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Advert for a regional pricing offer from the Towa Press and National publishers. Highlights include county and state coverage forHardin and adjoining counties with an index in the trade area. Contact George R. St Advertising Mgr. Max Van Derveer Editor. Katharine Piper Bookkeeper.
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Hardin
Towa
Iowa
Towa Press
National
Prrarrepmin
Wagasans
George R. St
Mgr
Max van Derveer
Katharine Piper Mechanicals
Public backs Hardin County youth building plan
Public acceptance of the proposed county youth building has grown beyond expectations as rural groups originated the idea. No construction will occur until the $40,000 goal is reached, with plans for a modern, functional facility by the 1955 fair if funds arrive in time.
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Eldorans
Eldora Starts 1955 With New Businesses and Growth
Eldora sees a quick 1955 start with two new ventures in three weeks. Hardin County Tax and Bookkeeping Service opens, followed by County Motors and Lincoln Mercury auto agency. A new chamber of commerce secretary and a county youth building fund drive round out the busy period.
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Eldora
Hardin County
County Motors
Lincoln-Mercury
Chamber of Commerce
Seven Truths About Cancer From New Horizons Magazine
The New Horizons Iowa cancer magazine highlights seven truths about cancer to counter fear. It asserts cancer is curable with early treatment and not a disgrace, emphasizing early warning signs, non contagion, and non inheritance, while noting pain is rarely an early symptom.
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New Horizons
Iowa
Cancer Magazine
G A R festival marks success despite cold weather
Recitations by Addie Underwood and Nellie Stowe accompanied by remarks from Dolph Johnson. Proceeds from the box supper reached 70 dollars. Revival meetings yielded 100 professed conversions and nine perfect loves, with 71 accessions and 21 heads of families. Cemetery society to meet Mrs Turner Forker. Vigilance committee formed to ferret out crime. Mrs W L Utley left for Byron Nebraska due to her father's illness. Stores agree to close at 8 pm except drug stores. Walter O Leary reports his drama The Stolen Bride finished but may not be staged this year. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Victor Lagerquist, first in the family. Mrs P J Davis hosted dinner for Mrs Robert Sayer of Odebolt. Sol Brickman, Charles Moser guests. Ryan and Harned have 10 woodsmen on Peters farm east of Eldora cutting about 20 cords daily. 100 cords expected. Eldora group attended Ada Hehan in The Taming of the Shrew in Marshalltown.
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Addie Underwood
Nellie Stowe
Dolph
Johnson
Victor Lagerquist
Davis
Robert Sayer
Odeboldt
Sol Brickman
Charles Moser
Ryan
Harned
Peters Farm
Eldora
Marshalltown
Ada Hehan
Eldora Area News Briefs and Obituaries
Long list of local items: T. N. Hunter of Harlin County dies at home. wife Paulina Winters survives. C. E. Greer elected Commercial club president. K. Herrald secretary. Eldora to Industrial school paving efforts by Newcomer, Edgar, Crossan. New Providence marks 20 years of lectures begun 1895-6 by Lawrence Kelsey. Monday Club to build playground设施 incl tennis court if City Federation funds another site. Charles Schafer and wife welcome son Charles Merton. L. Davies refits front building offices for Albert Steinberg. two living apartments planned. Fine Lake to gain native rock bath and boat houses. American Legion to quarry rock. state to build. Owasa store destroyed by fire. Dr. W. H. Young dies after years of practice. active Mason. Tom Lytle and C. F. Brownell longtime assessors. George W. Harmis opens hatchery at Steamboat Rock. Angelen Davies, Francis Caremody and Bob Herrald win Eldora home declamatory contest. County treasurer Schmitz reports 89.25 percent tax collection of 763,199.82 for 1093. Will B. Armstrong of New Providence found dead, heart trouble suspected. Dr. R. E. Gray leaves for Minneapolis to study anesthesiology. Rev. G. H. W. Dahlberg resigns from First Baptist. Rev. David Davids of Dubuque invited to Cleveland meeting on stewardship. William Shope of San Diego and Angelen Darzes birth notice for daughter announced.
