12 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
1
A jumble of verses and local notes laments mistakes and misjudgments, then shifts to a civic column about Col C B Robbins’ appointment and local politics. The piece mixes poetry with reports on public figures, candidates, and town concerns, reflecting a 1920s newspaper mood.
A column from Eldora discusses price cuts in manufacturing and a surge in car sales, plus town updates on water relief, school and city governance, and local sports chatter. Anecdotes include Mark Moir, Harold Foster, court cases in Chicago, and farm mortgage data from Iowa counties.
Essay urges caution about deceit and fraud, arguing the moral law of retribution remains universal. It questions prolonged prosperity from dishonest means and appeals to reflection on past actions and their ultimate outcomes, citing “as ye sow, so shall ye reap.”
Residents and visitors fill a week with visits and tasks. John Pearce aided Rollin Knight in chores. Mitchells picked corn for Marshall Scott. Kim Williams and friends spent Sunday in the city. Families traveled, visited homes, and noted health and cattle changes.
Ladies Aid and miscellaneous shower for Mrs Ray Campbell at Winthorpe Wilson home Thursday afternoon. The next meeting will be with Mrs Pierce in February. Mr and Mrs Frank St John visited relatives in Ehlora. Mrs P I Nolan and son Dicky of Eldar were dinner guests in Clayton Lambright home. Robert Burris visiting A D Pierce home. Mr and Mrs Clayton Lambright visited Frank Nelson home. Mrs William L King returned home after holidays with in laws and relatives. Mrs Charles W Rood, known as Mrs H A Swallum, and daughter Beatrice visited from Orlando, Florida. Beatrice en route to Chicago. Clara Elizabeth Broer died, born Dec 5. funeral Monday with Rev Oldson. Louis Broer funeral held same day. West Rebekah lodge met. Stella Herme installed officers. Class of 1927 reunion at Ernest Engelking home. Mendell sponsor. Miss Mendell won best costume. Kermith Boeke elected president. School board hired Paul Dettbarn as janitor. eighth grade substitute teacher Miss Christolph replaced by Mrs B M Strother. Farmers Elevator shareholders met to elect officers. Minister asked parable question. boy answered about a fox and a fish. The sock joke and taxi quip noted. Ledger Want Ads Bring Results.
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