home life.
Iowa legislators and party leaders brace for a high stakes fight as tension rises. While some signals hint at a possible peace, insiders warn of renewed conflict shaping upcoming policy battles and electoral dynamics.
A large cave near Butte Montana has been discovered and partially explored. Geologists believe it may surpass Mammoth Cave in size and complexity. The find stirs political and public interest ahead of upcoming elections.
A tale from a hotel famed for rheumatism cures describes a fevered scene with a chatty visitor who pesters guests about ailments. An elderly man endures her questioning until he reveals his dramatic recovery after arriving in town and, with final blunt truth, confesses he was born there.
Dickins Will Simington of Hartley was over Monday between trains. Dr Crandall was down from Spencer Tuesday morning. Mrs M W Jones was calling in Spencer last Friday. Horace Fish is spending part of his vacation at the home of his sister Mrs Joe Edwards near Langdon. Mr and Mrs Howard of Gillett Grove spent a Thursday at the George Wyatt home. Mrs B Mills of Schaler Iowa is visiting at the Nick Chesley home north of town. Miss Lulu Miller left the first of the week for Storm Lake where she will visit her grandparents. Miss Mary Johnson returned home Monday evening from Iowa City where she had been attending school. Miss Pearl Moore left Saturday morning for a visit with friends at Cedar Falls and Fayette. Mrs Walter came down Thursday from Milford to attend a special session of the Rebekah Lodge. Will Damon left Thursday evening for Napoleon North Dakota where he was called by a telegram stating that his father was not expected to live. H M Coats returned home Wednesday evening from Oskaloosa Iowa where he had been attending the annual Holiness Camp meeting that was held there. B BR Warren returned home Monday from a business trip to Minneapolis. Mrs Sam Thompson returned home from Rochester Minnesota Wednesday morning. Mrs Henry Jaynes is very sick with pneumonia. Mrs A E Moore and children returned to their home in Sioux City Wednesday after a short visit here. Mrs Francis Sterling came down from Spencer Saturday evening to visit at the home of her sister Mrs J H Bruce.
The piece critiques ethnologists and the immigration bureau, arguing that reports on immigrant physical changes due to nutrition should be read skeptically. It notes intermarriage blending types and asserts concern with how Americanization affects skull contents, likening it to hat makers fitting any head shape.
A description of Archbishop of St Louis humor in social moments at Father Dempsey’s hotel and with newsies, captains of industry, and society figures, noting how he teases and reassures with genial repartee during his silver jubilee in the priesthood.
A terse exchange reveals Master-Joseph and a servant debating a troubling condition. The servant suggests a card may have fallen for someone to find, hinting at a fraught social scenario and a potential plan to cover it up.
Fragmentary dialogue notes evoke memory and questions about the sea and a person named Mie Oyen. The snippet hints at emotional reflection and a missing or incomplete tale. The text reads as a terse, personal exchange with unclear context or full details.
The North China Daily News reports an imperial decree commanding Princes Tsai Heun Tsai Tao Pu Lun and others to offer incense in the Great F Excited One temple and other shrines as prior prayers failed to bring rain. The decree aims to spur rainfall after a prolonged drought.
Historical note traces heart wound treatments from 1881 when Dr Roberts proposed sewing heart wounds, joked at the time, to 1897 when Dr Rehn of Germany achieved the first recovery from a heart wound. Across sixteen procedures, seven recoveries are highlighted.
Johnny knows anecdote means a short funny tale and writes a sentence using the word. He jokes that a rabbit has four legs and one anecdote, so does a goat, turning a classroom prompt into a playful linguistic quip.
A Chicago American reading urges readers to let conscience be their compass guiding life toward personal success and usefulness to others. The public message emphasizes inner moral direction over external metrics as the path to fulfillment.
Amelia muses aloud on why German remedies are called bad Reginald replies that people expect cures to work due to human perversity.
A reflection on beauty and value in nature. The speaker contemplates paying dearly for sunsets and the seasonal bloom, imagining if divine or costly demands framed nature’s splendor. The passage invokes awe at the Hawthorns and the rhythm of life.
A California man who struck at a fly and hit a moving saw reportedly lost two fingers, illustrating a vivid, if bizarre, reaction to the pest issue that scientists warn about.
A New York commuter reports a queen bee laying eggs equal to three times her weight daily when highly active. The finding comes from a man who uses precise scales to measure the bee's output.
A Connecticut man slapped his wife after she sent him souvenir postal cards. She may seek revenge by sending telegrams collect when she leaves home again.
