21 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
1
W Emeny, publisher, and Knefdler, manager, named in a release from YW announcing leadership appointments at the newspapers office. The note confirms duties and responsibilities aligned with ongoing publication operations.
The Ledger announces a larger bona fide subscribers list for Hardin County than any prior paper. The claim emphasizes growth and regional reach, aiming to solidify its prominence among local publications.
The essay argues distance shrinks more by faster transport than by new routes. It cites ancient time measures and modern progress from wagons to steam, praising improved roads as key to lowering living costs and boosting prosperity. Senator Bourne advocates federal road funding as general welfare.
Senator Kenyon argued in the senate that controlling or destroying trusts matters more than tariff revision. He urged freeing list articles from the aluminum trust and extending free list protections to firms tied to court-identified monopolies. He warned trusts threaten government if not curbed.
Residents protest the cutting of shade trees sparking backlash against a so called Make Eldora Rhine campaign. Citizens express frustration over perceived neglect of local shade and event plans amid hot weather.
The Senate heard petitions from suffragists in all states, with 45 of 48 senators participating in presenting them. The effort drew over 400,000 names urging the constitutional amendment granting women full suffrage and revealed varied stances among senators from different regions and states.
The record lists senators voting for suffrage or submission of the amendment, including Pittman of Nevada and Crawford of South Dakota, with many others from California to Wisconsin noted as for or noncommittal. Several opposed or absent in the deliberations, with names such as Owen of Oklahoma and Reed absent on other duties.
The piece analyzes President Wilson’s first six months, praising his quiet, diligent approach and office discipline. It notes his contrast with predecessors, his strategic timing, and a persistent but unglamorous method that has driven notable legislation, while acknowledging the difficulty of pinpointing his exact sources of power.
A homing pigeon named Sunny Jim reportedly flew 4290 miles in 18 days from Rio Janeiro, crossing the tropics and returning home after a start at Jeanserye. The feat, described by the New York World, surpasses existing long distance records and stands alone in pigeon history.
It is a base libel to say the Marshal has nothing to do except watch autos turning about the red light. The Marshal also sees that they line up properly at the sidewalks.
A Iowa doctors discuss infantile paralysis, its epidemic potential, and quarantine as the safest defense. They describe transmission via nasal exposure, carriers, and the slow progress toward a vaccine while urging calm, quiet care and early medical treatment.
The Ledger urges strict honesty in local and foreign advertising. It warns dishonest food and dry goods ads harm public health and constitutes criminal deception, stressing the duty to protect consumers.
The text argues merchants must offer meritorious goods and advertise honestly to secure a permanent market. Exaggerations and deception only yield temporary gains and can ruin a merchant’s reputation. Honest, straight to the point advertising earns public trust and long term business advantage.
A collection of brief items covers a definition of a model wife by Charles Warner, political maneuvering for the Republican chairmanship with Frank P Woods gaining support, statistics on building and loan associations, parcel post rate changes illustrated by a box of peaches, sugar consumption records, Minnesota penitentiaries profits, Iowa prisoners, fair week policing, bank interest rates for farmers, motorcycle police tests, and Eldora planning a traditional fair with amusements for all.
Colorado round trip fares are in effect daily until September 30 to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Enjoy Colorado air mountain excursions by rail or auto with summer snow and canyon trips. The route is double tracked with automatic electric block signals all the way. Two through trains daily operated by Chicago and North Western Railway. For details, consult ticket agents.
Grand demonstration of agricultural live stock and educational interests of Iowa. For full information apply to ticket agents Chicago and North Western Line. Tickets priced at $8 for two weeks. Event runs August 20 to 28, 1923 in Des Moines.
A sale advertisement in the Ledgar reaches more than ten thousand readers in Hardin County. Print service offers to print sale bills white you wait.
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