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Newspaper

Hardin County Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1918

Page

4

Food Administration Warns of World Shortages and U.S. Duty

A government survey warns that while wheat and rye may be short globally, other foods remain sufficient to sustain economies. The report argues for increased U.S. exports to about 20 million tons and continued conservation, noting a major fats shortage and the need to feed liberated nations to support democratic stability.

America Food Administration North America United States West Indies Australia Europe North Hussly

Phe Hawkeye picks first female business manager and editor

In a historic move at the State University of Town yearbook Miss Grace Altshuler of Town Falls is named business manager, with a Flandreau, South Dakota student as editor. The project costs more than 6000 dollars and marks a significant milestone for the school. The county news notes other items including a local football honor for Kenneth Goilis, the Iowa Falls band’s long run since 1888, a minor arm injury to Paul Dillon, and local influenza developments with rising cases and cautious guidance to residents.

Phe Hawkeye State University of Town Grace Altshuler Town Falls Flandreau S. D Altshuler Kenneth Goilis Towa Palla High School Paul Jones Iowa Falls Paul Dillon Union Ford Iowa Falls Board of Health Itas

Memorial ideas considered for Iowa Falls project

The Memorial committee met Friday evening to review options including a chime tower like Ames campanile in Central or Estes park a memorial playground at Jones park with a Rock Run foot bridge near Estes street a combined memorial hall city building and a memorial arch with a band stand for outdoor meetings Suggestions from residents are invited.

Ames Central Estes Park Jones Park Rock Run Estes Street

Death of Mrs Zoa C Way in influenza outbreak

Mrs Zoa C Way nee Kirby of Fairbury Nebraska died of influenza at the Emergency hospital on Friday. She was born May 29 1898 and moved to Howland Missouri as a child. She married Zon C Way May 3 1918 and left two children Marcella and Zon Tolson. Burial was at the mausoleum after services. Her husband was ill, and a twin brother and two brothers in service are named Kirby family members.

Myrtle Frances Kirby Fairbury Neb Howland Baptist Church Unionville Zon C. Way Marcella Zon Tolson W. EB. Stanley Lafayette Kirby A. W. Way Way Marl ¥. Kirby Arthur Lee Kirby France Geo. W. Kirby Camp Dodge Rose E. Montgomery Eldora

Camp News Notes From Ship and Camp

News notes column reports on World War I service and quarantine status. Eldora and local families are mentioned: Maitland Smallpage participated in a parade at the Liberty Fair in Los Angeles and spent weeks in quarantine at Fort McArthur, with hopes of home by April. Miss Fannie Duren oversees Nashville library work for four recreation camps after lifting quarantine. George Folkerts learns his son Hayes G Folkerts was severely wounded in battle after serving from Camp Dodge to Camp Cody and France with Company D Ninth Infantry on October 3.

Fannie Duren Nashville, Tenn Nashville Maitland Smallpage Los Angeles Fort McArthur Eldora George Folkerts War Department Washington Haye G. Folkerts Heye Camp Dodge Camp Cody N. M France Ninth Infantry

Refugee Garment Drive Urges Women to Help

A 1919 Red Cross notice from National Headquarters urges full membership and refugee garment support. It cites over 2000 needed garments, quotas for refugee clothing, and a four day garment room schedule after Christmas. Urges women in Eldora to volunteer promptly.

Red Cross Central Headquart Eldora

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kuppenheimer Uncle Sam Larson Bros U.S Memorial For Mra. Zoa C. Way W. G. Leslie & CO Jewelers Optometrists Eldora, Iowa Germany Sedan American Red Cross B. E. Purcell Rocker
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