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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1904
Page
4
The Herald is mailed regularly to subscribers until a definitive order to stop and all arrears are cleared. Church and society announcements, secular meetings, bank cards, obituary notices and similar items will be charged at five cents per line or per insertion.
The Herald promises the largest bona fide yearly subscriber list in Hardin County for advertisers. The list is open to inspection, inviting advertisers to investigate and then make a contract if satisfied.
A clipped notice lists multiple candidates intending to seek county attorney and clerk of the district court positions in Hurdin county. It notes candidacies are subject to Republican primaries held June 4 1904 and names several individuals including W L Whaver Tom C Meader and F M Lockwood among others.
A jagged notice from multiple readers announces candidacy for county recorder and county supervisor in Iowa towns. Mentions Alden Pleasant Townshire Steamboat Rock and Hardin Township with June 4 primary and election dates, including names such as C. L. Hartinger J. C. Jackson and others.
The piece discusses Chicago and Iowa politics with emphasis on the Des Moines convention, Republican strength, and calls for unity around Theodore Roosevelt. It mentions The Times-Republican, Illinois Republicans, and the need to support Roosevelt while criticizing ongoing factional strife. It notes quotes about reciprocity, the Knights of Pythias ruling on Catholics, and Governor Cummins defending his stance. It ends with a drug-store ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
Tim Shields a veteran Chicago printer visiting Albia unions notes he travels the continent as a tramp printer and may soon join those who have passed on. The piece recalls a Fourth of July 12 years earlier when he asked for a dollar to ride to Vinton and left smiles and a bag of gold. It links him to Chicago families and the Inter Ocean while praising Shakespeare traits and a life of roaming rather than steady work.
Republicans select district and state delegates at the Larne convention led by Senators Allison and Dolliver and Governor Cummins. Alternates listed. local district picks include Marsh W., Bailey, French, Gale, Coxsee, Waterman, Head, Cleaves, and others with a final ad for Hollist er's Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents from Wilson Drug Co.
Iowa Central adds three more Pullman sleeping cars to St Louis starting June 1 on No 2 leaving Eldora 5 01 pm and arriving St Louis Union Depot 7 16 am. The through car on No 6 North Star Limited already popular with World’s Fair visitors, will reach World’s Fair station at 7 00 am to save time. Contact A B Outts GP&TA Minneapolis for low rates and the Guide to the Fair. Also note Kodol Dyspepsia Cure advertisement.
The Herald warns subscribers who fall behind on payments that their accounts will be handed to a collection agency and their names dropped from the list. A margin tag shows last figures like 2 or 3, indicating those urged to pay. Also promotes Harts Honey and Horehound with a testimonial from D W Griner and notes Wilson Drug Co. as seller.
St Louis dates May 17 25 Iowa Central will run two special Pullman sleeper cars on train No 7 May 16 arriving St Louis at 7 16 am following morning. Call on agents for particulars or address A B Cutts GP TA Minneapolis Minn.
Public reading of the instrument purporting to be the last will of H. Sweet, deceased, has occurred. Hearing for proof set for Tuesday August 25, 1901, in Eldora district court. Clerk Tom C Meader, deputy Burlingame, dated May 13 1905. first publication May 14, last May 28.
An advertisement by Dr B J Kay promotes Dr Kay's Renovator as a cure for dyspepsia. It cites patient Kendall of Enosburgh Falls Vermont reporting lasting relief for ten years after treatment and claims the product tones the stomach improves digestion purifies blood and strengthens the body while expelling harmful secretions. The text offers mail orders and medical consultation without extra charge.
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