Eldora Subscriptions and Staff of Hardin County Index
Hardin County Index presents yearly subscription rates for Eldora and adjoining counties with special club offer for Herald Ledgers. Publisher George R. Stauffacher advertising Don McMillen editor Grace Protheroe society editor Max Van Derveer bookkeeper Katharine Piper proof reader Marcella Parker mechanical staff foreman Paul Mason linotypes Dale Peshia Charles Davis printers Jim Ruby Gene Peshia.
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Hardin
Towa
Herald-Ledgers
Hardin County Index
Iowa
Iowa Press
George R. Stauffacher
Don McMillen
Gains from Unity in Farm Groups Rise Nationwide
The farm problem spurred creation of several groups led by National Farmers Organization based in Corning Indiana and Iowa Farmers of America started in Webster City for ex servicemen. United action may pressure legislators and help push new farm legislation.
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National Farmers Organizaon
Corning
Iowa G
Farmers of America
Webster City
Washington
Hog Sales and Farm Wages Rise in Iowa January Report
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes January February hog slaughter marketings expected at about 4,060,000 head, up 12 percent from a year earlier and 13 percent above the 1949-53 five year average. December hogs totaled 2,500,000 head with sows 7 percent of the total. average age 7.0 months. Farm wages on Town farms average 135.00 dollars per month with board and room. daily rates 6.90 with board and room and 8.80 without. United States farm wage rates on January 1 show a slight rise from a year earlier, with all types and regions higher than four years ago.
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Iowa
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
UITED
Old Coins Gone From Circulation and Local Town News Update
The piece notes that silver three cent, copper two cent, and silver twenty cent coins are no longer minted or paid out at sub-treasuries. It reports a fire destroying the Shinner block in Ackley housing Rouillard's restaurant and grocery, new residences in Hubbard, cottages on the Hoover addition, and a first Wabash rail wreck near town delaying trains 24 hours. It mentions glass fronts on Porter and Moir's, the Industrial School now electrically lit, Burlingame joining Wisner in a grocery, Buckeye creamery receiving 2000 pounds of milk daily, and ice-house construction at Cottage creamery. Additional items include a new harness shop in Radcliffe, excitement over Owasa grade school plans, a library-building proposal in Iowa Falls, plant upgrades by X, Z, Brick and Tile Co., W. A. Haggin selling his business, a proposed new bridge at Town Falls, and expectations of a new New Providence arising from the ashes of the old town.
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Ackley
P. Rouillard
T. W. Strother
J. M. Christy
Hubbard
Newman
Hoover Addition
Porter and Moir
G.H. Wisner
Clarence Burlingame
Buckeye Creamery
Cottage Creamery
Rorem
Larson
F. Stukenberg
Radcliffe
Owasa
Iowa Falls
E. S. Flisworth
L. E. Jones
Rock Run
W. A. Haggin
Union
Enos Reece
Ralph Bowen
Board of Supervisors
Washington Street
Town Falls
Rumblings From the Town Pump Channeling Iowa and National Talk
A noisy Iowa page column blends local sports chatter with national politics. Readers discuss Iowa State’s win over Colorado and Iowa’s victory over Purdue, with tangential notes about Grace Kelly’s wedding and a local auction anecdote. The piece forecasts Eisenhower’s likely second-term bid, citing duty, health, and world leadership as reasons.
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Iowa
Purdue
Bob Dornsbach
Kenneth Harrington
Bob
Ken
Iowa State
Colorado
Hawkeye
Hallermakers
ISC
Iowa UI
Eldora Items Highlight Community Happenings and Changes
Eldora notes record a new ready to wear store opening prep by Knoxville firm reps, a semi conscious injury from a runaway team near Eldora, scout promotions including Eagle Scout Jack Blankenship, and Barbara Moser entering a county citizenship contest. Property moves, a Coe College basketball contributor, and a 1951 farm sale record are also mentioned along with a forthcoming auto dealer grand opening and light snow on Sunday.
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Hardin County Ledger
S. A. Hardy
Jack Blankenship
Jimmie Davis
Robert Davis
Howard Schan
Robert A. Hall
Kenneth H. Kennedy
Barbara Moser
Eldora
Eldora High School
Daughters of the American Revulution
E. P. Groth
J. L. Cameron
Bob Lamprecht
Dewey Lamprecht
Willis Lamb
Coe College
El~dora
Frank Lawler
Smiths Motors
Oldsmobile
West Edgington Ave
Hog killing time in Missouri and a rocking chair gift
The piece recalls party dinners from Kansas City to Booneville and Rep. Dewey Short gifting a Missouri hickory rocking chair to President Eisenhower. It shifts to a nostalgic Missouri farm scene of Christmas cold snaps, home butchering, rendering lard, sausage making, and old-time county fair prizes, ending with a note to call Franzenbergs in Conrad.
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Kansas City
Booneville
Eisenhower
Dewey Short
Congress
Missouri
IDEALS Over Deals Moral Climate Says Explorer in Alhambra
Declared Explorer John H. Godlard urged ideals over New Deals and fair deals in a Alhambra lecture. He warned that promising larger monetary deals leads to legalized robbery and moral decay, arguing a shift to abstract ideals would restore moral air and curb materialism.
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John H. Godlard
Alhambra
Calif
Babson predicts Eisenhower 1956 re election
Roger Babson, famed for forecasting the 1929 crash, remains active in predictions. His latest flat statement says if no unforeseen event occurs, President Eisenhower will be renominated and reelected in 1956. This bold prognosis draws attention as he stakes his view on future events.
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Roger Babson
Eisenhower
Brantford
Gas Producers Fight Harris Fulbright Bills In Congress
The Council of Local Gas Companies urges readers to oppose the Harris Fulbright Bills, arguing they would exempt producers from federal regulation, raise prices, and favor big oil firms. It warns of a seller’s market, escalator clauses, and billions in value shifting to large producers at consumer expense. Citizens are urged to contact senators and representatives to defeat the measure.
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Council of Gas Companies
Harris
Town Electric Light and Power Company
United States Supreme Court
Phillips
Federal Power Commission
PPC
FPC
Gas price bills urged to face opposition by constituents
The article notes calls for governors county boards and city councils to contact their Congressmen about proposed bills affecting gas prices. It mentions the political stakes for Senators Kerr and the administration, highlighting a veto history and urging citizens to consider consequences if rates rise.
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House
Senator Kerr
Oklahoma
Congress
Truman
Farm Debate Grows as Stassen Challenges Stevenson
The farm issue debate heats up as Harold Stassen challenges Adlai Stevenson to discuss farm policy. Hubert Humphrey volunteers to join, with others also eager to participate. The column notes the debate has been ongoing and questions when action will follow the talk.
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Eisenhower
Harold Stassen
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Hubert Humphrey
Stassen
Catskill
N-o
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