Four Days Gleaning in Local and Hardin County Field
Local field coverage highlights community events in Eldora and surrounding area. Gardentours note Preaching at churches Dr. Stewart and Dr. Purcell listed medical services and sidewalks under construction. A Selections program at the M E church and Bible Society meeting are reported, along with an arrest for operating a wheel of fortune and a large crowds at a Fair show in Eldora where rain dampened the event.
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Hardin County
Great Show Comes to Eldora Despite Rain
The Forepaugh and Sells Bros. circus and menagerie arrived in Eldora and paraded through rain soaked streets to a large crowd. Performances were cut short as canvass leaked water onto spectators, many paying 25 to 85 cents, with a mostly good show but refunds or dissatisfaction noted. The animal collection impressed, no evening show held due to tired horses, and the management is praised for coping with bad weather. The troupe enjoyed strong patronage and hopes for better weather if they return.
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Adam Forepaugh
Sells Bros
Eldora
Fair Grounds
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Forepaugh and Sells Bros
Will Stand by the Nominees, The Herald Declares
The Herald states it would not back any regular Republican nominee if dishonorable acts were known. After inquiry it praises Mark W Furry Tom W Scurry Herman F Granner and others as honest in their primaries and campaigns. It blames Iowa Falls bolters for fuss and says regular nominees are clean and will win in November.
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Rev J F Bacon Delivers Noted Sermon At Local Congregational
Reverend J F Bacon of LaSalle Illinois preached at the Congregational church last Sunday morning. His sermon was described as above the average heard from country pulpits, highlighting his clear understanding and delivery.
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J. F. Bacon
La§alle
Mx. Bacon
Purely Personal Points and Movements of the People
Movements of residents and visitors in Iowa City and nearby towns are noted, with arrivals and departures from Union, Des Moines, Ackley, and other locales. Individuals mentioned include Max Conger returning to Iowa City, Miss Nellie Farrow teaching near Union, Rev. Convery in Europe, and Clayton Haas entering Iowa College at Grinnell. Other items record travels, teaching appointments, and social visits, with a brief mention of local court affairs and a new legal partnership Crockett & Gillespie serving Des Moines Savings Bank.
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Max Conger
Iowa City
State University
Nellie Farrow
Hauser School
Union
Frank W. Crockett
Gillespie
Crockett
Hooky Mountain Tea Sparks Complexion Claims
A playful notes item suggests a girl’s complexion is imagined or marked by humor, crediting Hooky Mountain Tea as the cause. The brief oddity cites a “powdering bad thing” and a price of 58 conte.
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Conte
Hlisworth
Young Farm Boy Demonstrates Electric Inventions Near Eldora
Wm M Lynn, 16, son of farmer B J Lynn eight miles west of Eldora Iowa, built a four horsepower traction gasoline engine from scrap iron and bolts. He devised an emergency mail notification system for the roadside box, lights his home with a self made electric lamp, and is developing an electric motor to churn and power a sewing machine as he studies electricity to become an expert.
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Eeldora
Iowa
Wm. M. Lynn
B. J. Lynn
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Letter on Scurry nomination and Eldora reaction
A Jackson township Republican defends Scurry against claims of charivari and effigy burning after a primary. He notes Eldora rejoiced at Scurry's nomination and asserts such acts are not approved by good Republicans or Scurry, urging voters to remain united despite rumors.
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Willis Mitterer
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Side Walk Blocks by F A Peterson of Northwood
F A Peterson of Northwood announces readiness to lay cement block walks in any width from 18 inches to four feet. He guarantees durability in all weather and is currently at work at J B Hardin’s new residence. Also reported are the Eldora bible society officers elected last Sunday: L W Harris president N R Van Avery vice president Mrs Eugene Lindsay secretary O McKeen Doren treasurer F J Edgar librarian. A collection totaled 87 97 with a fuller report to follow Saturday.
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F. A. Peterson
Northwood
J.B. Hardin
Eldora and Vicinity Bible Society
L. W. Harris
N.R. van Avery
Eugene Lindsay
O. McKeen Doren
F. J. Edgar
Blydenburgh notes disputed in $2900 claim and local assault
Mrs. Smith of Brooklyn sues Blydenburgh, claiming he owes her $2900 on a note taken under her pillow while she was ill. She alleges theft and destruction of the note, plus past secrecy around a scandal. The Herald defends Blydenburgh as innocent until proven guilty, while reporting a domestic assault in William Brown’s household and upcoming theatre news.
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Building a Tool House in Point Pleasant Cemetery
In the previous issue, the builder clarification notes that the cemetery discussed is Point Pleasant, not Eldora. No new building has been erected in the cemetery here.
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Point Pleasant
Eldora
National Irrigation Congress at Salt Lake City and Ogden
Announcement for the National Irrigation Congress in Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah from September 15 to 18 with the lowest first class round trip fare via the Chicago Great Western Railway. Stopovers allowed west of Denver. Tickets on sale September 12 13 and 14 good for return until October 16. For more information contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago.
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Utah
Chicago Great Western Ry
Denver
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Great Western
J P Elmer
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Chicago
Cholera and Dysentery Warned Urgently in Notice
A brief public health advisory warns that cholera and dysentery can strike suddenly and urges keeping Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawbery on hand as a safe plan.
Her Only Sin at Lincoln J. Carter Theatre Tonight
A scene painting from Her Only Sin appears in act three, staged under Lincoln J. Carter on the 19th night. The excerpt shows Burgess in a walled garden beside a rose covered cottage with a view. The Nickel Plate Road offers fast daily trains to New York City and Boston with first class coaches, sleeping cars, and dining service. Tickets carry no excess fare. Chicago office at 111 Adams. Also a Dean's Ointment ad appears seeking relief for itching piles.
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Chicago
Lincoln J. Carter
Wisner Opera House
Burgess
New York City
Boston
Superior
Chicago City
Adams
Half Rates to Chicago for Centennial Excur sion
Centenary celebration set in Chicago from Sept 26 to Oct 1. Iowa Central Railway offers round trip excursion tickets at a single fare. Tickets on sale Sept 26 27 and 28 with return limit Oct 3. See ticket agents for particulars.
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