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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
4
A jumble of quips and cartoon captions from a 1920s style humor page includes exchanges about weather affecting complexions, Christmas saving habits, jokes on marriage, a prosecution joke, bootlegging, an undertaker line, a Santa Claus reference to Dawes, and light banter about careers and car puzzles.
A long list of Christmas visits and gatherings across Constantine and nearby towns. Families including Culver Standley Schultz Whitney Strother Boylan and related relatives traveled to celebrate with parents and relatives in Iowa, with multiple dinners and holidays noted.
Mr and Mrs Chee H Beck hosted Christmas guests including her father Mr Parsons of Farnhamville and her brother and family from Fort Dodge. Miss Frances Danger visited friend Gertrude Newell in Lyons Nebraska. Mr Jacobs of Lake City visiting sister Elmer Backe. Jarry Mauck visiting. The family returned to Ottumwa Friday. Ike Huey called at Webster City Friday.
Local notes recount Christmas visits and gatherings across Hughes, Eldora, Owasa, and nearby farms. People such as F. M. Cable, G. R. Bailey, and M. G. Bailey are mentioned alongside illness notes and farm work. A Fairfax school program delighted attendees with songs and plays under Miss Marie Clarey.
West Ellis Maple Grove and Beaver Valley schools returned Monday after a week off. Local residents report visits, sales, and family gatherings across Eldora Alden Fertile and Iowa Falls. Donald Stuart sale drew many buyers. Ethmer sale near Eldora and Charles Footze hay hauling were also noted. several Clingman family members appear in multiple items.
Guy Clingman aided his brother Clint as they stacked wood on Friday. James Stouts hosted a holiday gathering for the Ed family the Tonys family and Sam Boyer as Christmas was celebrated in the neighborhood.
Merle Huffman and family plans interrupted by vows fail. Charlie Riske and daughter Anael shared Christmas dinner at the John Riske home. Mrs. Clatterbuck cared for sister Mrs. Otis Waldo near New Providence last week. Garnet Jackson ill with sore throat earlier in the week. Will Riske and Guy Shepherd visited Eldora on Saturday afternoon. Henry Humphrey and family spent Christmas with the Will Williamson family. Ian Tullman visited Town Falls on Saturday. George Jackson and family visited Charlie Jackson’s home Thursday. Miss Mark Williams and Nia Huffman on sick/ husking corn. Lou Lateh near Owns east of town noted. Sam Huffman, Will Riske and Guy Clutterbuck attended Ethmere Reece sale near Lawn Will on Friday. Cyril Cronk, Roan Town teacher, spent Christmas with home folks,John and Mrs. Cronk. Evelyn Huffman visited Marie Williamson Friday afternoon. Guy Clatterbuck spent Sunday at Otis Waldo’s in New Providence. James Towless visited Eldora on Saturday.
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