March Recess Rest for Iowa Legislators in 1924
Des Moines reports a near quorum absence as the Iowa General Assembly pauses from Feb 28 to March 6. Debate centers on insurance investigations and alleged malpractices in fire and life firms, with Browne and McIntosh pushing for extensive scrutiny. The plan envisions public hearings and possible reforms, linking to past Teapot Dome style concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Caswell
Des Moines
House
Senate
McIntosh
Decatur County
Special Insurance Investigation Committee
Browne
Jackson County
Eady
Shané
Wapello County
Fulton
Fairfield
Hia
State
Washington
Putt Mossman Secures Third in National Horseshoe Meet
Eldora Iowa notes tell of Putt Mossman, 17, earning third place at the 1924 National Horseshoe Tournament in Cake Worth Florida. Competitor C. C. Davis of Cleveland dominated with 22 wins and no defeats, earning a golden horseshoe set and $500. Mossman also earned a gold medal and $200 cash plus a silver cup for most ringers, finishing behind Davis and F. E. Jackson of Kellerton Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Hay
Mossman
Cake Worth
Fla
Elmer Mossman
Marshalltown
C. CG. Davis
Cleveland
National Horseshoe Association
Davis
C. ©. Davis
Wizard -Betama
America
F. E. Jackson
Kellerton
Iowa
Loren May
Akron
James McDonald
Lakeworth
National Standard Shoe Co
Jackson
Patt
Laughing at a Film Gaffe Sparks Mock Headlines
A garbled OCR snippet hints at a movie promotion and casual banter about a star, with references to a deputy, a grand candy fox, and a march schedule. The readable text mentions seeing a big feature and a mishearing of lines, framed as a light entertainment blurb.
District Court Terms Feature Mixed Civil Rulings
Iowa Falls jury verdicts favor plaintiffs on real estate commission and land sale matters while damages were awarded in other cases. A Radcliffe man faces a DUI fine of 400 dollars. a collision with horses on Jefferson highway prompted a disputed damage claim. Local judge reviews Montgomery vs DeWitt rent dispute as a skunk-damaged well and conveyance issues surface alongside Hadley vs Cundiff insurance settlement. Bernard White highlighted for all-state basketball prospects. Patterson home fire causes substantial damage with estimated 2000 dollar loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Alexander & Wilson Real Estate
Dakotas
Iowa
Thompson
J. H. Johnson
Radcliffe
Johnson
Hamilton
Spra- Bus
Partar
Cessna
Spraguen
Jefferson Highway
Montgomery
DeWitt
de Witt
Hadley
Keough & Nutt
Hickman
Meredith
Faulke
Reece
Sigman
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An OCR fragment mentions a place likely tampering with event timing and personnel. The legible items include possible names and numbers, but the text remains unclear and fragmented, limiting concrete actions or outcomes for a concise summary.
State Champ at Training School Wins 91-Pound Title
A Training School wrestler, William Hird, captured the 91-pound state title at Ames as the school placed in the state secondary school contest. Despite a broken left arm injury arm during youth, Hird trained hard under Coach Johnson and prevailed through a tough meet. Boone won first with Marshalltown second. Eldora Training ranked ninth, Iowa Falls tied with Corwith for fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Hird
William
Johnson
Shord
Boone
Marshalltown
Eldorai
Iowa Falls
Gherokea
Volley Ball Winners Dinner Hosted by Auxiliary Circle
The Mens' Volley Ball Club winners were treated to a roast beef dinner at the Methodist Church dining room Tuesday evening. The Fourth Division of the Auxiliary Circle organized the event and the gymnasium games are held every Tuesday in the school gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Public School Notes Tie In Cedar Iowa League
Grundy Center and Reinbeck finish tied for first in the Cedar Iowa League as Eldora balks at playing on their floor. The column notes junior high declamatory work, a close state teachers game, and county tournament details with multiple schools listed and event timings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinbeck
Grundy
Cedar-Iowa
Eldora
Haugh Saneals
Eldora’s
Vinton
Istatn
State Teachers High
BE. H. S
Hardin County
Achoola
Towa Falls
Radcliffe
Whitten
Union
New Providence
Hubbard
Steamboat Rock
Eldora Training School
County
Hon‘ore
Pye
Iday
Will
Republicans Meet in Hardin County Convention
