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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1904
Page
4
A satirical critique of the Democratic Party and Judge Parker, mocking the platform and money plank, alleging fear-driven omissions, and noting Parker’s supposed patronage of the gold standard. It comments on the St. Louis convention, vice presidential nominee questions, and calls out Democratic trustworthiness.
The Eldora Herald faces mischief in press commentary over a nonexistent photograph of Col. Raymond misidentified as R. T. St. John. Echoes from Iowa Falls Sentinel defend local journalism. Monticello Express laments chautauqua decline due to lesser performers, urging return to original purpose.
The Millson City Republican weighs in on Iowa’s constitutional amendment to shift annual elections to every two years on even-numbered cycles. It argues such a change reduces voter responsibility, hampers timely public question engagement, and risks gatekeeping through combines. The paper advocates voting down the amendment to preserve yearly elections and near town-meeting participation.
A Des Moines man joined Dowleism and deed his fortune to a Lake Michigan prophet. His daughters, left in want, quit school and work. The Cedar Rapids Republican notes the danger of religious fanaticism and followers in America.
An advertisement explains indigestion from overeating and indigestible foods, noting symptoms like dyspepsia and constipation. It promotes Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup as a quick cure, priced at 26 or 50 cents, sold by Wilson Drug Co in Eldora Iowa.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette cartoon mocks a man chasing Rose Bud land as history slips away. The Arispe Wide Awake notes the government will print a Jefferson bible edition seen as new by some Democrats. Burrell of the Washington Press calls Col. Bryan the crowned or uncrowned Democratic king while praising his influence despite money views.
A collage of satirical notes and editorial quips from Iowa outlets. Jokes about Democrats, age, and liquor spark light controversy while editors express skepticism toward political rituals. Major Rathbun seeks longer tenure and wonders at Cummins’ presence at conventions.
Smith and Reed urge readers with indigestion to call for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure at once. They praise its digestant, tissue building properties and widespread cures for indigestion dyspepsia and stomach troubles. Davis and Moser serve as sole agents for Wheeler screens and offer regular sizes at fair prices.
A historical medicine advertisement lists numerous ailments from coughs and colds to fever and stomach issues. It promotes a book offering remedies, priced for purchase, with the Humphreys Medicine Co. location at William and John Streets in New York.
In Hardin County Iowa August term 1904 Thos C Hough files a petition for partition of described lands in section 16 township 89 range 20 west of the 6th P M the west half of the southeast quarter and the north half of the northeast quarter all in hardin county with heirs and defendants named including Johnson Smith Williams Thomas Chrysler Hough and others asking for appraisal sale distribution of funds payment of costs discharge of liens and cancellation of interests to be forever barred and discharged as stated in the petition
The petition cites entries dated September 13 1864 and claims abandonment of any interest by the defendants Davillon and Robert Simson. Davillon received a special warranty deed from Edward Greenway Jr September 24 1853. Simson received a deed December 29 1854 from Levi Livengood and wife but claims no title and erroneous conveyance. The suit warns appearance before noon August term 1904 starting August 22 at Eldora Hardin Iowa. default will bring judgment as prayed. Tiros C Haven, plaintiff, by Albrook and Lundy attorneys.
An old advertisement touts Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup as a cure for constipation claiming bowel health prevents disease. It promotes the product sold by Wilson Drug Co in Eldora Iowa, calling the store a temperance drug outlet.
In the August term 1904 in Hardin County Iowa D S Hardin and D C Hardin sue Malinda B Stewart and unknown heirs S B Gregory Company and heirs J S Mead and W G Mead heirs John F Parks Ella H Parks and others for quieting title to north nineteen and one half feet and south twenty four feet of Lot 6 Block 13 Eldora. The petition alleges old mortgages paid and barred by limitations and seeks cancellation of record. notice is given to all defendants to appear by noon of the second day of August 1904 term beginning August 22 at Eldora courthouse.
A historic note credits DeWitt & Co of Chicago with combining Witch Hazel into a new salve. The product is touted as a premier remedy for cuts and wounds, promising world-wide value and urging public trust in the DeWitt name.
In the District Court of Hardin County Iowa Myra Y Hoyt petitions to quiet title to the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section ten township eighty six north range nineteen west in Hardin County. The suit lists numerous unknown claimants and asserts possession and chain of title under will and adverse possession for over ten years. Defendants are urged to appear by noon of the second day of August 1904 or judgment will be entered. Albrook and Lundy represent the plaintiff.
Notice is given that the will of Thomas Abbott late of Nardin county has been opened and read. A hearing to prove the will is set for Tuesday the 3rd day of August 1904. Witness the seal of the district court at Edora Tow this 1th day of July 1905. By A Buktingame Danity First pub July 3 Lust py Twy Rr
In Hardin county district court August term 1904 A D ass Kirkpatrick sues unknown claimants of southeast and northeast quarters and other parcels in sections 30 31 township 88 north range 19 west for fee simple title. The petition alleges Anthony Suris and Anthony Surls heirs and Ruth Suris widow, with others, held property intestate and plaintiff and grantors have possessed over ten years. Judgment sought quiet title free of liens. defection deadline August 10 1904. court to convene August 22 1904 at Hidora Iowa.
The small easy to take DeWitt's Little Early Risers promise quick relief from biliousness sick headache and torpid liver. They are gentle in effect yet certain in results and are sold by Smith & Reed.
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