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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
4
The Herald notes subscription details under H E Moffett as editor and publisher. It lists annual and monthly rates though text is partially garbled, indicating a year price around five dollars with six month and weekly options.
The Hardin County National Bank cites an English report from Wien Austria Wunderbank Wien. Established in 1869 it carries 26 million capital with about twenty branches across Austria Hungary and Turkey. Directors include Adolph Ritter Von Schenk Hans Czyzek Elder Von Smidaich and others. Dividends averaged seven percent over the past fifteen years.
The Evening Tribune defends the new grand stand and accessibility for all, arguing seating is fair and reservations are open to all. It counters criticism that Des Moinesers monopolize the stand and calls the $100,000 expenditure a tax on many for the benefit of a few, echoing The Herald.
The Osage News comments on Williams and the potential drastic action to fumigate a city if needed. It notes the Iowa congressional delegation shows presence in Washington despite terms, arguing experience and service trump mere time in office.
Owing to backward spring and bad roads, the semi weekly herald notes people are kept at home delaying plans. The extended time frame may push the dollar rate adjustment several weeks beyond initial expectations.
Mrs Bixby spent Sunday with her son Ray and family. Miss Nellie Caster visited at Gifford. Mrs Will Watson and baby Helen visited Eldora with her parents. Miss Estella Frazier spent the Lord's Day with her mother. Mrs Mary Humeston came from Marshalltown to the Humeston home. Mr and Mrs Vern Barber of Luscomb visited his parents. Marie and Ruth Rogers flew to Marshalltown for Marie’s eye treatment. Mrs Mary Rogers visited her aunt in Marshalltown. Edna Dillon organized the C E society program at the Christian church. Harry Dillon continues to improve. Mildred Bixby contracted meningitis. fourth case, source uncertain. Miss Lucy Lawrence traveled to grandma's near Eldora amid measles exposure. Miss Mamie Haggin, convalescing, received carnations from Sunday School pupils. Cahill family returned from Minneapolis. offered work on the Iowa Central. staying awhile. W C T U meets with Mrs H C Moore Saturday at 2:00 p m with lesson, roll call, temperance items, and county officer review. M E church box social held Tuesday evening with a remembrance table for sale.
Mrs. Isaac Harris reports improving health and liking Dakota, while W. A. Haggin family vacates the hotel for Webster City tenants and moves to Dave Valentine property. The Haggin family seeks rest after a strenuous stint, and locals hope the new proprietor serves patrons well amid widespread colds.
Advertisement offers a free 500 page book titled Every Living Thing on the Farm covering horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by Humphreys' Veterinary Specifics. Includes a stable chart for hanging reference and a mail order application address at Humphreys Homeo Medical Co Corner William and Ana Streets New York.
Chas Bowman was at Waterloo Monday. Will Wickham of Eagle City was in town Saturday. Henry Fossler of Ackley visited old time friends last Monday. Chas and Sam Green were business callers at Ridera Monday. Dan Turner went to Colfax Tuesday for his health. Eckhoft moved his family into the Fred Hass house last week. Mrs Harry Campbell visited with her mother in Gifford this week. Hazel Green visited Sunday night at Rev and Mrs Galteigghé Purell. Haington past was visiting friends in town last days.
The commissioner appointed to lay out the land con noting at the corner of the section and running to or and through land of D. Baker has reported in favor of vacation. All objections must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon May 15, 1900, or the road will be vacated. R. A. Viganis, Auditor. First pub Apr 7, last pub Apr 28.
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