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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1904

Page

4

Iowa Republicans Unite At Des Moines Convention

Des Moines hosted a harmonious Iowa Republican State convention with Ketelum receiving all Hardin county votes for railroad commissioner. Delegates expect Roosevelt and Fairbanks to win big in November, while Dr. J Scott Stevens won a seat on the State Republican Central Committee. The party endorsed the Chicago platform and praised the ticket, with Ketchum and others retaining current positions.

Iowa Des Moines Hardin County Ketelum Roosevelt Fairbanks J. Scott Stevens Cedaralls State Republican Central Committee Chicago Ketchum Marshall County Easly

Town Falls Citizen Brother Emerges From Long Nightmare

The article notes a court decision pending on 87000 tax funds in Albrook, with the entire principal and interest returned to Harlan county treasury. It observes a new compulsory school attendance period starting July 4 and discusses proposed city government reforms by a three-member commission and elected mayor, including salary considerations. Also mentions Dr. B E Purcell at Emergency hospital dates June 23 and July 12 26.

TE. Albrook Supreme Court Hardin County Iowa Ottumwa Hampton Tampton Recorder B. E. Purcell Jane

Crop Bulletin Highlights Good Week for Corn and Crops

The weekly crop bulletin for the week ending July 18 1904 notes a rapid corn and belated crop growth with near normal temperatures and ample moisture. Early corn stands and harvests are favorable, though seed defects lower stand. oats barley rye harvests progress. spring wheat tiling well. minimal rust and blight damage. early potato yields heavy and apples improving. Also mentions Davis Moser sole agents for Wheeler screens and praises Japanese acrobats tour by Campbell Brothers in Eldora on July 25 with parade at 10 30 AM.

Nis Japan Campbell Bro Eldora Europa America Campbell Brothers

Missing Girl Found After 200 Mile Walk Home

Grace Munroe, who had been missing for ten days from Fulda Minnesota, returns home and recounts mistreatment by visiting friends. She walked nearly 200 miles for three days in unknown territory, aided by a benevolent station agent who provided money to reach home. Family and friends in Franklin County express shock at her account of the ordeal.

Grace Munroe Fulda Minn Hampton Hampton Special Mino Munroe Franklin County

Chicago Great Western Excursions and Auctions Notice

July 22 25 round trip tickets one fare plus 7 for annual convention Commerc ian League of America at West Baden and French Lick Springs Ind New Rinard Iowa opening auction sale July 1 Jets Rinard Calhoun county open at junction point of Chicago Great Western and Newton Northwestern Ry Special summer rates to St Paul Minneapolis one fare plus 40 cents Aug 6 11 sale good return Aug 28 For more apply to Great Western agent or J B Elmer GPA Chicago Ill Constipation and other ailments Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cents Money back if it fails Wilson Drug Co

Commercian League of America West Baden French Lick Springs Ind Rinard Calhoun County Towa Chicago Great Western Newton & Northwestern Ry Jets BE. B. Magill Ft. Dodge Iowa St. Paul Minneapolis Great Western Elmer Chicago Hollister Rocky Mountain Wilson Drug Co

Doan's Ointment touted for skin itch relief in Eldora ad

Eldora readers learn Doan's Ointment relieves itching from eczema and piles. Retired farmer D Sprain testifies it is unsurpassed for skin misery and recommends purchase at Smith & Reed's drug store. Price 50 cents. Foster Kilburn Co. sells in U S. Also travel promo: $8.65 to St Louis round trip from Eldora on Iowa Central. tickets on sale to July 25 with seven day return limit.

Eldora Doan D. Sprain West Marion St Dean Smith & Reed Cts Foster-Kilburn Co Buffalo United States Dean's St. Louis Iowa Centracy

Constipation Cure Promoted by Local Drug Store

An advertisement asserts bowel health as crucial to overall well being and claims most diseases stem from constipation. It promotes Re-Go Tonic Laxative at 25 cents, sold by Thomson Drug Co. in Ida, Iowa, described as the temperance drug store.

Thomson Drug Co Ellaworth Drug Co Eidora Iowa Temperance Nuit Sed

Quieting Title in Hardin County Lands for Surls Heirs

In the District Court of Hardin County Iowa during the August term 1904 A S Kirkpatrick plaintiff seeks decree quieting title to described parcels in township 88 north range 19 west containing parts of sections 30 and 31. The complaint alleges Anthony Surls died intestate leaving numerous heirs and Ruth Surls widow with no administration. plaintiffs claim exclusive adverse possession for over ten years and prayer for fee simple title free of liens. If defendants fail to appear by August 2 1904 default and judgment will be entered in Eldora IA August 22 1904 through attorneys Albrook & Lundy.

Eighty Eight Hardin County Iowa Towit District Court of Towa Rero Anthony W. Suris L. N Sur Anthony Surls Hardin Samuel Sarls Plainciff Suru Sai Holden Eldora

Dr B J Kay Renovator Claim Cures Many Ailments

The article promotes Dr B J Kay Renovator claiming stomach health as root of most sickness and cites Emma Hostettler of Kerney Pa praising its stomach relief. It advertises prices 26c 60c and 1 00 per package and invites letters for free advice from Dr Kay at Saratoga Springs NY.

Emma L. Hostettler 20Th St Kerney Kay B. J. Kay

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