19 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
1
A collage of poems and prose reflects on mood, morality, and public taste. Pieces reference Ella Wheeler Wilcox on joy and loneliness, boxing headlines in Davenport and Marshalltown, evolving city morals, and the clash between entertainment and virtue across Des Moines and Chicago.
The Ledger joins a new Peoples Party led by M. C. Chandler inviting county bankers and citizens to back a farmer and laborer focused platform. Chandler offers sal– ary for organizers. 1024 campaign noted. Iowa newspaper changes include Charlie Mitchell leaving Storm Lake for Sioux Falls Daily Press. Jarnigan family to assume Storm Lake property. Montezuma sees John Grimes return to First National Bank presidency and Rayburn resume bank role.
A fragmented column mentions young advertisers using persistence, H. McNider of Mayon City, commander Hanford McNider, and his Liberty Loan leadership. It notes Postmaster General Will Hays leaving cabinet for a movie syndicate, Henry Ford’s stance on money and unemployment, and illiteracy stats in Hardin County. The piece also references Friday the 13th and the 16th blamed events with unclear context.
A crowded Eldora digest reflects local life with jokes on wages and heat, rail freight, and busy rooms. It notes the hospital’s value, river skating, and festive letters from children, plus Scout activity, library patronage, post office spirits, and a revival anecdote about a loud brother in a nearby town.
East Side residents J W Vigars hosted a Tuesday evening event in Somerset WAS. J E Thackery visited Don Martins earlier this week. The Farm Bureau program drew a well represented turnout with mentions of Glann Vinton and family.
A collage of short items from Hardin County papers cites Governor Kendall on railroads, jokes about bootleg whiskey and moustaches, auto radiator scents recalling prewar days, coat bin shortages, and youth courting tricks. It also notes public sentiment on blue sky notes, a witty jab at Fatty Arbuckle, a seven year disappearance tale, and commentary on concealed weapons, wages for a working girl, and upcoming June primaries stirring political interest.
A letter from the Dubuque area urges cutting expenses and taxes by trimming mandatory levies and reforming taxing boards. The piece argues too many taxes burden the legislature and criticizes national figures, including Ford and Newberry, while raising concerns about fairness in elections and public office.
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