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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1904
Page
4
The Herald lists mailing details entered June 3 1903 Eldora Iowa with second class matter under the 1879 act and outlines subscription rates eight months and single copy. It notes continuance until canceled with arrears paid and states notices like church events and obituary notices charged at five cents per line per insertion.
The Herald publishers warn that unpaid subscriptions, some outstanding three to six years, will be turned over to an attorney for collection unless settled within 15 days. Readers are urged to pay at the office before the deadline.
The Herald cites the July 1904 Monthly Summary of Commerce and Finance showing sharp rises in domestic consumption and manufacturing. Coal output more than doubled from 1894 to 1903, pig iron production up, but exports small, signaling home use for iron and steel products. Copper and petroleum also rose, with coal and iron export trends noted.
The article notes production and domestic consumption surged from 1840s to 1904, with manufacturing exports rising from 17 to 452 million dollars while domestic demand expanded across iron copper coal petroleum and agricultural products. It highlights Iowa themes and local opinions on politics and civic life.
In Lincoln Illinois Mr John W Young cites a disagreement with his wife over cold medicine. He used Harts Honey and Horehound with relief, while his wife chose another remedy and remains coughing. He urges her to try Harts Honey and Horehound to recover this winter. Sold by Wilson Drug Co Eldora Iowa.
Iowa Central will inaugurate a through tourist car service to California starting September 21 and continuing each Wednesday. The car travels via Kansas City and the Santa Fe system through New Mexico and Arizona at very low rates.
Hamilton and Wright counties join Frank Ross v Keeler and Wright county board over the Davis Ditch to drain large south and east areas. Legal questions center on the legislature authorized bonds and tax levies, with potential constitutional defects. D C Chase represents Hamilton county. case could trigger statewide drainage law outcome and possible legislature action if unconstitutional.
Lulu Stanhope proclaims her complexion improved after using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. She is described as the prettiest girl in the city. Tea or tablets available for 35 cents at Wilson Drug Co.
For sale 80 acres of pasture land located 1 mile south of Eldora Junction near Union. Inquiries to box 391, Iowa Falls, Iowa. tf.
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