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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
1
The Citizens Savings Bank urges young men to start savings now, noting money-saving habits form a strong foundation for a business career. It invites savings accounts from men, women and children from $1.00 upward with 4 percent interest, encouraging parental encouragement of children.
Eldora area news notes a busy week with baseball tournaments August 25 26 in Eldora a three day county board session adjournment and plans for a city cleanup. Local ads list coal lemon goods clarified by officials and upcoming church events including picnics and socials.
The Iowa State Fair announces free admission for children on Saturday August 22 the first full fair day. A six day racing program begins with ponies judged first and stock judging in the pavilion. Scholarship contests feature corn and stock judging for boys and cooking for girls along with an animal vaudeville night show. Excursion rates are arranged to encourage attendance as various residents travel for business and leisure.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for illness support for A. J. Bear and family. Social snippets list Elpha Jandis in Chicago shopping, Art Frazier family visiting G. L. Frazier, Gertrude French visiting aunt, Crossan family in Chicago, C A Rogers and Justin in Colfax, Marie singing at chautauqua, Clara Bailey and Mary Galbraith visiting Bessie Walsh, and Mrs T H Taylor of Wankesha.
A compact weekly record of local movements and visits. Notables include C. W. Tollman visiting relatives in Minneapolis and Duluth, H. E. Bateson returning from a short outing, Mrs. Oakley visiting Centerville, F. J. Edgar at a Cincinnati jewelers’ convention, and multiple residents attending bank meetings, family visits, and state examinations. Union Star provides the summarized social notices and travel mentions.
The Hardin County Retail Merchants Association holds its semi annual meeting in Hubbard next Tuesday August 11. A morning business session at Boeke's hall runs 10 30 to 1 00 followed by a banquet at I O O F hall served by the M E ladies aid society. Afterward a ball game between north and south parts of the county. Stores will close 1 to 4 for the banquet and game. Officers listed include W V Shipley president Iowa Falls P M Rich Hubbard secretary F Z Whinery Union treasurer John F Nangle Des Moines will represent the state association. About fifty or sixty visiting delegates expected. A program is being prepared for publication in a future issue.
Ackley World notes concern over Nan Bunter formerly of a Cleves area farm. Distant relatives report the last contact was in San Francisco four years ago after a sizable inheritance. Family seeks any information on his whereabouts while offering lumber and coal business prospects from The Crescent Lumber Co. with a local phone number.
Eldora officials and Times Republican report J F Hardin W L Kuser and George W Scott met Des Moines board of control to discuss an interurban railway. The board pledged support, noting reduced freight costs and easier access to the state industrial school from Des Moines and other points, with passenger service improving visits.
J B Mather advertises farm loans with the lowest rates on farm security. Prospective borrowers are urged to call and compare terms before placing a loan, promising beneficial results.
A collection of aphorisms critiques manners and morality, noting the dangers of usury vanity and flattery. It contrasts prudence with risk in speculation and comments on marriage gender roles and the enforcement of law for saloonkeepers. The piece weaves social observations with local references to Ames and Webster City.
Davia and Moser offer Tennessee Red Cedar posts touted as best for county fencing and structural uses. The firm highlights durability, straight grade, and availability for immediate delivery to local builders and farmers.
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