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Newspaper
Eldora Enterprise
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1897
Page
5
Ex miner reports from San Francisco detail distress in Dawson City as winter cuts supplies. Miners and officials describe hunger, store closures, and threats of violence. Letters note steamship arrivals, travel decline, and plans for Sitka routes and a Juneau to Lake Testinia railroad to ease transit.
Sioux City hosts a Mondamin Carnival in the tribal territory from October 4 to 9 with a one fare round trip rail rate. The program includes a grand reception for Mudje Kee Wis, industrial parades, bicycle day with 2000 cyclists, ladies day with a floral parade, band tournaments and fireworks, and a closing military civic display.
The Yukon begins to ice over as winter nears. few vessels can reach Dawson before the river freezes. Passengers aboard the Cleveland and other expeditions report shortages of food, rising prices in Dawson, and unrest among crews left stranded at St Michaels. Casualties and deaths from Arctic ice are noted, with warnings of severe consequences if aid cannot arrive. A New Route via Suarfle Wasi hints at a future path to reach Dawson, while a cable tramway progresses at Chilkoot pass enabling cheaper movement and the planning of winter quarters ahead of February.
W. D. Bryan has been secured by joint committees for one week in Iowa with possible extension. He will speak at Keokuk Mt. Zion and Oskaloosa on Saturday the 18th Des Moines Monday the 24th at Newton Monday evening Waterloo on the 22nd and at other state locations the rest of the week. A large portion of the state's population is expected to attend as interest remains high across party lines.
Eldora reporter J. Hardin says eastern financiers seek Iowa mortgage investments. He notes dollar wheat and prosperity improve loan prospects, aided by the Dingley bill and sugar trust, with money available for Iowa lenders amid rising optimism.
A going business advertises a two calr partner shop with combination case bath tub and fixtures for sale at a low price. Entry notes the shop is in a good town and doing well. Address X Y in care of this office. F W Crockett recently visited St Dodge at the week’s start.
The text describes a festive event titled All JPool's Night with merriment and high jinks. The city will be brilliantly illuminated each evening and visitors will have freedom of the town. Decorations and arches are mentioned as part of the celebration.
A western Hardin County farming movement seeks to form a cooperative to share rent by taking a portion of crops instead of cash. Farmers say cash rent is unaffordable for some and note a similar group in nearby Hamilton County is already finding success. outcome in Hardin remains uncertain.
A unanimous church vote expresses gratitude to friends who donated and aided the dining hall at the fair. Meals brought in 407.44 dollars, and after expenses the profits were nearly 200 dollars.
Reverend H W Wagner will preach in the morning and in the evening. Services are set for Owasants in the afternoon and Point Pleasant at 8 p.m. Sunday School at Point Pleasant moves from afternoon to forenoon in the Welock area so next Sunday it will be held in the forenoon.
R. J. Sexton of the Davis Sewing Machine Company arrived two weeks ago, stayed at the Hotel Foster, and met agents Reece and Allison. He left with a machine for Alden, did not return promptly, then sent a letter from Dodge claiming a better job and that the machine was at Alden depot. State agent Nelson of Grinnell investigated and found Sexton had disappeared.
A bold note promises town transformation into a palace with special feature dancing on the asphalt by electric light. Shirley or White act as contractors and builders ready to supply prices on request. The passage also mentions nurse services via office or box 4518 Eldora. Debtors are noted, and Klondyke gold region views are promised for readers of the ENTERPRISE.
Mrs Anna Friederickson died Friday September 10 near Ildora aged 92 with German birth 1820. She emigrated in 1848, lived in Indiana four years, then Des Moines 1866, moved to a farm east of town. Survived by husband and three sons. funeral Friday at Dunkard Church, internment Dunkard Cemetery. Also includes medical ads for Folys Kidney Cure and FOLEYS HONEY AND TAR.
Business cards listing Chas A Rogers, John Porter, J H Scales as lawyers. Rogers practices in state and federal courts from Speers Block Eldora. Porter and Scales share offices in Eldora with probate and general counsel, Ackley address noted.
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