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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1903
Page
1
The Herald reports a busy Hardin county fair with record attendance and bustling activity. Bands from Eldora and Iowa Falls performed, trained dogs entertained crowds, and a purse race drew many visitors. A wedding, letters to the post, and county notices filled the local page, with notes on residents moving, political stances, and school board publications.
Calvin McCarty former Eldora resident and C I D Ry employee now Oskaloosa engineer died in an accident his remains were sent to Eldora for Thursday funeral at the Congregational church led by Rev Price with St Elmo Commandery members present Abbott resident George Fouts died near Eldora and was buried there his illness stretched over time.
The column records a flurry of visits and greetings at the county fair. D Eb Good from Grundy Center Ed Stoltz visiting his mother A D Frantz Ackley photographer at the fair Will Boylan Hubbard D McIntyre Conrad visiting with friends J L Templeton Union Attorney in court C L McFarland Emmetsburg visiting Geo Eggiston Whitten at the Sloover home Mrs Will Martin Wellsburg and other locals attendence Hon O B Chapin Union and Chas Hoover Montour visiting Hon L O Bliss Iowa Falls Frank Wenham and family at Hendryx home Rolla Royce Ruth Royce Geneseo Ill Wendell Huston Chicago visiting Joseph Wallace’s home Jno C Crockett and family at the fair George Pattee Dan Esler Ackley visiting fair Jos Wallace returns from North to attend fair Encil VanVorhes Missouri business trip C B Albrook Nevada Story County court attendances Miss Emma Swein Cedar Rapids visiting Hays family Parkersburg Andy Stewart Parkersburg farming near town Harry Hammond Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Oskaloosa Col O J Thomas Alden visiting with KE Brown Wendell to Ames for electrical engineering studies Thos Walsh candidate for sheriff visiting town Liddil Hurl y Missouri and Pasadena Calif visitors depart Eagle Grove heading home Hoover in Hubbard sells restaurant business moves to Cornella creamery project
The Hardin County fair closed after four days with record crowds, especially Wednesday through Friday. Receipts suggest at least 15,000 attendees, eclipsing prior years. Exhibits in all departments were stronger with larger stock, poultry, and hog pens. Races featured $205 pacing, 2:25 trot, and 2:40 events, with several winners named from Des Moines to Iowa Falls. Attendance and receipts indicate the fair’s strong year and rank as the banner county fair in the state for turnout.
A fashion overview highlights a taffeta waist with lace and velvet finishes. It notes lace yokes, broad front lace bands, and velvet ribbons, with Corticelli silk and idea lining. Elderly women are advised to choose black or gun metal shades, with crepe de Chine and white facings for softer contrasts. The piece ends by praising Solon’s wit and previewing Solon’s Adam Forepaugh Sells Brothers show on Saturday September 12, featuring clown chemists, the Soo-see Band, and a full circus experience for all ages.
The cases listed include State of Iowa vs Geo BE Myers appeal for intoxication found guilty not yet sentenced Allen Crecelius perjury not guilty McCoy vs C N W Ry Co damages tried yesterday no verdict reached by yesterday noon
The week brought three warm days and, otherwise, cloudy wet and cool conditions. Rainfall exceeded normal across the state with heavy downpours in West Central and southern districts on the 26th. Warm dry weather is needed next month for corn. ripening proceeds with potential maturity for much planted acreage. late potatoes benefited though some rotting reports. fall apples good in the north, winter apples very light.
Doctor urges prioritizing health before remedies. Rid constipation and indigestion with Rocky Mountain Tea for a clearer complexion, according to a Bilsworth Drug ad from a historic page.
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