Poultry Show a Complete Success in Hardin County
Secretary H W Sedvert reports the Hardin County Poultry Show was a complete success and a surprise to Eldora and community. Many birds entered across all classes with breeds such as S C Reds Buff Orpingtons Rocks White Wyandottes and Buff Wyandottes well represented. Premiums total 32950 plus special prizes with exhibits from R I Club of America and Iowa State Poultry Breeders Association. The 1924 show moves to four days in Eldora to improve visitor inspection and enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Sedvey
Hardin County
Eldora
S. C
American Association
R.I. Club of America
Iowa
State Poultry Breeders Association
W. H. Middleton
Ildora
Harding County
HENRY W. _SEDVERT
Prize Awarded for Safe Parcel Wrapping Plan
A young entrant from Woivese Bros. Moines won third prize of $10 for a plan detailing how to wrap Shujean as parcels for safe carriage. He is proud of his accomplishment and rightly so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woivese ‘Bros
Moines
Shujean
Pansies on Christmas Day Record Tells of Mrs Wilder
Mrs Wilder recalls picking pansies from her yard on Christmas Day a real record for her Flora memory. Sister Mrs Sheller and her husband joined the day and shared the unusual garden feat keeping the holiday spirit vivid in the family narrative.
Health and family hopes in brief local item
A clipped notice notes a man living with a daughter and wife nearby who plans to regain his health swiftly. It mentions friends in the area who wish him well and support his recovery.
Banked Ball Game Friday Double Header at High School
A Friday double header basketball event at the high school gym on December 28 at 7 30 promises fast games. The girls face Owasa and the boys play Marshalltown with admission set at 10 cents for school children and 25 cents for adults. The gym should be crowded. come out and support the teams.
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Owasa
Marshalltown
New Agent for Farm Bureau in Hardin County
The Hardin County Farm Bureau selected Paul G C Wiechman of Adair County as successor to M F Olson as county agent. Wiechman, age 82, has spent four years as Adair county agent and organized the county, aligning a program with the 1924 plan for Hardin. Debates on taxation changes stir interest. initial rounds Dec 21 favored Providence at Hubbard and Hardin at Cottage Church. The semi final Dec 27 at Buckeye pits Hardin township Gilber t Dreier Walthall against Eldora township Bridgens Veliner Thackery. final Jan 2 at Alden joins Buckeye winner with Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Hardin ‘County
Providence
Hubbard
Hardin
Cottage Church
Buckeye
Hardin Township
Chas
Gilbert
Wm, Dreier
Robert Walthall
Eldora Township
Guy Bridgens
A. E. Veliner
J. E.thackery
Eldora
Cat ‘Alden
Providence Township Steam
New City Well Connects Up After Cleaning
Residents report the new city well connected with the standpipe after cleaning last Friday. Pumps on the new well started after supper and by six the next morning the standpipe was full, marked by a record of oil in the tank.
County Board hires Maher as engineer with raise
At the December 17 meeting the board rehired J. R. Maher as county Engineer. He will earn 38,000 dollars next year after a 10 dollar monthly increase. The board also ordered removal of signs on the Jefferson highway for public safety. Chas Norris reports record instrument filings this year, sheriff's office prepares for February term with sales listed, and car registrations show a large year-to-year increase. Dog tag licensing begins January 1 with fees 1 dollar for males and 2 dollars for females. The county issued several marriage licenses: Ernest Bloom, Hattie Zimke, Clarence Hutzel, M. Marion Hoover, Oscar Silaff, Lillian Hoyt, Earl Gileg, Elsie Ray, Alert Schnaermeier, Helza Mannetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Maher
Maher
Jefferson Highway
Iowa
Chas. Norris
Eldora
Khdera
Altho
Ernest Blom
Hattie Zimke
Clarence Hutzel
M. Marion Hoover
Oscar Silaff
Lillian Hoyt
Earl Gileg
Elsie Ray
Schnaermeier
Helza
Funeral for Frank W. Fuller in Berlin
Frank W. Fuller 32, of Owasa area, died December 23 1923 after a fall from a tree fractured his skull. Survived by wife Ruby Smith and two children Mildred and Leo, plus parents and siblings. Funeral held at Berlin conducted by Rev. Robert Kinney with burial in Jackson township cemetery.
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Frank Walter Fuller
Walter Fuller
Owasa
Eldora Hospital
En Beg
Ruby Smith
Mildred
Leo
George
Harry
Fred
Marie
Leona
Berlin
Robert Kinney
Baptist Church
Jackson Township
Mary A Heist Mary McManus Pioneer Memory Iowa Roots
Mary A Heist born March 4 1829 Mans field Ohio died December 20 1920 Windsor Wisconsin age 96 widow of James McManus. The couple settled in Iowa on the Ben King farm in Jackson Township and later lived in Eldora. About 25 years ago they joined daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Charles Berwick in Windsor Wisconsin where Mr McManus died in March. By 1911 Mrs McManus was frail but retained memory and interest in Iowa. She enjoyed singing Methodist and Gospel hymns and reciting scripture for comfort.
