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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1904
Page
5
A collection of local notes and anecdotes describes fish stories, land purchases, and town enterprises. Dr N O Morse buys a lot west of Ellis D Robb’s residence and plans to relocate a barn as the hospital expands. Ackley Bank contract awarded to Jno Rath. drawing exhibit at public schools praised. 100 cases of eggs advertised at 15c a dozen in trade.
Mrs Mary Myers Clark died at her Pleasant township home on May 12 1904 in the 15th year of her age after a brief illness. She was beloved as a mother in Israel. Survived by husband and two sons A L and D R Clark. Funeral at home Sunday afternoon at 1 oclock conducted by Rev W E Stanley.
Local business men form an anti-donation pact pledging to refuse solicitations for charitable tickets program space or contributions during business hours and to discourage non resident peddlers and vendors. The notice suggests wider adoption would improve yearly outcomes.
A vivid fishing tale recalls the tug of a big fish ending with a shy shiner as dinner. The Herald reports on a private quarrel between Eldora Mutual Telephone Co. secretary and Allen Putnam on a rural line, urging a quick, peaceful settlement without public airing.
Mme. Katerina Tsilka, with her baby Elenthha born among Balkan brigands, will visit Eldora on Sunday May 15 for an evening talk at the Congregational church. She accompanied Miss Stone in captivity and will recount her experiences in the Balkans, described as a fine speaker.
A fragment urges readers to recommend Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to friends and customers. It asserts indigestion harms health more than anything, deranges the stomach and causes various diseases. The product is claimed to digest what you eat, relieving dyspepsia and an irritated stomach.
Wednesday evening May 11 marked the Gearharts 26th wedding anniversary with a surprise party attended by about twenty five relatives and friends. Guests included J. C. Haas Postmaster, Mrs Miller of Marshalltown, and Amelia Gearhart with Radcliffe children. Presents were given after refreshments, with KE Wilcox presenting and T B E thanking the couple. Also a loan note offering first mortgages at 7 percent by J D Newcoover.
Eldora gains a flourishing green house run by J.S. Polland. He brings years of floriculture experience, seeks rapid expansion, and already supplies cut flowers for parties and funerals. He aims to broaden to meet local demand and support commencement and decoration day orders.
The Herald urges a July Fourth semi centennial celebration of the city. It calls for a citizens meeting to plan a fitting observance that honors pioneers and living contributors to the upbuilding and prosperity of the community.
Mr. Bronson J. Miles of Eldora Iowa is named superintendent of the District of Columbia Reform School on Bladensburg Road succeeding John C Killeen who resigns to lead New Jersey State reformatory. Miles will take charge in July after a nationwide search praised his work at the Iowa Industrial School. Assistant Superintendent Porter will run the institution until Miles arrives. Means other notices include a sale ad for silk wraps at Fannon's.
W A Brown died after a southbound Rock Island train struck his one horse wagon at Cutting's crossing in northeast town. He was thrown onto the engine pilot and died an hour later at Ellsworth hospital from a skull fracture. The report cites the cause and hospital treatment, with an ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea following the incident.
Announcements list morning and evening services for Presbyterian Baptist Christian Methodist Congregational with speakers Rev Cross Rev Stanley Mr J C Lemon Pastor Geo B Shoemaker Mme Tsilka and family. Mme Tsilka speaks on Balkan brigands captivity. lecture benefits exile work. offering requested.
Sunday afternoon May 15 1904 at 2 30 East Side M E church Eldora features song service readings and prayers a paper by Miss Bevings on The Sunday school a preparation for church membership and service talks by Wesley Crossan Rev Shoemaker Rev Stanley and Mrs Purman a question box session and discussion of temperance and Sunday school work.
Mrs. G. I. Fenner of Marion Indiana credits One Minute Cough Cure with curing her cough and restoring her health weight after she declined to 92 pounds. She says four bottles cured the cough strengthened her lungs and restored normal weight and strength. Sold by Smith Reed.
Fifty dollar round trip fare to California with return via Chicago Great Western railway offered. Tickets on sale April 23 to May 1, valid to return until June 30. For information contact any Gree Western agent or Elmer Ps Obigago Lil.
Wilson Drug Co urges readers to try Hyomei as a guaranteed cure for catarrh with a free month trial. The inhaler delivers healing balsams to head and lungs, promising quick relief for colds and coughs, and potential voice benefits for singers. Outfit priced at one dollar with money-back guarantee.
The Iowa Central railway offers two daily through trains with Pullman buffet sleepers and free reclining chair cars to the fair. Low excursion rates include season tickets at 17.08, sixty day at 14.20, and 15 day at 12.80. Agents can provide a guide and hotel information. contact A BCutts GP&T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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