Eldora and vicinity notes of travels and events
Eldora area reports a wave of visitors and departures with: Henry Schwark to Coffax for a several day visit. Grant Tyler in Des Moines on business. the Selemons back to Des Moines after visiting. Mrs J Wharten to Vienwood Iowa to visit kin. Miss Grace Smith and Maurice Smith outing at Dorrietty Minnesota. several others visiting friends in Maquoketa Cedar Rapids and Ackley. local fishing and fishing movement under Deputy Game Warden Marin. Diamond theater features Nobility and The Moonshiners Last Stand. sewer and water mains progress. various weddings and social notices. Ledger staff survey on lad cultivation. many trips to Minnesota and Missouri. musical and church notices including Rev White and a district court action in Swain case.
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Ies
Henry Schwark
Coffax
Grant Tyler
Des Moines
G. W. Seloaion
W.rl Domes
Dasper
Selemon
South P
Miss Atthe
Potsen
WiStrees
Mibwaerk
Joseph Wharten
Viienwood
Iowa
Burlingame
G. H. Jepsen
Maquoketa
John D. Reed
2. B. Starr
Minnesota Lakes
Pathe
E. P L. Davis
J. S. Shafer
Eayte City
Grace Q. Smith
Maurice Smith
Dorrietty
Minn
Quick
Risse
Ackleyairs
Kate Page
Eldora
Cedar Rapids
Gus. Miller
Hubbard
Charles City
Blackmun
Ackley
E. O. Hartley
Floyd
St.Pregs
Maude Sheridan
Marshalltown
J. I. Blackmun
C. E. Carver
Marshall, Jasper and
Polk Cegzdies
Agnes Hartman
Steamboat Rock
Hartman
Union
Hardin County
Bernard Todd
Herrald Purniture
Mear
LeRoy Kennedy
Julia Ellen
Abel E. Propst
C. B. Cowell
St. Joseph
St. Paul
Orrin Simmons
Cordelia Laving
Webster City
Methodist Parsonage
Eldora Grounds
GF. Stauffer
Simpeon
Stauffer
Minnesota
Durward Howell
Dale Witees
Bo H. Lundy
Vib Swimsen
St. Paul Uw
Eldorans
Haase Hincreis
Pen
Kenetmere
I of
New York
Alain
Ledeer
Dee
Pont
Frazier
Iowa Falls
Marshall County
Amos Robb
Ocheydan
G. H. Cobb
R. R. Hadley
Lakes
Charles Norby
Estherville
C. H. Hollied
Springfield
Missouri
Herrald Furniture Store
S. Hardin
Marks
Alma
Neb
Hattie Marks
H.D. Brown
Hampton
D. O. Kine
Brown
Mary A. Swain
District Court
W. E. Swain
J. W. Porter
Eldora Mutual Telephone Company
C. A. Beaver
Waukee
William Rainsbarger
W. H. Martin
TENTS FOR SALE TWO SIZES WITH FLOORS AND FLIES
Bargain sale offering two tents 12 by 14 feet and 8 by 10 feet with floors and flies. Apply at Led ter Orive.
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Ledter Orive
Real Estate Transfers in Iowa Falls and Eldora
Trustees for the Fund for the Diocese of Iowa transfer property to Theo Morrison and others in multiple parcels in Iowa Falls and Eldora with values from $1 to $4,000. Transactions include Anna Weringa to Ira Kinney, W. L. Simplot to Eva Simplot, Abbie J. Foster to Wm Welden, and several inter-family transfers among Kinney, Stauffer, Van Avery, and Carlisle. Also an ad for Huebingers Iowa atlas driving maps sold at Ledger office.
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Fund For
Diocese of Iowa
Theo. N. Morrison
Led & E
Lowa Falls
Anna Weringa
Ira C. Kinney
Buckeye
W. L. Simplot
Eva Simplot
Buttolph & Smith
Add
Iowa Falls
Abbie J. Foster
Wm. E. Welden
Foster
Towa Falls
W. F. Clover
Iva C. Kinney
North Add
IA. Nichols
F. W. Allen
J. Co
van Metre
Bliss Riverside Park
Frank White
C. F. Stauffer
Eldora
N. R. van Avery
El.cora
J.C. Lowe
L. B. Carlisle
Benson
Union
W. Poot
J. ©. Lowe
Bergen
Rirs
Ethel Warriott
Mary Craughtin
City Council Minutes Report Regular Meeting Actions
The regular monthly City Council meeting was held with the mayor and one councilman absent. Wil Hams was elected chairman as Waterworks and sewer matters were discussed, bids for water meters approved, and a street and alley committee referral noted. Tax levies were set for General, Waterworks, Sewer, and Library funds, and city warrants were authorized for cash discounts. meeting adjourned to August 12.
