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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1909
Page
9
A Des Moines teachers convention is described as a tremendous success with widespread participation and strong attendance. The report highlights enthusiastic engagement from educators and supportive events throughout the gathering.
Momes November 6 The state teachers meeting drew over 4000 attendees, surpassing last year's 1486 and straining the Auditorium capacity. The executive committee closed doors during speeches to curb late arrivals, and a plan to hold next year at the Coluseum with a $2000 fund aims to attract more talent.
Listings show J. W. Wittmer at 1347 Clay Street Grimm's Red Cross Drug Store Torbert Drug Co at 756 Main W. W. Brown at 2nd & Main J. C. Beck at 15th & Clay.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless home remedy with a free trial, urging readers to mail for a package. A separate report notes a suspect named Gilbert held for grand jury on a criminal assault charge, Tina Woodfork the alleged victim. Levi M. Wilson of Des Moines pleads guilty to bigamy and is sentenced to five years at Fort Madison.
The seventh and eighth grade boys at Kirkwood School performed a sword drill under Professor Otto Wendberg. A number of girls will present a fancy drill at the morning session today. The local committee aims to finish association business by noon so teachers can attend the Drake University versus Iowa City football game at Drake Stadium.
Samuel Farquhar aged 80 perished in a house fire on the outskirts of Leon. His wife was away visiting neighbors when the blaze started and it is believed smoking caused his clothing to ignite. He left behind two sons who operate a hardware business in Leon.
George Gilbret once of this city now claiming Ames as his home faces assault related charges after a local report from Nevada Iowa dated November 6 outlines his suspected actions and current detention status.
Marshalltown Iowa Bishop Berry transfers Rev W F Pitner to Trinidad Colorado and brings Dr Ellis of Trinidad to Marshalltown leaving the church with a settled pastor after a period of frequent changes. Pitner has led the Marshalltown district for six years and is well known statewide.
Des Moines reports Harry Moran, arrested in Minneapolis for attempted murder, identified as Tom Hatch an ex Fort Madison prisoner who tunneled out in May. Hatch may know the Peterson children murder details. West suspected in Des Moines swindle case identified in Chicago. Davenport investigation to follow.
A fragmented line reads Reality is a Freneface in the tire of Hope, presenting a cryptic image or slogan from the era. The wording evokes uncertain context, with no clear event, names, places, or organizations readable in the fragment.
A solicitation offers a physician endorsed home remedy for nervous debility and weak manhood. The ad pledges a free copy of a prescription that supposedly cures vigor loss without extra medicines, urging readers to mail for the recipe to Robinson at 4535 Luck Building, Detroit Michigan.
Electric enlarging machine advertised as best in country for copying old photographs and daguerreotypes. Describes enlarging capability and art panels from Kodak films. Promotes Christmas gifts and services for amateurs with quick turnaround and options to copy one image for many. Farwell Bros. 957 Main.
A reflective piece on Schubert's Serenade. The poem evokes distant lands and hopeful love, linking music to solace. It describes how the serenade moves the speaker to dream of moonlit realms and damsels’ eyes, ending with a note of timeless yearning. Copyright 1909 by George Matthew Adams.
Bergen and Wilson returned home in fair condition after the Dubuque squad faced theft and rough treatment at Clinton. The team found lockers ransacked at the Y M C A, clothes and money stolen, while an injured Bergen suffered a hip bruise and Wilson bore facial swelling from an alleged slugging.
Mrs John Zimmerman aged 66 died at the family residence 2312 Couler Avenue Saturday night. Born in Indiana she came to Dubuque in 1850 and resided here since. Survived by husband and five children William W John J Frank L Charles L and Caroline. Funeral to be announced later.
Frederick Fenner aged 78 died Saturday after a month long illness at 1546 Lincoln Avenue. He leaves a wife and two daughters. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at St. John’s Cemetery. He was long employed by Standard Lumber Company and was well known in the city.
A local editorial argues that idleness remains the primary driver of poverty, urging readers to pursue work and productivity. The piece frames lack of effort as the central obstacle to economic improvement, urging reform and personal responsibility.
Chicago grain prices show flax No 1 northwestern 1.71 and No 1 southwestern 1.61. Rye No 3 67c and No 4 68c. Clover cash 12.35 to 13.25. Barley cash 52 to 62c. Timothy cash 3.75 to 4.10.
Milwaukee November 6 wheat prices for December and May contracts show December at 1.03 and May at 1.02 7 8. Corn for December 58 5 8 and May 60 1 4 cents.
Liverpool November 6 wheat unchanged to 18 higher corn steady. Montreal November 6 shipments from this port this week total 1,460,000 bushels.
Initial evening at Governor Grey’s fair brings merry makers to Amory. Crowds gather for concerts rides and exhibits as locals enjoy the opening events and festive atmosphere.
A crowded Saturday evening event attracted more than six hundred attendees as merchants in town donated to support the festivities. The town celebrated with dancing and other diversions in a lively display of community spirit.
A historical advertisement extols Stuart's Calcium Wafers as the best and fastest cure for skin and blood diseases. It describes skin glands, oily and dry conditions, and claims the product cleanses the blood while normalizing gland function. Offers 50 cent package and free sample by mail from F A Stuart Company.
In Dubuque the Grey's fair opened with 600 attendees at the Armory. The Roedell orchestra played as lights sparkled and dancers filled the hall. The thirteen day event begins with strong merchant support, many booths selling out, and nightly specials planned except Sundays. England reportedly has 1,200 golf courses.
An advertisement from Key City Iron Works located at Ninth and Jackson Streets in Dubuque appears, inviting inquiries about its services. The brief notice highlights the business presence and location without additional details.
Minneapolis market pulse notes December wheat at 1.00 and May at 1.03 1-2 dollars. Publication date listed as November 6.
Wheat prices closed at 98 1 4 cents for December and 99 1 2 for May. Corn finished at 56 7 8 cents for December and 9 1 2 for May.
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