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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1903
Page
4
An Official County Paper The Herald is mailed regularly to its subscribers until a definite order to discontinue is received and all arrears are paid in full Announcements of church and society entertainments when money making the object secular meetings cards of banks obituary reductions and other similar notices will be charged at the rate of cents per line for each insertion
Ed Werald announces candidacy for sheriff before the Republican primaries on June 15 1903 subject to voter decision. T. W. Scurry editor of Herald also pursues sheriff seat in Hardin county subject to primary decision. Walshe announces bid for supervisor at Republican primary on June 6 1903 represented by C B Buker New Providence Iowa.
An Eldora Herald editorialist argues for calm Republican unity on tariff revision amid Governor Cummins’ Iowa platform notes. The piece notes public sentiment for revision, acknowledges tariff difficulties and regional criticisms, and urges solid front at the state convention to support a united party stance.
The Des Moines Capital commentary argues against tariff cuts and free trade reforms, urging Republicans to admit protectionism and defend it. It cites Mr Oss in Massachusetts, references to Roosevelt and Morgan, and warns that dismantling tariffs would harm mills and national prosperity. It frames the issue as political rhetoric versus economic reality.
A Dubuque reception honored Col Henderson with a tribute to women as Judge O Donnell and Col Wenderson praised the influence of mothers and wives. Lincoln, Nancy Hanks, and Mary Lincoln are cited as examples. The Des Moines Capital and The Herald endorse Roosevelt era Republican principles and oppose real estate inflation. Democratic state convention set for June 17.
The Rockford Register editor Trigg rejects reports claiming he or the paper is a candidate for the Iowa legislature. He says the paper will support Powers for renomination or any suitable party choice, and he urges an end to the matter. Critics in Polk County mock a rich candidate and a costly primary, noting Providence may alter the outcome.
Notice that incorporators form Crescent Lumber Company with principal office at Hidera Iowa. Business includes buying owning and selling lumber and real estate as needed. Capital stock 25000 dollars, 20000 paid up, 5000 to be paid before issuance. Start January 19 1908 for 20 years. Three directors elected by majority stock vote each January. Maximum debt 10000 dollars. Directors named Howard Fouert J H Gunpy HS M Atin Jl BALs W C Murray.
Exxuis D Ross, mayor, invites property owners and taxpayers of Eldora Iowa to a April 4 1903 hearing at 8 am in the city council chamber to consider a proposal for a regular sewer system funded by a ten year two mill tax and assessments on abutting property with plans by city engineer L liggins on file.
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