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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1905
Page
4
Oliver J. Smith editorials reference the 1903 filing, naval inspectors with leaky boilers, a supreme court decision on refinery funding, and political figures like Hazlett Depew Morton and John Mitchell. The piece critiques reciprocity editorials and hints at wage struggles and geopolitical tensions, set in early 20th century newspaper voice.
The piece notes farmers in Kansas and Nebraska holding steady shares despite Tom Lawson's failed western tour. It mentions the President’s Oyster Bay sojourns with troops, scarce game including bears and rabbits, but bluefish remaining abundant for sport. It also hints at political pressure and ongoing graft concerns surrounding Mr. Secretary toot in Philadelphia.
Chauncey M Depew remains a millionaire with a flexible job and a wife, while Col Bryan supports Gov Folk for 1905 presidential nomination if available. Russians plan mass Jewish emigration to the holy land and to the United States. James R DHL leaves corporate practice for a judgeship at 3000 a year after turning down a 25000 fee. Independence Bulletin Journal backs a Republican senator nomination at the state convention amid Dolliver’s lack of opposition. Friday August 11 Yoshi Hiro Takasugi, a Japanese nobleman, will lecture at a Baptist church on American guidance and leadership, soon to enter Japan’s Diet.
Supervisor Stevens in Alden seeks bids to print the Hardin county August court docket. The county has paid 4000 for sixty copies per term. The Herald notes the 40 dollar flat rate once set may be driven down by new bids and questions if the plan will work. The clerk of courts may resist supplying copy under the bid plan.
A selection of editorials and comments from the New Era Eldora Herald and Cedar Falls Gazette rail at party lines. They mock Republican shifts and editor influence, note board of control debates for Iowa institutions, and facetiously reference penalties for officeholders. Mention of Russia Japan Turkey and geographic figures such as Kentucky and Peary appear in a stitched-together critique of politics and society.
From Lowell comes news General Miles will not desert the Democracy of Massachusetts. A Boston mayoral lecture questions municipal ownership in Chicago while ship trust losses mount. Kansas declines to retry Senator Burton. Aaron Komura ships eighty trunks. Japan to issue a daily in San Francisco. The Kaiser could spare nerve for the czar amid distant tensions.
A fragment notes that Togo may feel humiliated upon discovering the czar met the kaiser aboard a Russian yacht. It also claims a special congressional session will likely achieve little, similar to typical early-session outputs.
This ad touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the swift heal for cuts burns and bruises. It claims anti inflammation cooling properties and a cure for piles and skin diseases and warns against dangerous counterfeits sold by Smith & eed.
Used Steinway uprights offered by Lyon & Healy Chicago in a large showroom. Variety of models in ebony rosewood and mahogany cases, some overhauled and priced near regular but with significant discounts. Cash or easy monthly terms available, freight minimal. Letter inquiries to Lyon & Healy at 10 Adams St., Chicago.
Advertises DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a universal cure for sunburn skin diseases and piles. Claims to draw out burns and heal without scarring and to treat boils and old sores, warning against substitutes.
The Chicago Great Western offers August tickets to harvest hands for Minnesota and the Dakotas at reduced rates. On the first and third Tuesdays through December, round trip fares plus 82 are available to land agents and homeseekers to many states and territories. J. P. Elmer is G PA St Paul. Davis' & Moser hold large stock of posts in Hardin county.
The advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for stomach troubles and poor digestion, claiming it digests what you eat and strengthens the digestive system. It notes sale by Smith & Reed and mentions Davis & Moser buying a Wheeler screen with favorable prices.
For 1905 Iowa Central offers cheaper round trip excursions from Eldora to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Denver Salt Lake City and other western destinations with sales starting June 1 and final limits October 31 Stopovers are allowed and tickets run 21 days Homeseeker rates apply on the first and third Tuesdays to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico and other states Agents and A B Cutts Minneapolis listed for full details
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are praised as pleasant easy to take pills that never irritate the stomach. They claim to prevent headaches biliousness and liver trouble and to cure jaundice by toning and strengthening the liver. Sold by Smith Reed.
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