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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1909

Page

4

Eldora School Opening And Local News

The Eldora schools will open next Monday and locals praise the schools as among the state’s best. A homecoming at the fair week draws many old residents. The Salvation Army has shifted toward open air meetings. a stereopticon lecture drew good crowds. Eldora may revive a baseball team next year with Chick Kirk at the helm, though Sunday games may be dropped. Drowning reports prompt calls for bathing safety at Riverside park, with proposals for ropes buoys and a boat landing and lifeguard. Eldora possesses a strong riverfront and should maximize summer uses locally.

Eldora Salvation Army Hidora Chick Kirk Wid Gifford Ative Riverside Park The Herald Vidora Iowa Falls

Pinchot Vindicated By Transmississippi Congress

The Transmississippi commercial congress adopted a resolution that ends the Pinchot controversy over forest land segregation. The group also approved a resolution praising the forestry bureau, signaling approval of Gifford Pinchot and the forest reserve policy. The far west and nation recognize his work in forest conservation.

Transmississippi Commercial Congress Far West Chicsro Tribune

Drainage District No 10 bids for tile work

Eldora Iowa drainage district announces scaled bids for construction of Drainage District No 1. Bids due Monday at 1 pm. Work includes laying various tile sizes and a concrete bulk head. Job advertised August 20 with no satisfactory bids received. H S Martin will visit Des Moines for state fair and county attractions planning.

Eldora Vizars Mandiry H. S. Martin Des Moines Hardin County

Community Notes From Union and Surrounding Towns

Union society feeds news of visits and illness while local events keep residents busy. Miss Edna Dillon stays with Ed Dillon in Beaman. Miss Nellie Seabury visits Minneapolis. Mrs Poster Hauser shows serious stomach trouble but improves. Christian church gold medal contest features eight youths. WCTU hosts mothers’ meeting on milk sterilization. A P Mason returns to lead winter market sales. church rally planning and a Sunday Bible school picnic draw crowds. performances by Lyle Morgan highlight a week of parish activity.

Nellie Seabury The Star Force Minneapolis Poster Hauser Estella Frazier Marshalltown M. F. Morgan Altoona Liscomb H. EK. Humphreys H. C. Chapin Colorado Jennie Wichita Kansas Mary Barnes Christian Church Alice Hunt Eloise Johnson Lyle Dillon Igenna Lepley Union Milo Merle Mills Roy Alberry Hugh Weatherman Providence Township A. P. Mason L. W. Box Cahill Thos. Hauser, Jr Daisy Johnson Hauser Sam Lepley Lyle Morgan Morgan

Women and prayer restrictions across cultures

The article notes that women are barred from prayer in many places. Hindus often deny women prayer, Ainu women may only pray as deputies of husbands. Madagascan natives permit women to intercede with evil powers, but only men may pray to their Supreme Being.

Madagascar

Wood leads Auburn car on 562 mile endurance run into Union

A. L. Wood of Hardin County and chauffeur Claud Nickerson piloted an Auburn Model B five passenger car from Auburn to Union covering 562 1/2 miles in 81 hours 40 minutes. They faced heavy rains and muddy roads, averaging about 18 mph with 28 gallons of fuel. The car returned looking nearly unused, sparking claims it is the best car made. Dr. Biggs accompanied them part of the way to verify the journey.

Starne A. L. Wood Auburn Ind Chicago Union South Bend Valpiraso LaPorte Michigan City Elgin Nood

Mrs Frederick Visits Relatives in Mason City

Mrs Frederick traveled to Mason City on Tuesday to spend time with relatives. Miss Fanny Duren of Waterloo is vacationing in Eldora with her parents.

Fanny Duren Waterloo Eldora

Ready for School With Cavana's Teacher Corps

Prof Cavana and a full corps of teachers prepare for the new school year starting Monday. The schoolhouses have new floors paint and paper and trees trimmed to improve space. Cavana in good health leads a staff including Mora Allison Jennie Fenton Ilva Saucer Hellie Hudson Carrie Berger and others across grades with Mr Murdock noted as newspaper man. We also offer engraved card orders.

Prof. Cavana A. J. Cavana Mora Allison Jennie Fenton Eoplish Ilva Saucer Hellie Hudson Carrie Berger Carrie Fouts Lottie Smith Clara Shekela Bessie Steinberg Alys Susmilch Ruby Martin Stella Bush Ella Peisen Helen Brown

Bijou Amusement Co Celebrates Second Year

The Bijou marked its second year in the city with a two day anniversary program featuring The Mysterious Correspondent The Heroine of the Forge and An Outcast. An illustrated song When You Know Your Not Forgotten by the Girl You Cant Forget drew crowds as admission dropped to five cents. The venue opened August 20 two years ago and has grown from three shows a week to six. A piano was added and a female soloist now accompanies illustrated songs, offering timely tunes and popular pictures to throngs.

Bijou Amusement Company Bijou

Hyomei Sea Air Cure for Catarrh Offers Quick Relief

Hyomei claims to kill catarrh germs and ease sore throat in five minutes. The ad promises immediate relief and a complete inhaler outfit for $1.00 with refills at 50 cents, guaranteed or money back, sold by leading druggists.

Eucalyptus Australia Hyomei Geo. A. Starr

Naval Accidents Costly Involving St Paul and Gladiator

Accidents at sea caused damages exceeding 128000 dollars as owners of the St Paul claim. The British Admiralty registrar awarded about 95790 dollars after the collision with the Gladiator, which sank last year.

St. Paul Collison

New Providence social notes highlight visitors and events

Raymond Branson of Orton, Texas appeared on Thursday. Mrs. F. L. Tansey and Gladys came from Conrad Wednesday. Mrs. Amanda Hadley and Mrs. A. E. White visit Iowa Falls. School work proceeds with furnace and painting as the term approaches. rain over the weekend is noted. Various residents—Hunt family, Dean, Thornton, Alberry, Bond, Pierce, Lundy, Martin—are mentioned with visits, travel to games, and trips to nearby towns.

Raymond Branson Orton Texas F. L. Tansey Gladys Conrad Amanda Hadley A. E. White Iowa Falls C. D. Wood L. K. Beeck Esther Tervill Mitchell S. D Milo Hunt Whittier California Teget Ray Glenny Z. Hi. Dean Springdale Will L. Thornton Jerry Alberry Union Leslie Bond Z. H. Dean Ackworth Alice Clarence Pierce Elizabeth Lundy

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Herald H. E. Moffett Martin the Fair Association Pinchot Grainage District NO Edna Dillon Beaman Hardin Union Star Murcock Victor Murdock Bijou Amusement Eldora, Iowa COE College Ee Cedar Rapids Coe College Coe Celle Cedar Rapids, Iowa M. G. Bates C. FE G. L. Frazier Tresda Coarnad C. M, Merritt Conrad, Ia Litchfield Mfg. Co Lowa First Ward New Providence Herbert A. Huff Winchester Hotel Iowa Atttorney Ollica Court House France the Owl Cafe G. Ww Parks Mason’s Union, Iowa Mason’s New Sale Pavilion Sale C. C. Church Kerk A. P. Mason Geo. D. Walton Mgr Eldora Electric Tresemer Humphreys Korb
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