Iowa Banking Scene and Political Conventions Discussed
Eldora dispatches critique after a county convention outlines party dynamics in Hardin county. The piece contrasts old and new caucus-era politics with modern moneyed campaigning and advertising in Illinois and Pennsylvania, noting shifts in leadership and public perception. It also comments on banking strength in Iowa, citing deposits, a 56 percent improvement, and calls for bank-led guarantees to stabilize deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Repub
Breck
Col. Brookhart
Iowa
Craig Mazelwood
Union Trust Company
Chicago
Iowa Bankers Association
Sioux City
Haelwood
Iowa Bank
Whimsical Tales and People in a Small Town Scene
A jumble of dialogues and vignettes portrays local life including charity acts, a minister's good humor, a conversation about life and money, letters of complaint and reproach, a playful puzzle thread, and a wife's pride over a geomusic prize. The piece weaves humor, social friction, and everyday quirks with references to Odious debts, crosswords, and a pig prize at an agricultural show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldara
St. Louis
Iowa
Eldora
Folka
Montgomery Ward & Co
Bears
Ruubuck & Co
Standard Ol Co
Fett Session Urgency For State Bond Vote
The piece urges a special session of the Legislature by Saturday July 3 to place a paved road bond measure on the November ballot. It questions Governor Hammill’s likely refusal, citing fear the Legislature would overreach on road expansion, while praising efficiency as plain hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fett
Hammill
Local social and sports notes from Hughes area
Frank Schafer delivered shell corn and Ed Doud visited G. R. Bailey. Mrs Schafer and children helped pick cherries with Mrs Lamb also gathering fruit at Steamboat Rock. Henry Wheeler and Horton of Eldora called on G. I. Bailey. Ed Doud managed a Jackson Township team to play Bi dora Township at the Training School. Bidora won. Everett Wulfman and G. K. Bailey made various local visits. Cres ton’s PP Bailey family visited Hughes residents. J Mason and Wendell Bowman called at G R Bailey. A large Hughes family shopping night and hosting by Mr and Mrs G A Crosa rounded out Sunday guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schafer
Ed. Doud
G. R. Bailey
Prank Lamb
Steamboat Rock
Henry Wheeler
Hitora
G. I. Bailey
Horton
Eldora
Edwin Rodgers
Jackson Township
Ed, Doud
Bidora
Everett Wulfman
Bidore
Rawleigh Swexman
Hughes
G. K. Bailey
Inowa Falls
PP Bailey
Creston
J. Mason
Wendell Bowman
GR. Bailey
G. A. Crosa
Local notices and social rounds from Batley area
Mer and Bers note Helen and spouse, with Mr and Mrs Allen, spending Monday evening at home. A few days were stalled, with references to Batley reg and a Monday event at G. A. Batley’s. Allen and foren also tied to a bike outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer and Bers
Helen
Ind
Yasore
Alien Accompanemner Heme Sorday
Batley Reg
G. A. Batley
Allen and Foren
Local Social and Church Notices From Shepherd Area
South Pine was a caller at home Saturday afternoon Hazel Rowen of near Iowa Falls spent a few days at the home. Cecil Claybrook and wife of Eldora attended Will Campbell's funeral at Shepherd Church Saturday. Burial was in Shepherd. Charlie Brindle and family spent Wednesday at Marshalltown. Several attended the rodeo at Marshalltown. John Templeton's 76th birthday gathering included Claude Winters Conrad Nena Vinton Whitten Bert Templeon Donna Jean Gifford Roy and son Clarence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Rowen
Iowa Falls
Remeie
Cecil Claybrook
Templeton
Claude Winters
Conrad
Nena Vinton
Whitten
Bert Templeon
Donna Jean
Gifford
Roy
Clarence
Farm Loans and Local Notices From Newcomer Leaders
A fragmented 1920s style notice mentions farm loans and city property discussions. It references Eldora unions, families with aliases, and a general note on political promises. The text blends loan talk with travel and wartime allusions, ending with a satirical take on British politics and seed catalogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Property Loans
JAYS
Eldora
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Hardin County Ledger
Por Eldora
Eldors
Hartin Coesty
Sherman W. Needham
Tyre
Aname
Ernest H
Allison
Lacy
Gear
Hephorn
Illnois
Pennsylvania
Newberry
Pinchot
Pepper
Vate
Sarere
Govery Mach
Gerrard
Fogrena
Kroxvalle Journal
Mvt
Vawter
Anh Ice
Worsderfel
Pras
Tne
Saint Peter
Paula Hierd
Heaven
ST. Peter
Falla
Harvey
Eure Tals
Oscar
Mr. Wayne
Mrs. Wayne
John Fur
Preddy
Mary Vil
Freddy
Joshua Furrows
Moses Stinberg
Mr. Stinberg
John Furrowes
GMAC
G M Auto CO
Eldora, Iowa
Chevrolet
Mickie
Dake Penn Heten
Ploy
Dorethy
William
Dibarty
Leonid ‘Templeton
Cady
Gretehen
Dune
Oe Whitten
Myra
Ybeiael
Furygeson
Leonare
Sreach
North Pole
Florida
Aylling
Byrd
Middle West
Cathoun County
Apple County
Thneis
Mississippi
Alton
Jay Cooke State Park
Minnesota
St. Louis River
Duluth
Versailles
Indiana
Indianapolis
Valley City
North Dakota
Cheyenne River
Keokuk
Iows
Deadwood
South Dakota
Wild Bill
Lawrence
Kansas
Irell
Alley Spring State Park
Missouri
Ozark
Irch Tree
Ek Lake
Michigan
Woods
Portage
Wisconsin
Louis Joliet
Jacques Marquette
Standard Oil Company
EL Dora, Iowa
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