Denison bill eyed to expand Inland Waterways corps
Washington reports Rep Rob in son of the Third district backs a plan to raise Inland Waterways Corporation capital from 6 to 15 million dollars to expand upper Mississippi barges. Hearings before the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee on Denison bill include Dubuque Chamber secretary O A Reynolds and local businessman J A Kerper. Robinson seeks Congress final say to protect investments and push flood relief while praising river transport and U S canal projects.
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Washington, D. C
Aerview
Mississippi River
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
House
Robinson
Third District
Denison
Intland Waterways Corporation
Middle West
O A. Reynolds
Dubuque
Inland Waterways Corporation
Dension
Congress
Secretary’ of War
Kinson
Dwight F. Davis
Upper
Iowa
Mid-West
St. Lawrence-Great Lakes
Canada
Mississippi
Tawa
Boddy Seeks Board Seat for 1929 Term in Alden Area
Ira E. Boddy of Alden announces his candidacy for the Board of Supervisors to begin January 1929, aiming to succeed Ole Tungland. He owns two county farms, lives northwest of Alden, and owns the old Elsig farm south of Iowa Falls. A Ellsworth College graduate, he presents himself as a capable office seeker. Mason’s Store Opening Jack Spreat Store opens Saturday with a display of goods and inviting fixtures, promising a fine shopping experience.
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Ira E. Boddy
Alden
Board of Supervisors
Ole Tungland
Boddy
Elsig
Iowa Falls
Ellsworth College
Cost Estimates for Main Water Supply Project in Territory
The territory recently submitted a preliminary estimate for main installation including ditches piping and backfill at 5100 dollars. A Minnesota contractor Mike Mulford proposed 2 cents per foot with no rock extra while other bids suggested 75 cents per foot for pipe and related work.
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Vesten
Velinhhs von
Fldora
Mike Mulford
Ron
Bein
Bce
Chas. O. Ryan Elected Mayor In Edora Election
Monday election results in Edora name Chas O Ryan as mayor on Independent ticket with 43 votes over H W Emeny. 1127 ballots cast. Turnout includes Turner defeat by Hardin for city treasurer. other candidates listed with ward-by-ward tallies. Old council to finish business, new council and mayor assume offices in April.
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Edora
Chas, O. Ryan
H. W. Emeny
H.w.turner
J. F. Hardin
Square Dial
John Nissen
Peoples
Sesh
Ryan Emeny
Turner Harlin
Ward Gethman Andrie Nissen
BL Brownell
Jessie Peigen
Park
Herrald
R. W. Haas
Davi
OG. L. Hays
Helen Burling
Clara Davis
Everybody Wins campaign offers big prizes for spare-time work
The Ledger promotes an 188000 Everybody Wins drive with prizes including a Buick sedan a Durant sedan and a Chevrolet coach plus cash awards. Every active participant wins a 20 percent commission if they do not secure a main prize. Districts vary prizes and a nomination form is urged with office hours and phone for contact.
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Campaia
Ubereik
Widora
Komeono
Itl & P.m
Pork and beef markets mix signals in a shifting trade
In a volatile week buyers favored low priced pork while beef and live cattle faced a downturn. Choice Nebraska steers fell to around 14.75 with heavy weights softening. light yearlings and five to six month fed steers showed limited gains. Hogs and lambs posted modest gains amid leaner regional supply, with handyweights leading the lamb market at about 16.76 for 90 pounds. Center School wins county declamation contest with The White Hands of Tellham by Eugene Nicholson.
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Nebraska
Hecht
Clowe
Center School
Tellham
Eugene Nicholson
Norva Hoover
History of the Flag Quiz and 1928 Eldora hearse ambulance
A fragmented piece discusses proper flag display rules and historical questions. It notes the union position on a wall and mentions presidents issuing flag orders. The Eldora Motor Ward hearse ambulance mounted on a Cadillac chassis is described as a fine appearance for use in war calls.
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Lince
United States
Union
Monroe
Taft
Wilson
The
American Legion
Harding
Battle of Brandywine
War Department
Eldora Motor Wa
Gardening Lessons To Feature Perennial Flowers In County
CG V Holsinger, Gardening Specialist, will visit the county next week for the third Home Gardening lesson. He will cover perennial flowers and soil preparation, propagation, culture, and insect issues. Meetings listed: April 2 at 11:00 A M Richards Schools House, April 3 Town Hall at 10:00 A M, April 4 Buckeye at the Chas Lyon home, April 6 Alden at the Public Library, and April 6 Eldora at the Court Room at 10:00 A M.
