Purely Personal Points The Movements of the People to and From Eldora
A careful record of visitors and arrivals in Eldora shows Fred Whitney spent last Sunday in the city. County Supervisor Granner and County Attorney Noble were in town, with other locals and visitors listed. Several Iowa Falls and Grinnell residents visited or departed, including Pearl Saucer, Edgington, and Mrs. Diehl. Notables like Walter Weaver and Boyd Bryson transacted business, and Rev. Clyde preached in Muscatine before heading to Grinnell for school. Col. Raymond and W. W. Willcox were in town. Willcox accompanied the governor and state librarian for the library dedication and remains fond of his old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. P. Clyde
Congregational Church
Muscatine
Grinnell
Ezra Nuckolls
Susie
California
W. W. Willcox
Des Moines
Cummins
Johnson Brigham
Mr. Willcox
Mr. W
Eldora High Class of 1903 Commencement Plans
Commencement week for Eldora High School class of 1903 unfolds with a Baccalaureate sermon Sunday May 24 at 3 PM in Congregational Church by Rev W B Stanley. Class day Tuesday May 26 at Wisner features The Princess presented by 1903 seniors to raise funds for a school souvenir. Commencement Thursday May 28 at Wisner includes address by Dr Geo E McLean, president of the State University of Iowa, for a sixteen member class comprising five boys and eleven girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora High School
Congregational Church
W. B. Stanley
The
Baptist Church
Wisner
Geo. E. McLean
State University of Iowa
McLean
Iowa
Maude Ethelyn Near
Helen Hall
Grace Cathryn Crockett
Ina Laverne Taylor
Mabel Clare Collins
Florence M. Stanley
Margaret Ethel Turner
Ervin L. Devendorf
Grace Cannon Davis
Donald Webster Miles
Jessie Antoinette Norris
Carl Spencer Harris
Edith Keffer Martin
James G. Bales
Nellie Orena Houghton
Herman H. Jonker
Tickets on sale for Chicago Great Western Ry travel
Tickets on sale via Chicago Great Western Ry May 3 and May 12 to 18 with return June 15. Stopovers allowed en route via Portland and Northern lines, price about 811.00 higher. For more information contact any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
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Chicago Great Western Ry
Portland and Northern
Great Western Agt
J. P. Elmer
G P A
Chicago, Ill
Eldora High notes weather cancels Waterloo trip and class exams
Eldora High School activity reports weather preventing the track team from traveling to Waterloo. The 11th and 12th grades held recent classics examinations. The 12th will study Lars while the 11th reads Burke's Speech on Conciliation. Miss Albrook and Miss Daniels attended a Grundy Center class day. School dismissals noted for flag raising and Governor visit. An 11th grade Plane Geometry test occurred Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora High School Athletic Association
Waterloo
Lars
Burke
Miss Albrook
Crop Bulletin May 11 1903 on planting and fruit
Week ending May 11 1903 reports favorable field work weather with normal temperatures and light rainfall. Plowing and corn planting progressed in dry soils with many acres ready and planting begun in all districts. Soil tilth is variable while grass and small grains grow well. fruit crop outlook improves. frost damage reduced, cherries and plums worst hit in south and west, apples promising.
Business and Katy Publications Offer in the Great Southwest
An advertisement invites readers to explore money making possibilities in Missouri Kansas Indiana Territory and Texas. It promotes Business Chances Timely Topics Texas The Golden Square and other Katy publications. Address Katy 501 Wainwright St. Louis Mo.
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Missouri
Kansas
Indiana Territory
Texas
the Golden Square
Katy
Great Southwest
Wainwright
St. Louis, Mo
Dedication Events Mark Carnegie Library Opening
Governors Cummins and Brig ham attend the Carnegie library dedication with the flag presentation. A large crowd, including 500 to 600 children and Grand Army veterans, witness addresses and a song before tours of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Opera House
Dedication of Wisner library building and flag ceremony
A formal presentation of a donated library flag marked a patriotic dedication at the Wisner opera house. Gov. Cummins praised Andrew Carnegie and lauded the library as a key community institution amid remarks from the governor and state librarian Brigham, with students and the Eldora band participating in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisner Opera House
Eldora Band
W. Fs. Stanley
C. Li
Hays
Ellis Dol. Robb
E. HH. Lundy
Citizens— Educational
Milo Hunt
H. Noble
C. E. Greet
C. McKeen Daren
Stephen Whited
Eldora High School
Johnson Brigham
A. B. Cummins
Southland
Ioo
Cummins
Andrew Carnegie
Mr. Brigham
Spring Snake Story on the Town Central Railway
J O Adams of the Marshalltown Reflector recounts Mose Arquette a top Town Central engineer racing a blue racer at Steamboat Rock The race ends when the blue racer tail snaps as they round curves Mose halts the engine tearing rails and ties from the ground Arquette told the tale and Adams vouches for its truth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.O. Adams
Marshalltown
Mose Arquette
Steamboat Rock
Mose
Tel Ling
Mr. Adamas
Arquette
Arabian family horse and buggy gear for sale
A well trained Arabian family horse suitable for single or double driving, good rider, buggy and harness included. An oak folding bed with hair mattress and woven wire springs. Sold at once. Property of Rev. J B Baton who is leaving Whitten. Call on O J Miller Whitten Iowa.
