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Newspaper
Hardin County Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
3
Oliver J. Smit surveys editorial voices in Iowa, noting cross endorsements and a brewing scramble for district seats. The Register and Leader favor Roosevelt loyalists while taft and a potential candidate for the district bench spark speculation. The piece celebrates local journalism and profiles figures such as Judge Evans, B. F. Whent, and editor Harry Hazlett, praising endurance and integrity in small-town papers.
Last Sunday Ismael Haas, a long time settler, died at his home in Melrose township Grundy county. Born January 28 1842 in Springfield Mahoning County Ohio he moved to Benton county in 1863 and later to Melrose township six miles east of Idaora where he lived until his death. Funeral services were held at his residence with Rev W E Stanley Idaora officiating and burial at Eldora cemetery. He leaves eight children and is remembered as a worthy citizen respected by all.
Brown Dry Goods advertises new silk waistings and outings with special prices. Mrs W C G Brown reports a fine peach and pear crop at her Fourth ward home. Spencer teacher Will Moir begins history and physics classes. Allison Republicans name Major Lacey as senatorial candidate. Local notes critique paving plans and weather impact on crops, praising H S Martin as Hardin County Agricultural Society secretary.
B Kilers of George Iowa visits his children. Helen Neesser to teach East Clay school this fall. Rev Pitman visited Grinnell. G W Hathway in South Dakota on business. 8 K Powell of Marshalltown delivered pictures. Mrs Merl Knight of Abbott brought her child to doctor. Fred Hilers went to Holland on business. Rev Johnson preached at Congregational church. Silas Bowman and Ghosk at Grandy county fair. Many country children attending local school. Mrs Gardner of Abbott injured hand, doctor Caldwell removed needle. Miss Helen Janssen on vacation from brother’s store. Mrs kt Bush of Ackley and Arch Bush of Waterloo visited the Kil er home. Lizzie Grieves teaching Mast Bend, Sophia Potgeter at Mineral Point. Miss Rachel Burres quite ill. Miss C Ruppelt ran millinery store.
The week ending Sept 14 reports the warmest mid September since 1807 with mean daily temps 6 to 8 degrees above normal and highs near 80. No rain except trace at two stations. dry sunny days accelerate corn ripening and ease frost risk for early plantings. Late corn development slowed by heat and dryness. pastures suffer while plowing and fall seeding begin in southern districts amid local news from Poseyville and nearby communities.
Notice that Farmers Co operative Elevator Co of Owasa Hardin County Iowa formed as a corporation to engage in buying selling and dealing in farm and dairy products cattle swine sheep groceries farm machinery and more. Shares set at two dollars each with a maximum ten shares per member and one vote per member. officers directors to be elected July and meetings fixed. corporation empowered to borrow two thirds of authorized funds with constraints. dissolution upon shareholder vote and lawful procedures outlined.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals and places including Chas Welehko Cowan Malls Wm Findlay Towa Falls Saline Findlay 205. No clear event or action established.
A brief note seeks eggs urgently under a small agreement. The writer emphasizes speed and a fixed price, mentioning cages and a supplier named Rameamb, though many words are unclear.
The annual Hardin County Pioneer Association meeting happens Sept 19 and 20, 1908 at H. G. Miller’s place north of Lawn Hill. Basket dinners each day with hot coffee Saturday. Program includes music, addresses by Rev. C. T. Gilford and T. Y. McClure, recitations, sermons, song services, reports, and officer elections. Bring tie ropes to protect trees.
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