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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1904
Page
4
The Herald guarantees advertisers the largest list of yearly subscribers among Hardin county papers. The subscription list is open to advertiser inspection. Investigate and decide if satisfied.
The Iowa State fair reported a substantial financial surplus of 814,000 this year. The news item also notes political nominees including R. A. Feist as Populist candidate for State auditor in Town, J. N. Mallon as Democratic nominee for Congress in the Third district, and regional Democratic strength in Wayne and Black Hawk counties. It adds rural commentary on hog care and a quarrel over Parker and possible presidential implications, plus a Cedar Falls Gazette reflection on marriage vows versus public legitimacy.
The newspaper notes the Ledger under new editor Paul Q. Woods promising improvements, while the Herald welcomes the change and bids success to the new management. Comments on past editor Sheakley and a new Iowa Industrial School superintendent Drake highlight shifts in leadership and youth guidance.
The Register and Leader condemns the 18 month prison sentence for Edwin O. Soule, an Iowa Falls banker who pled guilty to embezzling large sums. It argues the punishment reveals system bias, cites comparing cases of bank crimes versus petty theft, and questions the public trust in banking and justice.
The Register and Leader notes the urge to mirror harsh penalties for criminals who confess guilt. It argues that self- confessed crimes demand strong judicial response and criticizes perceived court leniency. Mr Soule reportedly faced his sentence calmly, fueling calls for faster, tougher justice.
An advertisement extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as pills that cleanse the system aid liver function improve complexion and relieve headaches. It claims effectiveness without griping and lists Bob Moore of Lafayette and Smith & Reed as sellers. Ina endorses the product.
The Franklin County Fair runs September 66 7 8 9 with opening day exhibits free admission on Tuesday and children's day free for under twelve on Wednesday. Hampton day Thursday features an $5000 free-for-all pace and a daily stage show by acrobats. Friday brings ball game Geneva versus Bristol amid races, exhibits, and special attractions. A Lincoln relic museum near the Ferris wheel displays the Lincoln car and a log cabin with relics from Abraham Lincoln's life.
Hyomei claims to cure catarrh by breathing into air passages and lungs. It purports to kill catarrhal germs, soothe mucous membranes, and drive the disease from the system with a refund offer if unsuccessful. The ad merges with a sensational bicycle stunt description from the same page.
A White Plains Kentucky reader claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure restored health and weight after years of indigestion. The testimonial notes the product digests what you eat and makes the stomach feel sweet, with sales by Smith & Reed.
Public notice announces the Illinois Central Railroad annual stockholders meeting in Chicago on October 19, 1904 at noon. Stockholders registered by September 27 1904 may receive a free travel ticket to Chicago and return, valid for four days before and after the meeting, with limits per holding. Applications go to the president, details required, secretary A G Hacustarr.
An ad copy proclaims Rocky Mountain Tea as the drink that livens up a fellow, contrasting it with a bottle and a glass as the source of mellowing effects, attributed to Wilson Drug Co.
Iowa Central Railway announces low fares for round trips to the world’s fair area. Season tickets 17.05, sixty day 04.20, fifteen day 12.80, with coach excursion seven day tickets on Tuesdays and Thursdays in August and September at 38 fare. Details via Cee. September 13, 20, 27 and October. Town Central advertises homebound excursions to Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky with very low round trip rates and thirty day return limit. A summer cold note ends with a caution on pneumonia risk.
Eldora resident E. D. Sanford testifies that lingering backache and kidney discomfort vanished after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Smith & Reed's drug store. He claims the remedy cured his symptoms quickly and reliably and urges others to take Dean's as a dependable treatment. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents. Foster-Kilburn Co., Buffalo, N. C., sole U S agents. Remember the name Dean's.
For sale notice promotes cottage residence and 100 acre farm at 6000 DeWitt. It urges buyers to look for the DeWitt name on every box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, claiming it as the best for cuts burns bruises boils eczema and piles. The genuine product bears RE C DeWitt & Co Chicago. sold by Smith & Reed.
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