Vilmont Wins State Honors In Declamatory Contest
Maurice Vilmont of Eldora captured first place in the State Declamatory contest at Humboldt with The New South. Dennis Meyers of Algona took second in oratory. Esther Gibson of Reinbeck and Eva Garrison of Clorinda won first and second in dramatic. Delights of Tama won humorous class with Friday Afternoon in a Rural School. Judges were L I Minkel James Rae and Ray Short. Mrs J P McDonald aged 72 died at home after illness.
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Maurice Vilmont
Humboldt
New South
Eldora
Pye
Maurice
Dennisy Meyers
Algona
America
Esther Gibson
Reinbeck
Humoresque
Eva Garrison
Clorinda
Misa Garrigon
Delight Tims
Tama
Marshal Kathan
Osage
L. I. Minkel
Fort Dodge
James Rae
Mason City High School
Ray L. Short
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Local notices and snow event mark Eldora day
Funeral services planned for a local resident with services at home Friday at 2 30 pm burial in Eldora cemetery. Also reported is a front page bank statement omission corrected later in the issue. A heavy snow fell Friday morning blanketing the area and delaying many with shoveling needed. Campers remain in the City Park as spring plans advance and local business notices touch on law fee discussions and motor company distribution plans for Eldora.
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First National
First National Bank
Lowa
Market Letter from Chicago Reports Cattle Prices Rise
Receipts of cattle for the week totaled about 47,000 with heavy cattle topping at 12.40. Prime yearlings scarce at 11.76. cows and heifers up 26 to 60 cents. Bulls and feeding stock mixed. hogs steady near 7.65 with light Tuesday arrivals. sheep and lambs generally lower, native lambs around 15.75 and westerns lower. Estimated 11,000 to 16,000 sheep next week. market mood cautious with varied gains and declines across grades.
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Chicago
Rev B Clark Installed as Pastor at Vathyistian Church
A long serving pastor, B Clark, was installed as pastor of the Vathyistian Church. After nearly three years in Eldora he remains noted for his kindly spirit, ease with congregants, and steady leadership as the community marks the occasion on May 1st.
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Texas
Dan H. Webster
San Antonio
Henry C. Webster
Eldora
Webster
Liberty Park
Announcements for Republican primary in Hardin County
Readers see a wave of candidate notices for Hardin County offices including County Attorney Clerk Recorder Treasurer Supervisor and District Court Clerk in the June 2 1924 Republican primary. Names cited include James L Cameron Albert Steinberg M D Gilbert Calvin Boylan Chas A Norhie G M Barnes Mabel A Howard and J L Cameron among others with editorials from Ledger and mentions of Democratic contenders and Easter accessories.
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James Li Cameron
Albert Stein
Marion Bailey
Simon Engelking
M. D. Gilbert
Buckeye
Ledger
Hardin County
Bardin County
County Recorder
Chas, A, Norhie
M. Barnes
Iowa
Mabel A. Howard
Jas. L. Cameron
Primarion
Albert Steinberg
Illness and Death In Forest Grove Oregon
Mrs S W Needham received news of her mother Mrs G T Darland’s illness near Portland Oregon then learned of her death Saturday night A late telegram said she would travel to Minneapolis but a Grinnell wreck delayed her The funeral was planned for Forest Grove with cause listed as pneumonia and the mother’s illness less than a week prior
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Oregon
S. W. Needham
G. T. Darland
Forest Grove
Portland
Baling
Pfisumonta
Wreck on M and St L RY at Grinnell Farm Crossing
A severe early Sunday wreck on the M and St L line occurred at the Bert Abel farm crossing near Grinnell. A northbound passenger train jumped the tracks at speed, with cars tumbling down the bank. miraculous no fatalities reported. Wrecking crews from Oska toona and Marshalltown arrived to clear debris and recover freight and mail cars.
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St. L
Berti Abel
Boone
Fiagman Croas
Leff
Memorial Day Committees Named in Eldora Ceremony
Eldora held a meeting to set Memorial Day roles for May 30. W H Soper is President of the Day, G L Laghan Marshall, with speakers Gilenn Whorrat and Jag L Cameron. Eva Fuller is treasurer. music by Wyate Johnson, Clara Williamson, and Mrs Jas L Cameron. Various volunteers cover decorations, flowers, and cemetery arrangements.
