Lincoln's Birthday Tribute From The Chicago Tribune
A poem lauds Abraham Lincoln as a steadfast leader who preserved the Union through war and shared humanity. It contrasts his compassion with political strife and recalls soldiers voting in camp using coffee pots and beans to choose Lincoln or McClellan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Christ
Laura Clackburn
Chicago Tribune
Webingty
Lincoln
MacUlellan
Union
Mc Tlellan
Father Abraham
Bathing beauty photos spark winter resort chatter
The column rips into fashion by noting bathing beauty photographs from winter resorts and mocks political talk. It quips about private citizens, judges, and Congress hearings, while lampooning figures like Will Rogers and Einstein and joking about radio announcers past.
Winter of 1878 Echoes in Local Letters
The writer recollects a past cold season, notes its impact on business, and recalls old contacts like Jude Richards, Match and Otto farmers. He comments on speed legends from Capt. Campbell at Daytona Beach, and laments faster travel over safer roads. The column touches on community events, local upgrades, a Europe trip for Selma Glasse, and farm co op meetings. It also reports on paving plans, railroad notes, and a constitutional amendment proposal about aliens in apportionment. It closes with a Cat erpillar stock note and a Buckeye migration story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude Richards Frida
Parta
Match
Otto
Capt. Campbell
Daytonia Beach
Florida
Hubbard
Iowa Falla
Pines
Local social notes and upcoming church event
The township reflecting community notes include visitors from Des Moines Waterloo and Eldora. Mrs Noah Rouse departs Missouri soon and is given a gift. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Lepley was taken to Deaconess hospital Marshalltown for treatment. W C Cleworth of Cedar Rapids to speak at church next Sunday at 10 with special music. Father and Son banquet planned for February 17 with tickets 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
o’Carsen
Union of Carson
Chicages
Bas
Harry’ Reters. Mn
Sam Pane
Guy Bar
der Moines
Ed Lepley
Thursda
Ty Hon
Noah Rouse
Rousé
A.dainty
J. Cameron
Bling
Cri Johns
Waterloo
J. N. Cox
Otto Seim
Gilman
Peter Lepley
Marshalltown
W. C. Cleworth
Cedar Rapilla
D. F. Chestnut and
Donald Lawless
Eldora
Jay Rainsba
Glenn Figgelaton
Whitten
Fred
Cundiff
Walter Campbell
Rough Warde
Henry Holthins
Cobb Family Returns and Community Gathering in Eldora
Eldora events report Mr. and Mrs. Erio Cobb returning from Iowa City and Marshalltown after two weeks away. The Thachs came back to Eldora, with Frank Cobb's family visiting Des Moines. A large turnout gathered at the old Lockard home to welcome Guy Patterson and family, enjoying dancing and a crowd of about five hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erio Cobb
Iowa City
Marshalltown
Orville Vigarsen
Cobb Family Entertains At Rockwell City Home
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Cobb of Rockwell City were honored guests as they spent the week with local relatives. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cobb hosted a family dinner at their home, continuing the centered gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Cobb
Rockwell City
Frank Cobb
Timber Valley Social Notes Include Family Gatherings
Residents report a weekend of visits and hosting. Ruel Garrett and family spent Saturday evening at Zielskie home. Lyle Simons and family were at Mike Simmons home Sunday. Mrs Ellis Rory visited U G Kaian home, and John Barnhart with family visited. Sunday school announced and a church party invites 19 and pickles. Eldora callers and visits from Frank Vieleke and family noted.
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Eldora
Y Lewis
Kniss
Qhn Barnhart
Aon
John Edward
Owen
Frank Vieleke
Gon
Donald
Eldoga
Local Market Notes and Weather Fragments
fragmented OCR notes show names Campbell Paterson and Olive, with mentions of Wednesday Friday, May, and weather hints. reads like a partial diary or market update with scattered references to selling vegetables and a camp, unclear actions or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Olive Sion
Campbell
Fe Paterson
Vane
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Hardin County Ledger
Eldora and
Hardin’ County
Eldora, Lows
Sherman W. Needham
Widora
Insurance Rating Bureau
Eldora Residants
Gince
Newa
Daily Iowan
University of Town
State University
George
State Senate
Towan
Mickie
Congress
Mark
The
Ansurgenta
Armead
Republi
Will Rogers
Texas
Pennsylvania
Prof
Einstein
Sherm
Selma Glasse
Europe
Eldora High
Farmers Co-operative Creamery
Parm Bureau
Rockies
Indi
Alden
Mason City
Lake Pilot-Tribune
Pottery Hill
Jefferson Highway
Hampton
Ackley
Jefferson
Des Moines
United States
Iowa
New York
Caterpillar Tractor Co
East
Yeas
Dave Steel Jr
Buckeye
Appanoose
John
Eldora Junction
Eldora, Iowa
Clayton Baker
Mr. Baker
Deaconess Hospital
Hardin County Mutual Insurance. Assn
Farmers
Haase & Pommrehn
Agenta
Hardin County Mutual Insurance Een. Pythisn Building
Business and Professional Directory
Bateson Building
DE H. W. Stonebrook
Elvin J. Ryan
Bateson Bldg
Blackade
Pine Lake Produce Company
Eugene L. Thornton
New Providence
Richards
Marks Drug Store
All Druggiste
Conrad E. Larson
Life Insurance
First Nations
Chevrolet
H. W. Emeny
Prion
Osteopathic Physician
Wisner
Moramrray
Wehrman & Andrle
C. W. Hatte
A. R. Pommerlin Insurance
Farm Loans Investment Securities
Pythian Building Phone
Green
Edgar - Kunath
Jawelry — Optical — Music Shop
DE. A. N. Reed
Nat’ Hank
Eldora Hospital
Nyquist
Riley W. Lewis
Iowa Farm Loans
J. E. Noble
B. Ee Purcell
Iowa Falls
KE. B. McFarland
Norman Kumath
Optometrist
Edgar-Kunath
Molgard
Dre Ytengi
Vetrinabean
Vink
Milmont
Iderm
Jew
R. B. Bateson Lawyer
Pine Lake
H. Lundy
Eureka Candy Co
A.W. Adams
P. Grovery
Timber Valley
Duces
Granite Works
Purcell Optical Shop
Torri Tillyer
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