Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Semi Weekly Herald in Eldora, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1908

Page

3

Taft Nominated on First Ballot at Chicago Convention

The Chicago convention nominated Secretary W. H. Taft on the first ballot receiving 702 votes and making him the unanimous choice. Sherman of New York was chosen on the first ballot for vice president. The Independence Bulletin Journal notes three Republican legislative candidates refused to pledge to abide by primary results but were defeated. Colorado Springs Gazette lauds Senator Allison for re election and praises Iowa for restoring the veteran leader to Washington.

Taft Chicago W. H. Taft Tows Sherman New York Independence Bulletin-Journal Jawa Allison Colorado Springs Gavette Lews Teller Senate Nestors Iowa Washington

Attendance records required for normal institute

Sec 22 of the Ulster General Assembly requires the county superintendent to file each September with the president of the educational board a list of all persons who held certificates and attended the normal institute the previous year, including days of attendance. A summer school attendance report is also to be secured. The board may grant credit for institute or summer school attendance in future exams or renewals.

The Ulst General Assembly Educational Board of Examiners Normal Institute Hardin County School News

Iowa Falls Club Retains County Cup In Local Shoot

The Iowa Falls club won the county cup again at the Ee dora shoot on Tuesday with a team score of 186. Eldora followed with 126, Union 128, Ackley 114, and Steamboat 109. Individual scores for Iowa Falls were Clark 80, Hezzelwood 30, Nelson 27, Brown 26, Thornton 28. The event drew a pleasant crowd. the cup defense is planned for Iowa Falls in a few days as Eldora aims to reclaim.

Falls Gan Eedora Lows Falls Eldora Union Ackley Steamboat Iowa Falls Clark Hezzelwood Nelson Brown Thornton Towa Falls Eldorna

Congress Enacts Broad Emergency Economic Reforms

The measure imposes emergency currency guidelines and sets spending gains, including 30 million for public buildings and nearly one billion in general appropriations. It raises widow pensions to 12 dollars monthly, grants 12 dollars to Mexican and Civil War widows, reclassifies consular service, and starts tariff revision machinery. It also funds two battleships, raises military pay, and institutes universal militia service for able bodied men 18 to 45.

District of Columbia Consular Service Supreme Court of the United States Philippines Army Navy Marine Corps and Revenue Cutter Service

Movements of the People In a Half Week

Geo Althouse of Ackley comes down midweek. W R Williams and others travel for business, visits to Albion, Peoria, and Chicago. Mrs Eastman plans summer in Albion. Dr Bateson from Scranton visits. Miss Brown and Marie Rogers attend school then vacation home. Several residents attend fairs, races, or college events. Ed Pennington returns to Waverly. TS Martin and Leo Marks at Mason City for trotting meeting.

Marie Rogers Iowa City The State University H. S. Martin Leo Marks Mason City Central Iowa Trotting Association Mr. Martin

Railroad Rates Trim How to Reach Cleveland for NA E A

Travelers are urged to buy round trip tickets to Cleveland to secure the reduced rate for the National Education Association meeting. The certificate plan is dropped and a round trip plan with a lowered fare applies from Keokuk and Ft. Madison, Iowa, and higher but capped fares from other Iowa points. Buy a round trip ticket to gain the reduced rate or purchase one way to Chicago, Keokuk, or Ft. Madison to obtain the round trip to Cleveland.

National Education Association Cleveland Iowa Keokuk Ft. Madison Peoria Chicago

Mortgage Cancellation Suit in Hardin County Iowa

In Hardin County district court during the September term 1908 George F. Cobb and Luella A. Cobb sue Mrs. William A. Sloan and heirs for a decree cancelling a 1872 mortgage of 438 dollars on parcel described in section 4 township 86 range 19 west. They claim payment and statute of limitations bar, with hearing set for September 2 in Eldora. Attorneys Arteoult & Loopy for plaintiffs. First published July 1, last July 4.

State of Iowa Hardin County District Court George F. Cobb Luella A. Cobb William A. Sloan Wiliam A Sloan Sbove Pinnishly Naling George H. Cobb Elizabeth Cobb Recorder's Office Uardin County Iowa Hardin District Court Woos Cour Donse Dia Eldora Ames

Local notes and visits across the county

Johnnie Hiscrote is sick Elva Lockwood called in Robertson Monday Mrs Morse and Gona return Belmont Tuesday Mr and Mrs Chas Hoyt drove to Town Falls Tuesday Leo Ellison broke his arm Sunday Geo Fouts and family near Abbott called last week Mrs Frank Reed and daughter Nel lie visited M J Penn home Tuesday Mrs Devar Manning Harold and Flossie Clinton and Ernest Penn visited Frank Reed home Tuesday Willis Clinton and daughter Flossie Mrs Devor Manning and Har old visited Mrs M J Penn Tuesday I Eick visited R J Heath Wednesday Ed Ward left for Illinois Wednesday to visit his mother who is sick Telephone wires were badly mixed by recent winds Carpenters work on barn at Richard Grulich farm destroyed by wind three weeks ago Mrs C W Fossler and son Fremont returned from visit to her daughter near Buckeye Tuesday Mrs A C Smith returned to Kewanee Ill Tuesday after two weeks with sister Mrs Townsend and relatives

