Eldora Tribune Local and General Almanac of 1880s
Culled from the Eldora Tribune issues, the directory lists mayor Ellis Parker and town officials including treasurer Joseph Edgington, recorder DeRoy Ellsworth, marshal Oliver Osborne, and a full slate of trustees. It also notes church pastors, county officials, a fatal accident at Hall coal bank, and a 10 day session of Hardin county supervisors. The column cites local professions, attorneys Porter and Moir, H. L. Hull, and Dr J H King, plus campaign remarks on George D Perkins and party lines within Iowa politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Parker
Joseph Edgington
DeRoy Ellsworth
Oliver Osborne
Samuel Smith
John Hall
J. C. Moorman
E. Gilchrist
W. J. Moir
R. F F. Ripley
Jonathon Edgington
J. Patterson
Norris
Inderwood
Wiley McDonald
Novelty Photo Co Advertises Card Portraits
The Novelty Photo Co offers six photos for 10 cents on cards for the first thirty days with larger photos at bottom prices. Located over McNeil's store, the ad promotes introductory photography services and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novelty Hoto Co
McNeil’s
Perkins Support From Iowa Republican Leader Strengthens Bid
George E. Roberts, longtime Iowa Republican figure, endorses George D. Perkins for governor. In a Fort Dodge Messenger article he criticizes the Register and Leader and Spirit Lake Beacon for their stance, arguing Perkins has long been a pivotal, influential Republican in the state and merit recognition for the nomination. He notes Perkins is not new to Iowa politics and has been seen as a suitable governor candidate for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Perkins
Register
The
Beacon
Perkins
Blythe
George E. Roberts
Iowa
Cummins
Roberts
Fort Dodge Messenger
Register and Leader
Spirit Lake Beacon
Messenger
Republican’ Party
The Facilities of a Bank
The article extols bank use for personal finance. It argues farmers and even housewives benefit from a systematic records through checks. Each check serves as a receipt, simplifying tracking of receipts and expenditures.
Perkins Loyalist Legacy Faces Modern Political Attacks
The Messenger and others rally behind George D. Perkins, arguing his forty year record and prior aligned support should not be dismissed for present party divides in Iowa. Opponents accuse the Blythe faction of monomania and demand trust in Perkins’ long-standing character amid a gubernatorial contest. Also, a farm loan pitch from Hardin County Abstract Company offers terms for desirable loans at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Perkins
Mr. Blythe
Iowa
Larrabee
Perkins
Blythe
George D. Perkins
Hardin County Abstract Company
Court House
Hardin County
Indigestion relief ad crowding a vintage county page
An old newspaper fragment advertises King’s Dyspepsia Tablets to combat indigestion and stomach disorders. It mentions multiple names and places such as Granady county, Garden City, and Steamboat Rowk, with generic reference to local residents. The tone mirrors a period classifieds or notices section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FF. Carlson
Granady County
Clara-Putnam
Midora
Charles I. Lyck
Alice Newby
Union
John O. Wilts
Steamboat Rowk
Jennie A. Jackson
A.B. Hepue
Garden
Oty Malinda G. Johnson
Garden City
O A Swayze
Enterprising boy saves for two Jersey cows in Eldora
Master Paul Morton Smith, a 13 year old in Hardin county, saved from school vacation jobs to buy a Jersey cow with money from milk sales. He paid for the first cow, then saved enough to buy a second cow for five dollars more. He plans to sell milk from both while continuing his studies. The Herald commends his energy and hopes to inspire others. The Woodmen of the World held its annual Eldora convention with delegates from nearby lodges. Key addresses were given by John W. Geiger and Rev Dr Schleh on Perfected Woodcraft and fraternalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Morton Smith
Jersey
the Herald
Paul Smith
Hardin County
Merald
Woodmen of the World
Eldora
Woodmen Hall
Baptist Church
John W. Geiger
Cedar Rapids
Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted By Family Testimony
