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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1929
Page
8
An article extols the 1930s Ford steering system highlighting worm and sector gear, three quarter irreversible action, and weight-proportioned stability. It explains maintenance intervals of front end lubrication every 500 miles and steering gear lubrication every 2000 miles, urging consultation with a trained Ford dealer for long term reliability.
Notice to electors of Eldora Iowa of a February 25 1929 city election asking if the Peoples Co-Operative Telephone Association should be granted the right to acquire build operate and own a city telephone system including poles wires and conduits within Eldora. The ordinance outlines rights and privileges and the authority of the city council to grant the franchise.
ElDora Iowa voters will decide a franchise for Peoples Co operative Telephone Association on February 25 1929. The measure permits a twenty five year grant to install and operate underground and overhead poles wires and cables for telephone service with city regulation and city fire and police alarm access. Ballot and voting procedures outlined.
Iowa farm livestock numbers and values for January 1 1929 show declines in horses mules and hogs but increases in cattle and sheep. The report, by Leslie Ort, notes total cattle and calves up 3 percent from 1928 and hog totals down six percent, with herd values rising for milk cows and heifers.
Miss Helen Gillham returned from Whitten for the weekend as Iowa Falls visitors included Mrs. W. B. Gillham and daughters. Mrs. M. W. Grua and Mrs. Ida Waterman hosted a Friday evening gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Winterfield, Garnet, Don Winterfield, Mr. and Mrs. Wildman, Mr. and Mrs. Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Beatrix Jones, and Fred Waterman. The event honored Dr. Grua, Mr. Wildman, and Mrs. Winterfield on nearby birthdays. A two course luncheon followed.
Backache bladder weakness and night pains are advertised as symptoms, urging a 48 hour trial of Cystex with a money back guarantee if relief is not felt. The copy cites fatigue and sleep issues and promotes buying at drug stores for immediate action.
Ill inois Grove community reports visits by Mr and Mrs Harold Andrews and Mrs Willis Nickolis to Edora and other Saturday calls by Lester Lacey Harley Rhodes and Jean Welch. Residents motor to Marshalltown State Center Union and St Anthony with various names. A joke about a kindergarten rash ends the notes and old papers for sale.
By writ of special execution issued from Hardin County District Court, J R Perkins and Cora H Perkins property described across sections 10 11 town 88 north range 20 west, Eldora sale set January 27 1929 at 8:00 am at courthouse front door to settle debt 13491.36 with costs interest 8 percent attorney fees, sheriff W W Thompson announces public auction. Also notice of will proof and executor appointment for Hardin County Iowa with hearing February 1929 and executor dis disqualified P A Williamson estate claims payable to executor.
A fragmented item mentions Allen A Williamson and H Lundy with references to court Clerk District Court and Attorney 6w3. A humorous family exchange appears about salaries and choosing a spendthrift, with a father and son discussing ear ease and fishing plans. The readable text includes quotes attributed to a son and mother, indicating a personal anecdote amid legal references.
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