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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1904

Page

5

Farmers Should Carefully Select Seed Corn This Fall

The editorial urges farmers to choose seed corn with great care and dry storage to withstand the elements. It notes Ackley officials J. M. Nix and F. D. Waite resigned from the town council amid public criticism. Des Moines Capital highlights Maud V. Hamilton's social story, while Ton. C. W. Fairbanks plans stops in Iowa Falls and Marshalltown. A newborn died shortly after birth in Pleasant township. Eldora's Christian church foundation walls of Eldora sandstone rise, built by Fred Berninghausen's quarry rock, under contractor Welburn and Frank Tower.

Herald J. M. Nix F. D. Waite Ackley Fred Berninghausen Messrs. Welburn Frank Tower G. E. Fannon

Trial jurors drawn for next term in district court

A list of jurors drawn for the upcoming term beginning October 19 1904 includes A B Miller Jno Pepperling L H Smith Chas Miller H Mills Fred Melaon George Carpenter A J Borman Iowa Falls and many others from Eldora Owasa Steamboat Rock New Providence Union Whitten and Radcliffe plus officials Davis Moser promote Black Band coal as the best sold in Eldora.

District Court A.B Miller Jno Wm. Williamson Steamboat Rock H. von Giffen Ackreys L. Clemons W. C. Mulford O. %. Hall New Providence Thos, Eggieston, Jr W. R. Collins Whitten P. Lovell Union J. N. Wood Wm. Hartwig Hubbard Oris Sampson Thorenson N. Clark Radcliffe W. H. Swanay E. Nunenfeldt C. H. McMillen Alden J.J. Johnson Liscomb Eldora, Davis & Moser

Yarn music from Marys lamb discovered in Eldora

Eldora correspondent reports Miss Fyva Lawrence owns knit yarn claimed to come from the lamb linked to the poem Mary Watha Little Lamb. The tale traces Mary Sawyer of Sterling Massachusetts through 1800, John Roulstone, and the family of Miss Lawrence’s aunt Mrs. Copp, noting the lamb's school appearance and Bunker Hill monument connection.

Eldora T.A Mary Eidora Fyva Lawrence Mary Wada Mary Sawyer Sterling Mass John Roulstone Miss Sawyer Iitchburg Nathan Tyler Miss Lawrence Z. G. Copp

Lillooet Muddle Spurs Audit On Gold Dredging Loss

The Lillooet Gold Dredging Co crash remains the focus at Iowa Falls as President Wanecock arrives to aid experts in assessing the finances and locating any shortages. Mrs Hamilton, former assistant Secretary, may aid the inquiry while directors vow full public disclosure. Treasurer Miller returns from a western trip with limited knowledge. Des Moines and Iowa Falls led investments, though Eldora held little stock.

Lillooet B. B. Biss H.C. Miller Daily Press Hamilton Bliss Herald Lillooet Company Denmark Iowa Falls Eldora

Editor Endorses Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup in Notice

John Edmond editor of the Daily and Weekly Courier of Lincoln Illinois recommends Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup for constitutional constipation. He praises it as safe and effective for sedentary workers, without griping or nausea. Sold by Wilson Drug Co Eldora Iowa and The Temperance Drug Store.

John Edmond Daily and Weekly Courier Lincoln Illinois Wilson Drug Co Bilaworth Drug Co Eldora Iowa Temperance Nuff Sed

Distinguished Philadelphia figure to visit Eldora for lecture

Dr Russell F Conwell renowned preacher author and orator will speak at Wisner Opera House Eldora for a one day stop. He serves as pastor of the Baptist Temple Philadelphia president of Samaritan Hospital and Philadelphia Orphan's Home. Tickets available at Wilsons Edgar's and Hardin County Bank through the Eldora lecture committee.

Eldora Philadelphia Russell Ft. Conwell Baptist Temple The Samaritan Hospital Tildora Ile Wisner Opera House Wilson’s Edgar’s Hardin County Bank

Poultrymen Meeting Set by Har din County Association

The Har din County Poultry association will hold a meeting at the courthouse on Tuesday October 11 at 2 o clock pm. All poultry enthusiasts are invited. L B Tucker secretary.

Hardin County Poultry Association Court House L. B. Tucker Eldoa Roller Mills Minnesota

Corner stone found near Marion street public square

A government surveyor corner stone marking the section corner was found by accident Tuesday by workmen trenching for water pipes to supply the drinking fountain. The stone lies at the northwest corner of the public square on Marion street with an iron pin nearby, supporting local property line disputes and a historic survey.

Marion Street Wilson Drug Co Government Corner Col. Jos. Edgington Johnathan Edgington Herald

One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Cough Relief

The advertisement touts a harmless One Minute Cough Cure that gives instant relief in coughs croup and lagrippe by acting at the trouble site rather than the stomach. It claims to draw out inflammation heal and soothe and to cure permanently by aiding lungs to supply oxygen to blood and tissues. Sold by Smith & Reed.

Smith & Reed

Board Proceedings in Eldora Iowa October 1904 Adjourned Session

Eldora Iowa records show the Board of Supervisors meeting in adjourned session on September and October 1904 with all members present. They appointed election judges and clerks, granted exemptions, issued refund warrants for erroneous taxes, reviewed claims, and referred highway grading. An institute fund report was deferred to January 1905.