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Charles Schafer
Eldora Hospital
Charles Merton
L. Davies
Wyatt Johnson
Albert Steinberg
Fine Lake
American Legion
Owasa
W. H. Young
Tom Lytle
Pleasant Township
C. F. Brownell
Eldora City
George W. Harmis
Steamboat Rock
Angelen Davies
Francis Caremody
Bob Herrald
Eldora
Schmitz
Will B. Armstrong
New Providence
R. E. Gray
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
G. HW. Dahlberg
First Baptist Church
David Davids
Dubuque
Congregational
Council of Congregational Christian Churches
Cleveland
Ohio
William Shope
San Diego
Shope
Angelen Darzes
Smog, politics, and memories in a California visit
A writer reflects on a winter in San Diego and a past Los Angeles visit. He analyzes smog causes from basin geography and rising population, cites 1940 to 1953 growth figures for residents and industry, and contemplates political shifts around Eisenhower and Truman amid national news. The piece blends personal anecdotes with climate and policy commentary.
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Los Angeles County
Chicago
Rumblings From the Town Pump in 1955 Florida
Florida notes weather reporting habits across papers with bold type for cold snaps in the north, forecasts for Rose and Orange Bowls, a $750,000 motel project on Sunshine Skyway, and a local youth building ad piece. Also reports traffic safety, a January Facts Forum poll results, and public opinion on Cold War topics with varied percentages.
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Florida
Middle West
California
St. Petersburg
Miami
Facts Forum
Clipped Comment From Other Editors
Democratic majority could be a headache as the new congress with a narrow margin struggles to satisfy diverse district interests. The old close balance of power colored past elections and may again shape expectations as members seek to deliver for home voters.
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Congress
Ike Sticks To Convictions In State Of Union View
The Eagle Grove Eagle reports Eisenhower’s State of the Union views stress limiting federal tasks to essential duties, preserving individual self-respect and incentive, and avoiding a dependent population. He may seek a second term, with broad support across parties if he runs.
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Eisenhower
Ike
Eagle Grove
Eisenhower’s Simple Sagacity and Steady Leadership
An editorial from a Los Angeles paper lauds Dwight D. Eisenhower as a stabilizing figure and a mature leader. It praises his restraint, anti‑demagogic stance, and calm, historian outlook, contrasting him with Stevenson and McCarthyism while highlighting his domestic and international judgment and the Dixon-Yates hydroelectric plan as a practical example.
Eisenhower's Liberal Conservatism Shaping 1955 Policy
The article outlines President Eisenhower's mixed program described as liberal toward human problems and conservative on economics. It highlights desegregation, states' rights, a new Department of Welfare, a lean Treasury, and a focus on peace and massive retaliation as core elements, noting the president's plainspoken yet penetrating approach.
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Department of Welfare
Department of the Treasury
Henry Adams
Gen. Grant
Mark Twain
Eisenhower
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Hardin County Index
Eldora's Picture Newspaper
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Marcella Parker Taff
Jim Ruby
Gene Peshia
James
Turner Forker
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the Herald
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Harlin County
Paulina Winters
C. E. Greer
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A. W. Crossan
Industrial School
Lawrence Kelsey
Shellane
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Adlai
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Rod Faeranm Insurance
Arora Eer Aad
Pias Rlsory
Pe Coaltree
Sarasota Terrace
West Coast
Lido Beach
Bobby Jones Golf Course
Sarasota
Gervare
Sarasota, Florida
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Ringling Brothers
Barnum & i Circus
Boston Red Sox
Ringling Museum of Art
P. O
Sarasota, Fla
Thrill of
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Buick-Barte
Buick
Eldora Motor Co
Eldora, LA
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