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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
4
A. W. Mitterer, in a statement, asserts four-term Republican sheriff status in Wardin county. He says he never sought another party ticket, will support the Republican ticket, and condemns an Iowa Falls correspondent's report as unverified and malicious.
The Independent ticket gains backing from the X-Ray by Charley Rogers and the Iowa Falls Sentinel and Union Star, while the bolters face fierce opposition. C E Albrook of Eldora intimidates Republicans in Town Falls, described as a political terror, driving defections and creating a chaotic scene in Hardin county politics.
An attorney interviews named individuals about alleged kickbacks in publishing county legal notices. Sheriff candidate from anti corruption ticket is tied to demands for payments to publish notices. Statements recount offers of 5 to publish notices and pledges to keep details private.
For the week ending September 21 1903 the Des Moines area had a cold wet start and fair later. Temperature averaged five degrees below normal with frosts reported across regions though not as severe as first feared. Corn largely escaped serious damage with drying winds aiding ripening and harvesters starting. thrasher delays and damage to grain in stacks and shocks noted. Plowing progress reported across sections.
Mrs Lena Wheeler is at home in Alden again. Dr and Mrs David spent Saturday at lowsalls. Mrs Dr Frisbie visiting Harry for a few days. Lee Whitney has gone to live with his father at Libertyville. Mrs Van Meter is able to ride out. James Bolitho returned from Utah to spend the winter among old friends here. Clarence Hartinger mass for tune to run a nail through his foot. Mr and Mrs McMichaels of Des Moines visiting Alden. Frost escaped for awhile. corn will be better for it. Mrs Peet and daughter Mamie started for California for the winter. Walter Miller visiting friends and relatives in Alden. Walter recalls town improvements since childhood. An ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea for health. Nickel Plate road offers service to New York City and Boston with fast express trains daily. Chicago ticket office at 111 Adams.
Reduced rate notice announces Baltimore round trip tickets for September 17 18 19 at one fare plus 2 dollars. Tickets valid until September 20 conditioned by an $1 fee for extension until October. Applies due to Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows meeting September 21 39. For details see any Great Western agent or J Elmer G P A Chicago.
An Idaho correspondent recalls a western town with under 2000 people that sought plank sidewalks. Courts overruled resident opposition to compulsion, but a weak contract for surveying led to costly delays. A better surveyor later detected drainage and grading needs preventing a serious misstep. Economy harmed by underestimating professional planning costs.
An old advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for itching piles. It claims the remedy frees users from daytime and nighttime discomfort and sells for 60 cents at any drug store.
Men of Oak Timbers and rugged health endorse Scott's Emulsion as the right stuff for children. The copy touts building a firm foundation for a sturdy constitution and notes the product price of 60 cents and a dollar, with SCOTT & BOWNE as chemists in New York.
A Ladies Home Journal piece argues town libraries must start with children's books to educate readers. It urges buying the best fiction, biography, history, science and travel, maintaining few live books, and recording requests to purchase promptly. It notes monthly small spending, discounts on bulk purchases, and traveling libraries offered by state commissions as affordable options.
The village improvement society is actively inspecting the street cleaning department. A committee of twenty women is divided into subcommittees to inspect each street daily and offer guidance on lawns trees rubbish disposal and related urban care.
The piece notes how clean towns attract residents and grow, citing Irving Park and Guraga suburb as examples. It mentions San Antonio civic groups planting trees to beautify streets, Paris awarding medals for artistic homes, and Kansas City home gardening distributing seeds to schools, all contributing to urban improvement.
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