Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Semi Weekly Herald in Eldora, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1904

Page

4

Iowa Falls Citizen Calls Itself A Knocker

A fragmented Iowa political snapshot notes The Iowa Falls Citizen as a noted knocker and cites editorials from Cedar Rapids Gazette Des Moines Register and Leader and Marion Register on Roosevelt support and Republican leanings. It mentions Hardin county Ackley meeting and corn crop optimism in Therdin county. It references Gov. Cummins prediction and Ledger purchasers remark as context.

Cedar Rapids Therdin County

Iowa News Notes and Lodge Elections Report

Fragments report Iowa Democratic activity Walton County and Ackley mentions. Eldora Herald notes on Dr. J G Potter, Vidora papers criticism, and Wood purchase may stir local editorial pace. Also covered are chicken found in a barrel with candled eggs hatching, Grange Lodge K of P officers elected at Waterloo with multiple grand officers listed.

Thos, Taggert Indiana Democratic National Central Committee J. G. Potter Ackley

Notice to stockholders of Illinois Central Railroad meeting

Public notice announces the regular annual meeting of the Illinois Central Railroad Company stockholders in Chicago on Wednesday October 19, 1904 at noon. Stockholders of record Sept 27 1904 receive a free travel ticket to Chicago and return valid surrounding the meeting, with details on eligibility and redemption. Also includes an advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea from Wilson Drug Co.

Hnois Central Railroad Company Ofice Chicago Inois Vilnois Central Railroad Company Ivioia Central Railroad W. G. Bruen Euch A. G Hacnsrary

Drake to Reform Eldora Industrial School Leadership

The Eldora Industrial school shifts to a new leadership under Col. Drake, aligning operations with industrial aims. Some commentators regret B. J. Miles’ 25 year tenure, arguing his work established stability and that his resignation would have altered the institution’s course. The Herald notes Miles’ favorable contributions from its inception to stepping down.

Col. Drake Eldora B. J. Miles Mites Board of Control Herald Miles

No anti fair sentiment in Hardin county election

The Iowa Falls Herald clarifies there is no tax ferret feeling against the Hardin county agricultural society fair. It notes Mr. Martin was elected secretary for fitness and attributes any fair success to the county’s support, urging locals to attend Nevada events and back a prosperous exhibition.

Eldora Jona Alls Albrook-lax-ferret Martin County Fair Association Iowa Falls Nevada The Herald Ofhcers Hardin County Agricultural Society Lowa Falls Forth Hardin

Hyomei Cures Catarrh by Breathing Remedy Guarantee

Hyomei claims to cure catarrh by inhalation, killing catarrhal germs and soothing mucous membranes. The ad lists symptoms from offensive breath to chest tightness and pledges a refund if Hyomei fails to cure. It presents Wilson Drug Co as the guarantor of the promise.

Wilson Drug Co

Iowa Central Railway Announces Reduced Round Trip Rates

Rates less than half the fare apply for round trip tickets via Iowa Central Railway for events to the world fair gates. Season ticket 17.05, sixty day 84.20, fifteen day 12.80. Coach excursion seven day tickets on sale Tuesdays and Thursdays in August and September at 8.55. Annual Home visitor’s excursions to Indiana Ohio Kentucky on Sept 6 13 20 27 and Oct 11 with very low return limits. Call on agents for details.

Iowa Central Railway Durin Iowa Central Indiana Ohio Kentucky Onlon

Local News Notes From Our County

Robertson reports a busy social week with many residents traveling to Ackley for saver kraut day. Mrs Stotser remains very ill with slim chances of recovery. Mesdames Madden and Wickham visited Magle City last Thursday. J S Quiggle works on painting his house. Lucy Syverson and husband from Bidora visited Quiggle’s. Mrs Bunker of New Providence spent last week with her daughter, Mrs Clifford Madden. Mrs R P Wilson of Town Falls visited her mother, Mrs Stotser, this week.

Ackley Saver Kraut Stotser Mesdames Madden Wickham Hmagle City Quiggle Lucy Syverson Bidora Quiggie Bunker New Providence

Pleasant Ridge Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Eliza Fosters illness prompts care from neighbors Dr and Mrs Tlughes of Toledo visit Pleasant Ridge Grace Mason visits grandparents Riley Adams and wife Ralph Miller returns to Marshalltown after visiting grandparents W Barnard and wife Ir Merguson moves from John Miller farm to Union Gust Miller to join later James McManes Thos Andrews visit Jennie Whitney on way home from Charles City Frank Burton and daughter Waleska visit Pleasant Ridge Waveska stays longer with aunt Mary Ingram at Jennie Whitney’s home

Eliza Foster Tlughes Toledo Ridge Grace Mason Riley Adams Ralph Miller Marshalltown W. Barnard Ir. Merguson John Miller Union Gus Miller James McManes Thos. Andrews Jennie Whitney Charles City Frank Burton Waleska Miss Waleska Mary Ingram

Town News Roundup and Social Notes

Mrs Ella Thompson and son of Chicago visited Mrs Hiscrate Wednesday. Dr Cyrus Cook and wife of Whit ten California arrived Tuesday. His health is very poor. L T and Bertha Kersey visited in town Sunday and departed for Oklahoma to visit their father. Ethel Stubbs entertained friends Tuesday afternoon with ice cream and watermelon. The intermediate Christian Endeavor chaperoned by Rev and Mrs R B Newby picnicked in the woods Tuesday. Hiram Williams arrived from South Dakota and took a claim near Pierre. The old warehouse connected with the room formerly occupied by hardware stock with a large door and improvements add music to the building. The New Providence band had its first practice and business meeting Monday evening. The organization consists of 25 pieces. Officers elected: President Dr Lowder vice president Bert Davis secretary Everett Moon treasurer El Bash directors B Davis L Butler and E V Moon. R Powers elected as instructor.

