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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
3
Henry Copman Potter, seventh Protestant Episcopal bishop of the diocese of New York, died at his Cooperstown home after several weeks illness at age 73. He was ordained bishop Oct 20, 1883.
The Hampton Recorder reports the Friends of Jude Evans will nominate him for supreme judge to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Charles A. Bishop’s death. Evans is praised as a leading jurist, a former district judge, and a well regarded Republican with strong support in the Third district. A state convention is expected to name the nominee.
A clipped column surveys labor politics with Samuel Gompers and Roosevelt figures, weighs potential vice presidential picks, notes revolutions in the Americas, and hints at social chatter around prominent figures like Count Boni de Castellane and the Ananias Club, framed in a satirical, era voice.
A collection of quips and brief items notes unhappy marriages in Oklahoma and high divorce rates in Philadelphia. It mentions Stuyvesant Fish’s wealth cut and a New York manager planning The Cloven Hoof. Denver seeks conventions every four years, a $25,000 hand painted piano sells rarely, and a Missouri man rescues two from drowning but is scolded by his wife.
Judge Lee grants a temporary restraining order in the Dougan ditch dispute after repeated court maneuvers by promoters and objectors. The ruling freezes further action pending September term arguments on legality, potential multiple suits, and board jurisdiction amid widespread county interest. A mention of new fruit combinations appears in the Reliable Cook Book.
A Paris judge was suspended for three years after permitting Lemone the diamond faker to go at large and escape the law. The piece draws contrasts with American cases and notes similar courtroom antics in New York. It reflects on Yale Class of 1878, Peary fundraising, and President Eliot's remark about integrity.
An Eldora Iowa resident, J. B. Sanford of Hardin Street, reports backache from kidney trouble, later identified as possibly diabetes or Brights disease. He says Doan's Kidney Pills from Smith & Reed's drug store gave almost immediate relief and resolved the condition. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo NY is the sole US agent, price 50 cents.
The Daily Des Moines Register and Leader offers new readers a trial through election day November 6, 1908 for one dollar. Daily and Sunday subscriptions are priced at 1.50. The paper promises exclusive news service via Associated Press reports, Ding cartoons, and fearless editorials to cover national and state campaigns for Iowa readers.
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