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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1904
Page
4
The Herald proclaims it holds the largest bona fide yearly subscriber list among Hardin county newspapers. Eldora advertisers may inspect the list and may contract after inspection if satisfied.
The slate lists Frank M. Lockwood for Clerk District Court, Jay S. Newcomer for County Auditor, L. I. Tucker for County Recorder, K. R. Seaton for County Attorney, and Cnas I Marks for Supervisor, presenting a party aligned slate for county offices.
Roosevelt and Fairbanks named as presidential and vice presidential nominees by the National Republican convention in Chicago. The Des Moines Register and Leader notes Cummins' fool friends comment and reciprocity stance. Cedar Rapids area water bonds sale advertised, and Eldora adds a newspaper correspondent. The Herald touts a 10-volume cyclopaedia deal with sale at The Herald office.
In Hardin County tensions rise as Eldora Republicans question Gov. Cummins stance on reciprocity. Mr. Thayer says county sentiment favors Cummins, yet many Republicans oppose the reciprocity ideal, favoring protectionist aims for American manufacturers and labor. A broad cross-section of local voices appears to challenge the writer’s read on opinion. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised by Wilson Drug Co.
The tariff platform asserts protection as the Republican core, proposing duties align with home abroad production costs and kept by Republicans. It warns Democrats seek tariff destruction, ties protection to national prosperity, and endorses reciprocal trade while guarding American agriculture and industry.
Readers are asked to test Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and share cures with friends. The ad claims Kodol digests food and treats indigestion stomach troubles while promoting nutrient absorption into the blood. It emphasizes the remedy is pleasant to take.
A collage of editorials and quips from Iowa Falls and surrounding papers discusses progress and modernization. The piece notes growth toward a 5000 population, urges unity, and mocks resolutions about infrastructure. It also covers a beer destruction incident tied to a Minnesota owner and local officials.
A long schedule outlines a political debate between Congressman J Wade of Iowa and J Adam Bede of Minnesota, a Flying Machine exhibition by Dr Collins of New York City, and numerous lectures and performances by notable figures. It details musical quartettes, impersonators, jugglers, cartoons, moving pictures by D W Robertson, and several doctors and professors with various topics. The piece invites readers to write for complete program and details.
Mr William Acton of 212 Fourth street Lincoln Illinois reports his sixteen year old daughter suffered a severe cough and lung cold with no relief from common remedies. He states after taking Hart's Honey and Horehound her condition improved in less than two weeks.
Piles relief claimed with Humephreys Witch Hazel Oil advertised as permanently curing external or internal hemorrhoids. Offers three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 with prepaid mail order from Humpheys Medicine Co at William and John Streets New York.
Nervous debility vital weakness and prostration from overwork and other causes. Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 in use over 40 years the only successful remedy. $1 per vial or special package for serious cases $8. Sold by druggists or sent prepaid on receipt of price. Humphreys Med Co. William and John Streets North.
The advertisement extols Dr B J Kay Lung Balm and Renovator as universal cures for catarrh misnamed as indigestion kidney troubles and other ailments. It cites patient testimonials from Rev W R Peters and invites readers to write for free advice or mail order purchases from The Dr B J Kay Medical Company Saratoga Springs NY.
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