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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1905
Page
5
Busy Saturday with May Day events at M E church and auxiliary circle breakfast. News notes include improvements in Eldora, road talks by Mr King, changes at local businesses, a church program, and local residents in hospital or moving houses.
Ole Johnson, longtime atch of C. J. Warthow's market, has secured a meat cutter position in a large Minneapolis market. He plans to move next Saturday night and start work Monday. Eldora will miss his presence in the market, church choir, and youth society.
The Hamp ton Globe argues that newspapers should not lambaste every issue at the request of timid individuals. It notes honest citizens can publish letters in their own name if not libelous, while warning that local reporters will gain many enemies by airing personal grievances and neighbor disputes.
DeWitts Little Tarly Risers are praised for gentle bowel and liver action. They claim to ease biliousness and constipation without weakening the stomach or causing griping or sickness. Widely favored for regular use and promoted by Smith and Reed.
Milo Hunt visited Des Moines on business while Marion Jackson from Iowa Falls came to town. Local residents and visitors attended events in Marshalltown Grinnell and Colfax. Notables include Dr N C Morse Chicago trip for medical society banquet and J A Martin of Marshalltown visiting Hidora.
The Herald announces Iowa City high school will feature Judge Wade as commencement speaker on June 1. With President McLean of Iowa State University having spoken last year, local leaders pressed for eminent orators, inviting Non W J Bryan and Ilon M J Wade. Wade, a renowned judge and former congressman, accepted by phone after Bryan’s uncertain reply, earning praise for the selection.
A fire in the Bent Edgington residence near the Fourth ward began just before 2 a.m. yesterday when flames erupted at the south kitchen. Rev Geo B Shoemaker phoned the alarm from the nearby parsonage. firefighters arrived quickly, saving the rest of the home, though the kitchen was burned away. Authorities suspect a tramp sought shelter, was refused, and started the blaze.
Easter observances at the Baptist church featured Pastor Stanley's morning sermon on Christ's Argument for the Resurrection. Jews seen as knowing the God of the living, and Jesus as an infallible interpreter of the Old Testament. Evening program centered on music with solos and a male quartet, plus four papers on the Resurrection read by local girls.
Mrs J J Newcomer entertained the Woman's Club of this city at her home last Tuesday for the eleventh anniversary. The masquerade event drew nuns washers and representatives of many nations with three gentlemen also attending. Refreshments were served and the social time was greatly enjoyed.
The piece extols California giants known as The Big Trees, noting heights up to 325 feet and girths of 116 feet. It promotes access via Union Pacific and Southern Pacific trains to San Francisco, and offers a free booklet on The Big Trees and California literature from EK. LG. Lomax, G. P. wT, A., Union Pacific, Omaha, Neb.
H. J. Huff was present at the recent Supreme Court term held in Dubuque, attending proceedings during the past week.
The Congregational church held both morning and evening services with a strong sermon from Pastor C. C. Warner on Who will roll away the stone. The choir and organ music by Mrs. J. D. Newcomer, Mrs. QO. C. Warner, Miss Lee, C. M. Haas, Ole Johnson, and Miss Meader enriched the day. Easter floral decorations enhanced the charming pulpit and choir loft, making the Easter tide fittingly observed.
A public notice requests payment from debtors, urging settlement at C A Swayze's drug store and listing Coveny and Lagerquist, with testimonials for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promising indigestion relief. The ad emphasizes the product as a superior digestant and notes it is sold by Smith & Reed.
Cord wood sold by Crescent Lumber Co at 2.75 and 3.00 per cord. An unrelated ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea appears, offering relief from spring tiredness at 34 cents, claimed to disappear quickly.
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