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Newspaper

Hardin County Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1918

Page

3

Eldora Honor Roll of United States Service Members

A list of service members by branch including Infantry, Navy, Marines, and other corps from Eldora. The roster names numerous individuals such as Steve Panagopoulos, George L. Smith, E. R. Gilman, Ernest B. Lawrence, and many others across Army divisions, Navy, Marines, Dental Reserves, Field Artillery, Coast Artillery, Engineers, Depot Brigade, Machine Gun, Ammunition Train, Quartermaster, Medical, Balloon Division, Intelligence, and other units.

United States Infantry Steve Panagopoulos Geo. L. Smith Hebert Ae Ose E. R. Gilman Bustleton Ernest EB. Lawrence Lee Davis Lee C, Eckles Herman Zilske Gyras T. Browne M. Huffman Harvey BE. Grosser Lloyd K. Hall Gilbert G, McCoy Joseph B. Dioarieh Earl R. Johnson T Stewart Wilion A. Roth L. C, Rutzen Omer O, Lundy Marvin J, Derk Mike J, Priske Bon Schueler Andy Vetter E. L Montgomery Thos Howard Hutchins Nk E Doane Clifford F. Hayden Chas Ed Shafer Chas Eugene Shafer Geo. E Houghton Leo J. Zielske Otto Henry Barr Henry Roza Geo. E Caleb Frank Struck Gorden van Clark Carl H. Parris Chas. Bushman W. Graham Amis H. Hively Howard Speers Herbert_C. Roll Albert Steinberg Navy Edward J. Schultz Frank Fox Edwin P. Hayward Leo Sprain Burr Ayers Listold. Strother Willbach Albert Webster G. Forster Brown Frank J.schultz Ray Nazor Emil Briel Marines W. A. Doud Gilman Wimer Earl Diller Carroll Crockett AOS Vas Albert Xy Radolph Harold Grey Wm. G. Whitney Stanley Ewing Nelson R. Ellsworth Ee V. Feike Ralph B Speers Raymond Speers Unke Robert Burns Carl Berninghausen George Fagg Albert A. Brown Emil Runke Soul D. Ratesarry J. Son Reginald Elliott Maitland Smallpage Robert Peisen Harold D. Nelson George Diehl Dean W. Peisen Harry Pagel Clarence E. Hollied Frank Priske Herbert, Lyma Hoapital Corps Frank W. Rosine Everett Thorne Fred E. Brown Lee L. Tyler Rew McFarland Machine Gun Ruben Steinbergilliam Garles John Minton Elmer E. Fahrer George H. Vaughn William L. Hayden Victor B. Miller John R. Stutzman A. H. Barr Quartermaster’s Department King Medical J. R. Winnett Donald Lewis Balloon Division Archie G. Baker Intelligence Deartment

Trench Mortar Battery Named Individuals List

A list of nomes includes Chas H Pieters Ames Mechanics Herman Tietz Benjamin Walker Virgil Brownell Roy Rosburs Jd August Person Glenn Archer Guy Barnes Richard Crane Adelbert Guello James Bundy John Oliver George Myer William Magan Earl McDonald Benjamin Teske George Teske Thomas Sheldon Fred Ellsworth Frank Payne Geo Bonner Charles Brownell and others.

Chas. H. Pieters Ames Mechanics Herman Tietz Benjamin H. Walker Virgil Brownell Roy W. Rosburs August Person Glenn Archer Guy Barnes Richard D. Crane Adelbert Guello James Bundy John Oliver George H. Myer Wiliam Magan Earl K, McDonald Benjamin Teske George O. Teske Thomas G, Sheldon Fred R. Ellsworth Frank Payne Geo Bonner Charles Brownell

Hardin county levy for heating plant 1918 meeting minutes

The Hardin County Board of Supervisors authorized a 1.7 mill levy on all taxable property for 1919 to fund a heating plant project, with the county auditor directed to record the levy in the 1918 tax list. Minutes note meeting dates, claims, and routine approvals including road work and payroll, adjourned to August 30, 1918.

Hardin County Supervisors approve 1918 road work and heat project

Hardin County Iowa board approves John Birch for bridge No 10431 graveling at 7.00 per day and 35 cents for extras. An estimate of 498.16 to Birch for graveling and 428.43 paid. A public measure to erect a steam heated courthouse jail and sheriff residence building at up to 15000 with 1.7 mill levy was voted June 8 1918 and carried with 261 yes and 161 no.

Eldora Towa John Birch Hardin County Iowa Board of Supervisors Jail End Low

Fickle Fortune at South Junction and the Bayle Farm

Burton Wayne dozed on a southbound train and woke to a detour walk along a grassy right of way. He meets David Boyle and his daughter Cora Bayle at a neat house near Wadham, where Wayne pitches a bold billboard scheme. He offers $3,000 weekly for a ten year lease to place signs along the junction strip, aiming to turn land into a county key for the railroad with Boyle and Cora drawn into the idea.

Burton Wayne South Junction Wadhams Wadham Cora Wadfam Gly David Boyle Rogers Mila Wadhun Gayle Hayle Bayle Tnt Stout Burton Wayne Bayle Househaig Ember of

Phrase Firet Used by Johnson in Ras Selas

Dr Samuel Johnson used the phrase Father of Waters before its use for the Mississippi In Ras Selas chapter the prince calls the River Nine great father of waters thou that rollest thy floods through eighty Dations Ras Selas 1769 fame concerns this Nile has better claim than Mississippi as Father of Waters Houdon 1741 1828 sculptor of St Bruno statue in Rome and later Washington bust in Richmond discussed Franklin invitation 1785 Lafayette praised St Bruno as American Patriot text notes Trappist order vow of silence and pope Clement XVI reaction

Johnson Samuel Johnson Mississippi River Rasselas Nile Mississippi St. Bruno Rome Houdon Eranklin Oudon Washington Richmond Lafayette Order of Trappists Elionee Pape Clement XVI

Pillows Too High Hurt Sleep Says Family Doctor

A family doctor argues against high pillows noting that excessive height misaligns the spine and neck, restricts blood flow to the brain, and ruins sleep. He reports many patients in bed but only a few with properly arranged pillows, advising lowering the head to be level with the spine.

