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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1905
Page
4
A compilation of caustic observations on knowledge ownership, political figures, elections, Prohibition, and social trends. It notes Andrew Carnegie’s post-election congratulations, New York theatre plans, tax and salary jibes, liquor laws, ballot-box anomalies, and satire on graft in the late political shakeup. It mentions Tammany, Gov. Pennypacker, and a civil case over a collapsed sidewalk.
Rev Dr Bitting of Second Baptist Church St Louis urges avoiding evening dress to spare the poor feeling at worship. He notes his decades in NYC and St Louis. plain clothes invite new faces, while elaborate outfits distract from sermons. The Cedar Falls Gazette adds social commentary on women’s ballot influence and contentment.
An advertisement urges readers to order supplies from The Crescent Lumber Co amid a storm. It touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal digestant and claims benefits for digestion. Also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for children and Red Cedar posts from Davis and Moser.
Miss Esther Bateson visits at niece Mrs J L Michael. Farmers prepare corn harvests as Miss Leone Miller attends New Providence Academy. Ladies Aid to hold chicken pie supper at John Miller home Nov 24. Timber Valley reports continue with school reopening, park concerns, and new barn construction. Local residents attend California exhibits. deaths affect mail. road restoration discussed. several Sunday visits noted.
A testimonial from Mrs. W. B. Van Wick supports Dean's Kidney Pills as a dedicated remedy for kidney ailments. She details severe backache eased after using the product bought at Smith & Reed's drug store, noting daily improvement until symptoms faded. Forsaken substitutes. Foster-Kilburn Co. markets the pills in Buffalo, NY.
An old newspaper ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back refund if ineffective. It features E W Grove’s signature on every box and promotes a guaranteed cure for piles with a similar refund. Includes a dubious offer to send money via postpaid by Paris Medicine Co of St Louis.
Notice that on the Wth day of Nov 1808 the District Court of Gardin County Iowa appointed the undersigned executor of the estate of George Lane deceased. All persons indebted must pay the undersigned and those with claims must present them legally authenticated to the court for allowances.
A. P. Mason will sell 35 head of yearling steers 65 Poland China hogs including sows boars and pigs. Horses sale billed as the best ever held in Union List your horses early for best chance. Buyers from all markets expected. Stock to be in by 10 o clock sharp for optimal results. Includes corn contest and a lecture in the forenoon by Prof den of Ames.
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