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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1905
Page
4
A column of political asides and social observations lauds and lambasts figures from Tammany Hall to Grover Cleveland’s son, notes on Hearst, Rockefeller, and Gould, plus a jab at Kansas red headed society. It includes stray ads for Kodo Dyspepsia Cure and a beefed upHealth pitch, all in a brisk, epistolary style.
A collage of undated excerpts laments tariff debates and Roosevelt popularity while praising railroads’ wages in Valley Junction. It envisions a strong Republican ticket with Perkins, Ray mond, and Murphy, then veers into an apocryphal medical cure ad for a constitutional disease, touting Hall's Celar Care as a universal remedy.
A testimonial promotes Dean's Ointment as a universal remedy for piles eczema and skin itch. R F Ripley former school superintendent recounts severe hemorrhoidal distress and says the ointment proved a godsend after trying many remedies. Sold by dealers 50 cents Poster Kilburn Co Buffalo sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Crescent Lumber Co urges customers to place orders early for storm sash. The note stresses limited stock and priority for critical installations. Local contractor firms and homeowners are advised to contact Crescent Lumber Co promptly to ensure delivery ahead of storm season.
A compact roundup from Hardin County reports brief notes on town events, meetings, and community activities across several municipalities. Highlights include civic updates, upcoming dates, and local notices affecting residents.
Abbott reporters report a busy week with visitors to Marshalltown Hidora and Ackley. Names noted include Dick Steenbrogk and wife from Buffalo Center, Mrs Wilson and daughters, VanRoy Thackery and Clover who hunted nine squirrels, Clark Dennis of Robertson filling in for Thackery, S K E Lathrop hosting guest Crespie from Boise City, Miss Edith Burdick and Miss Gladys Richardson among others. Pastor Pickard was called to Sherman for a funeral.
The item recounts local moves and family tidbits. Gus Miller’s young son is ill. W Barnard visited Marshalltown on business. Mrs Hole of Minneapolis spent a day with Mrs Barlow in town. Fannie Vigars and Fern Crossan visited Eldora with Miss Clara Vigars. Mrs Jenet Barnard returned from Marshalltown. John Crossan traveled from Iowa City to help with corn picking. John and Chester Vigars returned from Eldora to help crib the crop.
Mrs. Quiggle seeks her lost glasses while Mrs. Bell Swartwood spent Sunday at the Bird home. Several residents are visiting relatives, a new home telephone is installed, and church activities are planned with a dinner and Halloween events. Updates include travel, farm sales, health notes, and changes in Sabbath School timing and services.
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