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Iehl
Wil Hams
Wilkes
Viet Hovroe
Julia Scurry
First Ward
Fuhd Coe
Soe Ss
Tooo Ek Waterworks
Ccc Ee
Pengvpaega
Emg
O.oo
Ieee
Luce Zy City
Par m On Fire Near Coulter Iowa In Peat Bed
A peat bed under the Sorensen farm near Coulter in Franklin County fuels a prairie fire that has destroyed forty acres of hay and threatens over 200 more. Fire started when a tenant burned a bees nest to vent aggression. A hundred workers, traction engines, and a ditch plan are used to halt the blaze, with pumping wells to wet peat beds. The farm owner, Mr Sorensen, is Latimer bank president.
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Randowa
Coulter
Franklin County
Nic Sorensen
Sorensen
Bank
Latimer
Library Committees Announced For Coming Year
At the library meeting Rev. Stanley named committees for next year. Book committee includes Thut T, Moser, and Fenton. Finance committee lists Eharets, Burding, Esta hbook. Building and grounds committee comprises Gothen, Penton, and Moser.
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Stanley
Thut, Moser and Fenton
Eharets
Burding
Esta Hbook
Gothen, Penton and
Moser
Waterloo Saloon Petition Denied Again in Waterloo
Durham district court revised its decision in the saloon case overruling a new trial motion and finding the consent petition from last November and December insufficient. The saloon men may appeal to the supreme court, leaving Waterloo dry for at least a year. Some operators may file a new petition after the March municipal election, though likely to be challenged by the Business Men's Temperance association. Losses totaling about $12,000 deter further contributions.
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Hardin Counts
Waterloo
Seages
Durham
Supreme Court
Business Men's Temperance Association
Hot and Dry Iowa Crop Report Warns of Low Rain
Director Chappel reports consecutive days above 100 degrees and minimal rainfall across Iowa. Yields vary by region with corn generally holding in the north but damaged in the south. wheat, oats, barley, rye and hay yield projections provided, indicating a nationwide drought impact on pasture and crop quality.
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Chappel
Iowa
Arts
Harley
Judges Conclude Rail Rates Rule Unconstitutional
A three judge panel led by Judge Simittz reviews the dispute over state rail rate enforcement at the state fair. The decision favors the railroads, holding state and constitutional constraints, with the court unanimous and a temporary injunction sought. Also notes a lost key ring found near West Section Road and returned to Emeny Garage.
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Ior
Walter I. Smith
United States Circuit Caut of Appeals
Conneil Blaifs
van ValkenLare
United States District Court of Kansas
Smith McPherson
District of Iowa
Simittz
State Railroad’ Commission
Smith
Railroad Commission
Supreme Court
Ring
West Section Road
Emeny Garage
Owasa Co-Operative Creamery Shows Strong First Year
The Owasa Co-Operative Creamery, formed by local farmers and the Owase Commercial club, reports three successful quarters in its first year ending June 1 1913. Cream received rose 50 percent from June 1912 to June 1913, with total receipts $29,808.73 and patrons paid $26,758.20, reflecting profitable cooperative operation and bright dairy prospects locally.
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Owasa
WANT RAILWAY EXTENDED TO LINK ALDEN EAGLE GROVE
The commercial clubs of Law Falls Eldora seek Chicago & Northwestern backing to build a connecting line between Alden and Eagle Grove about twenty miles through rich farmland. The project aims to improve train service after a Tama Eagle Grove line opens, diverting traffic from Jewell and bringing passenger and freight benefits from the Dakotas and northwest Iowa to Chicago.
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Commercial Club of
Law Falls
Commercial Club
Eldora
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Alden
Eagle Grove
Jevel
Tama
Jewell
Owasa
Dakotas
Iowa
Chica
Christian Church Service Schedule Announced
The pastor will not take a vacation and regular services will continue this month. Bible school starts at ten o'clock with all urged to attend. Morning service at eleven, evening at eight with sermons on topics of interest. Christian Endeavor at seven, prayer meeting Thursday at eight, choir practice Friday. A cordial invitation to all.
