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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1912
Page
3
A brief notice advertises a two hour sale featuring ladies gauze vests in extra sizes at 10 to 25 cents, children's wear in black white or other colors at 10 cents, and men's garments in black and colored up to 25 cents.
Government light service outlines May 15 start for the division. Steamer Eleanor replaces Lily sunk last fall in the Missouri river. Dubuque fleet to begin work after return from St Paul, Louise to be commissioned for light department work around May 15.
Captain S Edwards of the UV 8 Engineer corps returns from Rock Island. The river work is in full swing and indications point to a successful season. The Eleanor, in winter quarters at Keokuk, sails for St Paul to support government light duties.
The Majestic Theatre presents Merry Mary for one week starting Sunday with matinees. The operetta features book by Harry Sheldon White lyrics by Jack Kenyon and music by Hilding Anderson. The Florida setting, lavish production, and standout Taxicab chorus earn Chicago praise.
Rev W T Kahse field secretary of the Western Theological Seminary Atchison Kan will preach Sunday morning and evening at St Marks English Lutheran church He will conduct both services in the absence of Rev Harvey Leech who has gone to Oregon for a call
William T. Hoge states he will continue the stage production The Man from Home for three additional seasons. He aims to extend performances, signaling ongoing commitment and potential touring or venue renewals.
Spanish American Auxiliary hosts apron sale and card party at G A R Hall on May 9 afternoon and evening. Admission 1 lbc.
Advertises a four room modern flat for rent on the third floor at 14th and Clay Streets with application details at 306 Security Building. Contact times 2 to 5. The notice provides location and contact for prospective tenants.
In August 1818 Goethe went to Carlsbad for a cure under Dr. Rehbein. He had wine in two windows and drank a glass at each stop, then learned from the almanac that his birthday was not today. He joked he had got drunk for nothing after the doctor corrected him.
Louis Fockler died in St Paul Minnesota on May 2 1912 aged 66 beloved husband of Emma Hinds Fockler. Services held in St Paul Saturday with interment at Dubuque on Sunday.
The Chicago local of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association and Victor F. Lawson announce a lockout rather than a strike as stereotypers and pressmen clash over duties. Henry N. Cary notes no further statement. International union secretary J C Orr says no comment. Publishers report non union help arriving and full staffing soon.
Pupils from Immaculate Conception Academy perform Friday evening in a large audience show. The program includes numerous titled pieces and named performers such as Pauline Mathis Caroline Schroeder Roselina Mohr Marie Frommelt and others in a varied recital of music and readings.
In federal court on Friday Clay M Printy seeks 25000 for loss of an eye from a locomotive water gauge burst. The trial featured expert testimony on the glass and screen strength. It is unlikely the case will finish this week.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer line notes the weather man’s use of mean daily temperature as a playful play on words, contrasting everyday meaning with meteorological usage. The remark reflects newspaper wit about forecasts and data reporting.
A comic fashion remark notes that only a tiny fraction of women can wear a kimono to look bewitching, suggesting many wives miss the style mark in traditional dress.
In a New York court a Turkish witness insisted on swearing by the beard of the Prophet Mohammed. The demand raises questions about admissibility and accuracy of such testimony.
In a heated dispute with her brother at a farm in Plouvern Brest Northern France a farmer's daughter severed her right hand as a result of fits of temper authorities report.
A humorous note highlights a sausage maker as the leading expert on the links, prompting jokes that his skill with links extends beyond cuisine to golf.
An ad laden page offers a 250 page illustrated book about the Titanic sinking on its maiden voyage. It promises personal accounts of heroism and suffering with claims of multi millionaires authors statesmen and immigrants among the victims. Agents sought with a liberal commission and 25 books a day. 10 cents mailing cost. Thompson Pub Co St Louis.
William A. Radford advises readers on economical house design a nearly square two story layout 31 by 38 feet with an attic and cellar. He compares hot air and hot water heating costs noting hot air may be cheaper and emphasizes balanced ventilation lightweight stair design and a rear balcony for easier rug cleaning.
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