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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
4
The Herald commentary by Oliver J. Smith surveys Senate fights over Smoot, Roosevelt's policies and eight hour day plans. It notes ads on cold storage regulation, references Bellamy Storer and Bryan, and comments on stock, diamonds, coal, meat, and the wide range of current concerns from Tampa to national debates, including labor, taxes, and public figures.
The president’s message implies tariff reform is not on the short 1907 session agenda and likely will not be pursued in the Sixtieth Congress before the 1908 election. Some progressive Republicans flirt with allying with Democrats to press revision, but are hesitant now and may act in the sixty first Congress. The text mentions political maneuvering amid election considerations.
The piece surveys tariff pressure within the Republican Party after recent elections, notes the Missouri Supreme Court ruling on trust purchases, and comments on sensational crime reports and literary figures like Marcus Tullius Cicero, Marcus Twain, and Roosevelt. It humorously critiques local newspaper advertising and public notices.
The article analyzes how heavy harvest-time rains in Argentina threaten to curb wheat output and lift prices globally. It notes Antwerp as a key link to Argentine wheat, rising milling demand in St Louis and Kansas City, and a tentative buy signal for May wheat around 78 cents. It also signals potential for a warm spell in the corn belt and a cautious Chicago market stance as traders await weather and crop data.
The market favoring load and ship of surplus corn now aims at higher returns. Independent growers may avoid moisture shrinkage and capture better prices by selling directly, with May corn expected to fall earlier or later. Wholesale receipts are light and grading poor, with Chicago shipping 250000 bushels daily. Dr Purcell will visit Emergency hospital on Wednesday December 26.
Mrs. Christene Peterson of Cedar Falls Iowa reports kidney trouble for years with back pain dizziness and impaired vision improved after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She praises relief of backache and kidney weakness and urges readers to consult Smith & Reed’s drug store for Doan’s. Santa Claus visit noted at First National Bank Christmas morning from 8 to 10.
Eldora Iowa December 18 1906 joint meeting of Hamilton and Hardin county boards. J H Sparboe was named chairman and day S Newcomer secretary. Minutes from November sessions corrected to show 9 am convening. Stakeholders urged locating the drainage district to the west of the county line and a new survey with an engineer to extend the outlet.
A survey for drainage ditch improvement was authorized with additional survey deemed necessary. BE. E. Fox was appointed engineer and to report to Webster City on January 15 1907. The board adjourned to meet again in Webster City Tuesday January 16 1907. JAY S NEWCOMER Secretary. Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup advertised as a non irritant laxative with money back guarantee by Smith & Reed.
Original notice in a mortgage foreclosure suit filed in Hardin County Iowa names Algood Atwood and other defendants. The petition seeks repayment of 1151 dollars and taxes plus foreclosure of a mortgage on Lots 1 and 2 in Dock 2 and other parcels in Union town with Henson addition, Union. The hearing is set for January at the district court in Eldora with default terms if not appearing. ALIROOK & Linny represent the plaintiff.
A probate notice from Eldom Iowa reports that a purported last will of Raphaetrian, dated in lardin voris ty, has been opened and read publicly. The bearing of proof is scheduled, witnessed by the clerk and seal, with the last publication noted as December 2.
The Herald promotes a new ten volume Cyclopedia priced cheaply as a Christmas gift for homes with school children. Also advertised Waterman Fountain pens as appealing gifts and invites readers to see them at Edgars.
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