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Christian Endeavor
Paulina C Hauser obituary notes 1838 1913
Paulina C Hauser born Owen county Indiana October 24 1838 died 1913 at age 74. Married LL W Price December 11 1872. Survived by sons CL W Price Whitten TLC Price Cambridge ND and Mabel at home. Two step daughters Mrs Mitta Lawrence Lake Park IA and Mrs Mary Whiteacre Brighton IA. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm with interment Hauser cemetery. Distanced relatives listed. Card of thanks follows.
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Pawina CC. Hauser
Owen County
Indiana
LL. W. Price
CL W. Price
Whitten
Tlc. Price
Cambridge
N.D
Mabel
Mary Whiteacre
Brighton
Iowa
Mtta Lawrence
Lake Park
Hauser Cemetery
Mitta Lawrence
Greee
Ed Wallace
George Atney
Parker, Sop
Undefined quote fuels painter rumor in Chicago Ree
An unclear Chicago Ree item speculates about an artist’s finances and hiring practices, mentioning Mood and Reghnahd and fragments about cubist direction, money, and models. The garbled text contains quotes from a wife and friend arguing about income and employment tied to artistic work.
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Clin
Reghnahd Devs
Chicago
A Horse Deal in the Bay Market
In a rural Bay Market scene, two farmers discuss selling a horse between crops and talk of a small mare. They negotiate a bottom price as one offers to buy and the other hints at a past bid and a plan to transport the horse after bargaining turns tense.
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Bay Market
Ote
Obote
Youngstown
The Lawyer's Choice Judge and joking kiwyer converse
The Philadelphia Ledger recounts a humorous exchange between a lawyer and a judge about the doctrine of transferation of the sons of the mertuits. They joke about which would prefer to be turned on a horse, replying that the gas would be preferred since a horse never has heard an issue before a judge.
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Kiwyer
Philadelphia Leder
Fragmentary Remark From Boston Transcript Story
A distorted line from a Boston transcript notes a teacher questioning a student about a girl’s consent and whether she will go. The garbled text references gender and autonomy in a dialogic exchange with unclear identities.
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Warner
Bobby
Boston
Cranial Qualification Slang Sparks Washington Star Debate
The Washington Star notes shifting language around a cranium related term once used as a barb. It highlights a transition from crude insult to a descriptor of practical, solid sense reflecting changing public discourse.
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Pht
Hin
Practical Health Hint on Brushing and Teeth Care
This note advises brushing teeth with the brush moving downward on upper teeth and upward on lower teeth, allowing bristles to reach between teeth and surfaces. It stresses the teeth as valuable to beauty and health and recommends alkaline dentifuges for stains along with a polishing stone and antiseptic mouthwash to follow.
Dining on Shipboard and Marconi Wireless Dining
A reminiscence from a shipboard dining vast and varied with Dickens era imagery. It notes one large table for passengers, meals served by watchful stewards, and evolving ship kitchens with cold storage expanding choices. A traveler recalls daily grape fruit and world ice cream, while Marconi wireless dining emerges as modern novelty.
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Dickens
Amerter
Pherstotheer
Fiet
New York
Smtme
Mrtak Ag
Marconi
Wong
Walter
Colt Storage
Ufe
Ocean
San Francisco
Harold Curistie
Leslie
Robing the Bride Through History of Bridal Dress Colors
The article traces how brides wore white in early times to show dependence and debt absence, then added colors like blue for constancy and green for youth, while yellow signified jealousy. It notes regional prohibitions, changes in hair, and cross-cultural bridal customs from ancient Hebrew to Shakespearean Britain.
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Europe
Remus
Ancient cities buried by ash and lava described in 19th century critic
An essay contrasts Pompeii and Herculaneum, noting ashes and cooling lava formed marble like material, with both cities sharing similar lifespans. It cites an expert praising rational thought, a census of antiquity, and digressive anecdotes from era journalism, all reflecting early 20th century commentary. The piece weaves archaeology, public policy, and dialogue jokes within a fragmentary modern notice.
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Merculaneum
Pompeii
Wis
Herculaneum
Leroi von
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City Imp
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Ledgeree
GEP
Werther
Fae
Bonn
Beard Eecine
Iowa Falla
Northwestern
Nas
Paulina C. Hauser
Tier Mood
Robing the Bride
Mmardinge
New York Tribune
Antal Bayne
Christ
Bo Co Servius
Rome
Mike
Courier-Journal
Dorcaa
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