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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1903
Page
4
The ticket lists A B Cummins for governor and Join Harriott for lieutenant governor. Voters are urged to consider the lineup in upcoming elections and note party alignments and campaign context in local coverage.
The Herald argues for continuing a semi weekly newspaper despite economic pressures and reader preference for twice weekly publication. It defends loyal subscriber support while criticizing opposition from local Republican and Democratic factions led by Welden of Town Falls and Sheriff Mitterer, noting plans to defeat the balter slate.
The Buckeye Times questions potential schemes involving Welden and doubts any GOP shift. It notes Sheriff Mitterer’s four terms and reluctance to run again, urging stability. The piece mocks rival papers in Iowa Falls and suggests continued regular nominations despite turmoil.
Cedar Rapids Republican reports Professor Senderson of the University of Chicago argues for Protestant pastors to organize congregations to play amateur baseball after church, praising Catholic priests for guiding youth. He notes tensions between Protestant restraint and youth energy, cautioning extremes while citing Chicago University. The YMCA has pursued similar aims.
The Phonograph weighs ground for Iowa Falls papers against the Nardin county Republican slate. While primary irregularities were condemned, the piece argues the majority should not be thwarted by a few. Ballot box intrusions are deemed fraudulent but not enough to void an entire election. It praises Furry’s service and notes Mr. Scurry’s conduct within the party.
In a Des Moines notice, Crooker Building lists real estate ads promising 8 percent investments with higher returns for homes, farms, and city properties. It notes Etna township voting patterns and urges readers to place buyers in Nardin county, inviting inquiries from locals seeking homes or exchanges.
An advertisement compares children to young plants showing some grow strong with Scott's Emulsion. It claims the product feeds when weakness hinders growth and offers a remedy for growth problems caused by various factors. Available through druggists for 1.00 from Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York.
District Court notice announces petition by Robert Simpson against John and Mary Lightner and unknown claimants. It describes disputed quarter sections in Section 31 and adjoining tracts, seeks to reform a deed and quiet title, with a Sept 1 filing deadline and Oct term appearance required, published in the Eldora Herald.
In United States District Court Cedar Rapids Division a bankruptcy case for Jacob Strawbridge of Hubbard Hardin Iowa. The first meeting of creditors is set for September 14 1903 at 10 o clock in the forenoon at the undersigned office Eldora Iowa. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. Cuas O Ryan Referee in Bankruptcy dated August 27 1903.
Administrator A E Smirin appointed by the District Court of Hardin County Iowa to estate of Willem Smith deceased all persons indebted to estate must pay and those with claims must present them legally authenticated to the court for allowance dated August 15 1903 by A E Smirin Adm.
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