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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1909

Page

1

State moves to dissolve Pure Food Cider Co

Attorney General Byers seeks a receiver and dissolution of the Pure Food Cider Co. after alleging stock violations and lack of executive council sanction for a Des Moines purchase. The Eldora business, started locally, was sold May last to Des Moines parties for 8000 dollars, with further stock issues and insolvency claims surfacing as the case unfolds.

Régister and Leader Byers Pure Food Cider Co Eldora Des Moines H. W. Byers Pure Food Cider Company Executive Council of the State Hidora E. H. Lundy al. Clinite Conrad Grundy County M. G. Albrook Albrook Iowa LeRoy Smith

Hardin County Veteran Reunion Program at Alden Iowa

The 26th annual Hardin County Veteran Association reunion held today in Alden Iowa features a basket picnic prayer by the chaplain an address of welcome by Dr W David 393 and program items including responses by James Larrington and Roy W E Stanley with songs and prayers. A later notice announces a six room residence for sale at Marian and Clinton streets.

Hardin County Veteran Association Alden Iowa David James Larrington Robbin Chorcit Chaplain T Es Acepe Roy W. E. Stanley

Not guilty in Steamboat Rock butcher lumpy jaw case

The Steamboat Rock trial before Squire Asher ended with a not guilty verdict for the defendant. The state board of health alleged a steer with lumpy jaw was sold as meat, but witnesses for both sides said the meat appeared fine and the defense rested without calling witnesses. The lengthy proceedings drew strong community reaction.

Steamboat Rock Squire Asher State Board of Health Ward E. H. Lundy Board of Health S. P. Johnson Koert Wabben Henry Gellhorn John

Rock Island Introduces Motor Car Service Between Iowa Falls and Vinton

The Rock Island road inaugurated the first motor car service on a steam pad in Iowa with a suburban run between Iowa Falls and Vinton. Built by General Electric, the gasoline electric car seats about fifty and features a motor room smoking space and passenger coach. The car, tested last week, reached 53 miles per hour on the Iowa Falls to Robertson stretch and will operate daily with 5:30 am departures from Iowa Falls to connect with the Cedar Rapids bound morning train and return by 8:40 pm arrival.

Iowa Rock Island Road Iowa Falls Vinton General Electric Co Chicago Town Falls Cedar Rapids Robertson

Remarkable Piano Sale At Chicago’s Largest Music House

Lyon and Healy announces a gigantic alteration sale of nearly 1000 splendid pianos with no reserve until sold. Upright pianos from 145 dollars, many standard makes, stock to move for flooring work. Visitors urged to inspect at corner Wabash Avenue and Adams Street this week.

Chicago Lyon & Healy Wabash Avenue Adams Street

Rexall Hair Tonic Promise at The Rexall Store

A local Rexall ad offers Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a money back guarantee if not fully satisfied. Claims dandruff scalp irritation and hair loss can be cured. Sold in two sizes, 60 cents and one dollar, by Smith and Reed.

Smith & Reed Rexall

Farm Loans Offer At Lowest Rates

Local lender advertises farm loans with low rates and flexible terms. Contact details are omitted in the fragment.

Big barn burns on George Lane Farm near Gifford

Lightning struck the cattle and hay barn at the George Lane Farm near Gifford around 5 30 a m Sunday. Tenant Ta 9 Chilton had just left the barn moments earlier. Smoke belched from the barn and the fire destroyed about thirty tons of hay and the unfinished structure valued at 1500 to 1800 dollars with 500 dollars in insurance. The farm sale to Thomas Megan had been signed days before.

George Lane Gifford Thomas Me Chilton John Chilton

Real Estate Transfers List Iowa Falls Eldora and Descriptions

Vernon Templeman transfers 11 4 bik 16 Eldora to Caroline Kirk for $1. Abbie J Foster transfers to U S of America Its 7 and 8 bik 25 Iowa Falls for $1. W H Chilson transfers to Oliver Heard of Out Lor Eldora for $1800. Perrie Dillon transfers to Margaret E Mason had interest in Its 5 and 6 blk 2 Green men and Hawes Add to Iowa Falls for $1.

