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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
12
A fragmented snippet shows a misread weather remark and a tongue in cheek line about “Mother’s feet” versus “my complexion.” Blonde Bess comments on rain’s effect, while the punchline hints at mood and tone rather than a clear event or report.
Polite Raspberry remarks on her companion eating candy. She answers that Christmas saved her life, admitting she had nearly broken her habit before being with him. The exchange hints at a personal struggle and a fragile reunion.
A lone quotation notes that many women supposedly lack humor before marriage but ten out of ten women laugh at the alter. The issue also lists a playful help wanted notice seeking a single bed for an elderly man with a wooden head and foot, box springs and a felt mattress.
A courtroom exchange features a prisoner claiming peaceable conduct while the judge cites violence as proof, a quip about achieving peace, and a broader set of humorous era vignettes including a Sheriff and undertaker remark, a Santa Claus portrayal, and a riddle about a Cross Roads Puzzle.
A producer and scenario writer discuss toning down crude material for public screening. The producer notes the jokes are coarse while the writer asks about pre release screening. The dialogue reflects industry caution toward audience acceptance and broadcast standards.
Eugene Culver of Constantine Michigan and Helen Culver teach in Davenport spend holidays with B H Culver family. Many relatives gathered for Christmas at homes in Boone, Eagle Grove, Iowa Falls and Des Moines with visits to Lincoln and Kansas City.
Mr and Mrs Ches H Beck hosted Christmas guests including her father Mr Parsons of Farnhamville and her Fort Dodge based brother and family. Miss Frances Danger visits Lyons Nebraska for two weeks with friend Gertrude Newell. Mr Jacobs of Lake City visits his sister Mrs Elmer Beeke. Harry Mauck Jr visits local friends this week while the rest of the family returns to Ottumwa after Christmas at Elmer Boeke home. Ike Buey called at Webster City Friday.
Local notes recount a cold spell hindering plaster work at the county farm tenant home. Eldora visitors include PF A Doud JF M Cable Herman Bay and G R Bailey. Numerous Christmas gatherings and family visits across Hughes Eldora Fort Dodge New Providence Owasa and surrounding homes are described with names and relations.
West Ellis Maple Grove and Beaver Valley schools resumed after a week off. Clint Clingman spent Christmas with his parents. Mrs. Cecil Hife visited Iowa Falls with her parents. Verla Boyer stayed with cousin Velma Stout. Kassiske brothers bought cattle nearby Friday. Mrs. Bittle has grippe. May Nolte and baby stayed with Will Clingman’s parents Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. Harry Warner and mother visited the Ed Warner home near Alden Sunday. Mrs. Lou Hife cares for a new baby at S Dougan’s. Cecil Hife, Will Clingman and J. C. Bullis attended Ethmer sale near Eldora Friday. Nathan Stuart and daughter from Fertile attended Donald Stuart sale Tuesday. Will, Clint Clingman and Charles Warner repaired telephone line 43 Tuesday. Everett Clingman called at Cecil Nolte’s Monday. Pieper and sons hauled hay from Charles Foetze’s. Donald Stuart’s sale was well attended and everything sold well. Arthur Knowles was auctioneer.
Guy Clingman assisted his brother Clint to gather wood on Friday. James Stouts hosted local Ed Teays and Sam Boyer families for a Christmas gathering.
East Ellis residents share Christmas visits and gatherings with relatives and neighbors including Huffman Riske Jackson Williamson and Cronk families. Town Falls Eldora and New Providence areas appear in social calls and sales attendance with several folks listed by name.
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