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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
4
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a portable inhaler that can cure catarrh coughs colds bronchitis and asthma. It promotes single bottles at 25 cents and complete outfits for one dollar and highlights a money back guarantee through Geo A Starr. Also mentions Miona for indigestion with a 50 cent tablet box.
The Herald lists subscription rates by period and single copy price. It shows $1.50 for three months, $1.25 for six months, and 40 cents for single copies. The page reflects vintage pricing and format from the era.
The Eldora Creamery responds to a Herald statement, arguing the Centralizers pay higher prices locally to protect wealth and to deter local creameries. They claim prices here are above market due to local competition, freight, salaries, and commissions, and vow to continue paying top rates while staying in business despite nonlocal price manipulation.
Eldora baseball team under manager McDowell finishes trials and prepares for the opening game against Grundy Center next Thursday. Key arrivals include Soup Swafford to pitch, Severeid driving in a run for Story City, and outfielder Donley sidelined by a hand injury. Thompson and others report after personal matters as practice games with Industrial School occurred. Charles City visits Eldora on the 17th and 18th for two fast games. All players must be in rooms by 9 30 PM as preparations proceed.
Regular town council meeting called to order by Mayor Grant Tyler with all members present except Newcomer. Stephen Sayer chosen clerk pro tem. Drainage and street work discussed with drain tile plans on Edgington to Clinton, a crossing on Jasper Olive North, and a cement gutter on Marion Street. Sewer permits issued. division street grade ordinance to be drafted. Bills approved. adjournment set for June 14 at 8 pm. Community notices include old papers for sale, new glass at Edgar's, and several resident visits. W C T U meets Friday at 3 as secretary reports. Delegates to C T A U from Dubuque noted. staffing changes announced for Traer high school and local Olin schools.
Newtons Miss Anna M Bill arrives Monday for a visit with O E Greet. Wallace returns from Mason City and St Paul on business. Miss Van Rops of Lake City visits Maud Susmitch. Mrs J A Frank returns from Mason City visit with her daughter. C Kenney and Otis Cook visit Eldora Tuesday. Cook parents welcomed by Mr and Mrs Wouter Bedi. Wilcox of Koawok Town leaves for Masballtown Monday to stay a few days.
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