09 May 1903
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1903
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Stephen Whited marked their half century of marriage in this city last Tuesday with their children and relatives in attendance. A planned photograph of Mrs Whited could not be published due to a missing cut.
Eldora hosts Wardin County High School field meet next Saturday with many events and prizes. Industrial school band will play, local committees organizing a grand day, weather permitting a large crowd is expected. A basketball game between two girls’ teams adds local interest.
The city prepares for the dedication of the Carnegie free library on Monday May 11 1903 with Governor Cummins and state librarian Johnson Brigham as guests. A full day of events includes a flag presentation by BE BC Buckner Post G A R a library tour and a children’s hour from four to six. An eight o clock evening program is planned and a reception at the library will follow.
A Herald editor cites Class of 03 choosing a small job office for graduation folders, questioning newspaper fairness. The piece notes history repeating, with newspapers often smiling and delivering favorable or neutral coverage, while invitations go unengraved. The Herald pledges broad-minded justice despite the snub.
Three month special offer invites new subscribers to the Dubuque Daily Times with premiums. Canvassers can earn attractively, including young ladies and school graduates in every town. One Dubuque woman cleared $20 in her first week. Address The Times, Dubuque, Iowa.
One pound packages of corn starch offered at a stated price per package in a brief catalog-style notice. No further details provided.
Gov. A. R. Cummins will visit El Dora next Monday to dedicate the new public library. A public flag raising will occur at the library, with a banner donated by the G. A. R. post. Comrades will meet the Governor at the depot and escort him to the building for the ceremony.
St Marys Catholic church to host thirteen hours of adoration starting Tuesday May 12 at 10 am. Solemn High Mass with Rev Dean Lenehan of Marshalltown as celebrant. Public devotion continues all day Tuesday with rosary sermon by Rev Nicholls. Wednesday features multiple masses and a final high Mass with sermon by Fr Sleater. Rev W J Convery invites both Catholic and non Catholic worshippers.
On May 11 1903 Eldora Iowa will host Governor Albert B Cummins for the dedication of the Carnegie free public library Citizens are asked to display patriotic emblems and close businesses during the flag presentation at the library The message is signed by Mayor Evun JD Ronn and a separate ad notes J F Har din promoting time deposits farm loans and title abstracts.
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