Local Farmer News and Town Notes From Eldora Area
Gleanings in Hardin County field report a hay crop strong in the county. Local business steady as farmers busy. new store ad and library pictures updated. Earl Kinzer to preach at Congregational Church. Eldora public library adds Joseph Jefferson portrait. Union touts cement sidewalks and upscale residences. Porter brothers push grading toward summer finish on possible O I and D extension. Wanted quick 80 acres and 160 acres in Hardin or Grundy county, call only.
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Hardin Or
Grundy County
Farmer's Land Co
Bidora Bicycle Store
Learned Discourse On Moses and Bible Authenticity
Prof Parker of Grinnell spoke at the Congregational church on Sunday. He argued that written language existed in Moses time, citing clay tablets unearthed in recent excavations to support the Bible's accuracy and its value as a guide to faith. The Herald notes the discussion aimed to reassure believers about historic claims.
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Parker
Grinnell
Herald
Moses
Pope Leo XIII Lingers Near Death After Weeks Of Illness
Reports from the Vatican describe Pope Leo XIII’s health hovering between life and death for over twelve days. Attending physicians once doubted he would survive hours, yet he has rallied at times, sparking cautious hope. Recent accounts mention a worsening condition despite skilled medical care.
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Leo XIII
Praying joke as Alice mimics nurse’s wakeup line
Little Alice asks to repeat the nurse’s prayer in the morning, noting it is longer than her own. The mother puzzled asks if the nurse prays in the morning. Alice answers with a playful line about waking up.
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Alice
Indians of Towa and early Eldora lands in Iowa history
The July Annals of Iowa notes Chas A Clark’s history of the Indians of Towa showing red men governing the Eldora area as late as 1843. It traces settlement through 1845 when Saxes and Foxes left the tract, with lands reaching to Missouri state line. The Herald reports social notices: Mrs C McKeen Duren and daughter Mabel touring Europe, Dr Paul Kier and bride moving to Eldora, and various visits and personal movements in town.
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Annals of
Iowa
Chas. A. Clark
Towa
Eldora
Hardin County
Knoxville
Marion County
Range 29
Missouri State Line
C. McKeen Duren
Mabel
Europe
Mr. Duren
Fanny
the Herald
Herald
London
Scotland
America
Free
William
Germany
King
Edward
Purely Personal Poll as the People Come and Go
A careful record of visitors and local movements in town. Notable entries include Lundy and wife at Town Falls. Greer family to Clear Lake. Paul Smith with early playmates. Nuckolls away from the Hardin County Bank. Mrs. Ed Davis visiting in Marshalltown. Bowdish back to office. H. E. Bateson on vacation. Wallace family traveling to Minnesota. Fred Whitney in city and selling for J. W. Farwell & Co.. Salina B. Morton visiting her sister in The Herald family. Frank Maas from Des Moines with Miss Virgie Taas. Ferris brothers gain control of Eldora Electric Light plant. Charley Allen family absence. special Oskaloosa train for upcoming gathering. O.T.M. picnic planning by Tom Meader and H. G. Phillips with local delegates. poultry prices at Jensen & Krause.
Divorce Petition Filed in Hardin County Court
A petition for divorce was filed in Hardin county district court by W. E. Penfield against Stella S. Penfield alleging desertion adultery and general conduct unbecoming a wife The case will come on for trial at the August term Mrs Penfield resided in this city for several months in 1898 Mr Penfield a traveling salesman for a large wholesale lumber house based in Minneapolis resides at Ackley She is said to have recently appeared in Des Moines police courts on a shoplifting charge
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Hardin County District Court
W. EB. Penfield
Stella S. Penfield
Des Moines
Central Iowa Picnic Set for July 23 in Eldora
The second annual Central Iowa Picnic Association event is planned for Eldora on Thursday July 23. Officials anticipate a big crowd as preparations proceed for the city outing with arrangements underway and expected strong attendance.
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Central Iowa Picnic Association
Eldora
Canvas Cloth Gown Shows Self-Colored Taffeta Straps
Mushroom colored canvas cloth gown features self-colored taffeta strap pings on skirt and bodice, with an "annce" flounce and hand embroidered Corticelli embroidery silk tucks. Bertha decoration enhances bodice and can be made pointed or rounded, matching or contrasting materials for chic effects.
