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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1906
Page
1
A town once praised for a strong religious awakening also faces a troubling flash, as a “Jack the Peeper” circles homes at night. Reported sightings and window peeping have investigators concerned, with watchers posted and locals hopeful he is soon captured. The article notes fear and resolve amid civic pride.
The passage questions rhetoric on party unity and policy cures, condemns claims that laws can fix all political ills, and argues over figures like George D Perkins and Chauncey Depew. It contrasts Iowa housing and climate with perceived national shortcomings while defending state leaders and past chief executives.
The Marshall town Herald questions the worry over naming a successor to William B. Ajlison until a vacancy seems likely. The editorial notes the futility of speculation without a prospective opening yet.
About forty retail merchants from across the state met in Des Moines to form a Retail Merchants Association to combat mail order houses. Gov. Cummins planned to speak but was detained by statehouse duties. W H Genter opened the meeting, with J F Russell and C B Wisen presenting on the situation and organization. The plan envisions ten state merchants paying dues as it builds toward a corporation with $100 shares to fund a Chicago wholesale house for eastern factory output.
Miss Iva Booth, dressed in rags, commander of the Salvation Army, spoke for two hours on Army Work in London at Carnegie Hall. Her worn sleeves exposed both elbows as she gestured, and many in the packed hall were moved to tears. more than a thousand were turned away while hundreds stood.
A semicentury old item appears in the Sem Weekly Herald notes on a craft plan to repurpose leather postal cards into sofa cushions. The article describes perforating 16 to 24 cards, lacing them with leather strips, and backing with sateen to create a decorative pillow. It cites sources for leather cards from Atlas Society in New York and mentions bands and historical anecdotes unrelated to the craft.
Special to Register and Leader recalls Eldora’s famed cornet band of the 1860s onward. Notable members included Mark W. Moir and Allen Meader. Daniel G. Meader, tuba, backed presidents from Lincoln to McKinley and supported Col. Dave Trenderson in campaigns. The ensemble became Eldora’s First Regimental Band within Iowa’s militia tradition and performed at state encampments.
A reader recalls Timber Wood aged about 84 near Steam Boat Rock and Eldora court terms. He describes Wood defending a murder case with a famous plea referencing a deadly woman and a dramatic closing line about the River of Death and the final plea. The reminiscence ties to Judge Melarland and Gen Hiram Schofield’s Washington County Bay notes.
Protracted meetings are in progress at the Chapel. Mrs. W. M. Perry is visiting her son northwest of Mubhard. M. J. Lepley and family of Gifford visited at the Wm Mlerding home last week. Pred Haase of Sioux Rapids has been here for a week attending to business. Mrs. Anna Fhulse of Marshalltown is visiting Rev. and Mrs. I. B. Laveley. John Rickard left for Buffalo Center after weeks with relatives. Rev. H. Laveley gave a lecture on his Africa mission. Fred Smith, formerly of the area now in Chicago stock yards, will reside in Chicago after visiting relatives here.
Mrs Putnam on sick list. Pi L M Pollett visited New Providence Monday. Jerf Crossan and wife and Dr and Mrs Stewart visited relatives here over Sunday. Ben Perkins and wife with his sister Mrs Frank Felton and family Sunday. Vidora delegation attended church Friday evening. Allen Putnam and son Farr had a runaway but neither injured. Gospel meetings continue to Friday night with strong attendance. Rev Culver assisting this week. Bad cards reported. Grandia Paris health declining. John Primm attended meeting Sunday. Mertie Newby visiting Hubbard. Roy and Clyde Pickard with Walter Perisho Sunday. Chas Creson and family visited Mara Albertson Sunday. Lester Perisho, Robert and Lela Sarls attended academy lit erary exercises Friday. Ray Pickard improving but still in Chicago hospital.
Eldora Junction content notes Mrs Eid Ibach visiting relatives in Eldora. Mr and Mrs L A Miller hosted relatives at Gilford. Mrs R W Caster fully recovered from illness and visiting friends. Mr and Mrs J W Miller and son Bert visited with Mssrs Moore and family near Zearing. Tom Phelps returned to Guthrie Center after two weeks with cousin Mrs J L Michael. Job Crist traveled to Spencer for a week with sister Mrs El G Hammond and family, then planned a visit with brother A J in Jeffers Minn. Also ad for Dows Regulats laxative claims ease without griping. ask druggist for them, 200.
A summary of Iowa missionary activity in 1903 reports 84 new or reorganized Sunday Schools, 4007 schools visited, 108 books and periodicals distributed, 1201 Bibles and Testaments distributed, 4 gospel meetings in public buildings, 399 hopeful conversions, 260 cottage prayer meetings, 12678 house to house visits to non Christian homes, 839 prayers offered in non Christian homes, 3679 conversations with non Christians about becoming Christians, 1282 regular preaching services secured for schools, 5 churches developed from schools, 2275 prayers offered in Christian Young people attending higher learning, 164 home department prospects, 2297 hopeful conversions in homes, 20 addresses and sermons delivered, and 1529 miles traveled.
A list of property transfers including Belle VanNote to OT Greef in Steamboat Rock for 600 acres Seward to MEB Crecelius in Greens add Edora for 2090 dollars. Smith to Wesley Bowen Itawa Gilman's add Eldora for 3000 dollars. Wood to W Simpson Town Walls for 100. Wood to W Simpson Lowa Matis 100. Wood to W I Simpson Lowa Falls for 1 dollar. John C Cook to Wilmer W Cook in Iowa Falls for 3000 dollars. Walter C Cook to Wilmer W Cook nine se in Iowa Falls for 1500 dollars. Edward Burling to John S Polland Talbert's ada Hidora for 700 dollars. Dave Hamilton to W Stewart North add Iowa Walls 3000 dollars. Harley Smith to Josie White Auditor's 2d Plat Iowa Falls for 2000 dollars. Jennie Shields to William Wilke in Iowa Falls for 922 dollars with total 4580 dollars.
An old advertisement claims deafness stems from an unchanged mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and argues only constitutional remedies can restore hearing. It alleges cures for catarrh and offers a $100 reward for proof of effective relief, promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure and urging readers to consult doctors.
Buyers from all minickets gather to inspect horses, signaling a regional market event. Local dealers anticipate strong interest as buyers evaluate stock and negotiate prices amid a busy sales period.
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