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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1904
Page
4
A lengthy column exchanges views on national finance, biennial elections, and tariff policy. It notes the cost of the pension rolls, opposition to reform efforts, local political loyalties, and questions about county finances and tax practices, with references to Roosevelt Fairbanks support and Kasson’s reciprocity treaties.
The Town Falls Herald announces a new weekly growler's department led by Ira Nichols of the Citizen. Citizens are invited to submit worn issue rants to fuel fresh strife and ongoing contention in Mardin county.
Frank Foster and the Iowa Falls Sentinel recall how Brother O J Smith of the Fldora Terald sent a courteous bouquet to the acting editor last week. They admit modesty prevents repeating the compliment but praise his support of their early newspaper days and the favors he extended.
The Marshalltown Times Republicnan and Cedar Rapids Gazette echo strained views on Governor Cummins backing Chicago platform for tariff reform. They argue Republicans may differ only in how to implement, stressing revision now. Hampton Recorder notes indigestion analogy and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, with Sunth & Reed as sellers.
July and 10 round trip tickets at One fare plus 2 to Atlantic City New Jersey for Mystic Shriners convention annual meeting Grand Lodge Ben evolent and Protective Order of Elks Cincinnati July 18 to 23 One fare plus 225 on sale July 15 to 17 On July 22 to 25 inclusive round trip tickets on sale at one fare plus 82 for the Commercial Law League of America convention at West Baden and French Lick Springs Indiana International convention Baptist and People's Union of America Detroit Michigan July 7 to 30 One fare plus 25 cents for round trip tickets For further information apply to any Great Western agent or address J P Elmer G PA Chicago IL
An advertisement touts Dr White's Electric Comb patented Jan 1, 1899 as a popular device aiding dandruff hair loss and nervous headaches. It claims use with Dr White's Electric Hair Brush will straighten hair in 25 days. It notes heavy sales across cities and encourages agents to join, with men’s size 350 and ladies 50 cents half price during introduction.
In June 1904 readers are invited to register for Rosebud lands in the Chamberlain district South Dakota. Drawings begin July 28 for about 30,000 potential homesteaders with railway excursion rates and a Chamberlain land office as the hub. Chamberlain offers water access and proximity to 13,000,000 acres of Sioux lands while urging rapid action before public lands vanish. A second note touts Hart’s Honey and Horehound curing grippe with local druggists selling the remedy.
An Eldora Iowa advertisement claims constipation causes most diseases and touts Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup as the sole certain cure. It quotes a price of 25 cents and credits The Illson Drug Co. and Millworth Drug Co. as sellers with a temperance drug store note.
The Iowa Central will run another excursion on Sunday July 17 to Minneapolis and St Paul. Round trip fare is 2.50.
Eldora resident D Sprath reports Doan's Ointment relieves eczema and itching from piles. He bought it at Smith Reed's drug store and found it unsurpassed for skin conditions. Foster Kilburn Co. of Buffalo distributes as the sole United States agents. Remember the name Doan's.
An invitation from the various clubs of Har din County outlines a Woman’s Day featuring boating, tenting, swimming, river drives, elk parks, athletic events, voy grounds, and scenic landscapes. It promises a detailed program and further information on activities and locations for attendees.
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