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Newspaper
Eldora Enterprise
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1898
Page
5
Eldora Enterprise reports on the Maine disaster inquiry secrecy, Rosewater’s $3200 advertising grant, and Omaha World-Herald’s barbs. It questions McKinley era press tactics, predicts Congress action on Cuba, and portrays Marcus Hanna as opposing war for financial gain.
The Herald notes a legislative change allowing counties to earn interest on deposited funds, urging fiduciary duties and warning banks and treasurers of potential liability. It cites a reporter’s view of folly in the legislature and discusses public money handling, bonds, and strict liability. Also included are local items: Arthur Benbow jailed briefly for theft, a Rhode Island army musician plan, and a school board meeting with dismissals and sidewalk discussion.
Mark Hanna accuses war advocates of being loafers and tramps in a public announcement made last Saturday. He vows to use every pulpit to oppose war and mobilize speakers and platforms against wartime effort. The statement portrays a heated political clash over war policy with strong rhetoric.
Mr John F Hawkins and Miss Allie M Bucy wed at the bride’s parents home in Hubbard on a Wednesday evening March 30 with Rev L Troutman officiating They depart that night for Minneapolis then reside in Eldora until about May 1 then move to Hampton The EnrEnr- PRISE offers congratulations.
The text notes an early Easter on April 10, explains its calculation via the full moon after March 21, and mentions Easter bounds. It remarks on Easter’s Christian meaning, renewal in nature, and the season’s themes of life and hope. It also reports the death of Charles T. Schwebke near Eldora, his funeral plans, and family details. It covers a Baptist church junior entertainment, a District B Y P U rally trip to Hampton, and upcoming Easter sermons and programs.
Screen doors offered by 40 Davis and Moser. Seed corn available about 75 bushels selling at a rationable price. Contact Sharon Faaa at 414-5 Secor for details.
A mix of promotional blurbs and local notices tout Salvation Oil as a peerless liniment for rheumatism, with endorsements from My William H. Brown of Cleve land. Additional ads mention flowers for 5 and 10 cents, a laundry advert, and garden cleaning services. Local notices report fire department votes, Charley Frisbee joining Kansas City, and township political nominations in Buckeye.
A portable loom builds a versatile fence with four woven horizontal wires and center passing cables forming diamond-shaped meshes. Claiming superior shape retention and broad affordability, the notice invites farmers to request circulars and particulars at the given address.
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