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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
1
The Eldora area notes cover church events, May Day breakfasts, ball games between the Nebraska Indians and Hubbard, and a change in Sunday church service times. Advertisers promote a wall atlas and dental services, while officials and readers hear about rail and community happenings, including letters and a governor’s train stop.
A large Eldora township Sabbath school convention attracted strong attendance with a full program. Mrs Ella B Chassell led The Ideal Teacher, C L Hays Milo Hunt and Mrs C B Greef spoke on Teachers Difficulties, Mrs J F Black presented a strong piece on Improvements, and Rev J P Clyde Rev Black and Rev W Stanley spoke on key topics. Officers elected were L W Harris president Mrs W Lindsay secretary F J Sedygar treasurer. The event closed with a vibrant evening session led by Rev Stanley and a strong note of inspiration for Sabbath school workers.
The Board of Trustees orders the return of all books drawn from the library before May 1. The library will close from May 1 toll for a complete inventory and overhauling prior to moving to the new library. Clara Estauroux, Librarian. Dr. B. E. Purcell, practice limited to eye ear nose and throat at Emergency Hospital, April 21, May 4, 14.
A local page notes visitors and health updates among residents, with names like Mrs Jno Boylan of Marshalltown, Tom Larson, and Jay Newcomer. It mentions travel to Oskaloosa, feeble health of elderly couples, and a return from Salt Lake City with improved health. Also, a May Day breakfast at the Methodist church with hot biscuits and coffee. Includes a medical advertisement claiming instant relief and cure for diphtheria croup and sore throat.
The report recounts President Roosevelt’s presence and various local residents travel to Des Moines and Oskaloosa for events or visits. It notes Mrs. Whitney’s Des Moines trip for the Roosevelt reception, local residents at the president’s events, and Ellio Burlingame’s Des Moines visit, with mentions of Mason City Village Improvement plans aiming to beautify streets and alleys, promote trash paper disposal, and encourage parks and cleanliness.
Mrs J B Caster of Union visited several days at the R W Caster home. M J Varry and wife of Alden spent Friday at the home of Mrs Amos Cobb. Mrs J C Needles went to Eldora for treatment at Emergency hospital. Mrs O F Miller and Mrs J W Miller and sons Glen Victor and George visited EB IF Moore in Story County Saturday, returning Sunday evening.
Local notes from New Providence Alden and area recount upcoming doctor visits by Dr. Yeoman ophthalmologist in April and May, new landlord at Central House, residents painting homes, property improvements, and fence projects. Congregational church Class Day spoken of. a child’s death and burial noted. various moves and injuries reported. Burdock Blood Bitters touted for digestion and health.
Mrs Bryson has been sick for some time. Mr Johnson and wife are the proud parents of a son. The son of Mrs Hall has come home to visit his mother. Rev Clement attended a district conference at Belle Plaine last week. Preparations are under way to build a house for Charley Lawer ence. Mr Dillon from Algona visited here Saturday. A ball game occurred in Mr Lane’s pasture between Whitten and Conrad. A sociable was held at the new home of A P Mason and wife Friday night with many guests.
Will Dytle’s children have quit school and Mr Engieking’s children have mumps. Farmers are busy in fields. John Wasson called at Wubbard Friday. Nights are cold, hindering grain work. Mrs Anna Williams and daughter Grace visit sister Mrs A R Boody. Master Jean R Boody was ill part of the week but now well. Blanks at the Herald office.
Mrs B J Miles entertained the city ladies at the Industrial school from 2 to 4 pm in honor of Marian Bibles of Des Moines who spoke at the Congregational church about village improvement. A temporary village improvement club was formed with Mrs Geo A Stewart as president and Mrs C E B Albrook as secretary. A meeting was set for next Thursday at 3 pm to organize permanently. Also noted, Miss Anabel Thompson will leave Eldora to teach in Marshalltown at the end of the school year due to higher salary. The community hopes for strong progress in local schools and village improvement.
A humorous New York Sun item about a household in uproar as the family prepares to move. Pa swears while carp t tearing and clutter piles up, Ma cleans and arranges, neighbors peek in, and the household frets over starting fresh in a new home.
Crop conditions note cool cloudy week with light rainfall and frosts across stations. Central station records 5 degrees below normal. some ice and traces of snow on April 26. Fruit damage unclear but likely not heavy. Farm work conditions improved. seeding of small grain nearly complete except in north central and northeast districts. Early seeded fields show good stands but growth retarded by cold weather.
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