28 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1903
Page
1
Hardin County updates bring many items for Herald readers from Eldora to Hubbard. Mentions cover shop notices, farming moves, upcoming events, church activities, and new businesses, with names like W. E. Rathbone and Rev. Hoeppner highlighted amid community notices and engagements.
A careful record notes the comings and goings of residents and visitors in Eldora. Names include C E Greer and wife in Cuba, C Coffee family to Kansas, Geo McNeil of Beene, and many others visiting, traveling or attending business. A mix of social calls, travel, and spring merchandise shopping is documented along with several local absences.
Des Moines special reports Judge Porter of Eldora objects to claimed trolley line funding and scope from Duluth to Galveston. Promoters backed by Gates Washburn Lowrey plan a Des Moines Eldora segment with $70 090 000 starter funds. Porter disputes published assertions and states he has no finance ties, condemning false secrecy while supporting enterprise.
Dr. B. E. Purcell limits practice to eye ear nose and throat at Emergency Hospital with dates April 14 and 28 May 11 and 25 listed for demonstrations or appearances.
On March 3 1903 Auditor Newcomer calls township clerks and trustees to a 2 PM session in Thildora Court Room. The agenda covers the new road district system under chapter 53 and the management of county paupers with the county attorney guiding legal questions. The notice stresses no mileage or compensation yet and outlines duties for trustees and road supervisors under the upcoming consolidation.
BE. R. Talley refractionist and eye specialist fitted lenses for members of the G. A. R. Post in two weeks, offering follow up adjustments. He has moved to Rev. Stanley's residence and will stay in the city one more week, with testimonials from state notables printed in this issue.
A reader from Iowa Falls sends a 1.50 money order to renew The Semi Weekly Herald for another year. The letter praises the paper as the county’s most enterprising and credits improvement since Mr Smith became an owner and editor. Dentists Diehl and Kier advertise nearby.
Wisner theater offers Are You a Mason on March 3, a New York hit produced by Rich and Harris and Wallack's, now on its third tour. The farce comed y impreses managers and public with lively dialogue and laughable situations. Dr Talley provides glasses after a thorough eye exam, with J EF Walker endorsing the result.
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