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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1905
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text mentions various sources and names with unclear context. No coherent event or outcome is discernible.
The Hardin County fair is in full swing with crowds swelling on opening day. The Herald reports on fair attractions, the Ferris wheel, and clean streets, plus local notices about illnesses and legal matters including Riley Craig of Gifford. The paper also notes judge Porter selling a residence and mentions weather hopes for a safe frost-free period.
An item notes the upcoming September Supreme Court session and anticipated discussion of the Bis Blydenburgh case. It mentions public interest, a possible new trial, and divided opinions on likely outcomes. County Supervisor Stevens is named in a separate note about his appointment as an Iowa delegate to the Farmers National Congress in Richmond, Va. from Sept 12 to 22.
Hon A C Rankin campaigned in the city advocating marshal law as the best means to regulate saloon and liquor traffic. He spoke at mass meetings Sunday and Monday, attracted signatures for marshal club cards, and generated strong sentiment for state enforcement of liquor laws. The Herald promises more coverage forthcoming.
Clear Lake Mirror defends editors against railroad mileage arrangements. It argues editors should pay cash for travel and railroads pay for publicity. The paper contends mileage leads to false impressions of editor impartiality and notes editors often receive complimentary tickets, fueling the "deadhead" label.
Franklin County Fair at Hampton runs Thursday to Saturday with 13 14 16th dates. Many locals are expected to attend as the fair is listed as one of the best in the state. Special attractions include a new stick pavilion a grand piano two bands and stock show. Evening program features attractions at two opera houses and races fill the grounds with lively entertainment.
The Iowa state league faces collapse as clubs plan to quit the 1905 season with about a $1,000 per club deficit. President Norton warns of meager attendance, noting Burlingon shows the only sizable crowd. His effort to keep the league intact earns him recognition among baseball men.
The Abats conference to meet in Hampton Iowa on Wednesday Sept 2 with Bishop Wilson presiding. The Junior League voted to send 915 to India to support a famine child for one year. Mrs Hilbish, a national organizer of the Women’s Home Missionary Society, will address the congregation next Sunday on the Home Missionary Society work.
A fragile OCR fragment notes a remedy named Cure wills Sose indigestion and related troubles. It mentions Rodala Dyepe pepaia and the claim of success in many patients, prescribed by Smith & Beod for stomach comfort and prevention of complications.
Reported to The Herald details many residents and guests in Eldora. Names include W W Boylan, Jno T Boylan, Cora Keller, Dr Mabee family, Edgar and Laura Heun, Rev Geo B Shoemaker, J F Hardin, J B Mather, Jno Lamprecht, Edith Martin, Miss Fenton, Miss Percis Wood, Prof O J Laylander, Miss Alys Susmitch, Mrs W J Moir, Mrs George Brooks, Milo Hunt, Anna Hurley, Mrs Arthur Bergh, Genevieve Ellis, Genevieve Hardin, R J Heath, Hor tense Porter, Noah Bower, Charles Scurry, E G Ensminger, W S Porter, Mark W Moir, Bert Burlingame, JC H Stuart, and other relatives. Also notes movements to Des Moines, Hot Springs, Boise City, Colfax, Pasadena, and Law rence for work, school, and visits.
Harry Cooley of this city, yard master for the OQ and N W Ry at Eagle Grove, was instantly killed Monday while on duty when he stepped between tracks as a passenger train approached. His body was brought to Eldora Monday evening for burial today. He leaves a wife and three children.
Grundy Center Iowa hosts the Grundy County Fair on September 12 13 and 14 1905 with amusements daily Troop H 11th U S Cavalry from Fort Des Moines in camp all week entertaining attendees and good base ball games Program starts at eleven each day Come early and enjoy H O Plager president E G Ensyinexn secretary
Vintage advertisement praising DeWitt's Little Early Risers for biliousness and constipation. Claims liver cleansing with no unpleasant effects. Mentions Smith & Reed as sellers and Red Cedar points as lasting posts sold by Davis & Moser.
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