The Hardin County Republican gathering Saturday saw uneven delegate turnout yet lively debate. Chairman McGreevy chaired, E J McGreevy named temporary chair with aides, and committees chosen for credential permanent organization and resolutions as support for Coolidge and Republican policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Huff
Clark
Church of Christ
E. J. McGreevy
Biss II
George Patgeter
McGreevy
Ile
Congress
Coolidge
G. C. Sheafler
Wood
Union
Summer Osgood
Iowa Falls
Reading
F. E B. Trainer
M. L. Smith
G. W. Bailey
R. F. Wright
Estella E. Bloper
J F. Wirds
W. H. Steinfeldt
Trenn Hartman
D. §& Daggett
W. R. Williams
R. L. Reess
B. EB. Friest
H. Beck
A. ©. Swain
C._F. Long
W. H Miller
A. L. Johnson
D. N. Blair
Mary McLoud
Chas. Ackerman
H. GC. Gast
Robi. McCall
C. A. Hoover
Mra
Stella Barnes
L. M. Rash
Geo. Swartz
Maggie Mason
Amos Hauser
E. . B. van Voorhiz
W. G. Boddy
F. E. Bliss
F. D. Peet
H A. Radohl
H. CG. Gast
G.i Potgétter
TD. Thackroy
H. E. Moffett
C. A Norman
Meygra
G. Marshman
Marie ‘Kauffman
J. FH. Moore
Wei
C. A. Norman
Andress
L. V. Carter
Agnes Moines
West
Des Moines
H. A. Huff
Estella E. Plopper
Town Falls
Rieko Snater
Ackley
Geo
A. D. Davia
Eldora
Traker
Etna
Thad Thorson
Conenvill
EB. Myers
Sherman
Strother
Tipton
EB. Wood
J. Osgood
Iowa Falla
Iowa
Harding
White House
Sident Harding
Republican Party
Hardin County Debators Win State Finalists Reach Ames
The Hardin County debating team led by A E Voline defeats Worth County two to one to advance toward the state championship. They will compete in Ames on March 7 for the final title, while Sue County’s team lost unanimously to the negative. The Eldora post office and state taxation topics featured in their preparation. Also, Max Teske swaps his garage for a farm near Eldora, with possession March first. Steve Sayer now manages the garage for C G Weimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore J. Perkins
Alfred
Mary Perkins
Minefield
Owasa
Beloit
Wis
Co. M. Second Hiiness Light Artillery
Martinsburg
Abigail Divin
Micn
Marion
B. Smith
Union
S. S. Russ
Town Falls
Clarence
Jesse
Eldora
George
Iowa
Clear Lake
Mississippi River
Hardin County
Baptist Church
Robert D. Kinney
Calvin Boylan
Geo. Bailey
Marion Bailey
Cleveland
Coolidge
Mellon
President Coolidge
West
Kendall
Plopper
Iowa Falls
al Magan
McGreevy
Brookhart
Hardin
A. E. Voline
Quyidgong
Roy
Aman
Farm Buren
Worth County
Amos
Sue County
Mr. Salzmen
Ronald Wilson
W. H. Selnir- Man
Sac County
Thompson
District Court
F. G. Piercy
J. E. Cunningham
Agriculture Department
Town State College
Ames
Teske
Max Teske
C. G Weimer
Radcliffe
Geras
Steve Sayer
Weimer
Teake
Tire Business Sold in Local Deal with New Firm
Jim Myera and Don McDonald sell their tire store to Laurap Recht and Babcock. The new firm will handle tires and continue battery work. Former resident dies at 78, moved to Beville in 1882. Annual firemen’s meeting scheduled at City Hall with Jack Busine presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Myera
Don’ McDonald
Lauraprecht
Babcock
Jim
Myre
Beville
Nual
Ora
Jack Busine
Dee
Farmers Hear Holstein Group Meetings and Elections
The Holstein Breeders of the county convened with the Community Club and Rotary Club for a noon luncheon at the K rooms. Mayor Cameron opened remarks praising farmer business cooperation and agriculture as the county’s asset. Officers were elected with Wm. Dreier as president and Ray Muster as vice president. dues and creamery plans were discussed amid talks on cooperative farming and a potential new dairy operation. A second item notes state officials addressing dairy industry growth and a push to organize a local creamery pending enrollment of 600 cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club
Rotary Club
Peter Brown
J. C. Boyd
Cameron
W. BL Drojer
Town Falls
Fred Ferguson
Iowa
Gleim
State Holstein Association
Ferguson
Heistein
Laballe
Holstein Association
Wm. Dreier
Iown Falls
Ray Muster
Eldora
Chas
Mark
Falle
Fred. Brunemeier
Hubbard
Cord
Ed Wyattere Ralay
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Faguesta
Towa
Yecen
Ete
Wampentes
New State Park
Putt Mossman
Florida
Hanley
Joe Hanley
Brick. Presbyterian
Perry
Rotary
Eldora Independenta
Jask Sheperd
Waare
Lynki LG
Lynki
Harrold Lloyd
Esa
Eerigt
Fox
Bald
Isa
Scheal
Insiruetia i Mareh
Eldorn
Columbia
White
an_ excel
Pattereon
Jagk Pattergaon
Achnel Board
Bas A. Peltton
Ion
Elwin
Confab
Hardin County Debators
Sather
Falla
Schmedika
Estelle E. Plopper
Mes
Gurtie
Town Parke
Curtia
Assiatanye
Ford
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