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CG. V. Holsinger
Mr. Holsinger
Uiebhard
Buckeye
Chas, Lyon
Alden
Eldora
Wedness
Chicago Norton RW
Wardin County
Railroad Co
Gifford
Hubbard
HL Lundy
Law
Town State College
Srmesan J
Mr. Porter
Kim
Disputed Ames road survey and contest results
Surveyed road dispute involves Prof Dodds in Amesha area as Garfield named him to settle whether trees cut by Miller affected the route. The road remains possible despite tree removal while the pending case proceeds. St Lawrence Wiesner wins pre district contest in Geneva Tuesday evening by unanimous decision. final district contest set for Friday April 8 at Retauk.
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Dodds
Amesha
Garfield
Lawrence Wiesner
Geneva
He Owen
Retaheck
Taewreneo
Calo Opaeet
Boy Scout Court of Honor Held at High School
A YMCA style court of honor was held at the high school auditorium with Mr. Kekols in charge. The event featured a candle lighting service, Tenderfoot and Second Class badges awarded to several scouts, Star badges presented, and demonstrations on fire lighting and first aid techniques.
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Kekols
Maurshalitosway
Fewins
Avn
Presiring
A. Ve Aduras
Res. Rire
Rev. Mitchell
A.W. Crossan
8. W. Needman
Simian Nuckotts
Robert Green
Howell Boyd
Supt. Clarke
Tom Boys
Robert Follett
Que Jnneker
Ward Powler
Dick Schroeder
Harald Speex
Leonard Gind
Adams
Ty William Johnston
Clayton Stevens
Rev. Rive
Bruce Barney
Rick dJancker
Guy Martin
Rayemond Veline
Raymond Buck
Clayton Mitchell
Eastman Nuckelly
Scouta
Rural declamatory contest crowns top speakers in Midora
Fourteen rural county pupils competed in the annual rural declamatory contest in the Midora court room. Gene Nicholson won first with a dramatic piece from The White Tands of Tehann. Mildred Dunny's group earned a spot and Kent Grangaw represented Evergreen School. Judges included Faith Tfink and Lydia Steekelberg. The audience saw songs and a folk dance. The Ledger notes a cautious New Administration mood about city election bets and mentions Boy Scouts from Troop 34 visiting Pine Lake with Scoutmaster E Lind.
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Midora
Plaice
Buegene Nicholson
Bagene
Midera
Norva Hoover
Ecoplan
Winitrad
Mars
Faith Tfink
Vnvipal
New Providence Hoot
Lydia Steekelberg
Union High Schoal Isl
Elizabeth Weledun
Fulsworth Callepe
Marvin Marske
Edwin Baler
Ames Kupseruw
Pleasant Township
Bond Issue Vote Next Thursday in Local Special Election
Voters will decide next Thursday on a $20,000 water bond to fund new wells and mains. The measure aims to relieve hard water problems, lower hardness from 68 to 18 points, and enable new industries like canning and laundry use. The plan includes no property tax for interest and relies on water revenue, with officials citing existing costs and budget constraints. Assistant Manager Luke M Pettigrew from California Missouri arrives today to take a new post at J P store.
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Widch
Ackley
Hampton
Hue
Industrial School
Eldora
Eluctric
Hidera Anther
Ledger Cars On Display On Street Gift Cars Exhibit
The Ledger displays gift cars on a city street this Saturday with bright yellow placards. The public is invited to view the cars and anticipate the prize contest drawing for a few lucky individuals next Saturday.
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Ledger
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Congredamen Robinson
Washington
Mason's
Mason's Jack Spreat
Vedger
Nolen
Chas. O. Ryan
Dr. H. W. Emeny
Universal Call
Hardin County Ledger
Chicago
Colorado
Weber Am
Earm Bureau
BOY Scout Court OF Honor
Helt
Adminkstrathon
Boy Scouts
Troop No
Mr. Steup
Pina Lake
Axelstan
Lind
Eldora City
Bond Jane
Luke M. Pettigrew
California
Missouri
J.2 Penney
My. Pettigrew
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