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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1904
Page
4
The Herald guarantees the largest bonafide yearly subscriber list in Hardin County for advertisers, with an audit contract available upon approval. Also noted are sales of brick equipment, Iowa political commentary, and local notices including The Crescent Lumber Company and Wilson Drug Co offerings.
A Kansas farmer reads a broker's description and, after a thoughtful pause, declines selling. The tale contrasts a buyer’s dream place with the farmer’s realization he already has what he seeks. A Sioux City Journal note discusses Colorado’s military rule and expedients amid disorder. Dr. Storms opens as Iowa State College president with strong public support and growth prospects.
The past week was slightly below normal in temperature but favorable for field work. Six working days were mostly fair and warm with June 18 and 19 timely for crops. Rainfall was above normal only in parts of central and north central districts on the 19th, overall crop progress is excellent with corn in good stand and double plowing, oats and barley headed, hay lighter but better quality, and potato progress promising for a heavy yield.
Hundreds in the city and nearby towns testify to Hyomei curing catarrh by breathing the balsamic air for minutes. Wilson Drop Co offered refunds if not cured, and several customers were restored to health.
A reader in Princeton California writes about settling in the Sacramento valley, describing irrigation, soil fertility, crops, prices, and living costs. He notes 1904 land sales, a rising dairy future, orange groves, and building activity. rain absence since April 28, and a vivid scene of a large steam threshing engine at work.
An old advertisement touts Dr White's Electric Comb patented Jan 19 1899 promising cures for dandruff hair loss and headaches and claims to make hair curl in 25 days when paired with Dr White's Electric Hair Brush. It notes high demand and agents selling quickly with sample offers and prices for men and ladies. Also mentions Best Minnesota flour and Now Store pricing.
Readers are urged to try Kodol for stomach troubles. Those who used it report quick relief from indigestion and dyspepsia and recommend it to friends. The ad claims Kodol digests what you eat and strengthens digestion by aiding the stomach and contributing to the blood.
The Iowa Central railway will operate the sole line with a station opposite the fair's main entrance. Two through trains daily include Pullman buffet sleepers and free reclining chair cars. Excursion rates are offered: season ticket 17.05, sixty day ticket 14.20, 15 day ticket 1280. Agents can provide a guide to the fair and hotel information. Address A BCutts GP&T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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