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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1903
Page
5
A remembered tale recounts Gretchen and John debating a mock plan tied to the X Ray Citizen and a reform school bridge. The pair joke about subscriptions, candidates, and political costs, with a satirical dig at corruption and gullible voters.
A frustrated letter from Wey Druly at Cottage Cross Roads on September 23 1003 accuses public officials of treachery corruption and boodling. It alludes to x ray forehead schemes and calls for remedies while endorsing Dean's Ointment for skin itchiness. The missive blends political accusation with a product advertisement.
Reading table canceled at the high school this year. Physics class receives new chemical supplies. Athletics entrants require three passing grades. Hortense Porter returns to 12th grade after her mother’s illness. A phonograph concert by Herbert Sheffield ’04 was enjoyed. Ralph Petty and Arthur Spurgin ’02 enter Penn College at Oskaloosa. A new grammar school music chart is in use under Miss Lee. Mrs. Ada Taylor donates a globe for higher rooms. BE. H.S. A. A. resolves to form a basketball team with Mr. Meyer as manager. The “School Student” paper from Radcliffe HS is being circulated. Mr. Hunt topics include gold mining and bank bills, with a gold bullion piece valued at $302.05 shown.
Builds up muscular flesh healthy tissue rich red blood clears the stomach kidneys and liver. That’s what Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 35 cents Ellsworth Drug Co.
The past week was warmer with more clouds and rain across the state. Much of the corn crop is now mature and, with dry weather, a good portion may be cribbed by mid October. Output will vary, with some records and higher feeding value than 1902. About 10 to 15 percent remains green and vulnerable to frost.
The ad touts Humphreys 77 as a fast cold remedy that can end lingering grips and catarrh. It claims to prevent progression to lung inflammation and other serious illnesses. Sold in pocket pellets for 25 cents with a free mailed manual on request from Humphreys Medicine Co. New York.
Cheap round trip rates previously in effect via the Iowa Central during the summer will be continued daily during October and November. See agents for particulars.
Des Moines dispatch says Governor Cummins will speak daily in October across southern and western Iowa while Senator Allison opens the campaign in Clinton on October 10. Senator Dolliver will tour northern Iowa. Democrats plan a strong fight aided by eastern money to curb the GOP majority, though Republicans remain confident.
Hon John L Webster of Omaha is first outside speaker entering Iowa this fall with an address in Red Oak on Wednesday. Other speakers include Congressman C B Landis of Indiana and Geo D Perkins whose address will be distributed in pamphlet form. Leslie M Shaw plans Iowa visits Oct 23 and late October. Several thousand copies of Perkins address will circulate. Shaw will campaign in Ohio and Kentucky. Republican nominations filed. next legislature expected to include strong new members and many signaled to participate.
A Eldora dairy owner endorses Dean's Kidney Pills, claiming relief from backache and kidney troubles. The testimonial describes recurring dull back pain worsened by weather and work, irregular kidney secretions, and states the product helped him after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Smith & Reed's drug store. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Kilburn Co., Buffalo, NY, distributes United States sale agents.
The Iowa Central Ry has placed on sale daily special one way colonists excursion tickets to California Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana at reduced rates. Tourist cars through without change available via the Santa Fe route. Check with local agents for details and address.
News notes list frequent traveler visits and moves among townsfolk including M. J. Davis Rev. VanMeter H. E Button and wife Grandpa Shepherd B. G. Vanderberg and Charlie Cox plus library move by W. A. Jones family. Mentions trips to Michigan Sioux City Chicago Mason City St Ansgar a rain and hail Saturday and Shields sale attendance.
Pleasant Ridge society met with Mrs J G Barnard and guests Mrs Hays and Mrs Caster of Union. They sewed carpet rags, enjoyed a large dinner, and the biggest sewer earned an extra pie. Several residents announced farm and move plans, including Chiesman renting GC F Druary farm and Wm Day moving to Whitten to run a barn.
Buckeye and Enoch Warman are noted as better. Louis Winters plans road feeding for cattle. R E Leach will depart the area in spring. A son born to R R Ohls and wife, Emma Edwards missed a week of school due to illness. Oats yield 10 to 40 bushels per acre and weigh 18 to 32 pounds per bushel. Buckwheat crops are not large. No trouble in sight for the scratch project. Drainage via the willow grade crossing may succeed if promoters show more energy.
The ad promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the pure unadulterated witch hazel remedy. It claims superiority for cuts burns bruises tetter bleeding itching and piles and notes Smith & Reed as sellers.
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