The Long Run and New Announcements
The Ledger reports two new announcements from the paper’s pages. C D Martin of New Providence seeks the Board of Supervisors seat with two rival candidates, Chas J Warthow and Simon Boeke, discussed as strong contenders. Irving Knudson launches a bid for the 37th District Senate, while The Ledger editor aims for the same seat. The piece discusses campaign dynamics and local political stakes. It also notes railroad job cuts, shifting freight and payroll impacts in Cedar Rapids and Clarion, and tax committee findings on Iowa taxation reform. The column reflects on national science notoriety with Dr Frederick Cook’s release and lingering pole position claims regarding the north pole discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ledger
C. D. Martin
New Providence
Board of Supervisors
Mr. Martin
Chas. J. Warthow
Eldora
Simon Boeke
Hubbard
Irving Knudson
Ledger
Knudson
Senate
Des Moines Democrats select ticket for fall election
Democratic leaders pick Fred Hageman for governor T R Osborn for lieutenant governor and Mrs W L Etter for Secretary of State in a Des Moines meeting. The write up includes comments on local politics and a note about a Dyersville case and a missing Los Angeles pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fred Hagemann
Waverly
T. R. Osborn
New Sharon
W. L. Etter
Sigourney
Ledger
Algona Veteran Remains One Civil War Survivor
An old Algona resident died recently leaving only one Civil War veteran in town. The note highlights thinning ranks among veterans and reflects on past eras of long lasting matrimonial matches and changing social norms. Baseball news notes Babe Ruth’s two year Yankee contract at eighty thousand dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Dyersville
Coolidge
United States
Algona
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Eldora Fair Week Notes and Local Happenings
Fred Edgar receives a page from the Musical Courier detailing Alvin Edgar and the Osage band as last year’s state contest winners. Alvin reports Roosevelt high band in Des Moines won Class A, a first for the school. The column covers school events, obituaries, community moves, tax day, and local spots such as Eldora contest mishaps, band director praise, and civic generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Edgar
Ellis Robb
Atlanta
Musical Courier of
New York
Alvin Edgar
Osage
Ellis
Fred
Enis
Alvin
Roosevelt High
Des Moines
East
North High
Roosevelt
Eldora
Grundy Center
Wellsburg
Gran
Iowa Falls
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hardin County Ledger
Eldora and
Hardin County
Frank Eee National Enitorial Association
Iowa
Sherman W. Needham
Long
Edgar A. Guest
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Great Western
Clarion
Minneapolis
Harry Holmes
Special Legislative Tax Committee
State Board of Assessment and Review
Legislative Committee
State Board
Special Committee
Frederick Cook
Federal
North ‘Pole
Admiral Peary
Navy
Dr. Cook
Harlan Miller
Mitchell
Bane
Prohibition Bureau
Dows
Los Angeles
Mickie
W. Velkers
Velkers
Holland
Hampton
Tina
Christine Velkers
Ellis Township
Joe Kramer
Hampton High School
Court House
Tom Purcell
The
Hampton Chronicle
Clara Keck
Ada Frank Walker
California
Catherine Nazett
Hill Nazett
Eldera
Lowell
Granville O. Hunter
Sherman
Texas
Oskaloosa
Daily Democrat
Sherman Texas
C. R. Moser
Hendri
Nebraska
Moser
Eldora Township Farm Bureau
Frank Felton
George Marks
Putnam
Zerah Hayden
Red” Maher
Eldora Granite Works
B. T. Oldham
Wilbert Shallenberger
Shallenberger
Winchester
Oakwood Blvd
Chicago, Ill
Business and Professional Directory
OPERA
Tive Creamery
Pine Lake
E. H. Lundy
Eureka Candy Co
A. W. “Adams
A. & P. Grocery
Security Abstract Co
Bateson Bldg
Elvin J. Ryan
Beauty
Black Maude Scurry
Mr. Farmer
Idora
R. R. Bateson
Bateson Building
Chas, Moser
Eldora Hospital
Drs. Nyquist and
Winnett
F. H. Herrald
Hardin County Nat’l Bank
Riley W. Lewis
Iowa” Farm” Lands
B. E. Purcell
P. C. Molgard
W. G. Leslie & Co
Optometrists
Jaws
W. H. Wilmont Furniture and Undertaking
W. H. Longenecker Funeral Director
Eldora, Ia
H. W. Stonebrook
Doctors
D. Gethman
Eldora, Iowa
First Nat'l Bank
Norman Kunath
Optometrist
Edgar
Kunath
Edgar Kunath
Optical Shop
E. E. McFarland
Conrad E. Larson
Life Insurance
First National Bank Bldg
W. & B. Chevrolet Co
H. W. Emeny
Osteopathic Physician
Wisner
Eldora Greenhouses
M. H. Smith
Wehrman &Andle
Purcell Optical Shop
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