A Charleston News and Courier quotation argues that many men unable to govern their own families are elected to govern a commonwealth. The remark prompts discussion on qualifications and governance in public life.
Observers Peter and John voice disgust yet stay wary as a large plate glass pane is installed. They reluctantly concede they may as well go home since the pane seems secure and unlikely to fall. The scene captures cautious optimism amid construction.
The British and Foreign Bible Society distributed 5 934 711 Bibles last year as part of its ongoing project to widen access to sacred texts worldwide.
A concise reflection by Walt Whitman on turning all experiences into beauty. It frames adversity as potential for positive outcomes and suggests a hopeful view of life and growth through all events.
Spanish women have the smallest feet while United States feet are best shod. The note contrasts foot size with footwear quality across nations, hinting at fashion and footwear standards abroad. The claim centers on comparative foot measurements and shoe fitting.
Tacitus quote opens a town column noting Creenville Rev and Mrs Hoskins returning Friday from a visit and enjoying the trip. Mrs Sampson was a Spencer visitor and Mrs All was reported little better. the baby has pneumonia. Ed Dennis of Spencer was a Greenville caller. old gentleman Bowers very sick. A Spencer physician was called Saturday. F J Killmar was a business visitor in Greenville Saturday.
Southeast Freeman notes Miss Hannah Ficken arriving for a brief stay at Detlif Rosacker’s. Harry Rassel began work for Fred Monk this week. Ke J Schryver and family and Mr and Mrs Adam Simington visited Rhinehart home. Miss Viola DeGroff finishes a school term in District No 5, Chris Rosacker and family of Terlyn Iowa, and Detlif Rosacker and family visited Will Rosacker’s. Congratulations to Miss Lola Thompson on her June 11 marriage to Peter Johnson at her mother’s home.
The piece notes New York debutante season costs run to thousands, with November and December as traditional entry months. It contrasts London Paris customs, mentions bals blancs, receptions, and the high expenses of elaborate entertainments, gowns, and staff required to present a girl in the best New York fashion.
Edward Gibbon argues in his autobiography that he values intellectual labor and literary fame. He says twenty happy years have been animated by his history and the success has granted him a named rank and world presence. The Youth's Companion notes his stance against envying simpler happiness.
Gertrude Atherton writes in Harper's Bazar that future women will place less emphasis on love. She contrasts with Mrs Belmonts view of a sex war over suffrage and predicts broader feminine interests and intellectual growth will diversify women's lives.
Fragmentary dialogue reveals questions about how a man earned his money and mentions he was an inventor. A second speaker expresses uncertainty, noting the person employs others.
The text cites Carnegie's Chicago address urging profit sharing to limit millionaire growth and promote duty in wealth, noting rising living costs, unequal world wealth distribution, and a critique of hereditary legislative powers versus the U.S. Senate as the world’s greatest legislature. It frames reforms and responsibility for the wealthy in early twentieth century economics discussions.
Harmony residents note corn growth after recent rain. J M Fallon had dinner with J W Anderson on Tuesday. Miss Harris from Dickens closed Harmony school term. Miss Minnie Anderson sewed for Mrs P J Flipsey last week. Roscoe Sweer and Earl Seller visited Spencer Friday. Mrs Axel Johnson and Mrs James King visited J W Anderson Tuesday. Mrs L D Thompson remains ill. Farmer's Club picnic set for June 16 in N M Anderson's grove.
The commissioner reports favoring the establishment of a forty foot wide road starting near section 23 95 36 and running through the lands of Peter Moore W H Moore and others for 1089 feet then widening and tracing numerous lines to section 25 ending east of the north quarter corner Objections and damages must be filed in the Clay County Auditors office by noon on the Wth day of August 1910 to preserve rights and claims. Witness the hand and seal June 10th 1910 A W Chamberlain County Auditor.
Notice to G W Anderson Sophia Isabell La Brant Samuel Gillespie Annie Baldwin Whitney et al that a plat and schedule for street improvement costs is on file with the Spencer Iowa City Clerk. Owners listed must file objections within twenty days or be deemed to waive. city council to proceed with assessments per law. Dated June 14 1910. R L Taylor City Clerk.
City of Spencer Iowa will accept sealed bids July 1 1910 at 8 p m for two cement gutter projects and cement crossings. Contractors must furnish materials and labor with payment by assessment certificates and cash respectively. Bid deposits required as 10 percent.
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