Vernon Templeman Caroline Kirk Eldora Abbie J. Foster U. S. of America Iowa Falls W. H. Chilson Oliver Perrie Dillon Margaret E. Mason Hawes Iowa

Megan adds Lane farm to reach 1500 acres in Iowa

Thomas Megan purchased the George Lane farm of 235 acres, paying 108 dollars for the land and expanding his holdings to about 1500 acres. Lane had entered the land 40 years ago at 1.25 per acre. Megan, a hustler and stock raiser, is praised by Eldora friends for his growing, prosperous farm and broader success.

Thomas Megan George Lane Mr. Lane Megan Iowa Eldora

New Corporations Formed This Week in County

New Providence Co operative Co with capital stock 10000 filed for grain coal machinery dealing. Incorporators include L H Broer J L and L K Reece R R Glampitt I E Seward G W Mitchell J T Hubbard. Hubbard Amusement Co with capital stock 10000 filed to operate buy sell and lease amusement enterprises. Incorporators W W Hubbard A W Hoelscher T E Boylan and E D Thompson.

County Recorder New Providence Co-operative Co L. H. Broer J. L L. K. Reece R. R. Glampitt I. E. Seward G. W. Mitchell J. T. Hubbard Hubbard Amusement Co

State Fair meetings hosted by Extension Department

State College Extension hosts sessions at the State Fair in the College Building near Exposition. Schedule includes Small Grain Growers Tuesday at 11:00, Boys and Girls Tuesday at 16:00, Town Corn Growers Wednesday at 10:00, Agricultural Organizations Wednesday at 16:00, Dairy Organizations Thursday at 11:00, Short Course Organizations Thursday at 16:00. Each day at 8:15 p.m. topics on agriculture. experts give 8:00–9:30 a.m. tours and explanations of exhibits.

The Town State College Small Grain Growers’ Association

Hardin County Drainage Board Actions in 1909 Session

The Hardin County Board of Supervisors met in Eldora on August 20 1909 to hear Drainage District No 7 assessments and consider petitions to establish new districts. They deferred action on No 7 to September 18 and appointed engineer S B Gardner to survey petition lands. Bids for Drainage District No 12 material were awarded to Eldora Pipe and Tile Co with others readvertised. district 10 11 bids rejected. Minutes show adjournment after approving proceedings and bids.

Eldora Iowa Hardinsong A. R. Miller Meets College Addition Iowa Falls Hardin County Palmer Block North Addition 380Th General Assembly B. Gardner John Wirds 30Th General Assembly Board Eldora Pipe and Tile Co Same Pipe and Tile Co R. A. Vigars Wo. WieMmer

Free Lands in Wyoming Seeks Home Seekers

Free booklet offers details on securing 820 acres of U S Government lands in Wyoming at no cost. Includes irrigation projects and dry farming methods, homeseekers’ gates, direct train service from Chicago and the East. W Birkniskern P I M Chicago Ul SN 6B

New Cases Filed at Willard Allen Clerk Office

Papers list several new filings over the past week in the Willard Allen clerk of courts office including a contract recovery suit by Allen Walr Quick, damages in Taylor Morgan vs Iowa Central By Co, and multiple actions such as suit on account foreclosures and notes.

Clerk of Courts Willard Allen Wal H Quick Taylor Morgan Iowa Central By Co N Snodgrass Harm Davids O B Schooley S B Maria Schooley CH Hess T W Prindle Sheldon J 8 Rogers Retta M Purdy Hoover EM Winslow

Harmony and Harmony In Silent Service Attracts Mockery

The Philadelphia Ledger notes a humorous take on a phonograph installed in a church, joking about its music and a quip on self maintaining order. The W. C. T. U. announces a double silver medal contest for children ages 8 to 15 on September 15, 1909, at the fair. Entries must send two temperance pieces with titles to Mrs Mae Thompson at Hubbard.

Mae Thompson Hubbard

Worm powders and louse killers advertised for animals

Smith and Reed advertise worm powders for hogs and louse killers for chickens and other animals for sale. The brief notice lists these veterinary products offered by the merchant.

Meath Smith, & Reed's

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DES Moines Parties Eldora Concern Marian Clinton Vatreets New Rock Island Hardin County Abstract Company Herald Free Lands Wyoming Chicago & North-Western Citizens Savings Bank Eldora, Iowa J. F. Hardin Towa Frank W. Hurd Williams, Iowa the Herald Eldora,ta Philadelphia Ledger
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