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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
3
The Herald notes that N R Van Avery withdrew from mayoral race leaving C E Greef and Grant Tyler as likely candidates. It comments on wage politics, caucus tactics, and local civic outlook while critiquing reform movements and party strategies. It calls out broader debates on tariffs and governance.
A colonial tone column mocks political figures and class excesses. It notes Gov Hughes’s diverse ancestry and American sense, mentions a Montana millionaire running for vice president on the Democratic ticket, and jests about trials of wealth and misfortune. It closes with Beckham and Bryan timing.
Sunday visits featured Mr. and Mrs. Angus Arney with Mrs. Arney of Mormon Ridge. Cedar Rapids visitors Ms. Murdock call on Rev. Ward and Sam Calloway family, where a 9 pound seven foot bald eagle is on display. The week highlights May Ward's marriage to I A Patterson at the M E church at noon on Wednesday the 18th. Also praised were Rev. Biersborn's Heaven sermon and a W C T U parlor meeting discussing The White Slave Trade with Mrs. Laura Reece and Mrs. Carrie Mills, followed by a light lunch.
Eldora Junction and Webster City hosted relief agent duties for P M Lewis. Rolla Ibach visited Ed Ibach’s home in Hubbard. Mrs P M Lewis visited Des Moines relatives. C F Miller and family hosted visitors including Mrs J T Walton. Geo Vigars shipped stock to Chicago and returned. Harry Saint family moved to a larger farm south of Union. Clayton Cobb visited G F Cobb before returning near Roasie. Several men, including Vigars, Logan Smith, and Ernest Valentine, loaded stock and machinery and left for Stanley County South Dakota to claim and improve land taken last fall.
J B Mater advertises farm loans at the lowest rates with an invitation to call and discuss terms before securing a loan. The message promises beneficial financial support for farmers seeking funding.
We enlarged our floor space to host the largest ready to wear department in the northwest. We make skirts to your order at 3.00 and fit you in our Des Moines store. If stock won’t fit, we offer a wide array of spring novelties and make you a skirt in any style from 14 colorings shown in one line.
The department announces enlarged floor space for ready to wear with suits and lingerie waists. Suits priced from 12.50 to 37.50, with a claimed $5 to $7.50 savings on each suit after a New York City buying trip.
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