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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1904
Page
4
The Herald reports increasing reader enrollment as locals favor its twice weekly edition for fresher county news. It argues daily or semi weekly updates meet demand for condensed, timely reports and urges nonmembers to join the growing Herald reading family amid a quiet political campaign.
The Sioux City Journal notes a Republican tilt nationwide with Iowa and Vermont leaning Republican and Arkansas seeing party shifts in the Senate and House. Critics in The Iowa Falls Sentinel railing against Judge Evans overemphasize the Soule embezzlement sentence, while The Herald echoes harsher tones in its editorial response.
Hardin County Board of Supervisors approves a detailed schedule of claims and expenses from the September 1904 session. The document lists payments to attorneys, sheriffs, justices, witnesses, court expenses, and stationery, with names like Albrook Lundy, Burke Stephen, Bryson BR, Newcomer CS, and many others. It also notes travel and postage costs, printing, and printing of proceedings, plus a mention of fare rates for Iowa Central Railway for world’s fair and home visitors excursions with specific ticket options and sale days.
Fragmentary items on Eldora Electric Light and Water Works, road work and bridges, local builders and suppliers. Includes a citizen testimony endorsing Dean's Kidney Pills with a testimonial by W J McCall of Jefferson Street and a sale notice for 80 acres of pasture near Eldora Junction.
A historic ad declares that a weak stomach weakens the man and asserts that health starts with the stomach. It promotes Kodo Dyspepsia Cure as a solution for indigestion and stomach troubles, mentioning sales through Wilson Drug Company and sellers at Cottage 1300 and Residence 2200. It also references a state motto and Rocky Mountain Tea branding.
The ad claims neglected consumption is the real danger and urges immediate use of Scott's Emulsion to prevent TB. It promises health benefits in thousands of cases and offers a free sample from Scott & Bowne at Pearl Street New York.
An advertisement claims stomach dosing does not cure catarrh and that breathing Hyomei through a pocket inhaler is the only scientific treatment. Wilson Drug Co guarantees refunds and cites numerous cure reports. The complete Hyomel outfit costs 1 dollar, with a lifetime inhaler and refills available.
In a clipped dialogue, Gladys and Van ity discuss affection while Noggs jokes about cures for insomnia. The exchange hints at social games and perceptions of fondness, then shifts to a note on Japanese men and Russian women as skilled needleworkers.
The district court of Hardin County Illinois appointed Sandy Ann Peyton as executor of the Micamah Peyton estate. Creditors are to pay the estate and present legally authenticated claims to the court for allowance. Public notice dated August 2, 1904 with August 27 first publication and September 10 final publication.
Notice to creditors and creditors claims for the estates of Komas Abbott and Selby B Moran appointed by the Hardin County District Court. Debts payable to the undersigned. claims to be presented duly authenticated for allowance. Dated 1904 with notices published Aug and Sept by executors Ag 24 Lite FQ Annorr and Mrs I L Maran.
In the District Court of Iowa Hardin county William Welmer executor seeks order to sell portion of the east half of section 29 township 87 range 22 west of the 5th P M Hardin county Iowa except two acres for cemetery. If未 appear before noon of the second day of the next term October 24 1904 Eldora Iowa, default will be entered and decree as prayed. Also advertisement for De Witt's Little Early Risers pill with testimonial.
Mrs Gere Fenner of Marion Indiana reports she was entirely cured of a persistent cough after using One Minute Cough Cure. She regained her weight from 82 pounds to normal after four bottles, with stronger lungs and restored health. Sold by Smith and Reed. Great Western excursions advertise Montana Idaho Washington California and western Canada trips. Tickets available Sept 15 to Oct 16 through Great Western agents or J P Elmer Chicago.
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