Frank Reed Nellie M. J. Penn Devar Manning Harold Flossie Clinton Ernest Penn Willis Clinton Flossie Devur Manning C. W. Fossler Fremont Fred Sheets Buckeye A. C. Smith Kewanee Co. W. Townsend

Sunday Socials and Local Notices Highlight Week

Jim Shaner and family spent Sunday with his brother Sam. John Poster and wife attended church Sunday evening. Bert Wilkinson spent Sunday with his wife and young son. Children’s day exercises postponed two weeks. John Rutherford and W. A. Wickham were in Iowa Falls on Thursday. Belle Cromwell of Berlin Wisconsin guest of Mrs. Henry Kislin. Heavy rainfall Wednesday halted cornfield work for the week. Alice Walton and daughter from near Eldora visited local friends. Ida Harris staying with niece Vivian Klopp at Buckeye while Klopp couple visit Missouri. Mrs Frank Robb of Burlington Kansas arrived for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lambright. Mr. L. in very poor health.

Jim Shaner Sam John Poster Bert Wilkinson John Rutherford W. A. Wickham Iowa Falls Belle Cromwell Berlin Wisconsin Henry Kislin Alice Walton Eldora Ida Harris Vivian Klopp Buckeye Klopp Missour Frank Robb Burlington Kansas Lambright

Licensed to Wed in Window Falls Marriage Record

Warren T. Johnson and Mariam W. Pyle publish intention to wed in Towa Falls. Chas. G. Cook and Emma A. Strouse associated with ceremony records. Eldora noted in the local marriage notices with fragmentary details and formalities.

Warren T. Johnson Towa Falls Mariam W. Pyle Chas. G. Cook Cee Ee Cunce Union Emma A Strouse Ccceseee Eldora

Money to loan at lowest rates of farm security

Money to loan at lowest rates of farm security. Call and see what I can do for you before placing your loan. It will pay you. J. B. Mather. Buy the Wheeler screen it has no equal no ladder needed to put up price on Sold only by Davis and Moser. Buy your hard coal now to secure the lowest price of the season. Davis and Moser go to for Tennessee Red Cedar posts best line of posts in the county.

J. B. Mather Wheeler Davis & Moser Tennessee Red Cedar

Mower Repairing By Eldora Plow and Blacksmith Co

Eldora Plow and Blacksmith Co announces expanded stock of mower knives harvester sickles and sections and offers rapid repair service for mowing machines. Prompt general repairs and blacksmithing provided to restore equipment quickly.

Low Eldora Plow & Blacksmith Co

Newcomer Co Eyes Loans in Lowa Tarime

J D Newcomer Company indicates availability of funds for loans in Lowa Tarime with targeted financing options. The note underscores ongoing liquidity and readiness to support local borrowers.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Herald Oliver J. Smith Congress the Institute Herald Geo. Althouse the World W. R. Williams Peoria, V J. C. Bateson Scranton, Pa Helen Brown Secor Don Bateson Kent Hardin Mrs. Hardin Louisville, Ky W. PF. Spry Mt. Vernon Cornell College FP. J. Walton Pleasant Township Boulder Colo Y H. S. Martin Hardin County Fair New Hampton Ed Pennington Waverly J. W. Taylor State of Nevada W. M. Satchell Mr. Satchell J. IF. Hardin Louisville C. E. Albrook W. J. Murray the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw Karl Borsuck Fond du Lac Wias B. J. Lynn Pt. Pleasant Texas Lynn B. D. Robb Earl Robb Cedar Falls E. A Poseyville Johnnie Hiscrote Elva Lockwood Robertson Gifford Bertin Pond &Strothers Dodd & Strother Walker, 24Ne & Johnston Carl S. Newcomer Branvoun Quaman-Allianon N.Y. Cxperwrrentens Connecticut National Run Association Pennsylvania St. Pau Surety Bonds ficuLtry & Deposit Co., of Maryland Life, Agcident, Liability Travelers of Connecticut U. 8 Patent Office Washington, D Hardin County State Bank Meon Duren J.D. Newcomer Kelia D Robb Cashie Jas Directora Thomas Megan Melkteen Duren J. D. Newcomer C. E. Greaf Davis Geo BE. Giluson Thomas Larson Astierapy Court House First National Bank United States Depository Dapoalta Bales W. E. Rathbone A. W. Orosian Ouahier Nzoro Rsw C. F . Stauffer Perone Sauda Marif Halos Musvay Hain Inmonas Mour Banking Bubineeg -Rolicited Tuna Ae State University Fund College Normal Fund County Road Insane Fund Poor Spoor County Orphan Ft Roldiers Corporation Waiter Board of Heath Two Ins Institute School Board of Supervisors J.B. Starr, Jr J. H. Hadley Pitmans Pitman McCormick, Deering Eldora Plow and Blacksmith Company CHAS EDICK J.D. Newcomer Company
Search Courier

Search the Semi Weekly Herald Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Semi Weekly Herald?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication