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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1905
Page
4
The notice explains charges for obituary and similar notices, detailing a rate of cents per word for each insertion after a definite order to discontinue has been received. It warns that miscegious meddling and secular resolutions may be included and billed accordingly.
A collage of odds and ends from The Herald mentions weather jokes about summer, Roosevelt's cabinet plans with Cortelyou as postmaster general, a death near Hampton, seed distributions, a new $10,000 Cedar Rapids court house, and local ad notes. It notes four Presbyterian churches in Cedar Rapids, Coe College, and editorials on Panama and labor, plus prices for hubter and eggs at a local store.
The Alma Record lauds Wil H. Sanderson for over two years as foreman and a diligent helper at The Berald. He wears a new dress and improved appearance after joining the Alma office. The note calls him a capable, genial, faithful assistant aiding The Alma Record in becoming a paying newspaper proposition.
The Dunbar Company brings a transcontinental musical tour from September 13 to June with performances at Wisner opera house on the 16th. The Farm Gazette announces a new 16 page farm paper from Des Moines priced at 50 cents yearly. Coal shortages hit Eldora with rail delays, while Buckeye education meetings fail due to snow and road closures.
The piece highlights the Musical Dunbars as the best musical attraction over heat in Bidora. It also includes a long agricultural note by Prof. A. M. Ten Ryck from Manhattan, Kansas, detailing alfalfa seed selection, sowing rates, and seed bed preparation.
Readers are urged to take subscriptions at the office for The Homestead and Ton Kyck articles and related growing subjects. The note invites interest in the periodicals and directs potential subscribers to the office.
A large company of ladies and gentlemen enjoyed a valentine party last night at the Industrial School Eldora. Officers issued a neat card invitation reading Valentine Party February 14 1905 Industrial School Yourself and Lady are Respectfully requested to be present eight oclock Cards wancing. The Herald will publish more in the next issue.
Public notices list cattle horses hogs and farm machinery sales at Eldora five miles southwest on Thursday February 28 at one oclock with noon lunch. Merrill and Brooks schedule horses cattle hogs and farm implements sale at the Merrill farm four miles east of Ridora on Monday February 27 at 1 pm with J D Henderson selling twelve Poland China sows. The Duroc Jersey registered sow sale is at Ayres farm four miles east of Eldora on Friday this week February 13 starting at noon.
Secretary Milount reports glowing testimonials for the Dunbar Hand Bell Ringers and Quartette from Cedar Rapids and Sumpton. Cedar Rapids notes strong audience demand for a repeat engagement next year, while a Kentucky reader extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion and stomach troubles. Sold by Smith & Reed.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces low rate one way tickets on the first and third Tuesdays each January to April for destinations in Alabama Georgia Florida Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North and South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia. Colonists’ tickets to California Oregon Washington and other western states will be sold March 1 to May 16 at greatly reduced rates. Homeseekers’ tickets are available at one fare plus two for round trips to numerous western and southern states. Colonist tickets to Frisco and Rock Island systems will be sold January 17 February 21 and March 21. For details contact J P Elmer in Chicago or any Great Western agent.
Cure constipation and liver troubles with Little Burly Risers. These pills are wild, pleasant and harmless yet effective. A universal favorite for years, offered under a strong guarantee of usefulness. Sold by Smith & feed.
The document outlines a March term district court case in Hardin county Iowa involving W. H. Baskerville and others versus Nott and heirs over land rights in the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter and other parcels in section 35. It notes a decree sale and seeks foreclosure and clarification of rights, with references to deeds, notices, and prior conveyances. Also included is a separate public notice for a permit application by I. By Shreves, a registered pharmacist, to buy and sell intoxicating liquors in Garden City, Hardin county, with a hearing set for the February term and details of the filing.
A court notice in Lowa lists Marek and Hayles as plaintiffs with Lagden as defendant. It states an absolute divorce is sought and sets a sale date for the property to enforce bonds, with attorneys A. Di Mai TIUPE & DUPE. The document references Mindin county and dates in December and March.
The Sanshine of Spring promotes DeVitvs Witch Salve as a universal cure for cuts burns boils bruises and piles. Miss JT Middleton of Thebes Illinois testifies fever sores healed in under a week and urges readers to buy the genuine remedy from Smith and Reed.
A Jasper street resident, Joseph Vigara, praises Doan's Kidney Pills as an excellent remedy for kidney discomfort after years of suffering. He credits the product with relief from back ache and frequent kidney secretions, noting he initially didn’t follow directions but still saw health benefits and now recommends the preparation. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents. Foster-Kilburn Co., Buffalo, N. C., is the U S sale agent. Remember the name Dean's and take no substitute.
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