Man learns thrift after earning bank book
The piece notes a man who has secured a bank book and grows eager to add more money, gradually forming a habit of saving. It urges hearty encouragement to foster this prudent financial behavior.
06 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
1
The piece notes a man who has secured a bank book and grows eager to add more money, gradually forming a habit of saving. It urges hearty encouragement to foster this prudent financial behavior.
The Herald lists diverse local items from Jan 5 to Jan 9 including court opens next Monday with Judge Albrook presiding, a Hungarian Orchestra date, Dr Purcell at hospital, an upcoming wedding, a birth, and illnesses. Also mentions school institute next June 14, Bijou theater changes, January teacher exams, G A R W R joint installation, dentists over Smith building, New Year dinner, postal letters for Eldora, cold weather with possible winter, and Hardin County Medical Association meeting. Also notes Ellis D Robb to return as cashier, and a bank exam event. Contains ads for Chicago Daily Tribune and Semi Weekly Herald.
The State papers note Ellis D. Robb has been reappointed as one of five bank examiners by Auditor Bleakley, reflecting his solid performance. The piece also covers property transfers, weather turning colder with snow inbound, plus community updates on medical society meetings and notable travels of local residents.
J M Stout informs readers that students at Eyphold Pneumonia colleges have returned home after two weeks with family and friends. Eldora is well represented at Cornell College Mt Vernon and Grinnell Iowa College, while Mrs Laura Taogrnham travels to Topeka after her brother’s wife Mrs Joseph Whitney dies. Pastor Shoemaker and wife attend Mrs Ox KR Van Avery birthday at the Van Avery home. Auction set for Jan 8 near Radcliffe offering 41 head of livestock and a span of mares. County supervisors first session sees J R Stevens retire and J C Jackson sworn in. Wm Wie mer elected chairman.
The Angleton Times notes Mr and Mrs Patterson plan to relocate to be near their two daughters. After thirteen years on the farm they regret leaving and commend the couple as excellent neighbors. Former Eldora residents, they hope for long, healthy years elsewhere. Local officials reshuffle with I A Burlingame clerk of the courts J C Jackson on the board of supervisors Matt Kennedy county recorder Barney Starr treasurer Thos Walsh sheriff and Miss Scurry county superintendent.
A long running local abstract of title business in Eldora Iowa promotes exhaustive title abstracts. The ad asserts 42 years in county knowledge and over 20 years in title work with substantial investment in books and system. It promises thorough, prompt attention and claims to provide the best abstract in the state.
Taylor Morgan faced tragedy when his horses were struck and killed by a northbound train near Iowa Central track. His wagon was demolished, but Morgan escaped unharmed. The Herald notes no blame is assigned and hopes for railroad compensation for Morgan, a poor man.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a stray line about taking a horse to a shop for shading or repairs. No clear people, places, dates, or events are readable to form a full item.
The death of Jonathan M. Stout, aged 60, after typhoid pneumonia, leaves a void in a long serving local citizenry. He suffered chills Sunday and declined steadily, with funeral plans pending until his brothers respond. Survived by his wife, a son L. J., and two daughters, most at home. the Herald will publish a full obituary Saturday.
Alumni and students of the State University attended the second annual banquet at the Hotel Eldora last Saturday. A six course meal was served and toasts were given per the program. Credit for the event’s success is given to Mr. Donald Bateson and Miss Marie Rogers. Officers for the coming year include Dr. G. Kier as president, Marie Rogers as secretary, and Donald Bateson as president.
The readable fragments describe a local event titled The Dead Movies D The s 1 Semi-Wee with limited context. Details on participants venues or dates are unclear. This brief item notes an entertainment listing or column snippet without full factual clarity.
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