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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
1
The Citizens Savings Bank urges young men to form money-saving habits early, noting savings build a foundation for business careers. It invites savings accounts from $1.00 and up for men women and children with 4 percent interest.
Eldora news notes floods the page with notices and ads from Norris to Jensen. Readers see shopping cues for coal and dental services, baseball dates August 25 and 26, an electric railroad push, a farmers elevator plan in Owasa, letters at Eldora post office, and local church and bank updates amid a string of community announcements and upcoming fairs.
A local item describes a woman willing to sue for divorce in Washington to stay in Iowa and an Iowa couple, Edward and Mrs Kerr, with a troubled marriage since 1903. It notes a Spokane and Kansas City residence dispute, plus a debut of a new outdoors society in the 4th ward where candidates, both sexes, strip to dew soaked feet and wander the lawn.
A half week roundup from The Herald reports movements of local residents on business trips and social visits. Des Moines, Michigan, Iowa Falls, Cedar Falls, Colfax and Colfax chautauqua are mentioned with residents including C A Rogers Andrew Stevenson Miss Hazel Forest Mrs Crary Marie Rogers Justin Rogers Shekels Jane Watson and Mrs Barnes noted among the movers and guests.
From the Waverly Republican comes a note on the largest feet among members and a question whether other towns should form an out-of-doors society now. Eldora is asked for its view on starting such a society locally.
Senator W. B. Allison died yesterday at his Dubuque home from heart failure. The longtime public figure served in state and local offices and was widely known across the region. His passing draws tributes from colleagues and constituents alike.
S E Whitney born 1836 Schroon Lake Essex Co N Y enlisted 118th New York volunteers served as fifer and ambulance corps until war end. Postwar he operated hardware firms in Eldora and Colfax with partners, later sold to Meader then moved to Oklahoma City 1899 with real estate holdings. Survived by wife Jennie Bird and three children in Oklahoma City. Other local notes include librarianship shifts, visits from Mrs Dysinger, and farm plans by B J Lynn in Alice Texas.
Mrs C E Albrook returned from Battle Creek Michigan with Mr Albrook who will stay at a sanitarium for two to three weeks while he benefits from treatment. Supt and Mrs Kuser and G W Scott met Des Moines board of control to discuss right of way across State land west of town. The board’s authority to grant the ROW remains in question and debated.
Ira Danger of Owassa Hardin county was before U S Commissioner W H Johnson at Ft Dodge to answer a blackmail charge. After testimony by Postmaster Alfred Harris who said Danger admitted sending the letters the case was continued. Inspector Joseph Farrell leads the government case. Letters alleged to have been mailed to William Barry of Hampton claimed his father in law Thomas Walker had alienated Danger's wife and demanded 250 dollars or the affair would be public. Barry sought an explanation and itemized bill. Danger offered no explanation, repeated the demand.
Rev W C Cole pastor of the Christian church spearheads a Northern Iowa district convention in Jewell September 8 to 10. The event draws about 200 attendees with 85 district churches. Jewell lies in the northwest district. Cole serves as district vice-president aiding the site choice. Speakers to be announced. lumber and coal price inquiry noted for Crescent Lumber Co.
The Hagenbeck-Wallace Combined Shows tour features a monster tent, a unique animal act where animals perform stunts rivaling human feats, a twice-as-large menagerie, and a grand street parade. A standout 400 Wallace Gray Horses turnout rounds out the bill, with riders juggling and patting horses to urge speed.
Weather in the week was favorable for field work and corn growth. Haying and harvest near completion. thrashing rising. High temperatures with cooler nights Thursday and Friday. Rainfall below normal. sunshine excessive. Light showers on 29th and 30th relieved eastern areas. Corn shows two weeks of rapid growth. some ears forming. early fields three feet high in Van Buren County. No major drought damage yet. rain would help. Thrashing yields: small grains better than early southern reports. oats above expectations but below average. wheat rye and barley fair to good. grain quality generally good. Pastures and potatoes in good condition but need rain.
A clipped social notice lists marriages and engagements including Martin Lindaman and Ackley Carrie Kramer as well as Eldora Myrtle Goodpaster with sparse filler text surrounding the names suggesting a scanned or partial newspaper fragment of wedding notices. The legible portion confirms two couples: Lindaman Kramer and Swan Goodpaster with vague connection to Eldora.
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