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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
3
An Official County Paper states the Herald is mailed to subscribers until a definite discontinue order is given and all arrears paid. Church society entertainments and secular meetings run notices, as do bank cards and obituary resolutions, charged per insertion.
The Republican primary for Hardin County Iowa will be held June 6 1903 to nominate one candidate for each office including County Superintendent County Treasurer Sheriff Coroner Surveyor Representative and one supervisor member. Delegates from townships will be chosen for the county convention to elect delegates to the state convention. Representation based on township votes and the list of townships with delegate counts is given. Polls open 2 pm to 7 pm. Rep. County Central Committee members listed.
A compilation of candidate announcements for Hardin county GOP primary June 6 1903. Individuals include L M. Furry for representative H C Chavin for representative N S Marvin for treasurer Ella B Chassell for county superintendent T W Scurry for sheriff plus others announcing candidacies for sheriff supervisor and county board of supervisors in New Providence Iowa.
Bankers and businessmen report speeches by President Roosevelt in Minneapolis Secretary Taft Show in Peoria and Secretary Root in Boston cleared the atmosphere and aided business in Iowa. They say the perceived tariff policy aimed at striking at trusts reflects the national administration, a belief that held strong in Iowa.
The Des Moines Capital notes that the national administration now backs a policy of leaving American industries alone, boosting business confidence in Iowa. It cites private knowledge of the president’s Minneapolis speech, praises timely action, and calls for earlier public addresses.
Secretary Shaw seeks no vice presidency but aims to reform the treasury and lead a speaking campaign next year. His talent for clear, impactful speeches and stamina could position him as a leading convention figure, though the vice presidency remains a great office. The piece notes his potential to become the convention’s central figure if prompted to accept.
The Munici pal League heard speakers in Detroit praising the School City concept where pupils elect a mayor and officials. Meanwhile rural school salaries rise, seen as boosting teacher qualifications, and wireless news aboard ships replaces long ocean voyages as daily paper coverage expands. The Times questions trade advantages of free exchange between Canadian and American goods.
A Dubuque Times inspired note champions immigrant workers, urging perseverance and self effort, contrasting Carnegie's generosity with a rising immigrant flow that could exceed 800000 by year end. It suggests optimism for individuals like a coal miner's son achieving high status. It also promotes Dr Woods Norway Pine Syrup for coughs and colds.
The short line to the East and the service claim best travel value with three through daily expresses and vestibuled sleeping cars. Nickel Plate dining cars offer a la carte service with meals from 35c to $1, touted as equal to Chicago East travel. agents listed at 111 Adams St and 113 Adams St room 208 Chicago. Also ad for Little Early Risers pills by Smith WNeed.
Timbers of oak keep the old homestead standing through the years. It pays to use the right stuff. Men of oak are men in rugged health whose bodies are built from sound materials. Scott's Emulsion stimulates growing powers and helps children build a sturdy constitution. Scott & Bowne, Chemists, New York. 50a and $1.00, all druggists.
Iowa Central railway offers $50 round trip from Eldora to Los Angeles or San Francisco for May 21 to June 2. Sale dates May 3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 with return by July 15, 1903. Diverse routes and stopovers allowed both ways. Contact local agents or A B Cutts, G P and T A Minneapolis.
Eldora Iowa bank advertises a specialty in time deposits and the lowest interest farm loans with reliable abstracts of title. J F Hardin serves as president.
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