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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1903
Page
5
Telegram from Chicago reports Ches A Allen's operation went well and patient is rallying with favorable symptoms. Despite weak condition, friends in the city expect him to return home soon a practically well man. Also noted are local items about public mischief and a burglary attempt, church movings, and health ads.
Announcement outlines limited sale for Chicago Great Western Ry within 200 miles with July 3 and 4 bid dates. Tickets good to return July 6. Davis and Moser offer best line of standard screen doors and tyncreons for regular sizes.
Chas O Ryan, buyer of outlet eleven, sells the west half to Lo A Jonker of Gifford for a summer home. Wehags also sells a short lot adjoining Jonker to Lynk for a family home. Ryan retains the remainder and may donate a lot west of his house for a Baptist parsonage. The outlet spans three acres with three planned residences. Gifford Pile Works offers brick sizes and hollow brick guaranteed to match state standards.
A large crowd filled the Baptist Church for Childrens Day services led by Pastor Stanley and L. W. Nforris. The program featured the Gates Ajar, Bear the Cross, and a moving cross bearing the motto Bear the Cross. Students performed recitations, solos, and a final emblematic piece The Crown Beyond the Cross, raising 21 of a 28 pledge for the church edifice as decorations impressed all.
The Baptist church program Sunday evening directed by Miss Jennie McNitt featured an opening by the pastor and school, a greeting by Bud McFarland and Harold Gray, readings by Ula Cox and Emma Houghton, and a primary class exercise led by Louise Moore. The children sang Hold the Fort, recited verses, and Florence Stanley read on Humility, with a popular ladies quartet closing the program.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces two new trains starting June 29 running daily in both directions between Oelwein and Des Moines. Train No. 8 departs Des Moines at 5:00 p.m. and reaches Oelwein at 9:55 p.m. Train No. T departs Oelwein at 1:45 p.m. and arrives Des Moines at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact a Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer, GPA, Chicago, Ill.
B E Deyo, a popular Hardin County livery man, suffered a severe loss when a white hearse horse bled from a hind foot wound sustained after being turned loose near his barn. The horse died within hours despite efforts at the smith shop and on the premises. Bennie Deyo had refused 800 for the span less than a year ago and now faces replacement difficulties.
The ad proclaims DeWitt's Little Early Risers cure constipation biliousness and liver troubles without stomach lining irritation. It claims the pills gently arouse secretions and strengthen the organs and notes sale by Smith and Reed.
The Chicago Iowa and Dakota Railway Company calls a stockholders meeting at its Eldora office Iowa on Wednesday July 8 1903 at 10 00 a m. to elect directors and conduct other business. J B Redfield secretary.
The World’s Fair of 1904 draws special interest with a bird’s-eye view illustration. It will be mailed upon receipt of 10 rents to prepaid postage, priced by George Forton of M K T Ry, box 911, St. Louis, Missouri.
Fashion notes describe gowns with Venise lace collars and incrustations in hydrangea blue volle, featuring mutton leg sleeves. White Venise Horal patterns decorate skirts and bodice with Corticelli silk stitching. Cluny Maltese Yak lace blends used. Chitton in evening wear. bridal veils seen. tulle, silver, tassels highlighted.
A patient from Summerton reports relief after using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, stating two boxes cured bleeding and prolapsing piles eighteen months ago with no recurrence. The ad claims the salve treats blind, bleeding, itching, and evading piles and is sold by Smith & Reed.
The week favored field work with below normal temperatures aiding crops. Wheat oats and barley show especially good progress while corn cultivation continues with limited moisture disruption. Acreage is up versus a month ago, clover cutting is heavy, hay yields strong, and late corn may suffer from upcoming harvest. Apple crops fair, strawberries large yield, other small fruits promising, potatoes and garden truck doing well.
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