06 Oct 1906
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1906
Page
1
Going away again in day or two, but business will be going on just the same from office in rear of Hardin County State Bank.
From Gerald's reporters this semi weekly paper highlights interest culled from outside and local fields. It notes coverage of county happenings and aims to present all the news worth print in Hardin County.
A local pastor in Eldora condemns a September 30 anonymous chain letter claiming to be religious. It demands daily prayer, threatens misfortune for nonparticipants and joy for supporters, and requests recipients to recruit nine others. The scheme, labor intensive and costly, is illegal, per the post office prohibition, and denounced as perverted worship and vain repetition.
The Iowa Central Railway offers round trip tickets from Eldora to Kansas City for the American Royal Livestock Show October 6 to 13. Tickets valid October 5 to 9 at $11.00, with limits to be honored until October 16 or November 1 on a 40 cent fee. See agents or contact A B Cumis G Po and T A Minneapolis Minn.
Grand jury has obtained evidence in the Eldora Dickinson death probe. Drs Parker and Scott testified on Irene Blydenburgh’s autopsy and denied testified disease. two indictments may be reported Friday though three true bills possible. Nurse Miss Mery’s evidence was secured on a farm near Indianola. County Attorney Miller also gathered testimony from Dr N C Morse of Eldora.
The Wwil procession spotlights Donald MacCorminck, seven feet tall, busby two feet above his head, marching with clan members in striking kilts. The Denver News reports a packed Colosseum audience, Highland dances, and Scottish airs, with a matinee at the Weisner opera house on October 26 at 2 pm and ticket sales starting October 15 at Edgar's.
A father narrates a late night platform vision of God’s peace as he recalls his life, faith, and the verse Cast thy burden on the Lord. His son adds Psalm 55 22 and John 14 26 as proof the experience was spiritual not sentimental. The feature ends with a theatre notice for The Banner's Child at the opera house and ticket details.
Mrs. H. M. Estes of Iowa Falls died at her home on Thursday evening October 4 1906 after a weeks long illness. A pioneer citizen noted for good deeds she was 82 years old at her passing. The Herald had published a brief biography of her life on August 22 alongside a half tone portrait.
Steamboat Rock residents report council meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening and a series of small items. Several locals traveled for business, trading, and social visits in Eldora and nearby towns. Potatoes, onions, and barn work feature in this brisk roundup, along with church and school related notices.
Advertisement asserts most consumption results from untreated colds and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the cure for obstinate coughs. It claims no extra cost beyond similar preparations and urges insisting on the genuine product in the yellow package from Smith & Reed.
A compilation of small town items from The Herald detailing sick residents, ongoing construction on a new bank, store improvements, land rentals, family visits, anticipated moves, social gatherings, birthdays, illnesses, local supper events, and seasonal changes. Regional updates include travel to Saint Paul, church farewells, and farming activities around Owasa Berlin and nearby areas.
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