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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1903
Page
4
The Herald lists subscription terms and local notices at five cents per line, notes Sioux City trading stamp craze, Iowa State Fair dates, and quotes critics of Dowie and the tax ferret law. It discusses potential governors, editorials, and spring elections with speculation on mayoral candidates and a possible Birdsall judgeship bid.
E D Chassell of LeMars representative elect plans to push a bill in the next assembly to make road law changes that would render township system optional by counties. He notes low counties favor the system while high counties prefer fixes to washouts and culverts, arguing weather and damage have skewed test results.
The ad targets chronically ill and undernourished individuals, describing Scott's Emulsion as restoring flesh, strength, appetite, and blood. It promises new life for the weak system, claims ongoing benefits, and offers free samples, with contact details for Scott & Bowne in New York and prices 50 cents to $1.
The piece notes opposition to repealing a road law, with Greene and Iardin counties pleased with it. Representative J. M. Anderson of Warren county, author of the measure, was defeated and cannot defend it. The report then shifts to Yoakum dry goods firm led by J. M. T Aller and mentions Haller’s travel to buy goods. It ends with an endorsement of DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a morning aid.
Snap Shots By Perkins offers quips on gender roles pride and social mores. Allen's Cafe serves oysters and DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is advertised with patient testimonials. Wardin county readers are urged to read a Herald offer and go to work today.
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