Movements of the People In A Business And Social Way
The Herald tracks weekly social and business movements across communities. Highlights include Frank E. Foster visiting Iowa Falls, Dr. W. E. Whitney at a Marshalltown medical society meeting, Bro. Stonerook attending court, C A Reaver and wife at the Chicago automobile show, J D Cowan’s court testimony, and many Iowa Falls and Union citizens in Eldora. Mr and Mrs J F Hardin return from Chicago via Des Moines. Maynard’s absence leaves office short handed. Sept W L Kuser of the Industrial School for Boys attended Des Moines conference and was elected second vice president. Davenport named next conference site. Harry Marks and wife relocate to New Providence with him becoming cashier at New Providence State Bank on Feb 1. Mrs W B Ehrman, a chief Herald employee, has been ill this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Foster
Iowa Falls
W. E. Whitney
Marshall County Medical Society
Marshalltown
W. L. Kuser
Industrial School For Boys
Des Moines
Davenport
Harry Marks
New Providence
Marks
New
Office News: Lady Improving, Return Expected Soon
A circulating item notes that the unnamed lady in the office force is steadily improving after an illness or setback. The report states she may be back with the team shortly, signaling positive progress and hopeful prospects for a swift return.
Under Southern Skies Dominates Southern Drama
South has produced many popular plays but Lottie Blair Parker's Under Southern Skies leads in popularity and longevity now in its seventh season. The comedy drama portrays life in the south with vivid scenery and costumes, featuring engaging characters and southern dance. Wisner opera house hosts a performance on Monday February 8th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Lottie Blair Parker
New England
East
Wisner Opera House
Har din County Agricultural Society Sets Fair Dates
The Har din County Agricultural Society officers met at Secretary Martins office. President A S Howell led the group with C F Susmitch, H S Martin, and directors W H Bowen A F Repp Leo J Marks J L Reece Enoch Worman. Next county fair dates are September 14 to 17. Plan includes tearing down the old eating house and constructing a new horse barn with a driveway. Leo Marks joined the executive committee replacing Harry Marks. W T Stewarts hay baling outfit was purchased. R J Wells offers baling services by phone 143a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hardin County Agricultural Society
Martin
A. S. Howell
C. F. Susmitch
H. S. .Martin
W. H. Bowen
Union
A. F. Repp
Iowa Falls
Leo J. Marks
Elder
J. L. Reece
New Providence
Enoch Worman
Alden
Leo Marks
Harry Marks
Hardin County Board of Supervisors January 1909 Session
Proceedings from Eldora Iowa dated January 26 1909 show the Hardin County Board of Supervisors meeting in adjourned form with all members present. Official bonds approved for local justices and clerks and salaries for 1909 assessors set at the January 27 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Eldora
Iowa
Hardin County
Wiemer
C. F. Miller
Eldora Township
W. W Jones
Alden Township
W. J. Schourick
Etna Township
G. C. Kinney
Buckeye Corporation
C. F. Long
Whitten Corporation
Fragmented Mileage and Valuation Records Across Townships
Concluded data shows Clay Township mileage .15 with valuation 0.00 and total county mileage 12.00, value per mile 12, total 9144. Eton Township lists 1.50 mileage, valuation 17. Wardin Township 0.50 mileage, 114 valuation. Jackson Township 1.50 mileage, Union Township 2.50 mileage and 15 valuation, plus several telephone companies and road distances in the data.
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Clay Township
Ces Cees
Pleasant
Ned Ae
Town Falls
Eagles City Telephone Company
Eton Township
Wardin Township
Gardin
Jackson Township
Bingle City
East Union Telephone Co
Union Township
Union Schl
Pleasant Center Mutual Telephone Company
AUSON
Rene Bod
Tal Telephone Co
Central Iowa Telephone Co
Etna Township
Robortson
Hardin’ Township
Town Falls Corp Occ
Hardin Schitwp
Cattan Ao
Cattan Ao Taset An, Alden Township
Alden
Lincoln Mutual Telephone Co
Grant Township
Hardin Township
Town Falls Corp
Lowa Falls Ind
Township Assessors Report Details Mileage and Valuations
The document records mileage and valuation figures for multiple townships and entities including Ackley Alden Hardin Union and Whitten, with per mile values and total assessments. It notes a contract renewal for the poor farm superintendent at 1100 dollars for 1909 1910 and a brief adjournment. It ends by noting Taft’s decision to retain James Wilson as head of the agricultural department and a prompt sale bill printing note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seweree Ackley
Alden
Steamboat Rock
Eldora
Cess
Hubbard
Ces Peeveneeees
Radcliffe
Ccc
New Providence
Union
Whitten
Saan
Buckeye
Hilbert Jonker
Washington
Taft
Jas
Wilson
Old-Time Blizzard Paralyzes Town Friday
A fierce blizzard lashed the section on Friday after a drizzly Thursday. Strong winds and deep snow made travel nearly impossible, recalling early settlement storms, though temperatures stayed mild enough to ease hardship.
Tuberculosis Fatality Claims Iowa Losses In 1906
Dr Strange of the Ames faculty spoke at the short course, asserting that every seventh Iowa death and the year 1906 saw a stock loss of 1 500 000 due to tuberculosis. He warned of widespread spread and highlighted the disease as the state's main evil. The address drew a strong reaction from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manon City
Strange
Anes
Iowa
Towa
Tuberculosis in Livestock and Iowa Children Dread
Dr Strange cites rising tuberculosis in hogs and cattle from 1901 to 1906 with 8500 hog cases and 95000 in 1906, tracing to cows and milk. He notes 90 percent of last year’s Iowa child deaths due to TB, urges farmers to improve barn cleanliness and milker hygiene to curb spread from cows to hogs and beef cattle. Chicago packers allow a portion of unfit hogs to Iowa destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dr. Strange
Chicago
Real Estate Transfers listed for Iowa Falls area
A sequence of property transfers in the Iowa Falls region records sales by Elizabeth A. Fisher to R R Swallum and others, with prices from 50 to 8500 dollars. Various parcels, including lots in Bliss River side Park, Steam Boat Rock addition, and out lots in Radcliffe and Eldora, are noted. A Chicago Daily Tribune and The Semi Weekly Herald subscription offer appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac B. Thomas
John C. Hadley
Sanford B
James R. Mitchell
O. E. Curtis
C. R. Green
F. C. Mossman
Ed Thompson
John Welchke
R. J. Hurd
Wm. Konig
Louis Brunemeier
Loresa M. Brown
John Bleeker
Marla F. Snyder
James B. Starr
Eldora
Charles F. Jackson
John and
Henry Cramer
Steamboat Rock
Jacob Sheldahl
Lavina Koontz
Lot
Radcliffe
A. B. Miller
F. C. Foote
J. T. Brown
Bliss
Riverside Park
Iowa Falls
A. C. Otterbach
Humphrey Montgomery
Mavis E. McWhirter
John Robertson
Ellsworth
Jones Park
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the Citizens Savings Bank
Eldora, Towa
Herald
Bro. Stonerook
Sentinel
C. A. Reaver
Jnc
D. Cowan
J. D
J. F. Hardin
Maynard
W. B. Ehrman
W. T. Stewart
J, Wells
Yalt Ruaver Creek
Pleasant Center
Melrose Mu
Unio
Valu Whitten Corp
Union School
Sunt Township
Wo. Wiemer
R. A. Vicars
Herald Office
Etna Hardin Alden
Glizzard
Culosia
Miller
Mason
Riga
Elizabeth A. Fisher
R. R. Swallume
Chicago Daily Tribune
Tovar
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