Local items and notes from Hardin County area
The Herald reports on weather illnesses bank conditions and scarce local ads. It mentions George Wills elected treasurer at Iowa State College Ames and Dr Geo Boody writing from Nevada. Mentions Crescent Lumber Co horse sale and plans for school contests county Y M C A movement, fire destruction at Reinbeck electric plant, Miss Susie Nuckolls in New Providence schools, and a wedding at Henry Thamer’s home with Vivian Thamer and Fred Wills. The National Railway Training School advertises mail training for firemen and brakemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wills
Iowa State College
Ames
Henry Thamer
Vivian Thamer
Fred Wills
Herald
Comings and Goings in Daily Life This Week
The Herald reports a half week of social and business movements. Carl S Newcomer took a trip to Marshalltown. J D Steere of Iowa Falls visited on business. Miss Nelle Tool of Ackley stayed with Mrs A W Harold. Mrs C B Greer hosted her Newton guests. Mrs C A Rogers and baby traveled to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City to visit friends. Mrs Frank Mott visited Eldora to see her brother Basquin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Maccabees Hall
Geo. W. Haynes
Steamboat Rock
Genevieve Beach
Nelle Tool
Ackley
Florence Harris
Marshalltown
C. A. Rogers
Cedar Rapids
Yowa ‘City
Frank Mott
Mr. Basquin
Des Moines Register
Carl S. Newcomer
Miss Harris
Lecture Course Financial Statement Report
Treasurer Eldora Lecture Association presents the season end financials showing on hand March 15 1905 total receipts 1063 59 from season tickets 606 50 interest 2 70 single admissions 276 00. The report itemizes sources and totals with the treasurer signing respectfully Exuis D Ronn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Lecture Association
Ramee Ee Eh Oresae
CO Sists Sunaverand E Dwaris Eens
Exuis D, Ronn
Seventy-Seven Cures Grippe Symptoms Quickly
The advertisement claims influenza and severe colds mimic one another and promises that Seventy-Seven will cure and prevent illness. It notes the remedy breaks up stubborn colds and is available at druggists for 26 cents or by mail from the Fee Homeo Medicine Co. Newark Illinois streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fee Homeo, Medicine Co
Garner Illiam
John Streets
Newark
Notice of sale of life estates in 112 acres in Union township
Life estates of Adam M Hammer and Eliza E Hammer bankrupts in 112 acres of land Union township Hardin County Iowa to be sold at Referee N.8 Carpenter s office in Hidera Iowa Thursday February 8 1906 at 11 a m by F M Noble trustee of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam M
Eliza E. Hammer
Union Township
Hardin County
Iowa
Carpenter
Hidera
IF. H. Noble
The Mailman’s Woes In Rural Buckfield
The poem laments rural mail carriers burdened by cold and broken boxes as pennies delay deliveries. It humorously contrasts farmers’ dismissiveness with the carrier’s grumbling, urging patrons to buy stamps rather than leave pennies in mailboxes. The author Bert Lutchinson from Buckfield Maine signs the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter
Bert Lutchinson
Buckfield
Des Moines Home Talent to Stage Everyman Revival
John C. Crockett and wife lead a Des Moines amateur company to present the medieval religious drama Everyman under Ben Greet's direction. The performance, set for February 12 and 14 at the Unitarian church, aims for faithful interpretation with limited seating and ticket sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Crockett
Lead’s A Company
Des Moines
Ben Greet
Charles Frohman
Edward IV
Henry VIII
Oxford
Rugby
England
Scotland
Ireland
J. C. Crockett
Unitarian Church
Lmited
Des Moines Register and Leader
Agricultural gain from small grain increases touted by statistician
A statistician estimates adding one grain to each ear of corn could boost a state's yearly product by 8200,000, with larger gains if a dozen grains or a whole ear are added. The idea extends to all farm outputs, including livestock. Hardin County could benefit by adopting better agricultural methods. The Homestead journal from Des Moines is praised as a weekly guide, and The Semi-Weekly Herald offers to forward subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Belt
Hardin
Homestead
Des Moines
Iowa
Herald
Local Happenings In Hardin County
Union notes hog shipments to Chicago and twin birth in Jennings. A large turnout expected for Friday art exhibit and market, chicken pie dinner at M E church, and Sunday church services. Wednesday club to host annual banquet. revival and lectures by Chas G Stout draw interest. Fire damages Aaron Hiller home and barn. Will Mitchell birthday surprise with music and socializing.
