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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1904
Page
4
The Herald announces that after a definite order to discontinue and full arrears payment, notices such as meetings cards of thanks obituaries and resolutions will be charged at a set rate per line for each insertion. The paper emphasizes regular mailing and ongoing announcements by the society.
Editor Payne of the Nevada Representative questions two constitutional amendments voted on and argues they may be declared invalid due to a grouping flaw. The Iowa Falls Citizen accuses editor Nichols of prejudice against C. E. Albrook and Albrook & Lundy, noting lawyers’ estimates of Blydenburgh case fees and urging fair judgment despite bias.
The biennial elections amendment to Iowa's constitution won a majority with 23 245 in a 379 725 total. The Temple amendment to increase representatives to 19 and ensure counties get at least one seat also passed with 306 00 in 286 454 votes. Forty six counties backed the amendment while fifty three opposed it. Northwestern counties see doubled representation in the lower house after census shifts. Sioux City Journal notes likely full implementation of the authorized seats. Best four crown raisins offered at The New Store.
The piece notes Uncle Sam insisting on Cuba staying in sanitary condition while wondering about Roosevelt. It mentions Aguinaldo as a farmer near Manila, Congress session upcoming, and editorials favoring tariff revision. It reports Joel and Sarah Dore of Greene celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving Day despite ages 92 and 90.
Reports from Herald column detail a busy farming community near Fairview with corn husking winding down, animals for sale, illness and accidents, church meetings, social visits, and local endorsements. Notable notes include Mrs. Will Crider ill, Grandpa Rogers injured, hog prices dropping, and a testimonial for Hart’s Honey and Horehound.
A historical recount details the 1803 El Dora electric light plant boiler explosion on May 18, its deadly toll, destruction of water tanks, and the relocation and expansion of the plant. It notes the water system’s post disaster enlargement and the doubled capacity of the electric light facility, praising the city’s improved water and lighting systems for its size.
Prof Holden warns against premature seed corn harvesting noting the best seed develops on the stalk with husks shielding it from rain during sap extraction. The Cedar Rapids Republican cites the Ames school muligration as sound for advocating native common sense. An offer extends the $100 yearly subscription to January 1 for renewal.
Shock aged about 75 slowly recovering. Bro Eli and wife arrive from Spirit Lake to serve the Christian church occupying the Wood property. Mr and Mrs Scott depart after warm friendships formed. Kelly of Kansas takes furniture business. Academy opens winter session with large enrollment. Mrs Jiserote and Mrs Haley ill and staying with family. Evangelistic meetings led by Emma Collin begin at Friends church next Sabbath. I have 5000 to loan on improved Iowa real estate.
Mildred Bailey is ill with grippe. Fred Sheets and family visited C. Foster’s Sunday. Rev Ballz of Steamboat Rock called in the area Wednesday. Clarence Frisbie picked corn for Will Fenton East Side last week. Jackson and wife visited L A S to Mrs Arthur Douds Wednesday. C W Townsend and wife visited Rev Bally’s at Steamboat Rock Thursday. Vandile family of Franklin County visited C W Townsend Sunday. The L A S of this place met at Mrs Nancy Perkins Thursday. Levers child Robert two and a half suffered a badly wrenched arm from a fall. Warren Williams had a wagon breakdown with a hog load last week. tongue broken, otherwise no damage.
An Eidora citizen Joseph Vigars reports relief after months of itching, saying Doan's Ointment soothes and cools, available at Smith & Reed's drug store. Foster-Kilburn Co. markets in the United States for 50 cents. remember the name and take no substitute.
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