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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
1
A nostalgic poem by William Edward Ross recalls a quiet farm life and a father's wisdom. It contrasts rural values with city allure, ending with a farewell on a snowy day and the belief the father awaits beyond the gates. The second piece argues that over eating and irregular habits crack strong men, urging moderation, regularity, and honest health assessments.
A collage of puns and sketches appears from a bygone era with scenes of a patient canvasser, a hospital inquiry, and humor about marriage, court, and old coins. Laugh lines weave through exchanges about a high priced machine, a dumb bell church summons, and a stubborn uncle disapproving marriage.
Mrs. Chris Reed spent several days in P T Lepley home while Grace Russell and others visited Liscomb friends. Marshalltown callers and parents attended a May Day at Penn College. A class picnic closed the school term at Til Grove with Miss Panthen hosting ice cream. Local families from New Providence Liscomb Union and Clear Lake were noted visiting and traveling between homes.
South Providence residents report travel to Rochester Minnesota for medical advice as Clare Lepley quits school due to illness. Betty Fussell visits Hon ey Creek and attends services. Reece family attends Illinois Grove church. Culbertson ill. Morris and Hickman lead services. Daisy Williams visits from Des Moines. Chesnut visits Williams home. Charles Clark visits Hackett home then falls ill. Honey Creek parsonage work progresses with community aid and demolition of the old building.
North West Tipton notes tell of Mr and Mrs L Kahra of Story City visiting Chris Leerburgs. Gladys Towley improves from measles. Oscar Larson attended memorial services in Roland. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Dora Leerburg. Ruth Danielson visited Agnes Knutson. Elmira Larson finished a year of teaching and returned to Radcliffe. Jerry Says It Was Noah column by Will J Kuensman recalls Populists and Daniel Wegster. Why are the tallest people in a crowd always in front.
A flood of notices from Hardin County announces candidacies for county offices including Treasurer Clerk Representative Sheriff Recorder County Attorney Supervisor Auditor and State Senator with primary on June 7, 1926. Several names appear such as Geo W Haynes Mabel A Howard Albert Steinberg L V Carter G L Lugton A L Johnson G A Norman H C Engelking W F Cole and Wm Schmedika alongside executor notices for estates Peter A Friest and Joseph Leffler with dates and filing instructions.
Hon John Fletcher a biatriet judge candidate for nomination as attorney general of town. He has the longest service record in the office of the attorney general, appointed from Avoca Tawa as assistant during Byers term and retained by three subsequent attorney generals. Fletcher led major cases including the Pittshhurch Plus Atlentian matter and has served on Polk county district bench with distinction.
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