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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
5
The Herald corrects itself noting W. J. Moir is serving his 71st term as treasurer of the Odd Fellows lodge in this city. Chosen 35 years ago by Jonathan Edpington, Moir has been re-elected every six months since, a record few match in lodge service and vitality.
From the Des Moines Register and Leader, a half tone portrait accompanies news on Mrs Wallace-Huston visiting as daughter of Senator Wallace of Eldora. Wendell Wallace-Huston of Chicago hosts Miss Ruth Edmundson during her stay. Mrs Huston, formerly Miss Wallace, attended Drake University and is active in Chicago’s South Side Women’s Club, where she once gave a thirty minute talk on morality without notes.
Ellis D Robb mayor for two terms will not seek re election next spring The Herald states he will step aside at term end and pass the office to a successor Four years of devoted service are noted He is expected to retire gracefully Also marriage licenses issued for Claude Davis Flossie Estep Walter Jaynes Maud Winans Edward Swart Ina Axtell E J Knoll Lula Roegner across several towns
At Friday evening’s close of The Herald, the case of Henry Jackson v. Iowa Central Railroad Co. went to a sealed jury verdict. The jury awarded Jackson 700 in damages after several hours deliberation. Attorneys for the plaintiff were Albrook and Lundy, for the defendant road Seevers Huff Huff and Scaife. It is unclear if an appeal will be made.
Postmaster General Payne forwards a letter to Chairman Overstreet urging consideration of pay increases for rural carriers postal clerks and related workers. He cites an executive order forbidding officials to seek raises and recommends a public hearing by the committee and Congress. Also notes school news about Miss Helen Burling and local student activities at the Monday assembly.
The German language teacher H von Reitzenstein, who vanished mid week, may not hurry back. He allegedly borrowed money for board and rent from pupils, failed to pay on time, and even pawned a borrowed gun to cover his board bill. Mrs. A Howell seeks a boarding place for an old lady for details.
Wanted is a special representative to advertise an old established wealthy business house. Salary of $21 weekly with expenses advanced. Position permanent with weekly checks from headquarters. Horse and buggy furnished if needed. Address The Golurabia 380 Monon Bldg Chicago Ill. Read Eldora endorsement and citizen statements before deciding. Dean's Kidney Pills testimonial included with price 50 cents, Foster Kilburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
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