Iowa Political Echoes and Editorials From 1907
A compilation of pulpish opinion and gossip from Iowa newspapers. It notes Tariff debate, Gov. Cummins’ influence, editor choices, Roosevelt hunting reports, and Rockefeller philanthropy. Citations include Cedar Rapids Republican Sioux Falls Argus Leader and Hampton Recorder. The tone critiques political maneuvering and party dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Baptist Missionary Society
Rockefeller
Sioux Falls
Uncle Andy Carnegie Faces Campaign Fire In Tribune Retort
The Srreemont Tribune comments on Andrew Carnegie's wealth and philanthropy amid criticism of monopolists. It notes colleges rejecting his money, his libraries, Chadwick case involvement, and publicist skill. It questions Taft’s stance in Washington as a lid on discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Carnegie
Andy
Boston
Rockefeller
Foxtail
Chadwick
Rogers
Morgan
Baer
Schwab, Hill
Crossuses
Srreemont ‘Tribune
Taft
Washington
Roving satiric columns on politics and society
A collage of editorial quips and satirical remarks touching Chicago politics, Toronto to Boston election talk, Rockefeller, Taft, Roosevelt, and Bryan. The piece riffs on European royals, the Kaiser, and domestic issues, with light mockery of public figures and hypothetical scenarios. Timely jabs reference parties, trusts, and governance with a wry tone.
Wild Beasts Mentioned as T. Fi. Faces Backlash
The fragment hints at a debate over animal protection or treatment of wild beasts tied to an unnamed event involving T. Fi. Critics urge speaking up for the creatures while supporters defend actions, reflecting a charged public discussion.
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promoted by Local Ad
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for cuts burns boils and skin diseases. A testimonial from Adolph Rickefoose of W Va claims his daughter’s leg swelling and bone fragments were healed by the salve, urging buyers to beware of counterfeits sold by Smith & Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Rickefoose
Adolph
W Va
Smith & Reed
Rural population decline prompts Iowa towns to seek industry
The Dubuque Times notes rural counties lose population as farms modernize and land fills up. Migration to towns and cheaper western lands reduces rural workers while Iowa increases agricultural output. towns must push industrial growth to expand, facing a shortage of trained labor and skilled help for factory production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
Dubuque
Lowa
Eldora Citizen’s Endorsement of Dean’s Kidney Pills
An Eldora resident Mrs. D. McGee recounts persistent backache and urinary trouble, praising Dean’s Kidney Pills after a timely trial at Smith & Reed’s. The ad urges readers to act before chronic kidney issues arise and notes Foster-Kilburn Co. selling the pills for 50 cents with Davis & Moser coal as a secondary ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
D. McGee
West Hardin St
Dean
Smith & Reed
Foster-Kilburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Eldora Street and Alley Committee Annual Report 1905
Hidora Iowa March 1 1905 to the Honorable Mayor and Councilmen Eldora Iowa I herewith submit my annual report as chairman of the Street and Alley committee There has been more work completed and better satisfaction in the past year than any year before From Jan 1 1904 to Jan 1 1905 warrants drawn total 3586 84 for labor and material not including lumber hardware blacksmith supplies and repairs An additional 30 00 worth of labor The engineer Gardners report lists work completed 12291 feet grades set 5886 feet brick sidewalk 1904 2420 feet cement sidewalk 253 7 feet blocks sidewalk 1904 17 street crossings 2 re laid 13 alley crossings 5164 feet to grade and on property line 1060 feet to grade off property line 1490 feet street to grade including sidewalk and parking 22 feet curbing to grade Yours Respectfully
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidora
Iowa
Eldora
Guunmlemen
Gardner
City Treasurer Bills Paid in 1904 Record
The city treasurer disbursed funds in 1904 with listed bills handled by officials J A Borsacn Lew F Brown and C E Grier detailing expenditures and approvals for municipal services and projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Borsacn, Lew F. Brown, C. E. Grier
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Sout Wreckley
Ind
Hoylan
Oliver J. Smith
Boylan & Smith, Publishers and Props
Satapae
Ridora
Congress
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Des Moines
Paderewski
American Economist
Tov
Cummins
Mississippi Valley
Roosevelt
Colorado Mountains
New Castle
Eldora Herald
Perkins
Murphy
Shaw
Cedar Rapids
Herald
Jno
D. Rockefeller
Dolliver
Capt. Hull
Hampton Recorder
Smooth MR Carnegie
Chicago
Hall
Anson
Tom Lawson
Rockafeller
Paris
Germany
Madrid
Kaiser
China
Alfonso
Senate
Santo Domingo
Morales
Mr. Roosevelt
Col. Watterson
Capital Building
Bryan
Couchant
Lion Rampant
Beef Trust
Combine
Michigan
Mr. Stokes
St. Paul
Miss Pastor
Bradford
Rockies
T. Fi
Davis & Moser
Eas
Vasco
Harold
Hambletonian
Allerton
Nutwood
Messenger Duroc
E. Beecroft
Ezra Nuckolls
D. W. Turner
Stamboat Rock, Iowa
Frank H. Noble
Law, Loans and Abstracts
C. Burling
J. S. Poll
Polland
the Florist
Eldora, Iowa
Radcliffe
Herald Office
Citizens Bank
Bank of Radcliffe
E. R. Seaton
Court House
Albrook & LuNnpYy, Attorneys
Hardin County Bank
J. H. Bales
OD. E. Byam
W. Pres
J. Murray
First National Bank
B. Bales
W. H. Martin
D. E. Abrook
D. E. Byam
McKeen Duren
Alice D. Hubbard
Ellis D. Robb
Cus Jan. Nuckolls
Anstetant
Hardin County State Bank
J. D. Newcomer
D. E. Greef
P. Davis
Geo
E. Gilman
A. W. Mitterer
Stephen Whited
Justice OF the Peace
Winchester Pharmacy
Eldora Emergency Hospital
N.C. Morse
N. W
Iowa Central
Robert Underwood
Graduate University of Nebraska
W. BE. Whitney
E. H. Jones
Whitney & Jones
Dayan
Fon and Postonce
E. CO. Dewitt & CO
Humphrey
Humphreys' Medicine Co
William and Jokes Treats
New York
Humphreys
Pele Humphreys Med. Co
Wines & Ohn Stes
P. A. Noble
F. H
Murray
Insuran
Aetna Insurance Co
Hartford, Connecticut Insurance Co
Bord Northern Assurance Co
New-York
Northwestern National Insurance
Milway
Globe In
Des Moines Insurance
Ueen Insurance Co
Eueese
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