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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
4
An Official County Paper The Herald mails regularly to subscribers until a definite order to discontinue is received and all arrears are paid in full. An nouncement notices for churches societies secular meetings obituary revisions and similar notices will be charged at five cents per line for each insertion.
The Republican Primary election will be held on June 6 1903 in Hardin County Iowa to nominate candidates for County Superintendent County Treasurer Sheriff Coroner Surveyor Representative and one member of the Board of Supervisors. Township delegates to the Republican County Central Committee and state convention will be chosen, with representation by township and vote totals.
A noisy slate of candidates announces runs for Hardin County offices ahead of the June 6 1903 Republican primaries. Reps for representative treasurer superintendent sheriff and more declare intent to seek party nomination.
C Burtoner of New Providence Iowa declares candidacy for Hardin County supervisor in the Republican primary to be decided by voters. He states intention to seek the office of board of supervisors subject to Republican voters' decision.
The article states X rays show stomach catarrh stems from repeated indigestion. It advertises IKodol Dyspepsia Cure as curing indigestion and preventing or curing stomach catarrh, and Kopel as digesting food to make the stomach sweet, sold by Smith & Reed.
In a candid Iowa column, a writer defends Late Young of the Capital as a principled partisan, criticizes libel threats over a Sioux City Journal caricature, and muses on editor versus judge appearances, noting The Journal’s ongoing series on district judges and praising red cedar posts from Davis & Moser in Nardin county.
The Sioux City Tribune story alleging a preconvention pact by President, Senator Allison, and Gov. Cummins to draft the Republican tariff plank is dismissed by the Waterloo Courier as political fantasy. The piece credits the Tribune’s dubious origin and mocks the idea of ex cathedra infallibility. A separate ad promotes Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup for coughs and colds.
The Wonder Worker notes that the primary system broadens voter participation and may affect nominations. It cites Warren county where 2243 votes were cast, suggesting some Democrats voted in the Republican primary, and recalls Delaware county’s history of Democrats influencing Republican nominations. Farm loans and titles are also advertised by J F Hardin of Eldora Iowa.
A prominent local merchant received a letter from a large distilling firm asking for names of citizens likely to buy their whisky literature and offering a commission on sales. He jokingly sent a list of leading prohibitionists and was rewarded later with a $16.50 draft from the distillers.
Public notice proclaims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the only salve from pure witch hazel. It claims thousands cured of piles where other treatments failed and warns against counterfeit products. Smith & Reed advertise the remedy and assert customer satisfaction with genuine salve.
The Herald announces a wall atlas provided at no extra cost to subscribers. Front page shows world flags, next page Iowa map with station towns, following pages include US map and hemispheric maps, plus state capitals with populations and areas. Atlas, valued at $1, is available only at The Herald office with a supply on hand.
The Nickel Plate Road advertises three through daily express trains with vestibuled sleeping cars and American Club meals priced from 5c to $1 in dining cars and a la carte service. Travel to Chicago via depot at Harrison St and Wirth Ave with city tickets at 111 Adams St. John Y Calahan, general agent, 113 Adams St, room 208. Drs. Diehl & Kier advertise in Smith's new building.
Tickets sold via Nickel Plate road July 2 through 4 for travel to Boston with return July 8 through 12. Return extension to Sept 1 requires depositing return portion and 50 cent execution fee. Dining car meals and American Club plan offered. cabin service available. Write John Y Calahan general agent 113 Adams St Chicago for departure times and details.
Farm lands in the Northwest along the Minneapolis and St. Louis line offer good soil climate and people with rising values. Low excursion rates from Iowa Central and Minneapolis and St. Louis Ry points aid investment. For details contact A. Butts GPA Minneapolis Minn.
Presbyterian Assembly era fare from Eldora to Los Angeles or San Francisco set at 30 dollars round trip. Sale dates May 3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 with final return by July 16 2003. Diverse routes with stopovers both ways. Inquiries to local agents or A BH Cutts GP&T A Minneapolis MN.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a quick cure for skin irritations from cat scratches to boils. It claims the salve eats without leaving a scar and notes a specific remedy for piles, sold by Smith & Reed.
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