New Hoover Era Begins In White House Change
A New Administration marks Hoover’s inauguration after Coolidge transfers power. The piece lauds Iowa native Hoover and notes cabinet picks James W. Good as Secretary of War and Hyde of Missouri as Secretary of Agriculture. It highlights orderly transfer, radio coverage, and hopes from Iowa and nation.
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Calvin Coolidge
Herbert C. Hoover
Hardin County
United States of America
Iowa
Ding
Uncle Sam
United States
Chas. Curtis
Senate of the
Herbert Hoover
Jowa
Hoover
James W. Good
Congress
Cyrenus Cole
Jowan
Hyde
Missouri
State’ University
Iown
Inaugural Reflections on Agriculture and National Resolve
The article notes Missouri's key issue is agriculture and rural growth, urging higher profits and better schools. It references Hoover's inaugural address, praising its concise aim toward progress, responsibility, and national unity, and seeking public cooperation and divine aid.
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Missouri
Central
West
Gate Post reminiscences and small town tales from 1929
Leona Nuckolls writes of bob sleds and holiday crowds, recalls a mean town figure with a mule team, and notes radio coverage of March Fourth events. The column reflects life in Sigourney with memories of Coe College bands, Marines, and local gossip.
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Washington
Coe College
Hoover
Coe
Marine Band
Millie Nelson
Quantico, Va
Comedians and Presidents in a Personal Farewell Note
The piece recalls Will Rogers joking about President Coolidge and a tribute from Dwight Morrow, praising Coolidge as a great president. The author mentions letters from Joella Fagg and Naomi Quinlan, and reflects on mood after illness, noting plans to return to work at The Ledger Office with Grace and Ralph.
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Will Rogers
Coolidge
Dwight Morrow
Dwight
Joella Fagg
Longview
Wash
Naomi Quinlan
Old Man Gloom
Grace
Ralph
Ledger Office
New York Eats Iowa Butter Dominates Major Markets
The Department of Agriculture reports New York consumes over one third of Iowa butter. In 1928 Iowa sent about 68.7 million pounds to New York City, 39.9 million to Chicago, and Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin lead Midwest production. Minnesota tops with 183 million, Iowa second at 118 million. Butter production expands westward. Iowa doubles output in eight years.
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New York
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
New York City
Chicago
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Boston
Town
Nebraska
Illinois
Mid-West
South
American Legion marks a decade of service and world impact
A fifteenth anniversary celebration highlights the American Legion as a rooted force in Americanism. The piece lauds their service to nation and veterans, community work, and commitment to liberty, citing Lincoln and the Declaration of Independence as guiding ideals. The local chapter is praised as a growing asset and heir to the Grand Army of the Republic.
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American Legion
United States
France
Grand Army of the Republic
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Hardin County Ledger
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Horace Ellis
Sherm
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William Jennings Casey
Knoxville Express
Sherm Needham
Eldora Ledger
Charles K
Grinnell Register
Grinnell
D. Fulton Rice
Centerville
Mr. Rice
Carter
Maurice
Appanoose County
Mickie
Evry
Business and Professional Directory
Liberal Options
Theo. Swaland & CO
Nat'l Bk. Bldg
Security Abstract CO
Bateson Bldg
Elvin J. Ryan
Claassen Tire Shop
Giant and Lee Tires
South Side Square
D. J. Arnold
11Th Street
Bateson & Kennedy
Bateson Building
GEO. F. Weise
Conrad E. Larson
Life Insurance
First National Bank Bldg
E. McFarland
Wiechmann & Bales
THE
America
Abraham Lincoln
ED Nuckolls
F. H. Herrald
Hardin County Nat'l Bank Bldg
Eldora Cleaners
Ed J. Schultz
Valetor Dependable Pressing Service
A. W. Adams
A. & P. Grocery
Makers of
Pine Lake
Tom Mason
Rice Drug Store
Eldora Produce Co
N. W. Depot
Beauty
Maude Scurry
Wehrman & Andrle
H. W. Emeny
Osteopathic
Wisner
H. W. Stonebrook
Doctors
Norman Kunath
Optometrist
Edgar-Kunath
DR. A. N. Reed
D. D
First Nat'l Bank
J. H. Kramer
Milady Beauty Shoppe
Mae Ballantyne
Prop
C. C. Gethman
Eldora, Iowa
Eldora Hospital
Drs. Nyquist and
Winnett
E. H. Lundy
Eureka Candy Co
Riley W. Lewis
Bateson Bidg
DR. L. R. Soli
First National Bank
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B. E. Purcell
P. C. Molgard
Kramer
W. G. Leslie & Co
Optometrists
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V. H. Wilmont
W. H. Longenecker
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