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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1904
Page
5
Eldora Sunday School Convention at East Side M H Church
Eldora township Sunday school convention held at East Side M H church attracted a good crowd. Miss Beving of East Side and Mrs H A Furman of this city delivered well-prepared papers. Elected officers for the ensuing year: President H L Beman, Secretary Mrs W V Willcox, Treasurer Z G Hayden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Township
East Side
M. H
Miss Beving
H. A. Furman
H. L. Beman
W. V. Willcox
Z. G. Hayden
Juniors Plan Banquet and Meet Schedule
The juniors arrange the annual junior senior banquet in the Congregational parlors on May 18. About six E H A A athletes will travel to Iowa City Thursday for the annual Interstate A A meet Friday. The class play debuts May 31 and the commencement address is set for June 2 by Richard C Barrett. The Hardin county H S A A A third annual meet is one week from Saturday with a silver cup contest. Ackley holds the cup as Iowa Falls joins, along with New Providence and Eldora in a strong challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H
Iowa City
Richard C. Barrett
Hardin County
Ackley
Iowa Falls
New Providence
Eldora
Eldora Lecture Association Announces Seven Count Course
The Eldora lecture committee has chosen a seven item program for next season opening with Capt Hobson at the county teachers institute in August. The lineup includes Capt Richard Hobson Elias Day Dunbar Male Quartette Hand Bell Ringers Katherine Ridgeway Dr Russell H Conwell Alton Packard George L McNutt. Tickets remain at last year’s prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Hobson
County Teachers’ Institution
Richard’ Hobson
Elias Day
Dunbar
Katherine Ridgeway
Russell H. Conwell
Alton Packard
George L. McNutt
True Story of the Smiths Explains Name Origins
Representative William Alden Smith of Michigan defends the Smith name arguing its history elevates the family as aristocratic and venerable. The piece cites a king who named all Smiths, notes some unworthy members changed their name, and claims the clan remains well formed with widespread descent. 7 De NEWCOMER offers first mortgages from $300 upwards at 7 percent, inviting calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Local Socials and Sports Roundup
Radcliffe residents returned from Hidora and Chanute while Miss Lawson of Ellsworth visited. E Crandall and Vanity Stout stayed with family. A large group attended the Norwegian field meet in Story City. Q H Cammack left for Cedar Rapids to work as a carpenter. Radcliffe high fell to Roland 5 to 7 in a Saturday game. Century Club Jewell hosted by Saturday ladies at Hotel Finn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lawson
Ellsworth
Radcliffe
E. Crandall
Vanity Stout
Story City
Q. H Cammack
Cedar Rapids
Roland
Century Club
Jewell
Hotel Finn
Baby Girl Births at Burr Oak In May 12
A baby girl arrived May 12 to live with L. B. Waldo and his wife. Burr Oak residents Joel Green and his wife visited Will Benbow. The township L. D. convention met at Honey Creek and noted many attendees. A lecture by Madame Tsilka drew locals to Eldora. Ralph Hinshaw returned from Des Moines after attending Highland Park. Mrs White, sister of Amanda Hadley, left for Iowa Falls to visit her son. Estella Ellis of Marshalltown preached at morning and evening services in place of Rev. Newby. Rev. R. R. Newby spoke at Le Grand on the baccalaureate. WCTU district convention met at the Friends church with notable papers and a gold medal contest won by Miss Madison of Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Waldo
Joel Green
Burr Oak
Kansas
Will Benbow’s
Honey Creek
Eldora
Madame Tsilka
Ralph Hinshaw
Des Moines
Highland Park
White
Amanda Hadley
Iowa Falls
Estella Ellis
Marshalltown
Newby
R. R. Newby
le Grande
Friends Church
Bennett
Kitch
Union
Laura Reece
Carrie Butler
New
Local notices and social visits brighten Alden scene
Miss Louise Peet visits from Radcliffe as Ed Pritchard and family move into H Laird house. Maynard Whitney and family from Waterloo drop in, Des Moines guests attend Ascension Day. Utley buys half of I Thompson in Utley and Thompson hardware. Merrill and mother endure a dangerous Cox hill ride with a near spill. Park improvements and river fishing plans loom as reporter notes a slow local week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Peet
Radcliffe
Ed Pritchard
H. Laird
Thompson
Williams
Wilkinson
C. A. Birdsall
Dr. Garth
Maynard Whitney
Waterloo
J. C
IF. W. Crockett
Des Moines
Alden
Rogers
M. Utley
I. Thompson
Utley & Thompson
Mr. Utley
Kent at Jerusalem Revisited Historical Bible Scenes
A Dunlap Reporter letter from Jerusalem April 14, 1904, narrates pilgrim travels from Haifa to Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee. Groups tour Mt Carmel, Nazareth sites, Capernaum ruins, and Joppa, with vivid notes on monasteries, fountains, and local character including two rival churches at Cana and encounters with beggars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap Reporter
Jerusalem
Dunlap
Constantinople
Haipa
Mt. Carmel
Galilee
Eirjah
Baal
Elish
Elisha
Iowa
Acre
Knights of the Hospitalles of
