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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1903
Page
5
The upcoming May Day breakfast in the Methodist church basement offers hot biscuits maple syrup fried potatoes ham and eggs fruit doughnuts and coffee. The event is planned by the Auxiliary Circle with proceeds aiding church activities.
A list of severances and property transfers in multiple Iowa towns. Entries include individuals such as Charles Bell, M A Nestlerode, N R Whitney, JW Mitchell, Daniel Lawler, John Birch, R H Sheffield, CA Rummel, G L Neuenfeldt, JT Hoyer, H M Tuller, FD Peet, A J Morgan, JA DeKay, A Nutting, I H Sterns, N A Sterns, LE Pleley, W A Williamson, and M A Slarp. Properties are described by lot, block, and tract designations with prices ranging from 1 to 2600 dollars.
Des Moines report notes Iowa State College maps of principal crops prepared for the Iowa Louisiana Purchase Exposition commission. W J Spillman of the department acknowledges receipt and supports using six acres for an outdoor map exhibit. The display will outline the United States with state lines and show crops by state, highlighting Iowa’s grains and grasses.
Eldora Township Sunday School convention gathers at the Congregational Church on Sunday April 26 with lectures on Sun day School methods and improvement by Hila B Chassell C M Trans Ideal teachers C L Hays Hunt Greer and J S Kersey Victoria Aylesworth and others The evening program opens at 7 30 with a song service and addresses by Rev Clyde Rev Black and Rev Stanley followed by benediction.
B D Robb and Son promote Fresh fruits and Pall line of Holly canned goods. Madeiras best flour sold at 91 15 per sack. Wording emphasizes daily arrivals and guaranteed sacks.
Local news notes activity in New Providence Eldora and nearby towns with visits, baseball games, and civic plans. Academy and Eldora teams played a double header. New Providence prevailed 13 to 10 after a pitching shift. Routine health and personal items appear, including medical and real estate notes, farm activity, and a rumor about a sheriff race.
A promotional note extols Doan's Ointment as a cure for hemorrhoids and skin diseases. It cites a testimonial from D. Sprain of Marion Street praising its effectiveness and mentions Smith & Reed's drug store as a local retailer. Foster-Kilburn Co. of Buffalo, NY, is listed as sole US agents with a 50 cent price.
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