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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1931
Page
9
The Hardin County Ledger explains subscription rates and policies. It lists prices by region, advance payment requirements, and the contract terms binding readers and publisher. It notes subscribers may be removed if payments lapse and emphasizes the open account nature of each subscription.
The cattle market showed erratic, unsatisfactory pricing with buyers largely in control. Heavy steers at 1200 to 1500 lb fluctuated, late week prices slipped then recovered, while light steers and yearlings fell hardest as supply tightened and demand shifted.
An Eldora exclusive agent promotes Plunders Tablets as a remedy for gastric hyperacidity, sour stomach, gas, bloating, heartburn and loss of appetite. The ad claims to have helped hundreds with long standing stomach trouble and offers further information without obligation.
Weeklong declines push cattle to new lows with light stock selling as low as $6.60 to $7.50 for heifers and $7.40 to $7.75 for tops in hogs. Heavier cattle and yearlings show limited relief with tops around $11.75, though overall market sentiment remains gloomy and buyers seek lower prices. Lambs and sheep manage a steadier tone with weightier lambs selling strongly and lightly priced natives and western fed lambs improving late.
Union Mesdames Alexander and Humphreys entertained a group of ladies at the Alexander home as part of a series of Ladies Aid Society meetings this month. Mrs. Charles Johnston of Union suffered a light stroke Tuesday affecting speech. Mrs. Boyd Reese and Miss Vera Pierce hosted the Woman's Club at the H. A. Biersborn home Tuesday evening, featuring the biblical drama Lydia of Philippi with a costumed cast. The Garden Club, chaired by Mrs. Harold Hauser, began summer planning with the George Washington color scheme guiding refreshments. Five guests, including Mrs. H. H. Bailey and daughter Betty Lu of Melbourne, attended as out-of-town visitors.
The lesson reviews Jesus method of evangelism in Luke, detailing the sending of the Twelve and the seventy two, their duties, and the emphasis on human cooperation in spreading the Gospel. It notes the need for prayer, simple travel, lodging, and reliance on God for protection, with focus on the harvest of souls and the proper spirit among workers.
Community gossip, visits, and family updates from Owasa area including Kate Manley and Cronk families, Welsh and Stirlow households, Dan Miller and Ladies Aid attendance, graveside services for Albert Pieters, and local moves. Also lists court notice about Des Moines Life & Annuity Company foreclosure case in Hardin County with April 1931 term details.
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