St. John
Esdradon
Jezreel
Palestine
Nazareth
Joseph
Jesus
Mary
Sea of Galilee
Tiberias
Blue Galilee
Capernaum
Francescan Order
Oana
Dana
Vermont
Green Mountain
Cana
Joppa
Icarfurst
Tux
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted for Digestive Health
The ad urges recommending Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to friends and customers. It claims indigestion causes ill health and that Kodol digests what you eat, cures indigestion and stomach disorders, acts as a tissue builder, and leads to renewed health, strength, and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
New Sleeping Car to World's Fair by Iowa Central
Iowa Central to launch three new Pullman sleeping cars to St Louis starting June 1. Eldora to St Louis No 2 departs 5 01 pm arrives 7 15 am. World’s Fair arrival 7 00 am at fair station. North Star Limited No 6 already runs through. Guides and low fares available via A B Cutts GP&TA Minneapolis. Brick info from Crescent Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
St. Louis
St Louis
Pullman
Eldora
St. Louis Union Depot
North Star Limited
Union Depot
Cutts
Gp& TA
Minneapolis
Minn
Eldora plans water main bid proposal for Marion Street
The water works committee of Eldora Iowa invites sealed bids for a 4 inch water main along the north side of Marion Street from Olive to George with a hydrant at George. City furnishes pipe fittings and water for puddling. contractor supplies labor and tools. Bids due by May 21 1904 with a 50 cent bid bond. contracts may be rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works Committee
Eldora
Iowa
Council Chamber
Marion Street
Olive Street
George Street
Hovant Fouvert
Hyomei and Dean's Ointment Offered by Local Drug Stores
Eldora readers are invited to test Hyomei for catarrh with a 30 day trial from Wilson Drug Co. The kit costs one dollar and a money back guarantee applies. Dean's Ointment is promoted by Eldora merchants as a reliable remedy for itching skin and piles with a testimonial from Joseph Vigars of Jasper Street. Sold through Smith & Reed and Foster Kilburn Co., Buffalo, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Wilson
Wilson Drug Co
Eldora
Dean
Joseph Vigars
Jasper Street
Smith & Reed
Foster-Kilburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
A Marion Indiana testimony claims One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs and colds and strengthens lungs improving weight and health after suffering with a cough and chest illnesses. The product is sold by Smith and Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Fenner
Marion
Ind
Smith & Reed
Direct to the Gates of the World's Fair by Iowa Central
The Iowa Central railway runs the only line with a station opposite the main entrance to the grounds. Two through trains daily with Pullman buffet sleepers and free reclining chair cars. Low excursion rates include season ticket 17.05, sixty day 14.20, 15 day 12.80. Call on agents for the Guide to the fair or address A BCutts GP&TA Minneapolis Minn for hotels and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Bcutts
Gp&ta
Minneapolis
Minn
Spring tonic cleanses and purifies body
Woollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as a spring tonic that cleanses and purifies the system and absorbs all poison. It promises to make you well and keep you well all summer with tea or tablets for 35 cents from Wilson Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woollister
Rocky Mountain
Wilson Drug Co
Greatly Reduced Rates to the West and Northwest
Daily in March and April the Chicago Great Western Railway offers very low rail fares to Montana Washington Utah Idaho and California. For full particulars write J P Eimer G P A Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railway
Montana
Washington
Utah
Idaho
California
J. P.eimer
Chicago
Lincoln man praises Re-Go Tonic for chronic constipation
Mr. C. L. Hizer of Lincoln Iowa reports twelve years of severe daily griping pains from constipation. After using Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup his bowels move freely without eriping, described as wonderful. Sold by Wilson Drug Co successors to Ellsworth Drug Co Hidora Iowa. The temperance drug store unifsed. The shrewd merchant advertises in the quiet season to grow trade in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Hizer
Lincoln
Wilson Drug Co
Ellsworth Drug Co
Hidora
Iowa
Temperance
Locations for Business on Chicago Great Western Railway
For mercantile locations or professional practice sites consult W. J. Reed industrial agent at 60 Endicott Building St. Paul Minneapolis. He will inform you about opportunities on the line of the Chicago Great Western Railway Co. Maps and leaflets mailed on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago’ Great Western Railway Co
United States
W. J. Reed
Endicott, Bidg
St. Paul
Mina
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promise
Stops more pain and relieves more suffering than any other remedy. Prevents heart aches and diseases, claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents in tea or tablet form. Wilson Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Wilson Drug Co
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