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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1905
Page
8
Congregational church held its annual meeting Tuesday night with officers reporting progress and incumbents reelected. Duren the clerk for over thirty years and Ella Robb the treasurer were thanked for fidelity. Point Pleasant Methodist and various denominations announce Sunday services and events.
The article lists Eldora union officers and committees for imminent meetings led by President Chas. McKeen Duren, with roles for Vice President E. W. Lindsay, Secretary E. R. Seaton, and Treasurer L. W. Harris. It names committees on Finance, Advertising, Music, Ushers, Woman's Prayer Meeting, and Entertainment, noting the list may have slight alterations but is largely permanent.
A clearance sale of all millinery goods will occur at New Store Millinery from now until Christmas. Everything is at cost. The note mentions Miss Thornton and hints the sale will be a hit.
Hardin County supervisors approve road and bridge projects in Dee Seaston area. Townships including Ackley LEC and Jackson list contracts, supplies, and witnesses. Notable entries cover bridge work, goods for paupers, and various vendors such as Campbell, Dillon, and Lauber Co, with surrounding names and figures typical of township accounting records.
The Kidora Electric Light Co markets a smokeless spark of power promising constant illumination without dirt or danger and at lower cost. The ad touts reliability and modern convenience, urging households to switch to electric lighting for safety and savings.
A vintage advertisement extols Dean's Ointment as a universal skin remedy. It claims to cure piles, eczema, itching, eruptions, cuts, bruises, and abrasions with permanent效果, citing testimonials from D Sprain of Marion St and a Buffalo, New York distributor. Sold by Smith & Reed and other dealers, 50 cents.
Mrs W A Wickham traveled to Iowa Falls on Wednesday. Zay Huse is our champion trapper with fur stock on hand. G W Statser's sale was attended and the stock sold fairly. Mrs J S Quiggle visited relatives in Hampton last week. John Hathaway and wife of Iowa Polls visit extended with friends. I Ktapa and John Simpson went to Buckeye last Thursday. Byron Wilson and Irvin Lerner hosted visits in Des Moines. Mrs Gummert entertained Mrs Kenmour of Woden and Sam Brown family from Iowa Falls Sunday.
The firm of Drs Whitney S and Jones has dissolved by mutual consent. All accounts due the late firm should be settled with Q O B Davis at Dr Jones office by January 16 to avoid collection. Also an offer: a 200 dollar house and lot in the southwest part of the city for sale and cheap.
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