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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
4
The Herald promises advertisers the largest list of bona fide yearly subscribers in Hardin county. The subscription list is open for examination by advertisers who may inspect and then contract if satisfied.
Town Falls Citizen rebukes The Herald for alleged misrepresentation over uncollected taxes and the actions of treasurers Carter and Martin. It claims the tax ferrets had largely ceased activity, collections were transferred to the treasurer, and that statutes of limitations did not cause lapses in taxed assessments.
The Citizen notes over twelve thousand dollars paid to Carter and Martin, questions uncollectible and unpaid sums, and defends Martin’s treasurer record while accusing reform-era officials of selective scrutiny. It argues action against past tax dodgers would be due to the new administration’s stance and critiques opponents of oversight.
The Bremer County Independent muses on how public praise favors governors and wealthy figures while quiet, honest deeds by ordinary people go unnoticed. It argues that many celebrated acts are trivial copies of ancient maxims and warns against the worship of flashy heroism over genuine everyday virtue.
The article laments base calumnies that led to defeats of Mr. Martin and Republican nominees, urging voters to seek justice by nominating and electing them in two years. It notes ongoing misrepresentation by opponents and references the Iowa Falls Citizen for more detail.
B Hare, superintendent of Miami Cycle and Mfg Co in Middletown Ohio, suffered ten years with dyspepsia and spent hundreds on medicine. He tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after seeing an ad and improved after two bottles, claiming renewed strength and recommending it to friends. Sold by Smith & Reed.
A mix of observations from Iowa papers includes labor dispute views from Burlington Hawkeye, Ames College agricultural courses drawing 1000 students, Spirit Lake Beacon on farming profits, Speaker Clarke urging a short legislature session, and critiques of assessors and primary laws. Also notes on Hearst Hanna debate, Des Moines stance on caucus reform, and a list of eight longest English words by C A Weaver.
Senator Hanna, interviewed in Pittsburg, rejects claims of anti Roosevelt support. He says he sent 2000 letters denying candidacy and that opposition to Roosevelt is overstated, confined to Democratic ranks and a Wall Street minority. The Republican note contrasts with sensational Democratic reports. A closing ad for Rocky Mountain Tea appears.
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month round trip tickets are sold to western areas at one fare plus two dollars with a 21 day return limit and stopovers. One way settlers tickets are sold at slightly over half the regular fare. Through sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars are available via Iowa Central. For details contact A B Outts GP TA Minneapolis MN. Also advertised are patent medicines from Wilson Drug Company including Mountain Tea with money back guarantee.
The State of Iowa versus BE Blydenburgh opened with a large defense team including Huff & Huff J H Scales and C M Nagle, while Frank H Noble Albrook Lundy and A Bowersox led the state. Judge J H Richard, a young but capable presiding jurist, is expected to ensure a fair trial. Prolonged jury selection is anticipated as Hardin county residents weigh the case amid heavy newspaper coverage. empaneling twelve competent jurors may push into tomorrow morning.
Judge C A Bowersox of Byron Ohio arrived to aid prosecution. J G Godbold and daughter Amy of Brooklyn NY, L G Sager of Brooklyn, and J W Roseborough and wife of Archibald Ohio arrived as witnesses. They are connected to the death of the late Mrs Blydenburgh and will testify in the trial.
Tickets go on sale December 1 and 16 1903 and January 6 and 19 1904 for $2 over half fare via Chisago Great Western railway to Arkansas Colorado Kansas Louisiana Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Inquiries to Great Western agents J P Elmer G P A Chicago or Jennie Stitzer Omaha. Also an ad promoting Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for illness.
John Bickel Produce Co of Mason City writes from Widora Iowa detailing cream shipments and butter fat prices. He compares tests with Union Creamery Co noting higher tests and profits, mentions a test increase to 20 and December rates, and invites neighbors to try a two week trial. He closes with well wishes for the year.
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