Prospectus on Southwestern profits by Katy railroad
A promotional note offers attractive booklets about the M K T Ry route, inviting readers to request materials to learn about profit potential in the great Southwestern territory. Sent to readers via the Katy line address at 601 Wainwright Building St Louis Missouri.
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T. Ry
Katy
Wainwright Bidg
St Louis
Backache Is Kidney Trouble Says Eldora Resident
Mrs IT Thamer of West Newton St says kidney trouble caused her back pain for years. After trying many remedies without lasting help she used Dean's Kidney Pills and found marked relief. She endorses the product and urges others to try it, noting Foster Kilburn Co of Buffalo as sole US agents. 50 cents at all dealers. Remember the name Dean's.
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Eldora
Thamer
Hamer
West Newton St
Dean
Smith & Reed
Foster-Kilburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean’s
Kodol Indigestion Cure Ad and Beauty Prompt
An old advertisement promotes Kodol Indigestion Cure for stomach disorders and nerve nourishment, sold by Smith & Reed. It also mentions free Town Talk copies about new towns on the Chicago Great Western Ry and touts Mountain Tea as a beauty aid from Ellsworth Drug Co.
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Smith & Reed
Chicago Great Western Ry
Edwin B Magill
Mgr
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Bank Ad Highlights Time Deposits and Farm Loans
The Citizens Bank offers time deposits, low interest farm loans, and reliable abstracts of title. J B Hardin serves as president in Eldora Iowa.
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J.B. Hardin
Eldora, Iowa
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Blanks
Herald Office
Iowa Central
G. A. Stewart
Vernette H. Snider
Ellen Langesen
Kinser
Marion
Congregational Church
Eldora Public Library
Eldora P.o
Meenan
Mr. C
Smith
Rev
White
BE. A
Wilder
J. d
Wilson
W. P
Farr
Miss Lela
Cramer
Nellie M
A. D. Kinzer
Congregational
Hampton
Ellsworth
Ellsworth College
Town Falls
Robb
Joseph Jefferson
The
Union
H. C. Chapin
A. P. Mason
Alden
Messrs
John
W.5
Porter
Messrs. Porter
Herald Picture Gallery
Pauline
Mrs. C. G. Allen
Paul Kier
Bride
C. M. Haas
Wright County
C. M
Fred Merrill
Winchester
St. Paul
Mitterer
Dubuque
Sheriff's Association
C. H. Liddel
Ruth
Nevada, Mo
Jno. T
Jessie Zelger
Colorado Springs
Col
Clara Estabrook
Wisconsin
J. P. Clyde
Muscatine
Stewart
Allen
Ife
Charley
Kelso
J. D. Leach
Ackley
J. D. Odgen
Minneapolis
L. Work
Davis & Moser
Stranger
Our
EH. Lundy
C. E. Greer
Familly
Clear Lake
Paul Smith
Das
Nuckolls
Ed Davis
Marshalltown
Mrs. Baughman
Miss Bowdish
Albrook & Lundy
H. E. Bateson
J.F. Hardin
Jos. Wallace
Fred Whitney
Fred
Chicago
J. W. Farwell & Co
Salina B. Morton
Shellsburg
Clarion
O. J. Smith
Herald Family
Frank Maas
Tes Moines
Virgie
C. M. Taas
Ferris Bros
W. J
Thomas and Creorge
W. S. Porter
Eldora Electric Light Plant
Jas. Walch
Charley Allen
Oskaloosa
Tom C. Meader
H.G. Phillips
Jensen & Krause
Pleate Association
W. E. Penfield
Dra
Diehl &Ier
Dentists
the Foundation of Health
Rocky Mountain
Ellsworth Drug Co
Citizens Bank
Flereford
Blocky
Britain
T. H. Quick & Sox
Yenty
Hereford
Sile
Albright Bros
A. O. Harris
J. Hardin
C. B. Steward
North First Street
A. Miller
Standard House
Dearborn Street
Poets Pe UK
Julia Leckness
Concord Township
Hardin Coughs
Hardin Co
L. B. Tucker
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