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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1904
Page
2
A historical overview argues Republicans favored sound banking reforms and the gold standard, while Democrats opposed or shifted positions, noting past votes on national banks, silver purchases, and currency policies. It likens entrusting the nation to Democrats to handing a cargo vessel to an unskilled crew.
Mrs C H Jennings of Boston reports her twins were sickly despite several doctors. After using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea the babies became strong and robust. Sold 35 cents in tea or tablet form at Walson Drug Co.
A compendium of editorial jabs on party platforms and leaders. Critiques of Roosevelt Parker Lodge and the parties, notes on fiscal policy and monetary questions, with condolences from editors Bernard Murphy and the Vinton Eagle to a grieving family.
Government inspectors monitor food manufacturers to protect users from harmful preparations. Harts Honey and Horehound claims to cure coughs and colds without opiates or injurious ingredients. Sold by The Wilson Co. successors to Hilsworth Drug Co. Eldora, Iowa, temperance drug store. Nuffaed.
Theodore Roosevelt argues that both capital and labor organizations deserve protection and must be governed by the law. He emphasizes equal rights, justice for all, and a practical approach grounded in honesty, courage, and common sense.
Iowa does not furnish a presidential campaign manager though J W Blythe was considered. Capt J A T Hull of Des Moines goes to Washington to head the Republican congressional campaign with New York City as headquarters. He has led the committee for years and is trusted to secure a working majority in the next congress.
Consumers are urged to seek the DeWitt brand on Witch Hazel Salve boxes premium pure product claims to treat cuts burns bruises boils eczema and other ailments. Counterfeits abound due to popularity. genuine salve bears E C DeWitt & Co Chicago name and is sold by Smith & Reed.
Iowa Central railway offers half fare to Des Moines for the Iowa State fair from Aug 18 to 27. One fare for round trip. For particulars see agents.
Notice states a 1904 sale in Hardin County Iowa under a 1901 decree in Mary A. Smith versus William Smith and others. Referee A W Mitterer, later A W Mirreron, will sell at the Eldora courthouse front door on August 30 1904 at 10 a.m. the undivided quarter of east half of lot 6 block 9 original Eldora town plat. Proceeds to plaintiff’s heirs and the Universalist Society.
For 10 cents per copy I can supply you with the latest popular sheet music. Send 10 cents for sample and par Howlers, G. W. Elson, Springville.
A fragment cites Mrs celebrated Tleknelige and Hogushman crafting a French styled letter. The note reads mixed phrases instructing reading in French and English, promising instruction and menus, with lines about dinner, visiting a baron, and music. The piece appears as a quirky excerpt from the London Globe.
Early in the last century scientific knowledge linked the unicorn to the white rhinoceros. Marco Polo reportedly found a horned rhinoceros in Sumatra, while Burchell described a large South African pachyderm between the Orange and Zambezi rivers. The animal bore two horns, one tiny and the other up to four feet long with a bristle tuft.
It Is Good to Laugh explains hearty laughter stirs the body from head to toe. It claims laughter speeds blood and alters its conditions, delivering a unique impression to each organ as the person laughs.
The ideal stairs have treads twelve to fifteen inches wide and risers five to seven inches high. Many houses lack the length to fit such stairs, yet they should be as near to this standard as possible. Easy stairs reduce effort and many chronically exhausted women blame steep stairs for their poor health.
The author recalls General Grant’s maxim that in a close battle both sides tire and the side that breaks the lull and moves first is likeliest to win. A single decisive blow is valued over many prior efforts, reflecting on human nature and military strategy.
A dialogue describes a hostess and a new curate discussing interests with a focus on horses. The curate notes he used to collect butterflies but has given up that hobby. The snippet reflects social chatter in a London Tit-Bits item.
Jones Morris jokes that advertising failed his pocketbook and he is convinced it does not pay. Smith-Why counters that Morris advertised for a wife and did get one, implying the wager proves advertising can work.
The petition of Thomas C. Hough asks for partition of described real property in Hardin County Iowa. It covers the west half of the southeast quarter of section 16 township 89 range 20 and the north half of the northeast quarter of section 21, with liens, costs, and sale proceeds to be distributed. Parties named include George Johnson Milliard F Johnson Lucinda Thomas Flora A Smith Ida May Williams and others. notice warns of default if defense not entered by Aug 22 1904 Eldora Iowa.
In Hardin county a petition filed by D.S. and D.E. Hardin seeks to quiet title to lot 6 in block 13, Eldora, claiming ownership in fee to 19 1/2 feet of the north and 25 feet of the south of lot 8. The case names Malinda Stewart and her unknown heirs along with heirs of S. B. Gregory & Company and J. S. and W. G. Mead and various Parks heirs. The mortgage underlying Malinda Stewart’s interest is alleged paid off and time barred by the statute of limitations, seeking cancellation of record. The suit asks general relief and quiet title against all named parties.
In the Hardin County Iowa district court D B Harpin and D D Harpin sue to cancel a mortgage of record claiming full payment and statute of limitations defenses. They reference a sheriff's deed from 1878 and seeks entry of decree unless defendants J S Mead W G Mead and unknown heirs defend by August 2 1904. Attorneys Albrook Lundy sign the petition dated July 1904.
Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana declares DeWitts Little Early Risers cleanse the system and cure headaches with pleasant effectiveness. He contrasts them with other pills that gripe and sicken. Sold by Smith Reed.
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