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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
3
A reporter surveys the political scene with satire and excerpts from editorials. Notes on Bryan, Denver, and the 1904 campaign, plus remarks on Nebraska wheat, Maryland delegates, and a plan to study immigrants in Europe. Also mentions a postal deal with Uruguay, Carrie Nation in Punxsutawney, and local printing costs.
Des Moines Daily Tribune recounts a cautionary tale of youths chasing a “good time” and ending in ruin. A bright young man falls from grace, loses work, and becomes a wreck, while a girl pursues rebellious thrills and faces reform school. The piece urges home life and parental guidance as the true path to happiness.
R V Boody born February 7 1863 died June 9 1908 son of Charles and Sarah Boody Pleasant township Hardin county survived by three brothers Otis Reuben and Fred in Hardin county and sisters Mrs David Mitchell South Dakota and Mrs Wm Sheldon Iowa Falls. He farmed then moved west about sixteen years ago working on a large bridge at Sprague Washington where he was accidentally killed. Remains brought to Hubbard for interment funeral services held. The Herald has already given an account.
Describes premier fishing in Wisconsin Minnesota and Northern Michigan with fast through trains on the North Western Line. Highlights varied interests, good hotels and camps, and urges readers to obtain descriptive booklets from local ticket agents. junl?7-4w
Sealed bids due July 6 1908 at 8 p m for about 200 feet of 8 inch sewer on west Hardin street Eldora Iowa with plans at city clerk. Bid forms supplied with $25 certified check and 50 percent bond required. bids opened July 6 1908 at 8 p m. right to reject bids reserved. June 15 1908. C E Greef chairman L J Stout city clerk.
A note promotes the Reliable Cook Book with fruit season recipes and urges readers to buy it at usual outlets. It also advertises coal orders through Jensen by phone and lists Davis and Moser as sole agents for Wheeler screen products in the market.
Mower knives, harvester sickles, sections and general repairs in stock. Ready to repair mowing machines quickly. All kinds of repairing and blacksmithing offered. ESport Plow and Blacksmith Co.
Eldora era testimonial endorses Doan's Ointment for eczema itching piles salt rheum and skin eruptions. Retired farmer D Sprain praises its pare dees and advises others to use the ointment sold by Smith & Reed and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents at 50 cents.
State of Town in District Court appoints and designates appraisers to value property of Carmelins P F McLvan estate for collateral inheritance tax. They will appraise at 9:00 a.m. August 1, 1908, at Citizens Savings Bank Eldovan to determine taxable assets under law. Notice dated June 1, 1908.
J. B. Mather advertises farm loans at the lowest rates with security, urging prospective borrowers to call and learn what can be arranged before placing a loan, promising beneficial terms and payoff potential.
Very low round trip fares to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and North Pacific Coast points daily June 1 to September 15 liberal return limits variable routes favorable stopovers apply to any ticket agent The North Western Line for full particulars Also Wheeler screen it no ladder needed price by Davis and Moser.
The Steamboat Rock Roller Mills offer cleaned seed buckwheat at 1.25 dollars per bushel ready to sow. Davis & Moser promote hard coal at season’s lowest price and Tennessee Red Cedar posts as pest control solutions, urging contact.
J D Newcomer Company announces ongoing mortgage and loan options for Iowa farms. The lender emphasizes competitive rates, flexible terms, and rapid approvals to assist farmers with operating costs, land purchases, and improvements across multiple counties.
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