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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1903

Page

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Eldora Public Library Annual Report 1902 03

The Eldora Public Library reports a notable year with a new building and extended hours from 2 30 to 5 30 aiding teachers and clubwomen. Children in grades supplied with books, funds raised for local town books, new magazines added, free and special rates from publishers, 847 borrowers including many children, and 2388 books accessioned with detailed circulation figures.

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Iowa Central Offers $50 Round Trip to West Coast

From August 1 to 14 the Iowa Central Railway will sell round trip excursion tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles at 850 each. Tickets valid for return by October 15 with one-way and return paths allowed and stopovers. See ticket agent for full information. Also Gifford Tile Works promotes hollow brick guaranteed equal to any in the state.

Iowa Central San Francisco Los Angeles Cal Gifford Tile Works

New Fall Goods Arriving Daily at The New Store

The week ending July 13 1903 saw unusually warm humid weather with temperatures 3 to 4 degrees above average. Heavy showers and high winds on the 8th 9th and 10th caused flooding across eastern northern and central districts with rainfall 2 to 6 inches. Crop losses were not widespread though some damage to spring wheat oats and early apples occurred. Corn progressed well with tassels appearing in normal height and haying operations continuing in central and southern districts. Potatoes face rot and fungus on tops while disease is noted in some crops. An ad cites Kodyl Dyspepsis curing chronic stomach catarrh linked to indigestion. Sold by Smith & Reed Coppell Tex.

East Central North Central J R Rhea Coppell Tex Smith & Reed

Property transfers and stockholders meeting report

A series of property transfers are listed including Sam Huffman and LC Cronk with sw 24 88 21 valued at 2100 dollars, Mary Mannetter to Charlotte Reese for sw nw 36 87 21 at 9400, and other lots with prices. Also notes a stockholders meeting for the C I and D Ry Co with directors elected. Medical practice note at Emergency Hospital dates July 4th and 28th.

Sam Stuffman LC Cronk Mary Mannetter Charlotte Reese Sam Huffman Wise Twenry Ricksmeier C F Raisch Ackley EG Phillips S Axtell Town Falls C Cable Et al Andrews Hubbard E Schultz Cornell M Green Steamboat Rock HH. OC. Stuart Mughitt M. M.aman Hi RB. McGulough W. TI. Stennett W. A. Gardner J. B. Redfield H. G. Stuart B. E. Purcell

Local News Notes From Alden and Surroundings

Alden and area items report mostly social calls and town happenings. Updates mention Master Robbie George’s poisoned hand, Dr. Frisbie’s inheritance, travel to Ft Dodge, and local families visiting South Bend and Alden. Community events include a postponed Eastern Star social, brick crossings by Walter Cousins, and a local baseball win over Ackley. Community ads promote Rocky Mountain Tea and local ice supply, with brief notes on band concerts and weather-friendly travel.

Alden Walter Cousins Alden Haseball Ackley Boys Schaub WH. A. Shultz Williams

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