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Eldora
W. ‘H. Soper
Marshall
G. L. Laghan
Gilenn Whorrat
Jag
L. Cameron
W. J. Bowers
Mia. Glen
Archer
Albert Steinberg
Womens' Auxiliary of Legion
Womens’ Relief Corps
B. A. Shloomaui
Pred Wehrman
Jus. Hall
Buckner - Cem Lopo
Harry Moner
Mra
Fred Uptoh
J. Smith
Elsworth
Secor
Chs
Roberta
N. S. Carpenter
Albart
W. M. Satchall
A. Wr
April term district court reports small indictments
The April term of district court convened with Judge Clock on the bench. Jury organization listed J. H. Lugian and others, few indictments returned mainly booze related. A long roster of petit jurors was drawn from multiple towns for the week's work and assignments for April 21 to April 24 were noted. A Pine Lake committee sought state funds for parking and road extension. A mass meeting discussed electric rates and service with engineer Karl Schmidt urging regulatory collaboration.
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Tors
Cour
J. H. Lugian
Sherman
Forsman
Fannie B. Strother
Tipton
W. E
Brightwell
Ellis
F. R. Champlin
Sena Xing
I. W. Daly
D J. Thornton
Iran Mackey
Heiary Burch
W. A. Hiscrodt
George F. Pemberton
Leland Hammond
Hattie Hanson
Clara Routh
C. D. Warman
H. N. Reynolds
Fred Lester
John H. Wood
Myrtle Burton
A. C G. Reitsch
A. P
Whitten
Amos Henser
Carl Parrish
L. L. Hauser
UNION
A. L. Wood
Porter Hall
Glen Haggin
Sam
Nicholas
Alden
Isaac Moo
Myrtle Whitney
Nels Quelland
Henry Farr
Ray Ballentine
Bert Oxwood
Evadna Pattenger
Garden City
Albert Knutson
Pine Lake
Tom Larnon
Steve Moser
Jay Newcomer
Des Moines
Clayton Baker, Ey
High Bridge
Karl Schmidt
Colnnell
Peter Brown to Leave Eldora
Peter F. Brown ends twenty years in Eldora mercantile trade to join his brother in law’s New York firm Meehan Co. The ad promotes stock clearance for buyers, noting a $800,000 offer as the trigger for his relocation and the potential benefit to local buyers. Also reports Hardin County dairy show results with top producers and county ranking in state summaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownityy Goods Co
Peter F. Brown
Eldora
8. H., Meehan Co
New York City
Dallara
Peter Brown
Meshan
Peta Beck
Iowa Senate Moves Toward Code Revision and New Town Law
The Des Moines Senate, under a near full attendance rule, pushed final Code revision and a new four year revised Town code plan last week. It passed the Harrison Smith bill for a revised code cycle, debated the Tuck law suspension to fund county expenses, and considered farm credits, tuition changes, and the Board of Control measures affecting prison labor.
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G. L. Caswell
Des. Moines
Senate
General Assembly
Boards of Supervisors
Tuck
Busor
Senator Smith
Mad County
Aditi
Bowman
South Dakota
Iowa
Armas
Board of Control
House
Pramont Ayetom
Benate
Tay
Healy Res
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Loreal High School
J. P. McDonald
I. P. McDonald
Mtven
Fererrevrry
Gallia
Gratan
Bogardus
Hubbard
Clarke Reynolds
Cushton
Wis
Burigl
Eldora Cemetery
Ata
Tee Hedin
Wayside Inn
Bryson
Davindincuasa
Clock
Hay
Donald Hepburn
Will Soll
Jewett Glen Jones
Jones-Powell Auto Co
Payne Motor Co
Miller, White & Woods of
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G. L. Laglan
Calvin Boylan
Ackley
George Arends
C. G. Weimer
Leilger
Board of Supervisors
M.D. Gilbert
Board of, Supervisors
Editor Ledger
M. G. Bailey
Haas Co
John Aesler
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Storsu
Dogeng
Ogee Briny
Seaton
D. Gibbs
Cockeram
W. R. Williams
Claude McBride
J. Thammaon
Weatherman
S.o't
Dougan
Alex Caruth
Aleidus Victor Va E. Mi Brentn
Am. R. F. Goodwin Rubber Co
R. C G. Rodgers
Chrissia Wood
Laura Ziesman
Lee Handsacker
W. A. Holden
John McCarley
L. Cavoria
Rebecca J. Minning
Burl Hadey
Chas. Scurry
Quacker Gats Co
Sash 8 Auto Oi
Ye H. Ry Lockwood
Christian H. ‘Brandt
EB. ‘Anderson
Chas. A. Pabbeldt
R. T. & Borrr
PR. C
U. S
Pally Opan
Btnte
New York
Hardin County Testing Association
Chas. A. Mark
Fannie Emony
Gr. Jer
H. Dreisr
Iowa Falls
P. B. Hol
W. F. McCord
Towa Falls
W. F. McGord
A. Mark
Towa Tale
Falla
Aney
Barnes
Schaap
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