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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
4
A brief record notes a six month period without a specific year given, marked by reference to FH and a forty percent figure. The fragment emphasizes duration and percentage without identifying the exact year or events.
A miscellany note pile reports publishers ending subscription premiums for advance payments at 1 dollar a year until January, new arrears rise to 1.50, and a warning to pay in advance. Other snippets mention Russia, a Waverly marshal, wedding gifts, and various Iowa notes on newspapers and public figures.
An editorial argues against revenge in divorce disputes and warns that exposing private misdeeds harms all involved. It asserts two thirds of divorce proceedings should not become public, calling such exposure barren of good or lasting results.
A dense, fragmentary column satire rails at politicians and policies. It lampoons Carnegie, Jerome, railroad regulation, the Interstate Commerce Commission, Secretary Shaw, life insurance salaries, and Congress while tossing in Mark Twain, La Follette, Roosevelt, and Roosevelt sons.
A letter quotes Tom Pratt dismissing rumors of his senate resignation as absurd. It notes past attempts and compares political blunders to Mc Clellan's favor, while contrasting Russian tax resistance with twentieth century progress. The Washington Post urges Roosevelt toward decisive action in the railroad rate fight. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised.
Drs Diehl and Kier, noted dentists, open in Smith's new building offering dental services. The event marks a local expansion as the pair begin practice in the upgraded facility.
A collection of pithy maxims on ethics, debt, work, and social behavior set against cold weather. Observations range from the stubborn coal man to the perils of vanity and self interest, with wry notes on thankfulness, politeness, and Christmas day budgets. The tone echoes a late 19th or early 20th century moral column.
Early Risers aim to clear the stomach and bowels, removing head ache, constipation, and sallow complexion. The pills are advertised as safe and pleasant with no griping. Mack Hamilton, a hotel clerk in Valley City, reports cure of chronic constipation after using two bottles. Sold by Smith & Reed.
Advertisement notes refunds on Guxative Brome Quinine Tablets with claims of effective remedy. Mentions EB Grove's signatures and price per package as 33e, unclear due to OCR errors. Overall, a promotional drug notice seeking consumer action for refunds.
President Lucius Tuttle of the Boston and Maine Railroad rejects claims that consolidation harms U S commerce. He argues that centralization is a natural, driven by economics and law, not a cause of higher rates or reduced competition, noting labor and material costs drive transportation prices.
A patent digestant claims to cure indigestion by letting the stomach rest and digesting food regardless of stomach condition. It asserts relief from belching sour stomach and all stomach disorders and notes it is sold by Smith & Reed.
The Semi-Weekly offers a one dollar annual rate if paid before January first, 1900. This applies to both old and new subscribers.
Holiday rates from Great Western offer one fare plus one third for round trips to Arkansas Colorado Illinois Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Louisiana North Dakota northern Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma South Dakota Texas Wisconsin and Wyoming. Tickets on sale Dec 23 24 30 31 and Jan 1 190H with final limit Jan 4. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer GPA St Paul Minn.
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