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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
4
The slate includes Representative Hon M J Furry Treasurer Ti S Manrin Superintendent Mrs Evan B Ciassell Sheriff Tom W Scurry Member Supervisor H I Granner Coroner W H Lewis and Surveyor Pu Scilaus as listed candidates for the county offices.
A Republican critic links Populists with W J Bryan as a political measure. The Des Moines Capital mocks a June bride, while a dead newspaper is described as satisfied. A L Anderson moves to Cedar Falls after planning a Herald and Ledger consolidation. Webster City Freeman Tribune predicts 1904 election woes for the Democrats, the worst since the Greeley campaign.
Tidora Herald notes Mark Hanna’s epigram for God’s sake let well enough alone as a splendid campaign motto for the Republican Party. Des Moines Capital adds that some of us have echoed that line for a year.
Editor Campbell of the Somerset Journal mockingly cites a recipe to kill a town. The Cedar Falls Gazette reports a supposed Republican sheriff row at Eldora, noting no such row occurred and predicting Hardin County Republicans will prevail in upcoming primaries despite Democratic challenges.
The Biblical World argues that Bible printing is increasing annually and more people are reading the Bible. It says fewer family worship practices exist due to changing life and busy schedules, not lack of piety, and that increased Bible study offsets this decline.
The article notes rising Bible influence in public life, with scholars arguing for greater scriptural understanding. It highlights the Chemical Bank of New York, chartered in 1824, rechartered in 1844, and led by a 77 year old president since 1878. The bank paid $13,217,000 in dividends, now shows over $8,000,000 surplus, and its cashier became president at 77. The longtime leader credits divine power and uprightness, urging young men to pursue diligence and honesty.
San Francisco readies August 1903 for the 37th National Encampment of the G A R with grand electrical courts of honor and vast illuminations. Veterans from California and the Pacific coast will join parades, while naval displays on the bay promise a memorable pageant. Davis & Moser offer a fine line of front doors.
The American Protective Tariff League of New York begins early outreach for 1904. It mails inquiry cards to members seeking names and addresses of men eligible to vote for the first time next year. Responses flood in as the league builds a large list to tailor literature on the party questions.
The past week was cooler than usual with state temperatures eight to ten degrees below normal. Sunshine was near normal and precipitation light. Soil saturation eased, aiding crops. Oats and spring wheat show less rust and rankness, corn planting and replanting active, growth slower due to coolness but improving. Hay crop may be a record, haying starting in some areas, apple crop promising a fair yield.
An advertisement for E C DeWitt & Co Witch Hazel Salve promotes DeWitts as the genuine salve that heals without scarring. It claims cures for piles burns bruises eczema and all skin diseases and notes it is sold by Smith Reed.
The Nickel Plate Road markets itself as the short line to the East with three through daily express trains and vestibuled sleeping cars. Dining cars offer American Club meals priced from 35 cents to $1, plus a la carte service. City ticket offices are at 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex with John Y Calahan as general agent at 113 Adams St, room 98 in Chicago.
An excursion from Missouri to all stations on M K T Ry lines in Indian Territory and Texas costs fifteen dollars. Stopovers allowed south of Clinton Missouri and Kincaid Kansas until July 1 1903. Final return must be completed by July 7 1903. Inquiries to Katy St Louis for more details.
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