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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1905
Page
5
Spring talk and social notices fill The Herald column. March 1905 town news mentions mayoral candidate E C Kauffman, school directors, library events, a Cornell College Concert company visit, a late news about Miss Bertha Tweet's death, and garden seed promotions. Weather turns cold, roads freeze, and a druggist licensing hearing looms.
J F Hardin visited Des Moines. N R Van Avery and W S Porter active in town and on business. Students and faculty from Ellsworth College praised for practical training and job placements. Local court cases featuring Hayward, Sperlin, and Sperlin estate noted. many residents travel to Des Moines, Chicago, and Pueblo for health and family duties. Many social visits and family reunions listed with dates and places.
Fremont Turner of Des Moines wins the water works improvement contract for about $8000 at Lowa Falls. Mrs Ida Lawrence now Ida Hines after a Great Falls Montana marriage. Union temperance meeting at Methodist church Sunday night with Rev C C Warner speaking. business leaders urged to attend. Cornell College Concert company reader tonight with a fine performance and a standout baritone soloist from M I church. high school auspices.
Horses mares and mules ages four to ten years old weighing 900 to 1800 pounds will be at Frank Near's livery barn Eldora on Friday March 24, 1905. Stock must be fat and well broken to harness. R J Baker.
The Chicago Great Western railway opens new towns for business and trade growth. Lown Talk provides particulars. sample copy available by addressing Edwin B. Magill in Omaha Nebraska.
A local seller advertises a large stock of Corsets labeled Uncle John’s orders expanded. They claim to have the best 50 cent corsets, inviting customers to visit and view the collection.
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