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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1923
Page
11
A spring haberdashery outlook notes higher prices offset by better quality. Fiber silks, two button cuffs, and English French foreign silks drive broader selection. grenadines and knitted ties rise in use. Silk fabrics, tweed matches, foulards, and subdued to varied neckwear color palettes headline the season.
The article notes a trend toward extremely light weight straw hats for spring and summer, with conservative shapes remaining popular. Fedora and Alpine styles appear, along with diamond and dented shapes, light colors and plain or colored bands, plus non wrinkle collars and light hosiery. Other local items mention Elmer Warner hauling hay, Josephine Lutterman’s school absence, and several neighbors’ health and social notes.
West Ellis residents report frequent visits and farm activities. Lovina Bullis and party traveled to Waite Park, Minnesota to visit Albert and Mrs. Johnson for three weeks. Mrs. Catlin died while returning from Iowa City and funeral services followed at Town Falls. Local events include hog deliveries, a teachers meeting, a prayer service, and several farm moves and visits among Clingerman Nolte and Knowles families.
Eldora Township reports a Farm Bureau ladies meeting at Mrs. A. E. Veline’s home with demonstrations by Miss Richardson of Ames on home made rugs curtains draperies and enameling. Various local notices follow including hospital, school, and township caucus activities and upcoming Farm Bureau events.
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