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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1904

Page

5

Duty and Responsibility in Temper ance Education

A lengthy essay urges parents to teach children the evils of drinking and bad company, stressing unity of home and nation, the moral duty of molding character, and the dangers of saloons. It praises Neal Dow and warns that licensure of liquor harms society, with asides on labor and race in the canal zone and a call to uphold American ideals.

Washington Lincoln Neal Dow Queen Victoria Francis Willard Neal America England Wm. Blackstone Canal Zone Ear Admiral Walker Jamaica Panama China Japan

Corn Patch Near Pasture Could Boost Late Summer Cream Checks

A reader notes that planting an acre or two of evergreen sweet corn on June 1 beside the cow pasture will little affect August and September cream checks, suggesting the timing and location may yield unexpected payoff. The remark frames farm planning with a pragmatic view of dairy earnings.

Garden on three rods yields tender bounties

A friend cultivates a small garden using three square rods of ground. Through heavy fertilizing and thorough cultivation he grows a surprising amount of tender, toothsome produce on the limited plot.

Interior department funds $7.6 million for western irrigation

The Interior department has allotted $7,600,000 for irrigation schemes in the west. Officials predict this twenty year program will be remembered as one of the most beneficial undertakings by the general government.

Interior Department

Man with the automobile and farmers on roads

The article critiques the man with the auto for blaming farmers for highway flaws without taking action. It argues he only edits papers to pressure farmers, while making no direct improvements to road safety or maintenance.

Education Lifts Prairie Residents Toward Higher Life

The article argues modern education should elevate people, stressing how it reaches even harsh lands. It contrasts the northwest prairie with eastern regions where nature offers the fragrant trailing arbutus, a symbol of beauty amid rocky timbers and sterile soils.

Great Prairie Northwest

Hen business a path for bright women and poultry keepers

A columnist advises women who dislike teaching or sewing to pursue poultry farming as a viable, flexible career. The piece contrasts opportunities for women with social roles and notes Palestine's railway freight costs remain unlinked to traffic volume, citing Syria's wheat transport by camel because rates are prohibitive.

Palestine Syria Nazareth

Poultry Boosts Farm Profits Suggested Across Nation

The farm economy hinges on poultry as the top money maker with eggs and poultry meat in high demand. Farmers urged to replace marginal dairy cows with lumber, gas, and paint to build modern poultry yards and breed stock. Some races concluded yesterday but several remain ongoing.

Local society notes from Herald contributors

Union township convention at Whitten on the 26th promises debate on many topics. Visits include Prof M F Morgan and son from Deep River, with Morgan to stay another year. Community events cover church exercises, schooling changes, and the Eldora creamery depot update detailing pasteurization at Mrs Allen's restaurant and butter sales.

Union Township Whitten M. F. Morgan Herbert Deep River Morgan Ladies’ Aid Society M. Bs Eldora Creamery

Berlin News Highlights Local Visits and Events

Berlin notes show Mrs Knight of Eagle City and Mesdames Kelly and Wood of Union visiting at local homes. C Grantow, R Hughes, and Robi Shafer headed to Kansas to view land. Miss Race plans a program at school closing next Friday. Children’s Day, social at F Jackson’s, L A S meeting, and Epworth League attendees reported. Berlin and Owasa baseball game ended 16 to 15 in Owasa’s favor with Berlin’s youth praised.

Mrs. Knight Eagle City C. W. Fossler Mesdames Kelly and Wood Union Arthur Doud C. Grantow R. Hughes Robi Shafer Kansas Race F. Jackson Carl Blanche Townsend Ackley Berlin Owuasa Owasa

Gifford Team Prepares for El Dora Game Next Week

Miss Katie Troy visits Lake City. Eldora hosts visitors as Mr and Mrs Sumner call. Williams moves into the sector house vacated by Tom Collins. Liveryman Mr Broughton builds a new hotel. Gifford baseball meets Tama Indians at Eldora after beating Industrial School at Eldora on the 18th. Gifford strong, Indians from Tarpa reservation, play solid ball. next game at St Anthony.

Cottage Residence on 100 Acre Farm Sale

L Hays offers a cottage residence on a 100 acre farm. Details read as a real estate notice with emphasis on property scope and ownership. No further dates or agents provided in the fragment.

Direct to the Gates of the World's Fair Train Service

The Iowa Central railway offers the only line with a station opposite the main entrance. Two through trains daily with Pullman buffet sleepers and free reclining chair cars. Season ticket 17.05, sixty day 14.20, 15 day 12.80. Guides and hotel information available via agents or A BCutts GP&TA Minneapolis Minn.

Iowa Central Railway Bcutts Gp&ta Minneapolis Minn

Back for an old back Eldora man endorses Dean's Kidney Pills

A Jasper street retiree, Joseph Vigars, reports relief from kidney ache and back pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He says he initially underestimated the remedy but gained benefit with regular use and urges others to try the product sold by Foster Kilburn Co., Buffalo, NY, at 50 cents.

Eldora Ruth Joseph Vigars Jasper Street Dean Smith & Reed Foster-Kilburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Dean’s

Ice cream and brick sale notices from local merchants

The J. D. Bickel Co. advertises Gold Leaf ice cream available in any quantity at The Wilson Drug Co. A brick is advertised for sale by The Crescent Lumber Company.

J. D. Bickel Co Wilson Drug Co The Crescent Lumber Company

Ackley Wins Local Diamond Ball Game

Ackley defeated the visiting city team on the local baseball diamond. Final score unknown at the time of this report.

Ackley

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