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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
1
Local column compiles a mix of social updates and business notes from Eldora Hardin county. New arrivals, visits, dental and medical tips, farm ads, coal and lumber offers, and upcoming community events fill the page. A Thirty-second Iowa Infantry reunion is listed for Boone in August.
Lyndon presents a six night modern tent show in Eldora starting August 3 offering singing dancing sketches magic moving pictures and varied acts with Dutch Irish and blackface comedy. Free admission to adults 21 and over first night with gifts nightly and a music sale at Edgar's August 8 preview date noted.
A semi weekly Herald item lists local movements and visits. Residents including Harry Brickle, Boone Pennington, Chas Edick, Mae Wood, Miss Shiply, Tom Burlingame, H E Bateson, Mrs Victor Swanson and family, S B Gardner, Laurence Kersey, Chas Rogers, Tom Larson, Lottie Mohler, Marion Jackson, and Mrs Guenther among others. It notes travels to Marshalltown Independence Dows Lavine Eldora Waterloo Webster City Des Moines and Colorado, with social calls and work duties referenced.
John Lepley shot himself Monday afternoon near Union Iowa after years of ill health and nervous strain. He bought a revolver at a local hardware store, returned home, and died within an hour. He leaves a wife five children and multiple relatives. funeral set for Wednesday at Shepherd church.
Mrs. Mary C. Sargent sues the Modern Brotherhood of America in Hardin district court to compel payment of a $1,000 life policy on her late daughter Miss Lulu N. Sargent. The company has refused insurer's payment and the case is set for the September term. Taft or Bryan jobs at Edgar's.
Citizens oppose a five percent tax to fund a railroad to Hubbard or Radcliffe, Iowa, arguing funds cannot be drawn until completion. The 1907 Iowa code requires completion by Aug 1 1910 or tax forfeiture and refunds to taxpayers. Also notes Hagenbeck Wallace circus coming to Eldora Aug 17 featuring trained animals, grand parade, and top acts.
The Hidora Roller Mills will pass to Albert Doett of Marshalltown around November 1, with land in Minnesota as consideration. W. C. Baker remains miller and there will be no management change. Norris' City Book Store now handles Eastman kodaks and supplies.
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