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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1931
Page
19
Cattle and hog markets drift through an erratic week with buyers gaining control on lower grades while heavy steers linger near $11.25 and light cattle drop to new lows. Packers and retailers adjust to fluctuating demand as lambs stay solid, but overall sentiment remains gloomy with potential further declines.
Hardin County Ledger Eldora displays its weekly edition pricing for Hardin and adjoining counties at 1.50 per year, others at 2.00 or 2.26, with advance payment required. Subscriptions are treated as open accounts and can be terminated only if notified. terms become part of the contract.
An Eldora exclusive agent promotes Plunder's Tablets as a cure for gastric hyperacidity sour stomach gas bloating belching heartburn loss of appetite and general stomach trouble. The ad claims many long standing cases were relieved and offers more information without obligation.
Union Mesdames Alexander and Humphreys entertained a group of ladies at the Alexander home for a series of Ladies Aid Society meetings featuring stunts tests and a debate followed by refreshments. Mrs Charles Johnston of Union suffered a slight stroke Tuesday affecting speech. Mrs Boyd Reese and Miss Vera Pierce hosted the Woman's Club at the H A Biersborn home. the Bible department presented Lydia of Philippi in costume with a named cast. The Garden Club led by Mrs Harold Hauser planned summer meetings with George Washington color scheme in favors and refreshments. five guests attended. Mrs H H Bailey and daughter Betty Lu of Melbourne were out of town guests.
A Sunday School lesson reviews Jesus sending the Twelve and later the seventy in Luke. It notes the purpose of the seventy, their mission to prepare for Jesus’ Jerusalem journey, and how prayer, dependence on God, and humble lodging shaped their work. The piece reflects on cooperation between laity and clergy and ends urging reader participation.
Owlasa gossip and community notices recount visits and calls among residents including Mrs Kate Manley of Iowa Falls with sister Mrs Cronk and others. Obituary for Mrs R F Martin lists services at Honey Creek and burial at New Providence. community updates include house moves, visitors, and local events across Owasa Towns.
O. D. Rash attended the Chance LaRue hog sale near Pope County, reporting interest in bidding. The event drew buyers and farmers from the region, showcasing pen lots and livestock quality.
A tabloid offered $1 for embarrassing moment letters and received a note from a night-shift steel worker who found another man with his wife. He requested $2 for his embarrassment and his wife’s. The editor allegedly sent a $3 check, admitting the stranger might have been embarrassed too.
In the district court of Iowa for Hardin County during the April term A D 1931 Des Moines Life and Annuity Company is named in a case file entry filed in the Hardin County court system.
Plaintiff seeks mortgage foreclosure on 78 3/4 acres in sections 27 and 22 township 86 north range 19 west, described as SE NW and NE NW with a land piece north and east of the Iowa Central Railroad and two acres in SE SW of section 22, plus appointment of a receiver. Defendants include Earl W Allison Olive R Allison J F Murphy Frank B Davison and Eunice Davison. The case requests a judgment and relief with stated sums and costs unless defendants appear by April 27 1931 in Eldora Hardin County Iowa.
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