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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1909
Page
8
The Wesleyan alumnae organization, the oldest of its kind, recently named Mrs. Moma Kunz as president. Alumnae groups remain deeply involved with their alma maters, supporting colleges and schools from which members graduated. At Smith College commencement, alumnae are noted for their prominent procession.
A wise workman trusts local dealers who advertise and spend weekly pay locally. President McKinley praised fairs as progress drivers, noting expositions broaden daily life and educate. The Iowa State Fair at Des Moines is highlighted for superior exhibits and an enhanced race program August 27 to September 3 with a new grandstand improving spectator enjoyment.
A fragment discusses the Iowa State Fair as a farming showcase drawing farmers from across the state by various transport and camp outfits, noting late August timing for best attendance. It compares forestry economics in Württemberg, France, and the United States with revenue per acre figures from a source.
Hardin county Iowa bank details its capital stock cash assets and liabilities, listing sight deposits time deposits savings deposits and rediscounts. Officers H J Gunn and J W Van Orsdel swear the statement is full true and correct to the best of their knowledge and that assets are the bank’s property. Sworn before me on the 15th day of August 1900.
A bank balance sheet shows liabilities and assets with capital stock, deposits, and profits. J W Hardin president and L W Harris cashier attest the figures as true to the best knowledge, sworn before a notary in August 1409 in Madison County with seals and witnesses.
Original notice from Hardin County Iowa in September term 1009 of the district court. M L Bates as administrator of Emma D Zufall deceased seeks sale of Lot 21 and Lot 22 in Block 7 of the original town plat of Whitten to pay debts. He petitions for court orders. if defendants do not appear by the next term, sale will proceed by court order.
Dudley Warner questions whether universal civilization would restrain growth and if modern centers can elevate degraded humanity. He ponders whether efforts to reform Africa can extend to reforming London Paris and New York, notable places shaped by our own hands.
The article highlights a Chicago express crew on the Philadelphia & Reading and Lee high Valley lines, all related and sharing roles. Conductor H. M. Salt fan and both the engineer and fireman are his brothers, making the crew notably unified and celebrated in rail history.
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