Davids and Sheffield face Eldora in rocky road
The Davids on a rough road trip through Iowa drop a 12 to 2 loss to Eldora after a spring triumphs streak. Eldora pitcher Heckman limits Davids to few hits while Nobles injures a hand in fielding. Sheffield game rain halts play, two Mason City players attend, and Eldora returns to Sheffield for a 6 to 0 victory. Jack Ryan leaves Town River Light for O'Neil Nebraska. Addie Saunders set to teach Domestic Science next year.
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Eldora
Iowa
Hells
Lefty” Cioffi
Packards
Newton
Davide
Davids
Eldora Bunch
Heckman
Miller
Allen
White
Nagger
Hosthington
Baggar
Addie Saunders
Owden
Baap
Two Big Racing Days Planned Ahead
Local listings reveal two major horse and greyhound racing days scheduled for July. The events feature multiple named horses and trainers across venues in Iowa and nearby states, with purse amounts up to 800 dollars.
Senator LaFollette Dies A Wisconsin Political Giant
The death of Robert M. La Follette pleads a career of leading roles in Wisconsin and national politics. An influential orator, he served three terms in the House, three as Wisconsin governor, and four in the U S Senate, while waging battles against monopolies and intervention in war. He opposed entering World War I in 1917, led filibusters, and remained a persistent insurgent within his party. His personal life showed stability, marrying Mina Belle Can at 26.
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Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Robert Marion LaFollett
Wincotsin
Bob
House of Representatives
United Stazon Senate
Monager
Senator la Follette
Ben
Europe
América
Jasitana
Senate
Washington
LaFollette
Imadif
Sagal
A.’ Amell
Republican’ Party
LaPolletta
Lalalette
Wilson
Mina Belle Can
Baraboo
Wis
Dresses For The Fourth Of Window At The Hada Store
The Hada Store runs a summer silk dress sale with over 200 silks in the ready to wear department. Featured items include figured silk dromzen at 5.98 and printed silks and striped sport silks or plain silks at 12.60.
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Hada
Eldora Hosts Big July Fourth Week with Races and Picnics
Eldora invites thousands to two days of celebration July 3 and 4 featuring baseball games, horse racing, and the Hardin county farm bureau picnic on the Fourth. The Southern Surety team from Des Moines headlines the Eldora baseball clash, promising a classic series. A large midwestern horse meet attracts top runners and bigger purses, while Congressman Dickinson of Algona addresses the Pine Lake event. Kenned outdoor singers and other acts accompany a town band concert, pavement dance, and fireworks planned for the Fourth evening.
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Eldora
Hardin County Farm Bureau Association
Southern Surety
Des Moines
Eldova
Thous
Hut Néas
Middle East
Iowa
Lovie
le Jf Dickinson
Algona
Farm’ Bureau
Pine Lake
Djekingon
Washington
thesFourth
Saverything
Treyik
Call for Defense Day Test Promoting National Defense
A 1926 proclamation details a second Defense Test by the War Department to educate Americans on defense policies and obligations. It compares the test to spring baseball or football training, stressing a safe, sane method of national defense without militarism, and notes alignment with the National Constitutional Act of 1920.
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Provident
War, Department
Generel Dharacter
Aaa
Neasire
Cilef
May Dairy Herd Results Highlight Strong Production
Hardin County dairy herds faced drought and scarce pasture in May yet posted better than expected milk output. The W. H. Dreier herd led with 1237 pounds milk and 42.7 pounds fat per cow for the month. Rose Canary Mercedes set an individual record at 2021 pounds milk and 70.7 pounds fat on a twelve-month-old Holstein. Other top herds included Edwin Mason Union, N. Martin New Providence, A. Marks Iowa Falls, and Kykel Eldora. The county ranked seventh in the state for average production with 58 cows reporting.
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Hardin Counnty Testing Association
W. H. Dreler
Mia
Edwin Mason
Union
N. Martin
Jersey
Naw
Providence
Goa
Chow. A
Pura
Lown Falls Wat
Kykel
Eldora
Rose Canary Mercedes
Ninster
Roy N
Finster
P.B
Emimort
Steamboat
State Training School
M. Upton
Gr. Jer
Dreier
Iowa Falls
P. R. Hol
H. Brunemeier
Hubbard
Amer
Hardin County Association
Thia
Fragmentary note hints at crowd and Reeves scene
A fragmented OCR fragment mentions a large crowd and a person named Reeves among others. The text is unclear and offers no concrete event, date, or location to form a full summary.
Game Q5 Monds Yan ot Bunday
Fragmentary OCR text references a game Q5 and names Monds Yan and Bunday Iver. Details unclear. no clear event, score, or context available.
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Yan Ot
Jan'anr
Iver i Vite
Denise
Market Letters Show Cattle Rise and Hog Demand Strength
Market notes from June 22, 1926 report a strong week for cattle with better grades rising, burgher stock in demand, and stockers and feeders up due to improved country demand. Hog prices surged late, top hogs near 18.50, packing sows and pigs steady, while calves and sheep traded at varied but firm levels amid robust shipping orders.
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Owen Ghah
It'y Ove Ball Team Some folks like to tear and knock
It is a praise filled notice about a local baseball team this year. The writers commend the home club for its fine accounting of the season and describe the players as gentlemen and conductors of good sport. They praise Manager Bavom and his players while urging readers to support them at home and abroad.
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Homd Club
Inu Eklova
Bavom
Cemetery Gates Erected At Eldoya Township Cemetery
The main south entrance of the Eldoya Township cemetery now features iron gates and a completed arch. Pete Petrick and his corps receive praise for untiring work along the cemetery grounds. The community notes the improved, well kept site and urges adherence to local notice provisions.
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Eidora
Cemedy
Pete Petrick
Affcient Corps
Auto crash injuries and county insurance tales from Hardin
W C Warble of Iowa Falle was badly injured when his car left the road south of town. A second car then overturned after he went for help. The report notes High chattel mortgage activity in Hardin County and widespread auto debt, with many cars not paid for. Additional items mention damage from storms, a barn fire, and notable local accidents. Local social notes describe the Jows Falla K P lodge 44 preparing to honor long-standing members, while a police activity report covers bootlegging arrests and grand jury bonds.
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W. C. Warble
Iowa
Welble
Ragea
Ty Hardin County
Iowa Falls
Ant
Ryan
Eldora
Farma
John, Dutton
Alden
Town Falls
Ben
Mr. Dutton
Yordav
Natinal Labo
Nelgon
Jessa Rasmussen
Nevada
Stolen Car Incident In Greanburg Sunday
A garbled report from Mason city describes a Sunday theft where a man had his car seized and driven away. The culprit using a preprinted tag fled the scene, leaving the vehicle damaged only by being started and moved before gas ran out.
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Greanburg
Mason
USA
Ford’s Avin Branks Unclear Identity Report
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Ford and Ellen with unclear actions and names. details are garbled, making it difficult to identify a clear event, person, or place.
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Methodist Church
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J. P
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