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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1931
Page
15
Market notes show uneven trading with steers and hogs weak as supplies flood the market. Prices fell to July lows, with heavy cattle and lambs plummeting and pork and beef under pressure from cheap competing meats. Closing ranges varied, futures uncertain, and demand tied to weekly run expectations.
An old advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as the six mineral salts needed for proper body function. It claims daily half teaspoon in hot water purges acids and waste, helping fat loss, improved complexion, energy, and youthfulness. Bottle costs 85 cents, with money back if ineffective. Endorsed by Hartford and Ohio testimonials.
Publisher and editor details appear for a Thursday publication. The notice specifies subscription terms and open access notes, indicating the paper’s governance by the publishing team and weekly release schedule. The fragment suggests ongoing subscription and editorial roles without full clarity on names or dates.
OWASA Mr and Mrs Mell Stewart of Conrad visited Thursday in the A D Williams home and called on friends. Mrs Susan Jackson spent the past week with her son George and family. Mrs Herman Taske, recently returned from California, arrived home Thursday. The Frank Melton family moved to Eldora Saturday. The Kuenkel family of Town Falls moved last week to a farm they purchased from Tom Crippen. Mr and Mrs Charley Akers and son John visited relatives in Wisconsin recently. Watch for the date of the play Poor Married Man by the Jackson townan orchestra in the near future. Mr and Mrs R Welsh spent Sunday in the A C Martin home at Alden. Mr and Mrs Dave Cronk spent Sunday in the Prent Ranson home. Ladies Aid met in the church basement Wednesday of last week. Miss Vera Martin of Alden and Leonard Martin of Ft. Crook Neb called in the R Welsh Sunday forenoon. Welsh 8 daughters and Mrs George Manly of Iowa Falls spent Saturday night in the Dave Crook home and Sunday afternoon.
An advertisement asserts daily life is hindered by stomach ailments such as gastric hyperacidity and heartburn. It claims Plunder's Tablets have relieved hundreds with long standing trouble and invites readers to request more information from L. J. Rice, Exclusive Agent in Elders.
Local residents attended events at various homes including the Otis Rush, Elihu Jessup, and H. A. Ruddick households. Hunts for sales drew crowds, plus Honey Creek ladies netted about $30 from lunches. A new baby boy arrived at Eldora hospital, and several residents traveled to nearby towns for exams, visits, or revivals. The five month old son of Will Lloyd died of pneumonia.
A crowd from North Eldora Township traces social visits over a recent week with trips to Des Moines Griswold and Iowa Falls. The report lists W S Hudson D L Turner families Gus Gearhart Ruxton Kirkdorffer Weddle Fenton Schwebke and others visiting various homes across communities including Sheffield Riverside West Field and Iowa Falls.
Fragmented report notes Mrs Frank Hughes and her sister Mary Cole visiting their sister Mr Floyd at a home last week. The text is garbled and the exact context or outcome is unclear.
The Sunday lesson reviews Jesus in Capernaum and Nain, the encounter with John the Baptist messengers, and a Pharisee named Simon who hosts Jesus. A sinful woman anoints Jesus, praising forgiveness as he declares her faith saves her. The teacher contrasts forgiveness and love among the diners.
Parental Fred Dole and Arthur Doud face schooling barriers while Miss Lillian Allen returns from school. Mrs. Martha Bradley visits sister in Iowa Falls. Florence Gast and Lillian Allen stay with grandmother A. M. Doud in Eldora. L. M. Cable suffers eye trouble. Herman Gast’s family dines with A. M. Doud in Eldora. W. O. Chaney joins James Lawless for Sunday dinner. Elmer Drury and Mary Cole visit Frank Schafer. Edna Plum and Fred Doering spend Sunday with Reuben Pinske. Jake Stiemick visits W. O. Chaney. Chaney dines at Bailey home. Clyde Hough butchers hogs for Schafer and Bailey.