An old time advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble affecting children, women, and men. A south Jellergon street mason testifies his family uses the remedy, noting relief from pains and kidney issues after purchases at Smith & Reed's drug store. Also promotes Graham Bros. selling potatoes at 60 cents per bushel for seed or food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Z. McCall
South Jellergon Street
Dean
Smith & Reed
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Graham Bros
Gale
Churches Announcements and Missionary Visit Notes
The Congregational church holds quarterly communion next Sunday with love feast at six thirty in the evening. The evening sermon, From Death to the Resurrection, discusses the intermediate state. Members will be received at the regular Sunday services as March approaches. Baptist services run morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Society
Endeavorers
Mared Lth
James Thompson
Hampton Congregational Church
Warner
Beulah Logan
Point Pleasant Church Holds Sunday Services and Elevators Ad
Rev Stanley to preach at Point Pleasant Sunday afternoon at three oclock with Sunday School and young peoples meetings in the usual hours Regular services Sunday with preaching by Rev J J Connor in the morning and evening See notice elsewhere in this issue An elevator ad touts unloading car corn for cash at Lowa Central Elevator selling cows from 83 50 to 10 00 per ton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ual
Rev. Stanley
Young Peoples
Point Pleasant Churchill
Stanley
Point Pleasant
J. J
Connor
Lowa
Immigrant Grants of Flora Shape New World Traditions
A historical note lists plants and trees linked to immigration, noting origins from Greece, Crete, Italy, Egypt, Virginia, Europe, Sardinia, Iberia, North Africa, Arabia, Persia, and other regions. It highlights how botanical imports bridged worlds, with items like tobacco, celery, poppy, walnut, cucumber, radish, and many others tracing roots overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Commissioner of Immigration
Crete
Germany
Italy
Egypt
Virginia
Europea
Greece
North
Africa
Iberia
Sardina
Europa
Europe
Arabia
Vera
Persia
China
Japan
Thibet
Local Notices from Lawn Hill and Surrounding Areas
Arthur and Ed King of Hamilton county visit grandfather Wm Wierding. Mr and Mrs Wesley Smith welcome a daughter born Monday. Preston Faris and bride stop by on wedding tour visiting uncle Henry Penn. W S Doane family to move west of here to Radcliffe area. Mrs Anna Hulse visiting parsonage with Loveleys. Hulse to move to Guess. Rev Marie the evangelist leaves for LaPorte to begin new meetings. Maice and Loveley ministers. meetings to continue with further progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Ed King
Hamilton County
Wm. Wierding
Wesley Smith
Preston Faris
Henry Penn
W.S. Doane
Dean Farm
Here
Radcliffe
LaPorte
Maice
Loveley
East Side Recruit Seeks Work For Felton During Caming Season
East Side resident Matthew O Crimble to work for Frank Felton this caming season. Three men were taken into the church on probation Sunday afternoon. Howard Putman arrives from Des Moines where he has been attending school. Miss Dessie Bevins and Miss Michel Bevins of Marshalltown visited relatives Sunday. Miss Coffee, now in Kansas, visits old friends here for a few days. Ad Thackery and family called on Mrs Thackerys father, B. F. Thach, Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew O'Crimble
Frank Felton
Howard Putman
Des Moines
Dessie
Michel Bevins
Marshalltown
Miss Coffee
Kanss
Ad Thackery
Familly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eldora Tribune
J. B. Taylor
M. E. Church
William M. Roe
Christian Church
Boay
Presbyterian Church
G. §. Gowdy
Universalist Church
Charles F. Boynton
Congregational Church
Root
Nelson Gibbs
S. I. Benson
Job Stout
A. ¥. Arnold
W. Scott
S. P. Smith
EB. P. Stubns
Hardin County Schools
S. B. Cunningham
Steamboat Rock
A. G. Barnum
Etna
O. B. Chapin
Board of Supervisors
Juo. D. Reece
Hall Coal Bank
Sdme
J. H. King
Eldora Lad
Methusala
Rocky Mountain
Woodmen Convention
the Woodmen of the World
Eldera
Methodist
Church OF Christ
Eldora, Owa
F. J. O'Connor
Rasidence. Com
Pabinin and
Monroessta
Loos
Christian
Citizens Bank
Lawn Hill
Teo. Wadding and Wife
Anna Hulse
Marie
East Side
Pattetin
District of Columbia
Congress
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