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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
3
A compact satirical roundup mocks Bryanism as a habit not a religion and riffs on 1896 parallels, Denver cheers, and Democratic plate. It tables indignant quips about voters, votes, and coal prices, with train fare and coal ads trailing.
The Cedar Rapids Republican recalls Senator Allison as the nation’s leading legislator of his era. For over forty years he shaped U.S. policy, nearly thirty-six years in the Senate, noted for duty, detail, and courtesy. His death comes after lengthy illness and heat fatigue, shocking communities and Iowa. The Grinnell Herald questions Harry Hazlett’s stance amid Republican rifts, suggesting Hazlett may bolt Taft and Carroll.
Cedar Rapids Republican notes Hon. M. J. Tobin of Vinton in Dubuque where Senator Allison’s death is described as unexpected and sudden. Reports from Philadelphia Press outline 1908 presidential nominees including Taft Bryan Watson Debs Chafin Preston and Hisgen. Funeral for Senator Allison planned at his Dubuque home with national figures attending.
An oil well in the San Geronimo field about 76 miles southwest of Tampico Texas exploded and burned, forming a crater roughly 100 feet wide and a mountain of about 100 feet in height. The blast may threaten nearby forests. The piece ends with a contrast noting Iowa farm lands as superior.
J H Warn of Eldora Iowa testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his back pain and irregular kidney secretions after trying many remedies. He bought a box at Smith Reed drug store, says the pills addressed the root of the trouble and removed pain. He urges readers to remember the name Doan's and buy only that product.
An old ad boastfully claims piles can be cured by Dean's Ointment with a 50 cent price at any drug store. The notice then pivots to a lumber bill and announces plans to operate in coal this winter by Cres Cent Lumber Co with a provided phone number.
Notice opens the last will of KRFF Ber, late of Hardin County, deceased. The district court in Eldora sets September 15, 1908, for hearing proof of the will. Clerk J M Lockwood signs, deputy FP BoutinGaMk. First pub Aug, last pub Aug 22.
A notice states that The Hardis County Savings Bank is formed under Chapter 1, Title 1X of the Code of Town Iowa with $25,000 capital, its Eldora location, and a seven-director board. It will begin business upon Secretary of State certificate, for twenty years, with officers McWeen Duran president D. Newcomer vice president and Wills D. Robb cashier, and deposits only debt.
A fragment from a local ad shows Cres cent Lumber Co announcing plans to enter the coal trade this coming winter. The notice includes a phone number 50 for inquiries and orders.
New readers may subscribe to the Daily and Sunday editions for one dollar and one dollar fifty respectively through election day November 6, 1908. The paper touts exclusive AP reports Ding cartoons fearless editorials and strong coverage of national and state campaigns for Iowa readers. Also mentions delivery by mail to Iowa post offices and rural routes with remittance via mail to the Register and Leader Co Des Moines.
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