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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1904
Page
5
A sprawling rural item column cites Eldora gains in postal facilities and new furnishings, local residence moves, and Verge changes in Hardin county. It links river road mail boxes, farmer names on signs, and community note about signs and ownership.
Mrs John Porter wife of Judge Porter and a longtime respected resident lies unconscious at her home after a paralysis strike on Saturday. Her son W S Porter hastened from Grand Lake Colorado but could not reach in time. daughter Hortense remains with her. The city grieves a long life of virtue and wide friendships as officials await the likely death within hours. Burdock Blood Bitters praised for vigor and focus. Palais du Costume exhibit described with Eve of the Coronation tableau costing 50000 and its history at Paris Earl's Court and St Louis. eczema relief with Dean's Ointment noted.
Stephen Palmer Smith a leading businessman and Odd Fellow of Towa Falls died at his home after a brief illness of dropsy. He was 77 and will likely be buried today with Odd Fellows in charge, though the Herald has no official funeral date.
A fragmented notice lists marriages and names including E. L. Dow of Dows Iowa Falls and Lora W. Wilson. Ontjo Wessels and Helen Freeze of Ackley. Ed Willard and Amelia Dinkens of Union. Citizens Bank advertising time deposits abstracts of title. J. B. Hardin president Eldora Iowa. Mrs O H Jennings Boston babies twins and unrelated garbled text about scents and products.
Eldora born Prof W M Hays is Secretary James Wilson’s personal choice for assistant secretary of agriculture. A former Ames College graduate, Minnesota professor, and head of the American Breeders Association, Hays has bred two wheat varieties with strong Minnesota yields. His work at the Minnesota station boosts farm income. Iowa interest centers on his Eldora origins and family ties.
Lincoln Illinois bookkeeper Steve Schilling credits Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup with relief from constipation indigestion heartburn and biliousness. He calls the laxative mild pleasant and without the grome effect and notes it is sold by The Wilson Drug Co Eldora Iowa.
A ten day trial of Wheel er screens is offered with a money back guarantee if unsatisfactory. Davis and Moser endorse the promotion and handle refunds.
Eldora Junction report notes I H Merrick recovering from illness Amos Cobb improving after illness Miss Mattie Humphrey visiting Miss Princes Miller Ice cream social planned at Gifford church next Friday program prepared all invited for a cordial evening Harvesting and haying nearly finished in the locality locally sourced notes from Herald contributors diversión
A summer cold risks pneumonia by fall. One Minute Cough Cure clears phlegm and inflammation, strengthens lungs and bronchial tubes. Ideal for children, pleasant and harmless. Cures croup, cough, and cold. Sold by Smith & Reed.
Glen Rubottom and Frank Martin traveled to visit relatives in Gifford. Alonzo Davis from Radcliffe and J. L. Reid with wife from Zearing were seen visiting. W B Rash and wife visited S C Thornton, and the Rubottoms and their son visited Bangor relatives. Measles and whooping cough affect several locals. Kid Reece and Alonzo Hutchens visited their parents. Prof L B Swaggart and wife left for Indiana with planned stops. Prayer meeting at Fairview church each Wednesday evening. Miss Ethel Martin, back from a western trip with aunt Mrs Sarah Fleming.
Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana praises DeWitts Little Early Risers as a painless cleansing pill that cleanses the system, stimulates the liver, removes bile, clears the complexion, relieves headache and leaves a good taste. He contrasts with other pills that gripe and sicken. sold by Smith & Reed.
A. Jaspers and wife are parents of another daughter. Mrs. Fouts spent part of last week with relatives in Hidora. S Sinning enjoyed a visit from his brother and wife from Lennox. D Carpenters finished work on the Hendricks house. interior decorations now under way. Miss Beving, recently with her parents, left for Lennox. J Arends and wife returned to Hampton after a week with local relatives. Mr. and Mrs. S Janssen hosted neighbors and friends with ice cream and cake on the lawn.
The article notes government inspectors stay in close touch with food manufacturers to prevent injurious preparations. It mentions Harts' Honey and Horehound as a safe remedy for coughs and colds with no opiates, sold by The Wilson Drug Co., successors to The Ellsworth Drug Co., Eldora, Iowa, the temperance drugstore.
Melrose notes a basket social scheduled for Friday August 6 at the Sampson schoolhouse. Mrs. J Rotzler visits at her daughter Mrs. Chas Sampson's home.
Alden residents share news of returned visitors, camping trips, and social happenings. Editor Furry, newly rented property, sidewalk progress on Main Street, and hotel plans frame town life. Weddings, store music, market day activities, and fair edition mentions highlight a busy West Hardin community.
The advertisement urges buyers to seek the DeWitt name on every box of Witch Hazel Salve made from pure Witch Hazel. It proclaims DeWitt's as the best for cuts burns bruises boils eczema and piles and warns that counterfeits have appeared in the market. The genuine product bears B C DeWitt Co Chicago and is sold by Smith Reed.
A column on farming truths notes hard work and thrift as paths to wealth. It cites water needs for dairy cows, value of good horses, and government land withdrawals for reclamation. It discusses peanuts pricing, farmer mobility, and the rare six-thousand pound team bought for Barnum & Bailey, highlighting farmer virtues and market oddities.
A brief note in the Iowa Central elevator area promotes Kentucky soft coal for threshing. It highlights its suitability for farm work and invites readers to inquire for quantities and pricing.
Eldora resident E D Sanford testifies that persistent back ache and kidney issues were relieved by Deans Kidney Pills bought at Smith and Reeds drug store. He claims the remedy stopped a painful attack and urges others to use the Dean's product, priced at 50 cents, Foster Kilburn Co Buffalo as sole US agents.
At the annual stockholders meeting on August 2 1904 the corporate name was amended to The Hardin County State Bank in compliance with Iowa law Article one of the Articles of Incorporation. C McKeren Duren president Etis D Rows cashier 4w
Iowa Central Railway offers round trip fares under half price for events including the G A R Encampment in Boston with sale August 11 to 13 and final August 20, with extension to September 20. Knights Templars Conclave in San Francisco and Los Angeles with sale August 11 to September 10 and final October 23. American Mining Congress in Portland with sale August 16 to 18 and final 60 days from sale, stopovers allowed.
Mr Charles Theobald of Lincoln Light and Power Co in Lincoln Tl states that Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup relieves constipation and associated headaches, claims rapid, painless relief, and suitability for children. Sold by The Wilson Drug Co Eldora Iowa as temperance medicine.
Davis and Moser advertise Wheeler screens with sole agency for cottage residence and a 100 acre farm priced at 1300 dollars. Regular sizes available with prices stated as right.
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