Washington glimpses and Eastman inscription noted
The July 26 1909 Herald describes a Washington trip ending at Mt Vernon and the Washington Monument. It recalls Gov Enoch Worthen Eastman of Eldora Iowa and his inscription on the monument stating affection for Iowa and the union. It also notes statues and views from the monument and balance of passages about Statuary Hall and the Library of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Ephor Herald
Mt. Vernon
Potomac River
Washington Monument
Arlington Heights
G. W. McCullough
Newton Theological Seminary
Virginia
Mr. Vernon
Washingtons
Paator McCullough
Geo B. ‘McClelland
Napoleon
Sheridan
Massachusetts Avenue
Winchester
Thomas
Chickamauga
W. T
Sherman
Frederick
William
America
Sommit
Towa
Iowa
Enoch ‘Worthen Eastman
Eldora
Enoch Worthen Hastman
Smithsonian Institute
Uncle Sam
Statuary Hall
House of Representatives
Houdon
Conrad
Webster
Roger Williams
Rhode Island
Liberty
Ethan Allen
Old Ticonderoga
Jehovah
Continental Congress
Houdin
Lafayette
Library. of Congress
State Museum to receive Berninghausen clay collection
Fred Berninghausen shipped a twelve item exhibit of clays minerals and related products from his Iowa property to the state museum after a public showing at Citizens Savings Bank. The site includes coal sand clays for brick and pottery with standout Eldora brown stone and superior glass sand and moulding sand. A potter’s or glass factory could boost Eldora’s economy once capital funds arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Berninghausen
State Museum
Citizens Savings Bank
Berninghausen
Iowa
St. Louis
Eldora
traveling cup law and card printing notes
The article notes a new law frowning on public drinking cups and mentions buying a traveling cup at Edgar's. It records the death of Dr. George W. Moran in Detroit from pancreatic poisoning after ice cream, with burial in Marshall, Michigan. It also comments on Rev. Mr. Stanley completing a series of historical letters for readers and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar’s
George W. Moran
Eldora
Detroit
Marshall, Mich
The
Herald
Stanley
Grand Capitol Library Tour Skims Washington to Iowa
A narrator describes Washington landmarks including a vast granite capitol library vaulting with art, music files, and rare texts. The journey continues via B&O to Harpers Ferry, Chicago, and Lincoln Park, noting Civil War history sites and a Boston Tea Party memory relic.
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Elliott
Congress
Washington
Iowa
Harper’s Ferry
John Brown
Antietam
Gettysburg
Chica
Lincoln Park
Boston Harbor
David Kennan
Chicago
Robert
Hughes
Gophers Delay Union in Hot Eldora Showdown
Eldora split with Union and Charles City in a trio of games on Friday and Saturday, then beat Charles City 2 0 Sunday at Gifford. Kirk and Jarnagin starred for Eldora with strong pitching and timely hitting, while Union’s chaos and late rallies failed to close the gaps.
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Union
Eldora
Eldora Fellows
Jarnigan
Swafford
Crip’’ Green
Madigan
Bloomers
Clemons
Kirk
Charles City
Gifford
Cole
Jarnagin
Burns
Idora
Sanders
Holmes
Steve Moser
Steve
Danny Hupp
Danny
For Sale 100 Brown Leghorn Hens at 76c Each
A terse classified note offers 100 Brown Leghorn hens at 76 cents each from Mrs W B Race Eldora Money. It invites calls to discuss farm security options and promises assistance before paying any losses.
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Matber
Schedule of Claims Against Hardin County
A garbled historical ledger lists numerous claims against Hardin County including names such as Adams Edwin Campbell Sam and Doud Chase with items like notices, lumber, bridge work, plumbing, and printing. It records amounts for contractor notices, road money, lumber, and various services, with entries for hospitals, grocer deliveries, and care bills. The list names individuals, firms, and public works expenses reflecting county spending and obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Edwin
Witness
Central Contractor
Notices
Campbell Sam
OX N Wry Co
Cramer Bros
Clary John
Doud Chase
Davis& Meer
Eldora Electric Light Co
Big Fults
J M
Fannon HW
Cereus Bultz
Withness
Prank Chas
Bridg
Aldun
Kinney O
Buckeye
Lovell-Scholfield Lumber Co
Larson Hardware Co
Burtin H BE
Moffett J BH
Moffett HE
Nutting WA
Noyer
Dreun & Wickham
Starr G
Oftee
BO Bumner
Wimoeb
Scurry Lalli
Nolps
Vigare
Rouwnties
Whitted Brophen
Justile
Walsh ‘Lhos
Walshe Dos
Welch, Vim Co
Woods Paul O
Pauper
Ta Blworth Hospital
B. Paras
Fragmentary 19th century notices list meals goods and care accounts
Partial OCR shows various names and items including groceries for Newby and Stubbins, meals for McClure, care arrangements for McClure and Southward, with references to multiple individuals and establishments. The brittle text hints at an itemized ledger of supplies, rentals, and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ ElevatoriCo
Fuller Mrs. R. A
Newby
Herman J
McClure
Jackson Rank
Stubbins
Jonker Wilbertyrent Dor Vrs Gamprecht Luterman DA
Caret Rankin O
Robb Nuncy
Stevens ML
Southward Clifton
Southward
Hardin County Savings Bank statement from 1900
An 1900 sworn financial statement for the Hardin County Savings Bank at Eldora Iowa lists assets including cash, bonds, and discounts, plus liabilities like deposits and undivided profits. Signed by president C. McKeen Duren and cashier Ellis D. Robb, notarized by Gubnerbet A Hues, with directors and state seal details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin
Iowa
Elnora
GOLU
Hardin County National Bank
Eldora
Hardin County
C. McKeen Duran
Ellis D. Robb
Sid Bank
Molkben Duren
Enis D. Rows
Meltevn
Farm For Sale Near Ackley In German Neighborhood
A 160 acre farm west of Ackley near a school offers well improved land at a bargain. Terms and particulars available at First National Bank Ackley. Contact details provided by the local bank for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
First National
Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Capital
Congressional Library
GEM OF Art
Governor Eastman
Washington Monumen
Eldora Cemetery
Des Moines
Coles
Eldora, Iowa
J. F. Hardin
Frank W. Hurd
Williams, Iowa
Hardin CO
Board of Supervisors
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