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E.Y. Rogers
H. N. Peckham
Chicago
Hdna Foster
Ferguson
Marshall County
W. QO
T. U
Foster
Union
M. E. Aid Society
M. E
Congregational Churches
A. J Anderson
Jennings
Wilkins
H. D. Chapin
Addie van Vorhis
Fackler
Chas. G. Stout
Christ
Ralph Rogers
Meeke
Rose Morris
Will Mitchell
Mitchell
Timber Valley notices and looming moving changes
Timber Valley closes this week as residents prepare for moving out. Roads are in poor condition for unshod horses. The Hiller family, burned out, stay with Wm Bethka on the Carr place. J B Rogers reports fine black walnut logs ready for shipment in Hubbard. Tenants will relocate soon with several neighborhood changes planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timber Valley
Hiller
Wm. Bethka
Carr Place
J. B. Rogers
Hubbard
Eldora Junction Social Notes Highlight Vigars Family
Matthew Trimble works for George Vigars. Everett Caster has been on the sick list for several days. Mr and Mrs Ed Ibach visited with relatives at Hubbard. Mr and Mrs C F Miller and Miss Minnie Wentworth visited G W Smiths on Friday. Miss Viola Vigars visited Eldora Friday and stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs George Vigars over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Trimble
George Vigars
Everett Caster
Ed Ibach
Hubbard
C. F. Miller
Minnie Wentworth
G. W. Smith
Viola Vigars
Eldora
Aguila the Eagle in A Royal Slave at Wisner
Aguila, meaning The Eagle, is the heroic name in A Royal Slave. Walter Hubbel embodies Aguila with strong stage presence and vocal fit, praised as one of the most picturesque characters in the drama’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguila
Wisner
Walter Hubbel
Licensed to Wed Names From Ellis Township Public Notices
Public marriage notice lists Amos B E Nehring and Laura E H Whatley of Ellis township along with Herman Meyer Clare City and Ida Karnsjens. Others include J Marion Wessell of Chicago and F Christianmson Hubbard Anna Beckstine and Weattedge De Hubbard with sparse details.
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Amos BE. Nehring
Ellis Township
Laura EH. Whatley
Herman Meyer
Clare City
Minn
Ida Karnsjens
Weeee Lows Walls
Stewart Crouse
Chicago
J. Marion Wessell
F. Christianmson
Hubbard Anna Beckstine
Weattedge de
Kidney Pills Promised Cure for All Kidney Ills
The ad claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure all kidney disorders across ages from children to the elderly. A testimonial by W. J. McCall, a Jefferson Street mason, praises relief for his wife and family, and notes the product is sold by Foster-Milburn Co. in Buffalo with 50 cent price. Also advertises Pinesalve as a topical remedy sold by O A Sway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Eldora
W. J. McCall
Jefferson Street
Mra. McCall
Smith & Reed's
Cies Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Voi
United States
Dean’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crescent Lumber Co
the Herald
Hardin County State Bank
The
Jack
Geo. Boody
Nevada
B. J. Lynn
Point Pleasant
Chassell
Franklin County
Tne Board of Education
Oliver
Waverly
Reinbeck
Susie Nuckolls
New Providence Public Schools
Kersey
National Railway Training School, Incorporated
Boston Block
Minneapolis, Minn
J.D. Steere
Iowa Falls
A. W. Harold
C. BE. Greer
Newton
J. D. Dunn
Dubuque
Dunn
W. B. Pierce
Board of Supervisors
W.H
Jno
Citizens Bank
Seneare
J.C. Crockett
Eldora Junction
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