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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1904
Page
4
The Herald guarantees advertisers access to the most comprehensive data fide yearly subscriber list in Hardin County. Advertisers may inspect the subscription list and contact the paper to negotiate a contract if satisfied with the data.
The article discusses efforts to organize Roosevelt clubs across townships. It notes a climate of fearlessness among Japanese soldiers linked to their consumption of American canned beef, mentions 4290 people registered for Fort Totten Indian reservation claims near Devil's Lake with a drawing next week, and references local commentary on Hobson and political views surrounding Parker's election.
The Herald predicts Hardin County will vote heavily Republican with about two thirds supporting Roosevelt and the GOP. It urges early organization of Roosevelt clubs in every township to mobilize supporters before the election season progresses.
The text calls on recruiting officers of the clubs to continually enlist new members until no material remains in the township for recruitment.
A Kansas City Journal report notes that native born Americans now constitute over 90 percent of U S Navy enlisted sailors in 1903, up from about half in 1890. Navy recruits increasingly come from inland states, with a Baltimore Sun quote praising farm-trained men from Indiana Illinois Iowa and Kansas as self-sufficient in seafaring skills.
Mr H C Waite brought a stalk of corn to the Republican showing a sturdy two ear stalk from Benton county where little rain fell since June The stalk stood in the building drawing attention as Iowans weigh the corn crop The Iowa corn crop value this year is estimated at 4100 000 000 excluding fodder and other outputs
The Hardin County Citizen alleged a plan to replace Judge Birdsall with a new congressman candidate, naming U.S. Marshal E Knott and Burton Sweet as key figures. The report is dismissed as fiction, noting Knott and Birdsall are friendly and Sweet is a respected man acting independently.
The Cedar Rapids Republican extols corn as the royal plant, praising its beauty from root to tassel and its value to humanity. It argues corn sustains man and creature, with Iowa’s fields yielding wealth and sustenance beyond mere dollars and cents.
An old advertisement claims DeWitts Little Early Risers cleanse the system remove bile clear the complexion and cure headaches with a pleasant efficient effect. Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana endorses them noting other pills cause griping while these are perfect. Sold by Smith Reed.
The Manchester Press editorial praises Judge Birdsall as a capable and loyal representative for Iowa's Third district, noting his integrity and steady legislative participation. It argues he has grown in influence and should be re elected, contrasting him with opponents who would need to relearn the district's politics.
Steve Schilling of Lincon Illinois endorses Re-Go Paule Laxative Syrup for relief from constipation digestion issues heartburn and biliousness. He calls it pleasant mild and without griping and notes availability at Wilson Drug Co Eldora Iowa.
The Illinois Central Tailroad Company Passenger Department issues Circular No 12 describing the best territory in the country for growing early strawberries and vegetables. Dealers are urged to request a copy by sending a postal card to J. Merry, Assistant General Passenger Agent in Dubuque Iowa.
An advertisement promotes Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil for piles or hemorrhoids external or internal. It claims immediate relief and a certain cure with three sizes priced at 249, 58e, and 81.00, sold by Keys Medicine Co in New York or sent pre paid on receipt of price.
Nervous debility and vital weakness attributed to overwork and other causes. Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 marketed as the only successful remedy, in use over 40 years. Priced at $1 per vial or $8 for a special package, available from Druggists or by prepaid mail from Humphreys Med Co, William and John Streets, WY.
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