Special Club Offer in Iowa and Nearby States
A compact readers notice lists subscription details for Hardin and adjoining counties in Iowa along with references to Iowa and other state coverage. Credits include George R as editor, Max VanDerveer as bookkeeper, Grace Protheroy society editor, and staff roles such as proofreader and linotype operators.
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Hardin
Iowa
Heri County Index
Iowa Press and Natic Publis
George Reditor
Max VanDerveer
Katharine Piper
Free Downtown Parking In Eldora Through Christmas Day
Through Christmas Day free parking will be offered in Eldora as meters are covered with Santa sacks. The plan, a joint effort by the city council and Chamber of Commerce, aims to attract rural shoppers by letting them park free in downtown Eldora. Business leaders are urged to park off the courthouse square to keep the program intact.
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Eldora
Hidora
Chamber of Commerce
Eldora News Digest highlights from 1888 to 1939
A retrospective column notes A P Mason starting school in 1888 and plans to sell at Saturdays sales. Dewey Tower of Eldora brickyard sells 150000 bricks for a new industrial school building. A walking contest in Iowa Falls draws a large delegation with the Second Brigade band. Court hearing set for Chapin Host Co. vs Clinton citizens over a $700 prize purse. 1898 rail survey along new line from Rose Hill to Town Falls. Eldora residents John Conger returns from Cuba. 1908 Odd Fellows building near completion. Wellsburg opera hosts a masquerade. 1918 war trophy appeal to senators Cummins and Kenyon. a freight wreck near Steamboat Rock. flu hospital discharge last Christmas. 1928 carolers from training school. fire near Eldora. Central States Electric Co announces reduced January rates. 1939 Hardin county farm bureau president elected. local notables highlighted. central school funding sought. local church and CCC promotions noted. Eldora Tigers edge Tracer 35-34 for first conference win. Veterans of Foreign Wars to move into new Edgington Street HQ. January meeting planned in remodeled Johns house.
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A. P. Mason
Dan Miller
Dewey Tower
Eldora Brickyard
Second Brigade
Iowa Falls
0. B. Chapin
Union
Clinton
Chapin Company
C. Rot. & PL
Rose Hill
New Sharon
Kellogg
Marshiltown
Eldora
Town Falls
John Conger
Cuba
Sutvovots
Acu
Odd Fellows
Bean Persen
Cornell College
Mest Opera House
Wellsburg
Grant Tyler
Cummins
Kenyon
Steamboat Rock
Las Dies
Hale Tech
Edgington Avenue
Wyatt Johnson
Washington Street
City
Steader
Eldora Tigers
Tracer
Eldoran
Hardin County Christian Rural Overseas
Wendell Clampitt
Eldora Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Johns House
Edgington
Tem | Ramesell
Far North Iowa Musings and Notes from Grundy Center
A mosaic of hometown observations from Grundy Center and nearby areas. The writer recalls a lively Main Street with diverse footwear, recalls a conservation officer in a red jacket in Marshaltown, and muses on language origins from Latin to Native American roots. The piece blends casual anecdotes, shop encounters, and reflections on names and language.
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Grundy Center
Walt Carvey
MarshalNown
Redhaw trees near post office spark seasonal musings
In a reflective note, a writer weighs correct botanical names for the town redhaw trees and debates etiquette for a theater outing. He jokes about dust hay for a lady, who should exit the car, wait at the curb, or walk with her escort, and recalls a past disagreement on manners.
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Tom Mossman
Wildlife Clubhouse
Good Things About the Good Old Days
A reminiscence notes how ashes once eased winter hazards, letting people rough up sidewalks and back out driveways for free. The piece contrasts old coal furnace days with modern gas and oil heating, and laments sleet storms that make travel dangerous.
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Marshall
Minn
Messen
Her
Elders debate language and work in reminiscence column
In a reminiscence from Reinbeck Courier dated December 15, 1953, the writer recalls shifting labels for meals while reflecting on generational progress and the slow path to responsible work. The piece notes a cultural focus on independence, yet laments idle youth and the reliance on parental support for spending money as they approach manhood.
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United States
Reinbeck
What Others Say The Corner Hampton Times
The Corner column reflects on modern conveniences like hot and cold water taps, contrasting with past necessities such as heating water on the stove. It recalls times without hot water and bucket brigades from a boiler, noting changes in the printing news cycle and the workload in a print shop.
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Hampton Times
Explosive Factors Seed Juvenile Delinquency
The text identifies kill as explosive factors generated through mistaken kindness and codaling that can lead to juvenile delinquency.
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Eldora Herald-Ledger
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Hardini
Paul Mason
Linotypes
Dale Peshia
Emmet Fahnle
Jim Ruby
Gene Peshia
Board of Health Uftec
Henry Wehrman
Central States Electric Co
M. D. Gilbert
Ellis Township
Hardin County Farm Bureau
Tola Daries
Louis Davies
Bob Jones Enlleve
Cleveland
Tenn
Bard
Central
Hardin County Methodist Men's Association
Farle H. Christenson
CCC
Floor
Harvey
Punk
Ralph Tee
Patrapine Piper
Landly
North
South America
Read
Ers Digest
Bernard DeVoto
Wyoming
Conestoga
Susequehanna
Juanita
Monon
Mey Ar
Fwele
Penny-Wise
Free World
Christian Science Monitor
The
Monitor
Chritien Scienes
Norway
Boston
U. 5
Hardin County Savings Bank Bldg
Spirit Lake
Carl
Bremer County
Bankers Life Insurance CO
Nebraska
Iow
RCA Victor
RCA
Viktor
Talbet
Talbot
Critbroa
Saa
Sharys
Vivid Pictures
Victola
Forbes
Alto
Manuel Unf
WARD
Ward Miller
Santa’s
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