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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1905
Page
5
The Eldora Herald reports a busy week with births and obituaries, church events, and local business updates. Notable items include the arrival of new babies at Rev Robb and Mrs Robb’s home, the first-born in a family, and the loss of Mrs S E Campbell in Seattle.
The Eldora Merald criticizes the county board of supervisors for letting a bid for printing the auditor's report go to a much cheaper outside bidder. The writer, Bro. Smith, praises his own respected work and urges voters to remember the incident when officials face reelection.
A prominent druggist lauds Scott's Emulsion as a life saver for all ages. The ad notes it supplies nourishment to restore lost flesh and vitality, claiming it supports even weak systems through nourishment not found in ordinary food.
The Williams Wasp secured a contract to print Hardin County’s 1904 financial report at about 97 cents per page, raising accusations of overcharging based on past county rates and differences with Franklin County. The Herald questions price fairness, noting prior higher charges and suggesting the county pay a reasonable, nonexploitative rate.
Jodge Whitaker and Judge Church exchange bench positions with courts alternating between Carroll and Jefferson counties. Whitaker adjourned Saturday’s session, traveled home to Boone for Sabbath, then opened Carroll county court Monday. Church opened court here and will preside through the week, mirroring the mutual arrangement with Whitaker.
Eldora citizens endorse Donn's Kidney Pills for kidney related backache. Mrs H Thamer testifies the remedy relieved years of dull back pain and lameness after trying many treatments. Sold by Foster Kilburn Co Buffalo NY and Starr Drug Co. Also ad for Rocky Mountain Tea.
The Herald records a half week of social and local activity with visits, trips, and gatherings. Notable mentions include Mrs. Fanny Miller in Union, Geo Richards in Marshalltown, Miss Anna Peisen in Steamboat Rock, Chas A Rogers in Gladbrook, Milo Wool in Gowrie, and many other residents visiting relatives or traveling to towns like Le Mars, Gillespie, and Gowrie. The piece also notes court activity by Judge Z. C. Church, medical visits, and a visit to the Industrial School, with extended remarks on local business figures and railroad-town companions.
A 1904 1905 fiscal year summary from the Hardin County Iowa Clerk of the District Court including receipts disbursements and balances. It references treasurer accounts road funds school funds and county finances with multiple line items and veteran details.
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