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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1905
Page
4
The Herald notes public debate on youth firearm restrictions backed by Adams of Humboldt Independent, with broader commentary on a state primary law tied to Australian ballot rules. It also covers remarks on Joe Jefferson's death, Henderson’s tariff stance, and editorial feuds among Iowa papers, urging restraint and focusing on enduring issues.
The Midora Ledger and the Semi-Weekly Herald trade barbs while Grundy Republican quips about a distant view. Mayor Dunne pushes rapid transit for 2,000,000, a trolley crash sprinkles pies over a bakery, and Roosevelt's temper flares at Henry James. The piece blends satire and local notes with national figures like Bryan and Parker.
An advertisement touts Hal's Cure for catarrh as a blood and mucous surface remedy. It claims internal tonics purify the blood, with a testimonial from a physician and a direct to mucous surfaces action. Also promotes Chaney Co and 75 cent price, plus Valeo Hall’s Pills and The Farm Gazette from Des Moines with subscription details.
An advertised health claim promises a cure for morphine and alcohol dependence through hypophosphine treatment. It states no payment until cure and no injurious effects, claiming the patient ends in perfect physical condition. Contact I. H. Greenawalt at Lyno Street, Nevada, Iowa for particulars.
James Trenty Smith the bachelor millionaire of New York hosted a lavish private musicale at his Fifth Avenue mansion. Noted tenor Signor Caruso performed, paid handsomely with six $500 bills for extra songs, as society watched a transition from Wall Street figure Silent Smith to the richest bachelor in town. Smith acquired William C Whitney’s famed Fifth Avenue residence for about $2,000,000, a palace hoped to welcome a social hostess yet longed-for plans remain unmet.
SMITH MANSION, FORMERLY OWNED BY THE LATE EX SECRETARY WHITNEY. An extravagant musicale at Callroon featured 1000 poiasectin plants and 2000 orchids, with pheasants from Europe and 25000 roses for décor. Mr Smith pledged charity donations to offset costs. He, a once elusive figure, is described as fond of books and yachting, with a hardnosed uncle noted for thrift. The pair dissolved a Chicago partnership amid a bedclothes upstairs quip.
The Memphis Housekeepers club offered cash prizes to members children who grew the prettiest window boxes and over beds, aiming to entice locals to beautify yards. In Cleveland the Home Gardening association funded seeds to schools, yielding striking kid driven results with neat gardens popping up in homes.
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for cuts burns bolls bruises and skin diseases. A West Virginia sender Adolph K Iackefoose testifies his daughter’s bone fragments from white swelling vanished after use. Counterfeits are warned and Smith & Reed sell the product.
A vintage ad claims Paro Ointment cures piles in six days with a money back guarantee. It also markets Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestion aid that digests food, relieves indigestion, and promises lasting stomach health after continued use.
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