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Hardin County Ledger in Eldora, Iowa

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Newspaper

Hardin County Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1924

Page

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Notes of the Public School Contest at Reinbeck

Eldora advances Maurice Vilmont to the Humboldt state contest after winning first in oratorical at the district event. Strong showing by Reinbeck and Osage competitors with close scoring and multiple town schools represented. Events include dramatic and humorous classes with praise for Adeline Helverton and Marshall Kuathen.

Reinbeck Eldora Maurice Vilmont Humboldt Jack ‘Levingeton West Waterloo Theniversity Iowa Reinback Adeline Helverton Fertile Marshall Kuathen Osage Robert Greet Robert Magnoleta Gary Cand Quita Hunge Ardis Adams Tracr Grundy Center Tracer Les Laurence Weisner Dean’ Wattehow Iva Ayres Edna Tragkew Jon Margariteennedy Teddy Emuel» Schmidt Wall ‘Fina Estion

Miss Steinberg Elected County School Head Unanimously

Miss Steinberg was chosen as County Superintendent of Schools at a Tuesday election held by a convention of district presidents. Sixteen delegates attended. several roads prevented over a dozen more from ballot. Three County Educational Board members were selected: Morris to succeed Carter, Reed to succeed Bridgens, and Gilbert to succeed Nichols.

Miss Steinberg Bosen Miss Steinber Alden Ray Hoyt Clay Roas Ellison Gifford Sam Lepley Bina

Eldora City Election Results and Voter Turnout

The Eldora city election held March 31 elected the entire Citizens ticket with strong female turnout especially in the Fourth Ward. Mayor results listed Higds ticket tops and council contests focused in the First Ward where Naxzett defeated Greer. Farm crop reports from March 1, 1924 show corn and oats holdings and shipping, with notes on wheat and barley indicators and general agricultural outlook.

W. HH Soper Eldora Citizens Porter Flrst Tyler Merrick Sprain Naxzett Greer Quick Warthow Niasen Turner Treagarer Brownell Agsensor Davis Fark Will Partar

Sheriff Luglin and Depuy Rue Serve Papers Across Distances

The report notes Sheriff Luglin and Deputy Rue traveled by car, horse, and on foot over several days to deliver service. Luglin covered 70 miles by car, 9 by horseback, and 4 on foot on Monday. 66 by car, 10 by team and horseback, and 4 on foot on Tuesday. Deputy Rue traveled 20 miles on horseback and 7 on foot on Tuesday and 7 miles on foot yesterday while continuing service.

Luglin Depuy Ruebel Aph Shertfe Luginn

Obituary notices of early Hardin County pioneers

Fragmented obituary notices recount the deaths and life histories of multiple residents. George, born 1846 in Bath County, moved across Indiana and Iowa, active in Oakwood Baptist church, funeral in March 1824 in Iowa Falls. Rebecca Richard Crankie, born 1844 in North Hampton PA, moved by prairie schooner to Eldora area, married John Crankie in 1864, survived by two daughters and one son.

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Grading Eggs Now In Vogue In Iowa Meeting

The wholesale egg dealers of Iowa met in Des Moines on March 20 and voted to start April 1 a system classifying eggs by quality. Farmers would be paid on quality, with fresh eggs premium and dirtier eggs relegated to secondary grades. Aimed to raise overall product quality, the plan mirrors neighboring states and has support from the Department of Agriculture.

Iowa Des Moines Phoe Department of Agriculture State Agricultural Secretary Hla State Agricultural, Department Gia Oich Marchante Taiser

Ackley Lodge degrees session ends with talks and lunch

About thirty members of the TQ OF Ledge Ackley Lodge attended a degree ceremony Friday evening. Noble Grand D. O. King gave a talk on fellowship followed by remarks from Prod . Crys blot. El dora Podge praised the event while several members added brief talks. Lunch was served. A sad death report: Mrs. Margaret Wilson shot herself Sunday on the Harry Megan place near Fayette. Her home was in Fayette. The body was brought to the Megan place for burial.

Ackley Witddens D. O. King Crysblot Eldora Podge Ackley Lodge Margaret Wilson Harry Megan Place Wilson Haby Megan Place Atney Fayette

Correction notice and local sports honor summary

A correction to last week’s tax article clarifies Deputy Auditor George Haynes instead of County Auditor. Bernard White has been elected captain of the Columbia basketball team for the next season after a standout year, with congratulations from Eldora friends.

George Hnaynea George Haynes Bernard White Columbia Eldora Hiey

Market Letter Reports Mixed Cattle and Hog Trends

Receipts last week totaled about 206000 cattle, 15000 sheep, and 3000 hogs with markets uneven. Cattle firm on heavy steers up to 12 dollars and best yearlings near 11.76, while bull market weak. calves firmer and stockers steady. Hog prices opened strong then eased with top around 7.76 and averages near 7.10. sheep and lambs showed strength with heavy lambs around 14.75 to 16.60. Projections for Tuesday note 40000 cattle, 28000 hogs, 10000 sheep due amid snowy roads and light arrivals.

Lee Ig Cloge Fini Lee Bbs Recohstyscot Sahons Ong Stroni Puckera Entity Botcher Gholeo

Stuck in the Mud A Michigan couple heads home

Inde pendence Kangas Mr and Mrs McClean travel by automobile from Detroit to Clinton Iowa but are stranded in mud on the way. They took a train from here and remark about the crowd and the days ahead while awaiting assistance.

OG. H. Bunter H. Anderson Crosby Minn Eldora Gaya Thalr Pasine Ngar Eldore Ledger McClean Independence Kangas Detroit Mich Clinton Iowa Elora

Budget Legislation Sparks Iowa Assembly Clash

Des Moines reports a loud budget debate as House amendments create a state budget director and Senate proposals expand the system. The measure envisions a three member state budget board to oversee state, county, city, and local tax levies with hearings and coordinated estimates.

L. Caswall Des Moines Atate House Soverei Nge Senate Audh Moat Polk County Polk Saundas Smith, B Budgat Ite

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