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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1909
Page
4
A St. Louis man is under arrest for having one wife too many. The Herald discusses political loyalties, insurgents, and post office fights in Grundy, Iowa Falls, and Eldora, noting Cannon, Aldrich and Congressman Pickett. It critiques youth literature and quotes Wellman on Peary versus Cook.
Marie Schoeneick returned to Hampton Friday after visiting at home. Lloyd Peek and family from near Eldora visited Sam Elliott's last week. Mrs Gillett Jr returned to Chapin after visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs Chas Hoyt spent Thanksgiving near Steamboat at G Hoyt's. A dance at Sam Elliott's Saturday evening drew a well attended, enjoyable crowd.
A famous millionaire offers a million dollars for a new stomach as he suffers chronic dyspepsia. An ad promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets from The Rexall Store Smith & Reed, claiming relief and refund if unsatisfied. Also mentions Thanksgiving travels and local social notes.
Mrs O Windecker visits Mrs Reyinders in Chicago as Dr Reynder’s health prompted a move away. Mrs I Klopp travels to Iowa Falls. Mrs Jno Hathaway of Iowa Falls visits locally. G N Stoker stays with daughters in Iowa Falls. Rev Carrie preaches, announces two weeks of meetings. Carrie Gummet and son Devere visit Town Falls. Grace Starhorn begins winter school near Macy. Mrs Phil McVey suffers neuralgia. school resumes Monday with Windecker and Ella Stotser. Miss Kenefic stays with Mr Rutherford as trained nurse tends ill Mrs Rutherford. Libbie Wilson and Velma from Iowa Falls visit parents Thomas and spouse. Charley Brown and Devere Gummet husk corn for Jno Foster.
Lunches at Beecroft’s and quick service at Bee croft’s are noted along with local visitors and births. The week includes church events, school terms, flour sales, a derailed freight incident, and postponement of the Hardin county fair. Rhodes scholars from Grinnell and other local updates fill the page.
Citizens hear Dr Gunsualus of Chicago discuss Gladstone at the Congregational church next Thursday. W D Jones visits Clay Center, Kan. Woman’s club meets with Mrs Effie Elsworth tonight. Eldora Scrub football defeats Industrial School Co No 4 22 0. Beecroft cafe oyster supper after Odd Fellows adjournment. Wellsburg Herald notes on newspapers and advertising.
The Northfield Independent reviews Dr Gunsaulus's Gladstone lecture, noting it was clearly heard for two hours and held the audience's un divided attention. The review calls the oration a rare treat and an inspiration to higher living.
Chas Hubbard and Hally Whitney arrived Saturday from Grand Island Nebraska with three car loads of horses. Mr Caverhill's brothers, long-time residents there, left for Arizona to spend the winter. Evangelical group held a quarterly meeting on Sunday.
Mrs McDonald of Mercer county Illinois visits sister Mrs G D Glidden. Pfund children from Des Moines visit over Thanksgiving. Edna Granner returns to Burt to resume school. Rev Clark Brown delivers temperance talk at Union M E church. Boeke Bros sell hardware store to E Van Patter and W F Greenfield. Hubbard growth draws attention as new buildings rise and a college and electric railroad are hoped. Tama Indians seen in town in traditional dress interest local youths. William Rissie moves to Mrs Weatherspoon’s Main Street home. Roy Glatley visits Muhele family. Prof Hicks of Madison University to Thanksgiving dinner at W W Boylan home. Tracy Griffin of Turent City visits sister Mrs Harry Manning. Mr and Mrs Orville Jones of Eldora visit mother Mrs Lohr. T. E. Boylan tours Old Mexico. Glen Whitney and Jno Lohr visit Moines for a few days at home.
A fragmented dialogue shows an agent offering a life insurance policy and promising to draft details if the client agrees. The text references a Knickerbocker and a valet, with scattered phrases about handling such matters and making a policy. The passage is murky and incomplete.
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