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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1905
Page
4
A jumbled column lampoons figures from politics industry and society. It riffs on James H Flyde Hearst Lawson Shonts Depew Folk and Roosevelt era personas with satire about mayhem in law suits taxes and governance. The piece comments on railroads under government ownership gossip about Missourian politics and social elites.
An advertisement notes a tonic named Marly Bisers claimed to aid digestion and bowel cleanliness. It asserts benefits for the liver and kidneys, easing headaches and constipation, and markets as gentle and effective without gripe or allergy. Sold by Smith and Reed.
The Register and Leader notes farm values from the state census totaling 1 820 039 702 and stock value at 390 987 824. The piece critiques tariff rip-offs and praises the register’s stance, while the Iowa Supreme Court appears to favor a parentage priority principle for divorced fathers. The Sun endorses stronger law enforcement and governor intervention, with calls for state marshal authority to boost enforcement and accountability.
An advertisement claims Wollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will positively cure children and make them strong, priced at 35 cents, offered as tea or tablets by Starr Drug Co.
In fall the money borrowers face troubles and reform talks. Public life is shaken by life insurance probes and political agitation. Congress soon meets amid protests of tariffs and trusts. The piece urges cautious reform and confidence, noting ongoing prosperity and urging common sense. The Hoosier boy Bust Through reference closes.
A dense list of property transfers records names such as Samuel Y Eggert J J Klassen J H Busse Roy Oneel Ellen Vanderburg Burl Vanderburg Alizabeth Wright and Linden many parcels in towns like Hardin City Owasa Steamboat Rock Iowa Falls Alden and others with prices ranging from 240 to 12 000 dollars and notes of blocks and lots in various additions and subdivisions.
Poultry offered at highest market price paid for all kinds. Weekly sale days Monday through Saturday year round. Located south of Slack Hotel, signed Peter Jensen.
Eldora endorses Dean's Kidney Pills as a single remedy for kidney problems. Mrs W B Van Wick reports backache relief after using the pills, noting steady improvement. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Kilburn Co., Buffalo, NY, sale agents for the United States. Remember the name Dean's.
The Iowa Central sets temporary excursion plans effective until December 17. Half rate on weekends for travel within 150 miles, return by Monday morning. minimum 75 cents rate and one third. Framed sale Fridays to 7 to 150 miles away, return by Monday. one rate plus 2. For trips over 150 miles, limit five days. Details via agents or A B Cutts, Minneapolis.
Don’t be deceived by fakes when buying Witch Hazel Salve. The box should bear BBC DeWitt & Co. The ad claims the salve cures piles and a fever sore, with testimonial from Miss H. M. Middleton of Thebes. Sold by Smith & Reed. Red Cedar posts are sold by Davis & Moser.
The Iowa State Register and Farmer adopts a magazine form under editor Jon Trigg with new departments and a revised title. It becomes the Iowa State Register and Watt er, priced at 60 cents yearly. The Herald offers a combined club rate of 1.76 for both papers, plus other subscription options.
Advertisements tout Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for digestion and pain, One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and croup, Trall's Catarrh Cure promising internal action, and Yoke HarV's Family Pills for constipation. Also mentions legal blanks at The Herald office and a cold remedy claiming to cure in one day with Bromo Quinine.
The District Court of Bardin County Iowa appointed Gronae W Lane as executor of the estate of George Lane, deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those having claims must present them properly authenticated to the court for admission. First published November 15, last published November 2.
The Hardin County sheriff announces a foreclosure sale under a district court judgment dated September in Franklin and Hardin counties. The property is the southwest quarter and north half of the northeast quarter of section 1 and other described parcels in township 6, range 21, Eldora to be offered at the courthouse at twelve oclock noon.
Frank Hartman is sued by Vrankte Harman for divorce on grounds of willful desertion and habitual drunkenness for over twelve years. The petition seeks dissolution of bonds of matrimony and custody of minor children. Deadline set for appearance by the next term’s noon, with default consequences. Order published by clerk M Hoekwoord.
Wirvatcol Cure for pilow taking hijnd bleeding or protruding piles. Druggists refund money if Pure Ointment fails to cure any use no matter how long standing. First application tires ease and rest. If your druggist isn’t stock it send 60c in stamps and it will be forwarded by Paris Medicine Co. Anus Mo.
Des Moines Capital offers annual daily newspaper for 1900 at 2.00 cash during December 21 to 28. Old subscribers must clear arrears and pay 2.00 for year 1905. new subscribers by mail only. Send 2.00 or mail a letter to Safe Young, Des Moines.
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