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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1904
Page
5
Hon Sidney Foster known as the old man eloquent will speak at a Republican rally in Eldora on November 4. The piece notes local civic chatter, mentions Mrs Booker T Washington and various regional happenings, and references a series of small town notices from Iowa papers.
The First National Bank of Eldora hires Prof. L B Klinck and five Iowa Agricultural College assistants to judge corn in Eldora on Wednesday November 23 1904. Prizes awarded for best ears, with a lecture by Prof. Klinck at the Wisner opera house. More details to follow.
The Semi Centenn ial of the Methodist Episcopal church of Eldora Iowa will run November 20 to 27 1904 with jubilee meetings for members and local citizens. The local committee organized finance program guest entertainment invitation decorations and music. The Marshalltown District Conference will join in the fall session. District officials and former pastors will be invited and many distinguished church members and friends are expected. More details will follow.
The Pleasant Township Sunday School Convention will be held at Rough Woods Church on October 23 starting at 1 30 PM with devotional services and talks by Rev. Cruzan Rev Howle and Rev Smith on the Child's Claim to the Sunday School and community obligations. Reports of committees, officer elections, missionary studies, and music by Ethel Boody Nellie Cobb and Rev Warner will follow with a benediction. An advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea by Wilson Drug Co. closes the notice.
Cedar Rapids interview outlines alleged mismanagement at Lillooet and Hawkeye dredging ventures. Attorney W L Crissman details shortages, self dealing by Bliss, weak board oversight, and funds tied to Bliss and Miller. He indicates future funds needed, notes dredge progress, and asserts aim to protect stockholders amid ongoing investigation. The Gay Matinee Girl musical to play Eldora Oct 22 at the opera house.
A historical patent medicine claim states a dyspepsia remedy called Burdock Blood Bitters cures indigestion promptly and permanently, toning and regulating the stomach. The assertion targets general digestive distress with bold language typical of era advertising.
The Herald warns that seven days more will pass before delinquent accounts are turned to collector C Burling J P. Since the notice first appeared more than fifteen days ago, some subscribers have paid or arranged payments, but many remain two to six years in arrears. If unpaid within a week, they will be handed to the collector. the paper seeks payment of due subscriptions and notes older than 1903 may be affected.
Davis & Moser offer Black Band coal sold exclusively through their firm. The advertisement notes limited availability and urges customers to contact the supplier for pricing and delivery options.
The 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 route through New Mexico and Arizona at very low rates.
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