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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1903
Page
4
The Herald is mailed to subscribers until a definite discontinue order is received and all arrears paid in full. Church and society announcements, obituary resolutions, and similar notices will be charged at a rate per line or per insertion.
Candidate notices appear for Hardin County Republican primaries with names Ed Herald T W Scurry Thomas Walsh and C J Burner announcing runs for sheriff and supervisor seats ahead of elections. Voters are urged to decide at the primaries on specified dates in 1903 and 1908.
The Hardin county Republican primaries announce Thos W Scurry of this city and Thos Walsh of Town Falls as candidates for sheriff. Scurry, longtime Midora city marshal, is praised for fearless, effective peacekeeping. Walsh, Iowa Falls resident, is respected for character and ability and has strong local support.
Des Moines correspondent notes Mark J. Furry of Alden as an eager advocate for another term in the Iowa legislature Hardin county voters are urged to reelect him noting his two prior terms and strong leadership in committee and on the floor The piece also mentions President Roosevelt stopping in Des Moines on his western trip reaching the city April 28 for a brief visit and speech in support of Republican doctrine.
Hellen of the Webster City Journal and Myers of the Radcliffe Signal trade barbs as O W Reynolds of Grundy Center seeks the legislative post. Reynolds, among Grundy County’s oldest settlers since 1868, served as postmaster and held offices, promising to honor his county at the state capital. Lane Werald extols Iowa Republicans as loyal to party principles, voting straight national and state tickets, despite tariff and reciprocity treaty debates.
The Hardin county representative Mark J Furry, long a leading Republican in the legislature, receives high recognition in the house. He was named chairman of the congressional districts committee and placed on judiciary and other key panels as redistricting debates loomed. Opposition to renomination exists among some in his county.
An advertisement describes chronic, wasting conditions as "ruts" of the sick. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a remedy to build new flesh and blood, strengthen nerves, and restore appetite. Free doses are offered. ensure the label appears on each bottle wrapper. Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl St., New York. 50c and $1.
In the last session Mark Furry emerged as a strong forceful leader presiding in the speaker’s absence. He is viewed as a potential speaker material and his renomination by Hardin County Republicans is expected, with The Valley Junction Express urging unity to support him before primaries. A road and compulsory school law are also noted as outcomes of committee work.
Makes a specialty of time deposits, lowest Interest Farm Loans and reliable Abstracts of Title. J. F. Hardin, President, Eldora, Iowa.
Notice that incorporators form Crescent Lumber Company with principal office in Eldora Iowa. The company will buy own and sell lumber and other property and may own real estate. Capital stock is 25000 dollars. 20000 paid. 5000 to be paid prior to issue. Commencement January 19 1903 for twenty years. Board of Directors of three stockholders elected annually. Indebtedness capped at 10000 dollars. Corporate debts exempt personal stockholders. Dated February 1 1903. Hopnard Fouuert K A Luypy HH S Manrrin J 01 BAurs W J Murray.
The mayor invites all Eldora property owners to a April 4 hearing at 8 am in the city hall to consider a council resolution to build a regulated sewer system. The plan includes plans by city engineer L Higgins and an assessment on all taxable property to fund bonds and interest over ten years with a two mill tax if needed. Residents may object to the sewer, assessment, or related costs.
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