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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1905
Page
5
The Eldora Herald reports on local society events including the dedicatory services for a new free public library at Mason City slated for Tuesday evening, January 1th, at Wilson Theater. It notes bids for city improvements like electric current service and expresses community support for local merchants and county paper subscriptions.
A marketing snippet touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a scar free healer that reduces inflammation, soothes burns and bruises, and treats diseases with speedy relief. It warns against counterfeits and claims Smith and Ad sells the genuine product.
The Hardin County Agricultural Association held a meeting last Friday the 2d with Lecy Martin presiding. Officers and committees were named for grounds, premiums, and various superintendents including horses, cattle, poultry, grain, and textile fabrics. The moving picture show drew few attendees. A wedding followed: Miss Anna Belle Templeton and Mr. Leslie Gilbert Arthur wed at the Templeton home with 45 guests and Rev. Filckinger officiating. The couple will reside on a nearby farm. Jessie Lee Willcox, noted reporter, leaves for Chicago to join Miss Willcox’s new Woman's Magazine project, supported by Des Moines Capital and other papers. This note ends with a line about a subscription offer for the Des Moines Capital and the Semi-Weekly Herald.
An advertisement praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation relief and stomach safety. It cites Lafayette Indiana resident Bob Moore endorsing the pills as gentle, effective, and preferable to other remedies, and notes travelers find them reliable to carry. Sold by Smith and Reed.
Scores of Eldora residents testify to kidney cure benefits from Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. AH Thamer describes years of back pain eased after using the product bought at Smith & Reed's drug store. Foster-Kilburn Co. sells the pills for 50 cents as sole U.S. agents, with warning to remember the Dean's name.
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures stomach trouble by digesting food without the stomach. It says the food builds the body and restores stomach health without dieting. Testimony from J D Ers king of Allenville Michigan describes relief from heartburn and a sister-in-law recovering after two bottles. sold by Smith & Reed.
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