Eldora Lowa Qet Board of Supervisors Walter Weller Foti Elwood Providence LK Reve Veweh Upton Geobepley Chamberlain Wihildten Butler UF Draary Wiemer Hilbert Jonker Executive Council JAY &, Newcomer

Revival meetings and services near Midora and Eldora

Revival meetings begin Sabbath Oct. 9 at Frangelical church six miles east of Midora with Rev Talbott of Marshalltown assisting. Baptist services run morning and evening, Sunday School and Peoples Meeting at usual hours led by Rev W E Stanley. Point Pleasant chapel next Sunday at 3 pm with Rev W E Stanley. Gurstlan preacher J M Troffman to speak twice next Sunday following fruitful meetings at Defiance Iowa. Methodist note: no preaching next Sunday. Sunday School at 10 am. Epworth League and class at 6:30 pm. morning sermon titled The Love of God and evening on The Multitudes. Great American Board meeting opens Tuesday in Crinnell with Hightor ten from Tidora attending.

Ton. C. W. Fairbanks Iowa Falls Waterloo Marshalltown Tardin County Lonneas Midora Talbott Baptist Usnu Stanley Your Peoples W. E. Stanley Point Pleasant Chapel Guristlan J. M. Troffman Defiance Lowa Eldora Epworth League God Mark the American Board Crinnell Tidora

Real estate transfers listed across Iowa towns

A sequence of property deeds and purchases from multiple owners. W. N. Pierce transfers to M. Lucy and I. L. Moran to Nf. Lundy. Several parcels change hands in Alden, Eldora, Iowa Falls, Steamboat Rock, Hubbard, Gifford, New Providence, Palmer's addition, and other locales. Prices range from 0 to 12,000 dollars, with numerous lot and block references in 80s and 90s townships.

W. N. Pierce M. Lucy I. L. Moran F. Nf. Lundy Lucy Robb L. E. Jones M. A. Thalman Et al Deitrich Thalman M. A Ferguson G. B. Roberts ER. Seaton Adolph Herbrechtsmeier Lucinda Coggswell Palmer's Upton Petrie Jonas Petre Lowa Falls Ellsworth & Jones T. E. Gearhart D. W D. W. ‘Larner P'T Block 28, Steamboat Rock, $20. C. F. Stauffer W. L. Walker Edgington Wm. King King Iowa Falls B. B. Bliss J. Mason Iowa Walls R. H. Sheffield Ete Clark

Crop prospects for week ending October 3 1904

Weather was warmer and slightly wetter than usual with favorable growth conditions. Ninety percent of the corn crop is safe. drying weather is needed to prepare it for cribbing and protect downed parts. Timothy seed yields are unusually good while clover seed is light. pastures are excellent and new grain and grass plantings have done well. Overall 1904 crop season favorable.

Husband and Wife Disagree Over Medicine Choice

Mr. John W. Young of Lincoln Illinois relates a tale of a severe cold in which he and his wife chose different remedies. He used Harts Honey and Horehound and recovered quickly while she did not improve with another medicine. He recommends his remedy for her if she hopes to get well this winter. Sold by Wilson Drug Co successors to Blisworth Drug Co Eljora lows the Pemper ance Drug Store Nuised.

fTusband John W. Young Lincoln Ill Harts Wilson Drug Co Blisworth Drug Co Eljora Lows Pemperance

For Sale 80 Acres Pasture Land Near Qldora Junction

For sale 80 acres of pasture land located four miles west of Union two and one mile south of Qldora Junction inquiry by box 39 Iowa Walls Towa tt.

Wnion Qldora Junction Iowa Walls Towa

Great Western Excursions and Low Rates Across Regions

Great Western offers excursion rates to Montana Idaho Washington California and western Canada with sales Sept 15 to Oct 15. Chicago Great Western sells tickets to Texas Oklahoma Indian Territory and New Mexico on Sept 20 Oct 4 and Oct 18 at extremely low rates. For details contact Great Western agents or P Eemer A Chicago. Manager Edwin BR Magi promotes townsite expansion in Dodge, Iowa.

Montana Idaho Washington Caliifornia Canada Great Western Ord P. Eemer Chicago Chicago Great Western Texas Oklahoma Indian Territory New Mexico Elmer GPA Edwin BR. Magi Chicago Great Western Railway Ort Dodge Lowa

Dean's Ointment praised for hemorrhoid relief in Eldora notice

A testimonial from Ri. V W. Ripley ex superintendent of schools in Eldora extols Dean's Ointment for itching hemorrhoids. He details prolonged suffering, initial disbelief at Smith Reed's drug store, and says a few applications proved the product effective. Sold everywhere with Foster Kilburn Co Buffalo as sole US agents under the Dean's name.

Eldora W. Ripley West Hardin St Dean Smith & Reed Alldeaters Foster-Kilburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Dean’s

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Maud V. Hamilton Des Moines EB. J. Wilerding Pleasant Township Hierding Lawn Hill Bher Mary and Her Little Lamb Wisner Opera Fritz Webster’s Big Company Board Proceedings the Board of Supervisors Lulu Stanhope St. Louis Hollister Rocky Mountain Son Drug Co Ghurghes Feoforott Crop Bulletin David A Pidgeon A. Tisdale Summerton D. C DeWitt H.C. DeWitt & Co L. Hays Poland China Bismark Lady Victoria Young Rod Mist Cade Lew Providence Mutual Phone Stump Joseph AL Alexander Eldorm Moines U. K McFarhland Smith Plutse Hou May Island Momery Department Franks Walker Eldors Lew Bros. Co Manon Eldora Roller Mills CG. E. Creef
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