VALUE OF A DOLLAR AND EDUCATIONAL THRIFT
The piece argues money's value lies in earning capacity and teaches thrift. A dollar earns 4 percent semi annually, claimed as a safe investment and a test of financial discipline.
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
1
The piece argues money's value lies in earning capacity and teaches thrift. A dollar earns 4 percent semi annually, claimed as a safe investment and a test of financial discipline.
Community notes from Eldora Iowa recount local events including farm activity, egg prices at the Racket Store, mowing machine season, fruit harvest, and church notices. It reports street sprinkling needs, a baptism postponed, a gold medal speaking contest, legal notices about insanity proceedings, and obituaries and local visits.
Local ads announce a fresh supply of ladies tan oxfords at a shop named by H. W. Fannon. The piece also notes social and civic activity including Congregational Endeavor delegates, arriving guests, a paralysis illness in Mrs. T. H. Quick, and various community visits and bank staffing updates with light local humor.
At noon yesterday in Richmond Avenue the wedding of Bessie May McDannell to Harry Carleton Marks of Ildora Iowa was held with Rev. Robert G. Freeman officiating. The ceremony took place under a canopy of asparagus ferns, with Palms and white flowers decorating the rooms. Mrs Leonard Bailey McDonnell of Lockport served as matron of honor, and bridesmaids Miss Addam Terry and Miss Ethel M Cornell wore white and carried ferns with pink roses. The bride wore an Empire gown of white Messaline silk with Baby Irish lace, a tulle veil edged with Princess Louise lace, and orange blossoms. Leonard Buasley McDannell of Lockport was best man. Afterward a wedding breakfast for twelve was served with the couple’s parents and the bride’s grandfather John B Terry of Corry Buffalo (N. Y.) Courier mentioned guests from abroad including the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Geo L Marks of Ildora.
Pastor C C Warner of the Congregational church preached on amusements, with assist from other orthodox pastors. He urged Christians to pursue only moral, Christian activities and to live clean lives, declaring no true Christian would seek unclean pleasures. Vern C. George faced the Hardin county commissioners Monday on a charge related to insanity evaluation.
A half week record of social and business movements. Geo Starr visited Des Moines Monday. John Steely, wife and little daughter featured among moving events this week.
Very low round trip rates to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and North Pacific Coast points via Chicago on Union Pacific and North Western Line. Daily June 1 to September 15 with liberal return limits and flexible routes. Apply to any ticket agent The Earth Western Line. Sune 17-4w
Eldora showcases the largest ever assortment of large and small rugs. The exhibit highlights a wide range of patterns, textures, and colors intended to appeal to varied decor tastes and room sizes, drawing shoppers seeking floor coverings.
Frank H Diehl, bookkeeper at Hardin County State Bank, will wed Miss Sarah A Mewr of Grundy Center at noon today at the bride's home. After a brief wedding trip they will reside in Eldora where the groom will resume his bank duties.
To the ladies the new lunch room first door of the Jepsen store is popular for women from the country and surrounding towns. Visitors can get exactly what they want and be served promptly by Mrs SarceEnr.
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