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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1905
Page
4
A jumble of items notes church notices and funeral cards at cost, Horace Boles rumored ill in Hot Springs, debates over freight rates in the Senate, Susan B Anthony at 86, and a stream of Iowa and national political gossip. mentions include Miss Anthony, Govs, legislators, and newspapers like Vows Advocate and Clarion Democrat with various transfers and intrigues.
The Herald notes editor's long service with a nearby Hardin county paper, remarking he remains humble. The piece links editor Young of the Des Moines Capital and quips about eggs in Panama, weather, and hens not laying. It also mentions Judge Lew Wallace's death, postal delays in Bidora, and memory of one mail a week in Waverly, plus commentary on county lumber contracts and local advertising. The Warm Gazette, a monthly Des Moines farm paper, is described and advertised.
An experienced farmer notes that different grains need specific soils and handling, urging planning before planting and soil enrichment. The message parallels human health, recommending early action against tissue loss with Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing remedy when ordinary foods fail.
Attorney W A Porter of Hubbard spent a day or two in Eldora returning home by cutter after a difficult journey due to gritted roads. He sought medical help from Dr Shallenberger in Chicago and reports a cure. Also, a railroad blockade affected the Hardin County Farmers Institute annual meeting in Iowa with sessions held despite unspecified program details.
Public notices list several sales near Eldora Iowa including J Patterson sale of cattle horses and farm machinery on Feb 23 with free lunch at noon. Merrill Brooks sale on the Merrill farm 44 miles east of Eldora Feb 27 at 1 pm features horses cattle hogs and machinery. J D Henderson to sell Poland China sows and gilts. Ayers and Fenton postpone sale to Feb 2 due to bad weather on the Nate Brickman farm with free lunches. Baskin sale March 24 near Lyester and Eldora with extensive cattle hogs horses and farm implements and free lunch.
The February session of the Hardin County Board of Supervisors list claims allowed, including payments to Amarait Book Co, Weiss, Wagner, Eldora Electric Light Co, and various clerks and witnesses. The document reads like a detailed ledger of expenditures for court, county officers, and related services with many named individuals and organizations.
In Hardin County Iowa a notice announces a receiver sale under original notice. The filing involves William and Hannah Kent and other heirs, with intent to sell parts of sections in township and range and the northwest, northeast, and southeast quarters. The petition by W I Bayley seeks title to the property described and a court decree to confirm sale.
The fragment extols bright eyes as a window to a woman's heart and praises eloment commendations. It cites alliater's Rocky Mountain Tea and mentions Starr Drug Co as a supplier in a vintage promotional ad style.
Described as a mild pleasant and harmless remedy for constipation and flyer troubles. Promoted as a gentle movement of the bowels with a strong guarantee of popularity and usefulness. Sold by Smith & Reed.
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