Improved: Goal of Fuel Mixing in Steamship Engines

A fragmentary note outlines how steamships often require mixing fuels to optimize economy. It mentions an engineering approach and a barging context, indicating on land tests or demonstrations by an engineer or a provider. The text remains unclear but points to fuel efficiency through mix strategies.

Iowa Wheat Conservation Efforts Cut Many Bushels

D G Thompson led Iowa’s flour division under the U S Food Administration to conserve wheat and flour. A census of state supplies and six pound monthly rations reduced usage while aiding troops. Officials report substantial savings and praise for Town efforts in the national food campaign.

United Stat United States D. G. Thompson Fool’ Administration Iowa J. 5 Thompson Deems Hoover Mr. Thompson Houta Ife Bog Decnis Chicago Congress United States Food Administration

Deems Points Out Danger From Fire

Administrator J YF Derma warns farmers and railroad managers that grain fires threaten losses across the state. Much grain and straw near railroads are stacked and exposed to sparks from locomotives, with weeds and tall growth along rights of way fueling fast fires. He urges guarding fences and strips along rail lines to eliminate danger through cooperation.

United States Derma Dill Powatblé Wilt Ieee

Union dedicates service flag at natural amphitheater

Martin Bitner of the Philadelphia naval yard on furlough attended as one of the early Union volunteers. A large crowd gathered at Mason's natural amphitheater for the dedication, directed by A C Srm and Postmaster Cratwright. The program featured the Iowa Training Lodge band, local girls in a flag drill, a speech by Hon. H. A. Huff, and patriotic songs ending with The Star Spangled Banner. It was among Union's largest gatherings, honoring the local boys.

Martin Bitner Philadel Navy Yard Uncle Sam Union Mason A. ‘C. Srn Cratwright Maurine Kaufim Genevieve Dillon I ‘Ferry Kate Humeston Otheer Ody

Farmers Plow Stubble and Busy With Threshing

Point Pleasant notes show several farmers buying and plowing under stubble while threshing runs full swing. Mrs. Charles Boody returns from Warrensburg on the Montsy morning train. Jacob Abbott builds a replacement house after a demolition by the clone. Bart Blair of New Providence visits Chas Bandy's home Monday afternoon. The writer urges neighbors to mow weeds and keep fences, and reports an abundance of nuts this year.

Charles Boody Warrensburg Montsy Jacob Abbott Tone Bart Blair New Providence

Wanted Dead Animals Near Jo Falls for Removal

The notice offers free removal of dead animals within 20 miles of Jo Falls. It states payment for neither value nor quantities and mentions’the manager P. Craig. It references locations including Towa Falls and an unclear address.

Jo Falls

Adoption of 1918 Hardin County tax levy for city project

Notice to Hardin County voters that on August ith 1918 the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution authorizing a tax levy of 1.7 mills on all taxable property to raise up to 15000 dollars for 1918. The levy funds a steam heating building project on Lot 4 Block 12 in the city of Idaho through the same year, authorized by voters at the 1918 election.

Hardin County Iowa Board of Supervisors Hardt el Tors Lown Idora Hardin Board of Tervinory

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Eldora's Yiers Ledger Paul H. Whitney France Harold R. Ibach Merrick Ilo T. Tower Harold Race Martin W. Dunn Frank H. Smith H. F._Greer Fred Wehrman Howard Jensen Pe. F. F. Robertsawley Carr Tena Henry M. Tyler Glenn F. Whorrall Aurelius F. Debe Chas. A. Mossow Infantry Homer L. Cowell Howard Wilder Sylvester Tyler Curtis DeGroff Ernest ©, Reece P. A. Williamson Frank Kennedy Quartermaster Corps Willare D. Welch C. GC. Wakeling Truck Division Elmer F. Lamer Su_pervisors American Express Co Ackley World- Journal Baker W. G Erain Boone Blank Book Co Bertieta Co Brown G. Folster Sarpenter N. S Board of Su Clancy & Son, C.A Edick C. S Frank E. Leon Stenographer Grieves Harry Stee Hal & Ward Town River Light & Power Co Plate Parrott, & Sons Moser Lumber Co County Home Cee M. & St. Lily. Co Mossman Bing Iscsi Mate John Noordman Dirk Nichols I. A Carpenter Baughman Hathaway Harris Cable Cordie Uoppes Palmer Roy Pruisner Andrew Roskoff Joe Reeves W. A Swallum R. R Board of Su- 2 Poyvibone Steigerwalt E. E E. S Frank Stei Frank Steigerwalt L. C. Wood & Co D. N. Blair Town Stephen Sayer Uben Wee Alien Mauline M Dune Richard C Humphreys Henry Hardin Io. Ledger Thach Bert J. B. Greene Date Dale Maileave Nissen Hargryn Carpenter Burt Baughman John Shakey Dalton Trindy Burtable Henry Cordle A. Goppos Marth Rohifsen Lee Sayer Stephen Poor Scurry James Sargent Maynard Bridge Combimelon Lee Tompkins Inez Writeblood D. C Thompeton Kordoff Taylor Vigars R. A Wiringa H. A Willcox M. D Depen Witinga Zion J. BR. Swallum Calvin Huylan Point Pleasant
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