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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1904
Page
4
A stream of satirical lines mocks Champ Clark as future Secretary of War and ridicules Democratic strategy. Other quips target Bryan, Williams, Roosevelt, Parker, and Davis, likening proposals to safety razors and throat cutting while debating tariff and protectionism.
Opinion pieces mock Sir Thomas Lipton as a cheerful loser and discuss his one term pledge in relation to Roosevelt’s “square deal” speech. The piece critiques Parker’s tariff stance, mentions the Des Moines Register’s report on Joe S. Trigg taking over the Weekly State Register, and lauds Trigg as a strong farm writer and editor.
The article argues that tariffs since 1897 and under Roosevelt have yielded farmers over a billion dollars more in crop value than under Wilson Gorman era. It adds another billion for increased live stock value and asserts farmers favor current conditions over 1884 85 and 86 price levels.
Public notice states the Illinois Central Railroad Company will hold its regular annual stockholders meeting at the Chicago office on Wednesday October 19 1904 at 12 noon. Free travel tickets are issued to holders of record as of September 27 1904 valid for travel to Chicago and return during specified dates, with conditions and countersignatures required.
The State of Iowa versus E C Soule draws debate over an eighteen month sentence for embezzling about 50000. A Boone News editorial questions mercy, weighs deterrence, and commends Judge Evans as fair. The piece notes public trust and family impact, concluding the Herald endorses cautious critique.
Evangelist Swearingen of Delaware Ohio assists Rev Cleveland in a ten day meeting at Berlin M E church with good attendance and growing interest. The program will extend to next Sunday with preaching both morning and evening next Sabbath.
Addie Whipple began her schooling in the Tordoff district on Monday. McPherson installs a new steel furnace at his residence. Mrs. Vanderberg recovers from a severe erysipelas attack and can go out again. John Urmson near ten miles southwest loses cattle in Thursday night storm. Mrs. Holmes visits Victoria for a few days at her parents’ home. Mr. and Mrs. Howser entertain a young son born during the Thursday storm. Mr. Purl attended Latimer missionary meeting, so no services in town. Mr. Hixon reaches Alden and may trade hotel for land in Dakota this week.
Hardin county fair officers cannot yet state the society’s financial standing after last week’s event while books are being prepared and expenses tallied. It is likely premiums will be paid in full though exact totals await final accounting.
A Jefferson Street resident testifies that Doans Kidney Pills from Foster Kilburn Co. cured a long kidney related ailment in a family and stopped painful attacks. The ad promotes Doans Kidney Pills and Doans Ointment, available at drug stores nationwide.
Chicago based E. O. DeWitt & Co claims a witch hazel salve for piles and skin diseases, touting its superiority over counterfeits. Sold by Smith & Reed, the item is marketed as genuine DeWitt's Salve for blind bleeding itch ing and protruding piles eczema and burns.
Lincoln J. Carters melodrama The Two Little Waifs comes to Wisner on Friday Sept 9. A wife is mistaken for her twin sister leading to separation, hardship, and a hopeful reunion amid snow and warmth. The dual role is played by one actress with clever lightning changes while two child actors deliver touching performances. The production features elaborate scenery and notable electrical effects, with humor interlaced throughout.
Iowa Central railway offers rates under half fare for round trips to events at the world fair and for autumn Home visitors excursions to Indiana Ohio and Kentucky. Season tickets priced 827.05 sixty day 84.20 fifteen day 12.80 with Tuesday and Thursday sales in August and September. Occasional seven day coach excursion tickets 855. On Sept 6 13 20 27 and Oct 11 annual home visitor excursions run with thirty day return limit. Call on agents for details.
A health claim asserts that a weak stomach weakens the man and that restoring stomach health restores overall strength. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy that digests food, cleanses glands and membranes, and cures indigestion and dyspepsia, sold by Smith Feed.
Mrs Ge trode BH Fenner of Marion Indiana details a severe cough and pneumonia that led to rapid weight loss from 148 to 92 pounds. After trying many remedies she used One Minute Cough Cure and recovered fully, regaining weight, health, and strength. Four bottles completed the cure, with Smith Reed as the local seller.
Great Western excursions advertise rates to Montana Idaho Washington California and western Canada Tickets on sale September 15 to October 15 through any Great Western agent or J P Eimer G P A Chicago Illinois for further information.
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