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Rev
J.B Baton
Whitten
O. J. Miller
Iowa
Nickel Plate Road offers fast through trains and dining service
The Nickel Plate Road promises time and cost savings with three through daily expresses and vestibuled sleeping cars. Dining cars feature American Club meals priced from 3 cents to 1 dollar, plus a la carte service. Tickets and offices are listed at Chicago depot Harrison Street and Fifth Avenue, with general agent John Y Calahan at 113 Adams Street.
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Chicago
Chicago Depot
Harrison St
Fifth Ave
Adams St
John Y Calahan
Advertising Value for Merchants in Local Newspapers
The Vinton Eagle notes that merchants rely on advertising to reach paying customers and build familiarity with their stock. It cites the Tel dora Herald's promotion of local merchants and argues that newspapers are essential for timely, effective communication between seller and buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton Eagle
Teldora Herald
Herald
Hidora
Free up-to-date wall atlas offered by The Herald
The Herald publishers announce a new wall atlas available to subscribers at no extra cost. Front page shows world flags, second page Iowa map with county seats, third page United States map, followed by hemispheric maps and state capitals with populations and areas. Atlas valued at $1.00, exclusive to The Herald office. Call and view at The Herald office. supply on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iterald
Wallatlas
Earth
Iowa
United States
Hterald
Herald
Local Bank Ad Highlights Farm Loans and Time Deposits
The advertisement by J.P. Flar din of Eldora Iowa promotes time deposits, low interest farm loans, and reliable abstracts of title. The notice presents the bank as a community financial partner with a focus on rural lending and property services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Flardin
Eldora
Lowa
Annual meeting travel deal to Boston by Nickel Plate
Travel offer for the National Educational Association annual meeting with $19 to Boston and return plus a $2 membership fee. Tickets available July 2 to 6 via Nickel Plate Road. return travel July 7 to 12, deposit with joint agent required for restrictions. extension to September 1 with extra 50¢. Superior dining car meals and American Club plan priced 35¢ to $1. Write John Y Calahan Chicago for departure times and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Nickel Plate Road
John Y Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
Farm Lands Open for Investment Along M S L Ry Line
Let buyers note the best farm lands in the Northwest along the Minneapolis and St. Louis line where crop failures are unknown. Good soil and climate attract growth in farm values. Low excursion rates from Iowa Central and M S L Ry points for investment. particulars to A. Butts GPA, Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Iowa Central
Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry
A. Butts
GPA
Minneapolis
Minn
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Cure Constipation
An old advertisement claims A Little Early Riser taken at bedtime cures constipation biliousness and liver troubles by arousing secretions and moving the bowels. It asserts the pills give tone to stomach and liver glands, removing the cause if used a few days and are sold by Smith & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitts
Smith
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Fred Whitney
Granner
Co. EE
Patterson
Iowa Falls
McCallsburg
J. D. Newcomer
Dakotas
Genevieve Hardin
G. E. Diehl
Geo. Pattee
Ackley
Pearl Saucer
Gay Smith
Edgington
Edgington’s Cafe
Ohio
Harry Meader
Eagle Grove
Walter Weaver
Boyd Bryson
Alls
Willis Whited
Pittsburg
A. J. Ripley
Williams
R. F. Ripley
Minnesota
Frank E. Foster
T. S. Gearhart
Hardin County
Col
L. B. Raymond
Hampton Recorder
Bro. Raymond
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Crop Bulletin
Governor Cummins
Brigham
W. E. Stanley
Carnegie Library
Robb
E. H. Lundy
Library
J.D. Newcomer
State Library Board
Kidora Public Library
Directory
C.F. Greer
Pilis D. Robb
Tonor
B. Cummins
Library Association
W. S. Stanley
E. N. Lundy
J. N. DeGross
Jas. Buchanan
G. A. Rh. Post
Lundy
Gov. Cummins
Grand Army
Drs
Vinton
Boston
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