Wary Outlook on Civic Life and Local Events
An old collection of notes and editorials discusses the aging Grand Army of the Republic, local political campaigns, newspaper skepticism toward rumors, farm bureau plans, and church presence in Eldora. It references Henry Ford, Muscle Shoals, Governor Kendall, and primary day dynamics alongside community events and civic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Illinois
B. F. Stephenson
W. J. Rudolph
14Th Illinois Infantry
Decatur
Indianapolis
Shiloh
Lookout
Mountain
Gettysburg
Chickamaqua
Local voters weigh county choices and state race shifts
The piece notes voter unfamiliarity with statewide candidates and a preference for incumbents in local offices, recounts Vernon Hague's withdrawal from the U. S. Senate race leaving Brookhart and Sweet to compete, then covers Eldora Boys Week with Clark Wheeler and Dean Peisen as speakers, a loyalty parade, and a road funding compromise by Representative Carter amid springroad concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Clark Wheeler
Iowa Falls
Dean Peisen
America
Rail line trims night service for summer season
The Northwest has removed two night passengers on the Gifford line citing unworthy travel demand and attendant costs. Railroads aim to cut losses by suspending certain trains for the season. Local notes praise courthouse park improvements and anticipate crowds. Mentions a district extemporaneous speaking winner, Fred Burlingame, heading to state finals in Iowa City. Political race chatter covers several potential county supervisors, with Chris Weimer as current Democrat incumbent and others entering or considering bids. Lake dam overflow signals summer picnic season and rising temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Iowa Falls
Fair Grounds
Eldora
Town Falls
Northwasteth
Gifford
Robert Burlingame
Grundy Center
Iowa City
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Fred Burlingame
Hardin County Sheriff and Auditor Republican Announcements
Local notices announce candidate nominations in the Hardin County Republican primary on June 2 1924. Gq L Laglan J G Bridgens Calvin Boylan Chas A Norris A L Johnson announce bids for sheriff auditor and recorder with support to Republican voters in Town Falls.
Barnes Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer Nomination
Q O Barnes states he will seek nomination for County Treasurer in the Republican primary on June 2, 1924, subject to the voters. The Treasurer Editor Ledger reports his plans to enter the race contingent on party selection.
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Hubbard
Mr. Alexander
Union
Boeke
Ledger
QO. M. Barnes
Editor Ledger
M. G. Bailey
Jas. L. Cameron
Local announcements for county supervisor candidates in 1924
Several notices from Iowa and Hardin County candidates announcing their bids for the Board of Supervisors term beginning January 1925 or 1926. Names include Ole T. Tungland Garden City George Arends Co G Weimer M D Gilbert and S C Engelking. Each states party, term, and election dates such as June 2 1924 and April 8 1924 notices from Ackley and other locales.
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Board of Supervisors
Ole T. Tungland
Garden City
Ackley
Iowa
George Arends
M. D. Gilbert
Hardin County Republican Primary Candidacies
Multiple 1924 notices announce candidates for local offices in Hardin County Iowa. Mabel A. Howard seeks Clerk of the District Court, M. G. Bailey and James L. Cameron enter for County Attorney, with statements noting primary June 2 1924 and Republican voters. Albert Steinberg also declares candidacy for County Attorney expressing gratitude for past support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Howard
Marion Bailey
Facct
Drake University
Hardin County
Iowa
Mabel A. Howard
Youn
Abso
Albert Steinberg
Garter Declares Candidacy for State Representative
Fort Hardin County Ledger reports L V Garter announces candidacy for re election as State Representative from Hardin County subject to Republican voters at the June 2 1924 primary.
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Fort
Hardin County
Ledger
A Duty to Cheerfulness in Daily Life
A Boston Evening Transcript note emphasizes cheerfulness as an obligation to others, not just a mood, urging readers to uphold a daily standard of optimism and courtesy in public and private life.
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Boston Evening, Transcript
Haslly Writes About The Dangerous Age Question
A column in the Columbia Record explores the phrase what is the dangerous age. The writer examines language and social perceptions surrounding age related risk and maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Record
Witty Parade of Jests and Local Color
A humorous collage of quips, jokes, and light anecdotes about townsfolk and rural life. It includes satirical asides on ignorance, marriage, and daily foibles, with a string of cartoonish one liners and a World War era quip about a bugler. Notable items poke gentle fun at small-town manners and common sense.
Butchered Chas. Moss Family Dine With Miner Crew
Lawn Hill news notes a string of local visits among Eldora residents including Mr. and Mrs. Chas Moss and family, Floyd Shaner, Rev. Miner, and others. The Roscoe Hunt place burned, burning Chicks also. Embroidery Club forms Clover Leaf Club with officers Levada Reece president and others. church services planned with Sunday school at 10, Christian Endeavor 6:30, preaching 7:30 led by Rev. C C Miner.
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Chas. Moss
Eldora
C. C. Miner
Floyd Shaner
W. S. Miller
C. G Miner
W. M. Perry
Nyquist
Callie Bogue
Mark Bogue
Frank Perry
Wilford Clemons
Albion
Archie
Dora Boyd
W.S. Miller
Roscoe Hunt Place
Leo Johnson
Jimma Brady
Carl Carlson
Levada Reece
Bertha Smith
Mary Randolph
Emma _ Foster
Mabel Mitchell
Clover Leaf Club
Ida Shores
Lenna Lundy
Grandma Haines
Enid Perry
Emma Brady
Riley of
Jewell
McKinley Miller
W. S&s. Miller
CG. C. Minler
Robert Chumley
S.t. Clemons
Henry Copeland
Carl Clemons
Howard Clemons
Eileen
Jake Barth
Boyd Smith
Wayne Smith
Whitten
W. R. Randolph
Webster City
Mike Priskie
Lawn Hill
Harris Graham
Marshall
Jake Clingerman
Chumley
John Boyd
Boyd
Grandma Waines
H. E. Johnson
L. M. Crosley
Abe Carson
Owasa
Frank Trout
Herman Huffman
Christian Endeavor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hardin County Ledger
Eldora and
Sherman W. Needham
Anon
Grand Army Republic
Ind
Stata
Vernon Hague
Fairfield
U. S
Brookhart
Sweet
Hague
Senator Brookhart
Carter
Towa
Mickie
Bigtown
New York
London
Parish
Court House Park
Washington Street
Chris Weimer
L. Laglan
J. G. Bridgens
Senee
Calvin Boylan
Recorder
County Recorder
Chas. A. Norris
A. L. Johnson
G. Weimer
Agens
S. C. Engelking
Reats
Otk
Grant Tyler
Leslie
Wilbur Blank
Babe
Snowball Jones
Sinclair
Sinclair Refining CO
Chas
Mendon Eldora, Iowa
E. E. McFarland
Haarlem
B. E. Purcell
West Side Square
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