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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
4
The lecture course committee rapidly secured a six-number series for Eldora next year at favorable figures. Senator Cummins backs the tariff bill with caveats for free lumber and pig iron, while favoring a duty on hides. Congressman Ticker opposes machine made legislation and supports insurgent moves that reshaped rules.
O. J. Smith known as O. Y retires after thirty years in newspapers including Shellsburg Call and Tracer Star-Clipper. A printer publisher for forty eight years he sold Eldora Herald to H. J. Moffett, who will maintain the paper’s standard. Des Moines Capital notes the change.
A lively Eldora citizens meeting showcased that the town hosts top platform speakers and entertainers for several years, hinting the committee may need to duplicate events. A burglar was arrested at Marshalltown, and water from city wells flows at 10 gallons per minute, challenging Eldora’s dry-town label. Congressman Hull seeks Taft for fall army maneuvers. Captain Cyrus Shaw, a prominent Mason and former Marshall and Newton schools official, died at 75.
Jones of Burlington testified before a senate committee in support of the Cassan bill. He accused the anti saloon league of serving salaries, claimed they had not shut any saloons, and vowed to petition the district court to remove local officials after the governor signs the measure. He cited personal spending and past assaults by saloon interests as context for his push.
The Herald reports a popular piano contest in Hardin Grundy and Franklin counties with ten prizes for both ladies and men. Subscribing or renewing adds votes, with votes issued by local merchants and the Herald. Prizes include a grand piano, watch, suit, buggy, harness, and clothing, plus flour and brass bed. Contest closes July 8, 2009.
Steamboat Rock Roller Mills lists seed wheat on sale March 20. Minnesota Blue Stem priced at 1.25 dollars per bushel and Iowa Blue Stem at 1.15 dollars per bushel. J. V. Bass & Co. handles the sale and promotion.
The Hardin County Savings Bank advertises ample funds for first class real estate security loans at low rates in Hardin County. Call before you place your loan. the bank has forty years in business.
Steamboat Rock and Edna Quiggle are on the sick list while William Sharp is in critical condition. Visits abound as Mr and Mrs Bilers stop in Ackley, Fred Smuck visits his brother C Smuck, and Al Harlan spends the night in town. Verna Gellhorn's scarlet fever shows improvement. Mrs J A Holmes returns from Sheffield. Miss Helen Janssen returns from Des Moines. Several families plan visits, travel, and small town routines amid lingering illness and recovery.
Gesenius Victor of Ackley parades a new gray horse purchase for 350 dollars. Ackley Modern Woodmen lodge buys J M Nix property for 1600 dollars to create new quarters. Dr W G Morton ends Popejoy practice to assist in Iowa Falls. W A Humeston attends Hardin County businessmen meeting in Eldora with an eight course banquet at Hotel Eldora. Fourth long span of Short Line bridge at Iowa Falls installed, with completion of 28000 dollar steel bridge project ongoing. Clarence Harmon relocates from Chase Marks farm to Midora. Engagement announced between Miss Mabel Witmer of Iowa Falls and N C Miller of Des Moines. wedding planned in spring. A B Miller and C Cobb elected three-year school directors at Citizens caucus. elected at Monday’s school election. Special discount on other goods offered by C M Hans.
The notice lists service times across Christian Science Universalist and Methodist groups in Eldora. Evangelist J. Johnson returns to preach at the Christian church Sunday, with other churches planning morning and evening services and a reading room open on select days. Local updates include Mrs. A W Mitterer’s Oklahoma trip, Mr. George Gilman’s cancer condition, and Browns Dry Goods promoting spring styles and new jackets. Election results report the sewer bond proposal failing 79 to preserve funds, with a forthcoming discussion on a $35,000 schoolhouse.
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