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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
3
Sominon The Herald questions D. Rockefeller while a New Jersey pastor hands out signs for male churchgoers to enjoy sermons. Cepar RArins REPUBLICAN quiets party quarrels as Hardin County Citizen laments fault-finding. The piece ends noting summer heat, growing corn, and reapers in fields.
The daily papers report renewed business activity after the panic last fall. The semi annual dividend on stocks paid July one totals nearly two hundred million dollars and will circulate quickly. Some rational firms have begun new lines, and thirty five thousand New England miners have returned to work. Indications point to higher business activity ahead.
The Mitchell County Press praises Governor Cummins as one of Iowa’s few prominent figures who accepted defeat gracefully. It notes he faced slander but stepped forward at the state convention to seek party support for his opponent Senator Allison, contrasting with others who sow political wounds.
The Herald agrees with a progressive sheet urging GOP unity. It condemns late Governor Cummins and similar jibes as divisive. The piece calls on progressive and standpatter factions to cease sniping and back Governor Cummins loyal supporters to back Senator Allison allyship and a united party.
Government land opening in Tripp County South Dakota likely in October will release about one million acres for settlement. It includes prime western farmland and is served by the Rosebud extension of the Chicago and North Western Railway. Tickets to Dallas, the rail line terminus near the reservation, are advised. Free descriptive pamphlets on how to obtain a quarter section are available from any C. N. W. ticket agent.
A scattered critique mocks Roosevelt and Bryan era politics, weather forecasts, and naval bets. It notes varied claims about candidates and policies, references Mrs Mary Baker Eddy, airship controversial topics, and questions regulatory classifications of whiskey. The piece ends by mentioning Hoke Smith and cabinet dynamics.
A collection of brief, wry remarks cites sixty physicians at the Mikado and contrasts Harvard training with presidential feats. A Tennessee court bail allowa nce draws comparison to spousal deposits, while a Terre Haute Tribune gag notes battleship dangers and a ship filled with water.
After three years’ delay the Russian tribunes ruled on the Bialystok massacres where nearly 1000 were killed and about as many wounded, mostly Jews. Fifteen of twenty-nine accused were acquitted, one got three years, others shorter terms. prosecutions were marred by delay and partiality. The trials exposed official encouragement of anti Jewish violence and police complicity, undermining reform prospects in Russia.
A fresh kitchen entry announces a new and up-to-date fruit combination to be found in the department of preserves within the Reliable Cook Book. This brief note highlights a modern twist for preserving fruit flavors.
The Paris Bulletin of Economics ranks Japan as the poorest of the great powers citing about 80 million dollars in war taxes this year and an average family income of 155 dollars. It warns debt could take 35 years to extinguish, with loans needed as tax limits are reached and critics question the mikado administration’s plan to pay off the debt in one generation. The piece notes Japan’s labor wage at eight cents an hour and suggests financiers and usury may dominate the economy.
Members of the Douma vote themselves no pay raise, signaling the Russian parliament remains a current and up to date legislative body.
When the shah of Persia lacks other excitement he can be depended upon to shoot up that new parliament of his.
A dented line notes fear of a real cold wave and dismisses overheated claims. The ad lists carbon paper for sale at this office, hinting at a general notice page with mixed content.
Buckwheat seed available for sale at the Elcora Roller Mills. Item priced by bag with quantities listed on notice. Contact mill office for current stock and delivery options.
The Eldora Roler Mills promotes Tennessee Red Cedar posts available through Davis and Moser, highlighting top line posts in the county for builders and ranchers seeking durable fencing materials.
Leaves Chicago daily at 10:00 a m for Denver via Union Pacific and Northwestern Line with one night en route. Pullman drawing room sleeping cars, free reclining chair cars and observation parlor cars. Dining cars offer a la carte meals. Round trip 330.00 from Chicago to Denver plus Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Two trains daily and rates from all points. Apply to any North Western Line agent. July 15-3w
Notice of a July special election in Eldora Hardin county to grant Town Construction Company a general franchise for free use of all city streets, with polling places in ward offices. Voters mark YES or NO to authorize tracks, operation, and powers as per the company charter.
In the district court of Town county No. 1482 In Probate the estate of Noah B Ford deceased. Mary A Uarlan O D Ford George F B Nord Lucretia M Wilson Eliza Pord Rosa Helle Meath Bailey L Ford Noah F Ford Jeremiah N Ford Boulah Ford Oscar D Ford James C Yord John Waller Vera H Walker Leola A Walker Mildred G Walker L C Mayfield guardian of Judy L Ford and others are notified that W W Walker administrator De Bonis Non has filed a final report and asks for approval and discharge. The hearing is at the September term 1908 on September 15. Supeny and show cause why the report should not be approved.
Stephen Whited acts as Justice of the Peace and supervises insurance agents who write and acknowledge deeds and other instruments. Also handles collections for Smith & Reed's drug store in Eldorn, Ow.
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