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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
8
W H James of St Louis describes a new family car praised for size power and luxury. The toy-like ad tone claims leather seating red cushions and blazing lamps likening it to a battleship with a gasoline tank for long trips. The narrator notes the car is not yet purchased but admired as the finest made.
Maud and Ruth discuss Mr Land's beautiful voice and the pleasure of sitting near him at a football game, noting the enjoyment of the game and his presence.
Two street urchins argue over a spotted dog in a tense scuffle at a street corner. The taller boy demands the dog while the other mocks him, then the pair and the dog vanish from view as bystanders watch.
A reader recounts a confusing court moment with a lawyer asking personal questions during a stand witness, contrasting expected civil court proceedings with the courtroom conduct. The exchange highlights friction between witness expectations and attorney tactics in a civil case.
An anecdote quotes Newpop declaring his infant child is deeply attached to him, boasting the baby refuses to let anyone else escort him at night. The visitor questions whether the bond surpasses the attachment to his wife as the exchange ends with the proud claim.
A Los Angeles Times fragment questions recognition of a divorced woman and whether the prior understanding with a former spouse affects status. The quoted line ponders provisional recognition until the divorce is finalized and the man involved’s wealth is clarified.
A fragment from humorous exchanges shows a seven year old boy ending evening prayer and a line about the Eskimo who asks about the pole yearly. The dialogue includes a woman’s home companion and a tease about coming from the pole’s origin. The tone mirrors old column humor and clipped banter.
A Chicago Tribune quote frames travel costs with the reply that the trip amounted to two hundred fifty dollars in tips and incidental expenses, illustrating modest spending for European travel.
Tess recalls a surprising moment as he kissed her hand, and Jess confirms she told him she did not think he would stoop to such a gesture. The Philadelphia Press fragment hints at social tension and relationship dynamics.
The fragment presents a Bor ton transcript with a garbled line about responding to a request to marry. It hints at a cryptic exchange asking whether a direction is sideways or up and down, but the exact context and participants remain unclear.
The Evergreen E L C E Thanksgiving program drew a large crowd as many families from Ames Des Moines and nearby joined the Everett event. Attendees included the Kyles Koehls Wykles and Ellers with several relatives hosting and entertaining. Teachers attended a Radcliffe meeting. Luella Bucholtz began teaching at Topp school. revival meetings were postponed until after the holidays. Rev S C Wadding of Des Moines is to lead the quarterly service December 11 and 12.
Steve Fitz former Steamboat Rock principal in town between trains shaking hands with old friends. Florence Haclin of Ackley visited between trains Thursday at Rev Hill's home. Walter Hill joined for a few days. Gearhart formerly of here now in Nebraska visited Friday afternoon. Epworth League held a 15 cent supper in Alden building. Ellis Harris and son Charlie visited Eldora last Wednesday. Potgeter family Thanksgiving reunion with John returning from Cedar Rapids and Jennie and Louise from Pomeroy. John Luiken of Cedar Rapids spent Thanksgiving at home. I G Gardner of Abbot and Mrs Griffiths family spent Thanksgiving with relatives. Nora Hutzel and Hattie Green returned to Cedar Falls Monday after Thanksgiving at home. C E Gellborn family and Ethel Van Epps spent Thanksgiving with friends in Waterloo. Thanksgiving services observed at M E church. Rev Hill preached. Minnie Hill ill Wednesday and Thursday. Evangelist Buffum of Lincoln Neb conducting special meetings.
At the M. E. church a hopeful effort aims to yield good results. Mrs. Harry Campbell visited Eldora. Mrs. Bush of Ackley stayed with B. J. Eilers. Grandpa Eilers from George visited his sons. Mrs. B. J. Hilera attended the Ackley District Conference. Mrs. M. Minchan improves after illness. Mrs. A. S. Root returned from Marshalltown after a two week visit with her brother.
Charley Sampson taps a productive water well at 213 feet. Hartleys and daughter Ida spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Brownell. Gertie Eaton begins a second term at Sampson school. J D Henderson’s sale drew a modest crowd but solid buys. Ida Hartley visits Eldora. Bethel church to hold services next Sunday with Sunday school at 10 am and Young People’s League at 7 pm. W P Hartley finished corn picking Wednesday.
A testimonial from Mrs. M of Avoca New York describes nervous dyspepsia lasting years. After four weeks of conventional treatment without relief she used Mi-o-na tablets starting December 2 1908 and reports complete pain relief since then. The ad claims rapid relief from indigestion and related symptoms with a guarantee and mentions availability through Geo A Starr Eldora and Booths Miona samples in Buffalo New York.
Former Eldora girl Leah Carter of Oklahoma City married Dr J Ford Johnston of McAlester in a late November home ceremony performed by Rev Alfred Lawrence Crawley. Relatives attended at 821 North Lindsey avenue with chrysanthemums and smilax decor. Johnston to reside in McAlester. Also notes Eldora Herald preview on lyceum movement and a sale bill printing service.
A man recalls worrying over paying his landlord while a cheerful reply signals hope. The landlord warned rent would rise if he kept pacing the floor. The tale is intertwined with Moe Harry Vigarsa and Mr. Tufluck, a couple awaiting a night train from the central depot.
Des Moines Capital proclaims a special subscription rate of 2 dollars to secure the entire year of 1910 during a December 21 to 28 offer. It boasts premier market reports, late afternoon publication, and exclusives such as Cook and Peary stories, Taft speech, and national lists, inviting readers to subscribe with free delivery options.
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