Hiram Willams South Dakota Pierre New Providence Dr. Lowder Bert Davis Everett Moon

DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promoted by Lafayette Reader

A testimonial from Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the remedy that cleanses the system and aids liver action. He claims other pills upset him, but these pills are perfect, sold by Smith & Reed.

DeWitt Bob Moore Lafayette Ind de Witt Smith & Reed

Gee, Starr Sicks Home Visit News

Gee Starr is home and quite sick. Fred Sheets and family visited at C Fossler's Sunday. Peter Mingle and family visited Henry Cummings' Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Fred Trickey have a new boy. Ella Montgomery helps sister Mrs Dell Cross this week. Marion Jickon left Sunday for Marshalltown to clerk in a store. Mrs Stella Doty and family visited with Mr Doty's people Tuesday. Robert Sayer is building sheds on his place nearby. Mrs Pearl Sheets visiting sister Mrs F Sheets near Iowa Falls this week. Little George Lynk had a lucky runaway last Saturday when a dog bit the horses' heels, they jumped and he was thrown under the rake. Mr Brown helped save him.

Gee Starr Fred Sheets C. Fossler Peter Mingle Henry Cummings Fred Trickey Ella Montgomery Dell Cross Marion Jickon Marshalltown Stella Doty Pearl Sheets F. Sheets Iowa Falls George Lynk George

Notice of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation

Notice is given that at the annual meeting of the stockholders of The Hardin County Bank of Eldora Iowa August 2 1904 Article I of the Articles of Incorporation was amended to read that the corporate office is The Hardin County State Bank GC Mekgeen Duren president Butts D. Rone cashier GC L. Hays 4w 100 acre farm.

Hardin County Bank Eldora Towa Tha Cone of Lawn Hardin County State Bank Mekgeen Duren Butts D. Rone

Local visitors and social notes fill town scene

Chester Mabie Mrs Rachel Greene and many neighbors appear in town on business and visiting. Couples and relatives travel between Hubbard Chicago Sioux City Fort Dodge and Lake Park while weddings and new work ventures surface. A sick student and local tradesmen mark the week with gatherings and small town news.

Proof in Eldora Endorses Kidney Pills By Local Teamster

Eldora residents cite local testimony from Hidera and E D Sanford of Hardin St to bolster Doane's Kidney Pills. Sanford reports nights of back and kidney pain eased by the remedy sold at Smith & Reed drug store. Foster Kilburn Co Buffalo lists Dean’s Kidney Pills at 50 cents with Reweather urged to avoid substitutes.

Eldora Hidera E. D. Sanford Hardin Stu Doane Smith & Reed Dean Foster-Kilburn Buffalo N. Y United States Reweather

Aarts' Honey and Horehound Remedy Sold in Eldora Iowa

Keeps in touch with Apings of food manufacturers and warns of injurious preparations. Aarts' Honey and Horehound is a cough and cold remedy with no opiates, sold by The Wilson Drug Co successors to The Husworth Drug Co Eldora Iowa. The temperance drugstore Nursed.

Wison Drug Co Husworth Drug Co Eldora Towa Temperance

Piles relief offered by Hum phreys Witch Hazel Oil

Sample mailed free promises relief from piles or hemorrhoids with immediate cure for external or internal cases, including blind or bleeding, itching or burning. Sold by mail order at one dollar.

Humphreys Hyet Alataee Go Cor, William Yhree Min

Humphreys Homeopathic Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Dais Derolity as weakness and prostration relief from overwork. Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 is highlighted as a long used remedy, with $1 per vial or $5 for a special package. Sold by druggists or prepaid by sending price to Humphreys Mod Co William and John Streets.

Humphreys William & John Sts

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Herald T. Woydan Boylan & Smith Oliver J. Smith Fildora Congress Hardin County Andlthern Roosevelt Bor Charles W. Fairbanks Congressional Birdsale W. . Martin Greenfield Gilbert 5 Gilbertson Forest City Gener Republican County Por Frank M. Lockwood Jay Foe County Recorder Yucker Seaton CIAS L Marks Towa Falls Vinton Bayle Democratic County Central Committee Hardin’ County New York Sun Des Moines Register and Leader Marion Register Chicago Tribune Des Moines Vinton Eagle Gov. Cummins Iowa Hagle Smith Eldora Herald Ledger Bro Baxter New Ira Vidora Hve Jocal Eidora Woods Nardin County Newell Mirror Iowa Grang Lodge K. of P Waterloo T. 8 Waud Germiania C. W. Leppo Libertyville D. C. Lineweaver Brooklyn T. Ds Walker Mr. Pleasant H. 0. Schultz A. EE Hollister Rocky Mountain OWA Central al White Pleasant Ridge Ella Thompson and Son Hiscrate Cyrus Cook Whitten, Cal L. T Bertha Kersey Oklahoma Ethel Stubbs Intermediate Christian Endeavor Berlin GC. L. Hays Chester Mabie Rachel Greene Oskaloosa Roy Pearle Rich Hubbard Lula Stubbs Kate Lois Thompson Will Kersey Edith Ellsworth Sioux City Meek Ellie Chandler Town Falls EH. T. Miller Lake Park Pearl Sutton Eunice Cox Bertha Ft. Dodge B. O. Bunberg Enos Reece Floyd Bunch Bertha Seabury Nelle J Floydig Edgar Dillon Wallace Andrewsx Meridan Lena Reece Hidora O. M. Tucker Fannon Dais Derolity Kay Sarah I Owen Stithville Dr. Kay Tony Ie Ua Saat Kausical Arar Peer Ea
Search Courier

Search the Semi Weekly Herald Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Semi Weekly Herald?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication