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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1903
Page
4
C F E Burer of New Providence Iowa announces candidacy for the Republican primary on June 6 1903 for the position of supervisor on the Hardin County Board of Supervisors. He states the decision rests with the voters and seeks the voice of the electorate.
A lengthy item recalls A T Underhill and J Smith in Traer and Eldora, praising journalistic craft, then shifts to Republican politics. It urges calm on tariff revision, unity ahead of the Iowa state convention, and notes Buy Blanks at this office.
Col D B Henderson, after twenty years in Congress, resigns to return as a private citizen. Dubuque citizens hold a public reception at the Grand Opera House on Monday evening. Friends from nearby towns were welcomed despite short notice and lack of formal invitations.
The Iowa Republicans show differences on tariff and policy but unite on core aims. Democratic presses exaggerate splits and some Republican papers push extreme positions to aid rivals. The party values freedom of thought and rejects a single gospel of republicanism, citing Harlan’s 19th century definition as a guiding example.
J N DeGrof e of Eldora commends Dr Talley for fitting his and his wife s eyes with glasses superior to prior options. He urges anyone with defective sight to try Talley, expecting clear benefit from the professional skill.
The March report from the agricultural department shows farmers hold 164 million bushels of wheat about 24.6 percent of last year’s crop, 1 0507 million bushels of corn about 41.6 percent of last year’s crop, and 365 million bushels of oats about 36.9 percent of last year’s crop.
In Eldora Iowa on February 27 1903 W BE Stanley writes that Dr Talley an optician in town has fitted glasses for himself and his wife with complete satisfaction and he heartily recommends his work to friends.
Notice of incorporation filed by Howari Fouvert BE H Lunpy H S Martin J I Bales W J Murray declaring Crescent Lumber Company with principal place at Eldora Iowa. Capital stock $25 000. authorized 25 000, paid 20 000. 5 000 to be issued later. Commencement January 19 1903. duration twenty years. Directors three stockholders elected annually. authority to buy sell lease property. maximum debt 10 000. Exemption of corporate debts for stock owners.
The mayor of Eldora Iowa announces a public hearing on April 4 1903 at 8 am in the city council chamber to consider a council resolution for constructing a regular sewer system. The plan by city engineer L Triggins proposes a ten year two mill tax levy to fund bonds and interest with assessment on all taxable property and invites all property owners to attend and object as needed.
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