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Mary A. Heist
Mansfield
Ohio
Windsor
Wis
James McManus
Charles ‘Berwick
James Heffern Dies at 64 in Minnesota Home
James Heffern born April 20 1865 Dover Plains New York died December 23 1928 in Grand Meadow Minnesota He was son of John and Bridgie Heffern husband of Eliza beth Rousseau mother of three sons James E R and John Heffern lived in Tipton Hubbard area for many years as a teacher and public servant His body laid to rest in St Marys cemetery Eldora with his parents attending from the old country
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Heffern
Grand Meadory
Minn
John
Bridgie Heffern
Dover Plains
Dutchess County
New York
Elizabeth Rousseau
James
St. Paul
E. R
Eldora
Glee Club to Sing at Eldora Church on December 31
The Grinnell College glee club, founded thirty years ago by Bosseter G. Cole, will perform at the Congregational Church in Eldora on December 31. Admission is 26 cents to 85 cents, reflecting a wide range of seating and support for the high standard of musical production the club maintains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saiga
Grinnell Club
Eldera
America
Bosseter G. Cole
New Oil Station Opens On Edgington Avenue
The Clay Oil Station celebrated a Saturday opening with robust crowds and full activity as three men staffed the pumps and supplies, led by Breavell and his son. The pair, well known in the area, expect strong local support as the modern Edgington Avenue station features St. Soutes automatic equipment and up to date facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eich
Busin
Clay
Breavell
Edgington Avenue
Corn Land to Rise in Price Says Chicago Economist
Glenn Griswold of the Chicago Journal of Commerce argues corn will outpace wheat in profits and corn land will fetch higher prices, citing dwindling corn supplies, rising demand for corn products, and a shift toward corn as a cash crop. He notes exports and industry growth bolster corn's value and foresees sustained price strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Griswold
Chicago Journal, of Commerce
Iowa
United States
J. Corh. . Products Company
Rockefeller
Cornell Night Celebration Plans Gala Banquet and Talk
Dean Peisen has arranged Cornell Night New Year’s Eve events at the M church banquet for grads and friends to hear a Cornell faculty radio program and address by new president St Harlan Updegraff. The Iowa Falls club will join Eldorn in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Dean Peisen
St. Harlan Updegraff
Lowa Falls
Eldorn
Iowa Legislature Recess for Holidays as Sessions Cling to Bills
Des Moines reports the Iowa Legislature winding down before a holiday break with many members absent. Senate calendars show fourteen bills advanced then cleaned up. House leaves a dozen on the calendar awaiting return. Key bills on street improvements, sewer bonds, bridges, and broad Code revision move slowly as committees guide action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate
Annual Meeting of Church of Christ Notice
The annual meeting and supper of the Church of Christ will be enjoyed on Monday evening. They plan a fine time for that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Fatal Highway Crash Near Jackson Corner Claiming Lulu Teeter Smith
A late Sunday night collision on the Jefferson highway near Jackson corner killed Lulu Teeter Smith, the passenger pinned under the front seat. Driver Enoch Larson survived with minor injuries, and four witnesses helped move the tangled car. Coroners J L Welden Ira Nichols and A W McBride investigated as Mrs. Teeter Smith was laid to rest in Waterloo.
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Jefferson Highway
Jackson Corner
Owasa
Enoch Larson
Lulu Teeter- Smith
Iowa Falls
Waterloo
Eldora
Larson
Enoch
Night Watch
Town Falls
Fuller
Eldera
Pnngerson
J. L. Welden
Ira Nichols
A. W. McBride
Jens Falls
Visitor from India on Nebraska visit and scout ties
Geo Steep Jr hosts Yeshwantrao P. Bhosale cousin of the Maharaja of Kolhapur. The pair exchange letters since 3 years, the Indian student studying agriculture at the University of Nebraska plans imperial service after graduation. He enjoys America, Nebraska spirit, and wears a silk turban at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Steep, Jr
Yeshwantrao P. Bhosale
Maharajah
Kolhapur
India
Boy Scout Council
America
University of Newbraska
the Ledger
Wtthey
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Ign Are
Farm Bureau
The
New City
Frank W. Fuller
Mary McManes
Grinnell
Chicago Journal OF Commerce
Owa
G. L. Caswell
Horace
George Steep, Jr
Royal House of India
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