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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1905
Page
5
A stream of small-town items notes Easter plans, local business talks, and civic notes from Eldora and nearby towns. Highlights include factory and church events, census notes, a fire at The Reinbeck Standard, and warnings about postal mail security. Occasional ads for medicines and dental services appear amid community updates.
A semi weekly record of residents seen in business and social circles. Notable entries include Miss Emma Slack visiting Des Moines. Mrs H Cartwright visiting Whitten and Union. J H Scales from Ackley on business. N R Van Avery to Chicago. Ward ill but improving. Ida Fromm to Waterloo. Howard Miller visiting from Ames College. Wilsons traveling in Kansas. Harry Hammond heading to Fort Worth for construction work. Anna and Martha Frank summoned by death in Buckeye. Mrs C Gilman visiting Marshalltown. Sheriff Mitterer seeking treatment in Battle Creek. Fr X White winning a residence contract for S Y Eggert. Esther Gethman visiting Galveston. Huff in Hampton court. Reeves Co v Lamm Bros argued before Judge Evans. N S Richardson en route to New York via Kansas City. L B Tucker of Hardin county visiting Grinnell. Rev W H Stanley at Providence for academy lecture. Mrs J W Hummel of Cedar Rapids visiting Ildora. her daughter Mrs Walsh returning home.
Rev Stanley and Zerah Ijfayden attended a lecture by Dr Austin K de Blois of the First Baptist Church of Chicago. The speaker, a globe trotter, urged American genius and inventions yet warned that wealth cannot replace home and church life. The talk closed a five part course.
A fragment notes that the effort reflected great credit upon the enter prize of this most intelligent community, highlighting local initiative and communal achievement.
A gay party was held at Ellis D Robb's home Friday evening for his daughter Marion. The Easter scheme ran through the afternoon with games and merriment. Refreshments followed as the many young guests departed saying Marion's party was the most enjoyable yet in their childish memories.
Crescent Lumber Co promotes wood sales with prices quoted at 2.75 and 360 per cord, urging customers to buy now for next winter. The message emphasizes availability and cost savings through bulk purchase.
The Herald notes Midora and about five hundred Iowa towns inflate census returns, while Hardin County towns show modest gains. Webster City and nearby towns report empty houses amid poor crops, as many move on seeking work elsewhere. A few good harvests could revive prosperity and growth.
Justice Charles Grant Garrison of New Jersey declares failure to express benefits of cycling and decides to abandon the effort, opting instead to mount his wheel. The remark reflects a personal shift from advocacy to personal amusement in Merchantville, N J.
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