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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1904
Page
5
The Herald lists ongoing local items from Eldora and vicinity including nuptials, band concerts, church work, new store ads, post office move, and cemetery notices. It notes a June 18 marriage in Eldora, repainting at homes, hospital activity, and upcoming sales and socials.
A paced column records social visits and travel in Eldora and surrounding towns. It notes relatives from Wellsburg, visitors to Marshalltown, and locals returning from schools or farms, with brief mentions of town events, hospital operations, and upcoming meetings.
Miss Beulah Wilcox daughter of Mr and Mrs Mina Wilcox is learning typesetting at a case in The Herald office and making excellent progress. Rev and Mrs C C Warner celebrated their fifteenth anniversary Monday June 20 in Ottawa Ill where Mrs Warner was a teacher and Mr Warner a pastor. The Herald is still one hand short of a quorum and the job book is crowded with copy. please be patient as we search for more competent help.
A brief report notes a non serious incident at the opera house block Saturday morning when waste paper in a basement furnace caused smoke due to insufficient draft. The Herald commends the volunteer fire department for prompt, effective action and urges appreciation of their service by the town. A closing ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea at Wilson Drug Co.
A barn on H. J. Upton’s Tenry Peters place four miles east of Eldora burned Saturday around midnight. About 50 tons of hay and contents were lost with estimated value $1200 to $1600 and insured losses around $600. The 40 by 50 main barn with 40 by 80 foot extension was leveled. No cause determined. Dr. G A Stewart advertises a cyclopaedia sale at The Herald office after noting limited stock.
In a Minnesota Tribune feature a halftone of six New Providence girls highlights their team. Kate Lawler Nellie Lawler Alice Branson Pearl Hormne Viola Butler and Levada London lead a club praised for rapid progress and many victories despite Quaker opposition. Mrs Louis Harnest Meansville Ind endorses Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea from Wilson Drug Co.
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