Hubbard residents Alfred Blome and family move to Henry Brunemeier farm. Ernest Blome family relocates to old Blome homestead. Buero family of Battle Creek visit in Iowa Falls. Salem Evangelical church to host 7:30 union service. Granezow called by death of sister Mrs Engelking in Iowa Falls. Boylan and Skei family relatives noted. Lydia Lutz remembered. Harley Hoelacher returns home from Ellsworth Hospital in Iowa Falls.
Martin Bocke, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Bocke and Town University student, was chosen as delegate to represent Nu chapter of Phi Delta Chi at the grand council in Cleveland, February 22 and 23. The Zion Evangelical Indies redecorate the parsonage interior for their new pastor arriving in April. Mr and Mrs B A Samson welcome a daughter born Monday at Hamilton County Hospital Webster City, first birth in the new hospital opened last Saturday. Mrs Hattie Clancy remodels the property occupied by Mr and Mrs Hollie Bethke. Richard Gerlach attended the Des Moines lumbermen's convention this week.
Mrs Vinola May, wintering with daughter Mrs Cleon Herriott, is ill with pneumonia and pleurisy. Nurse Ethel Martin attends. Mrs W T S Rash remains slow to improve after three weeks bedridden. Miss Adah Theron and sister Minnie, who went to Los Angeles, developed diphtheria but can sit up partially. Clarence Barker, ill with pneumonia at Hotel Ackley since January, moved to a Des Moines hospital by brother Glenn and TK Smith of the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. A baby girl born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Ward Mix. Otto DeBeer summoned for unknown reason.
Advert reads Emerald Oil as a powerful antiseptic for acne pimples eczema and itchy toe sores. Claims to kill germs eliminate skin troubles quickly with a money back guarantee and an 85 cent bottle lasting about two weeks promised by L. J. Rice.
Misses Inez Adams and Bernice Steelman visited grandmother Mary Adams in Zearing. Wallace Cox and family and Harley Rhodes and family hosted guests. Charley Bry moved into the vacated Rhodes place. Booster Sunday school class hosted by Mr and Mrs Cleon Vieman with about forty attendees. Mrs Weiman and Mrs Albert Brookman hosted quilting, dinner, and refreshments. Zelma Lacey sick. Irene Lyons returned from three weeks with sister Mrs Frank Lawler near New Providence. Clare Reed and Glenn Jones went to Eldora for market. Otis Steeman also went to Eldora. Gordon Baldwin held a closing out sale. plans to move soon. Harold Andrews and Bert Templeton visits to Eldora. Chad Borton and children at Guy Cox home. Jane Nichols visited Willis and Mrs Nichols. An Eldora man annoyed waitresses with extra butter. the incident noted.
Thomas Shepard reports Gletia has chicken pox while Dora Cundiff spent weekend with Florence Eggleston. Herman Maas visits his mother Mrs Grant Harless. C H Coffelt and wife dined with Ted Pope and wife. Mrs Kenneth Wooten and children visited Mrs G Reece. Mrs Chas Moore spent Monday with Mrs Ted Pope. Leone Bocke visited Mrs Frank Beach as neighbors attend the Rouse and Lepley sale. A quoted line asks a person about saying goodbye to his wife and time married.
Des Moines Life & Annuity Company sues Earl W. Allison Olive R. Allison J F Murphy Frank Davison and Eunice Davison in Hardin County asserting a $4987.40 claim plus costs and interest on a $4500 promissory note dated July 18 1927 with mortgage securing 7844 acres described as SE NW and NE NW portions of sections 27 22 in town 86 19 west. requests foreclosure and appointment of a receiver for the land and general equitable relief.
A legal notice states that defendants Frank B. Davison and Eunice Davison must appear and defend by noon on the second day of the April 1981 term starting April 27 in Eldora Hardin County Iowa. If they fail to appear, default and judgment will be entered for the plaintiff with costs. Dated Des Moines January 31 1981. STIPP PERRY BANNISTER STARZINGER Attorneys for Plaintiff 1018 Bankers Trust Building Des Moines Iowa 6-w-4
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