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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1905

Page

4

Eldora Gazette Entry Dated June 3 1903

The notice records entry dated June 3 1903 at Eldora Iowa as second class matter under the act of congress of March 3 1879.

Eldora Iowa

Norway and Sweden near potential compromise talks

The Herald opposes retaliation in politics and life. Envoys receive $200 daily for peace efforts while Roosevelt works hard for the same end yet gains no hope. State tariff reform papers doubt Chicago reciprocity gains. Extra congressional session remains newspaper speculation.

Roosevelt

Larrabee Declines Governor Nomination Citing Rest

William Larrabee states he does not want the governor nomination and believes the matter settled. He says he deserves a rest from politics and urges others as suitable candidates while noting there is ample good material for the office.

Wm. Larrabee Larrabee

No, Gentle Reader and the Opinion Battle

A collage of editorial quips on opinion battles among newspapers and politicians. References include The Register and Leader, Des Moines Register, Chronicle, The Herald, O. J. Smith, Harvey Ingham, Taft, Roosevelt, and Chinese envoy discussions. The piece lampoons partisan feuds and public figures amid early 20th century political chatter.

Register and Leader Chronicle Des Moines O. J. Smith Eldora Herald Lafe Smith Herald Harvey Ingham Des Moines Register Hampton Chronicle Harvey Logham

Public musings on wealth, power and reform

A columnist ribs Gov Folk and Carrie Nation while commenting on Rockefeller’s wealth, Gladys Vanderbilt’s fortune, and a fading stockbroker. The piece mocks moneyed elites, notes mathematics professors watching Russian envoy calculations, and observes beef trusts battling amid Yale’s stance on tainted money.

Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Quick Indigestion Relief

After a hearty meal a dose of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will prevent indigestion. Kodol is a thorough digestant and a guaranteed cure for indigestion, dyspepsia, gas, sour risings, bad breath and stomach troubles. Sold by Smith Reed.

Smith & Reed

The Telephone Controversy Reply to Eldora Mutual Letter

A bitter reply challenges Eldora Mutual directors over Bell company influence. The writer accuses Newcomer and directors of dishonesty, detailing leased lines, contract terms, and alleged deception about line ownership and names. They question the motives behind changing the company name and contradict statements denying Bell investment.

Eldora Bell Company Newcomer Mutual Commercial Mutual Whitten Cedar Valley New Providence Steamboat Rock Union Mutual Insurance Company Mutuals Keeneman Mutual Company Bellines

Busy editor prints largest Hardin county court docket

The Radcliffe Signal reports the August term calendar for Hardin county district court, over 200 pages, 300 total cases including state, old, new, probate, and wills. Editor aided by Mrs. Myers and Miss Maud Cammack, with help from local officials, offered to print calendars for four terms at $100. note ends with a humorous aside about mother-in-law remedy and local drug store.

Signal Hardin County Justice of the Peace City Water Works System Radcliffe Mutual Telephone System Five Adjoining Counties Lodge Lowa A. B. Cummins Myers Maud Cammack

Mutual switch proposal to unify Eldora telephones

A Putnam suggests Mutual companies install a shared switch at Eldora controlled by themselves and the Eldora company. The plan aims at equal terms, mutual construction, and uniform monthly dues and tolls covering only construction and maintenance of a true mutual telephone system.

Eldora A. Putnam

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Promises Quick Healing

An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a universal remedy for sunburn skin diseases and piles. It claims to cure boils old sores carbuncles and helps burns heal without scarring, warning against substitutes sold by Smith & Reed.

DeWitt Smith & Reed

Crop Bulletin Des Moines Week Ending August 24 1805

Weather in Des Moines Iowa reports above normal temperatures with excess rainfall across most counties. Central areas saw corn damage from heavy downpours and wind. hail limited. Overall state losses small, frost risk estimates place 80 percent safe by Sept 20 with September needed for remaining fields. Pastures stay green, apple crop declines, late potatoes favorable, threshing slowed, some wheat and oats in shock harmed by wet weather.

Des Moines Iowa

The Only Way to Health Through the Stomach

An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the path to nourishment and full body strength by aiding digestion. Nearby, a Sunday excursion from Eldora to St Paul and Minneapolis is offered at 82.60 round trip with departures in the early morning and return on any train.

Iowa Ventral St. Paul Minneapolis Eldora Leavin Reepaal Septigi

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