20 May 1926
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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1926
Page
1
A clipped editorial survey notes rising wages and improved living conditions yet flags over ten million Americans unable to support their families. It links poverty to crime and social ills, urges national reform, and lists a 16 point health regimen. It also includes a series of anecdotes and reflections on public life and weather.
A satirical column notes Iowa farm relief push led by Senator Cummins and asks other delegates to act. It mentions Oskaloosa to abandon streetcars, Dustess to operate them, Jack Pickford and wife’s split, bank failures in Shenandoah Warren county and Columbus Junction, and teases about May and primary day with rain.
A string of racy anecdotes and jokes about Irish characters, sheriffs, teachers, and townsfolk. Highlights include a boastful Irishman in court, a pupil blaming a classmate's poor marks, a hardware salesman boasting of selling old washing machines, and a tale of Pat and Isaac guessing great men. Also includes a humorous hotel wakeup and a courtroom scene with Thomas Jefferson Jackson.
Financial notes show April 1 balance and current receipts include park fund and campground rents while disbursements cover salaries materials lights and other costs totaling thousands. Local items report picnics at Crosss Ford and visits among neighbors as planting corn begins and the school plans a Friday picnic before closing for the term.
Fairview notes show Mrs. Oliver Riley and Wesley Hobson visiting, cattle shipments by Wesley Hobson and Oliver Riley, and social calls among Riley Adamson, Eva Belt and Will Belt family. Rev. Culbertsons move to P T Lepley place during parsonage build at Honey Creek. Lepley injured but not fractured. visitors continue Sunday. An Eldora caller and a Missouri Sunday illness bring family concerns and small-town chatter.
A flood of Republican primary announcements from Hardin County candidates for county treasurer clerk district court representative sheriff recorder and attorney. Individuals such as Joneth Geo W Haynes Mabel A Howard Albert Steinberg L V Carter G L Laglan F A Hisercte A L Johns AB L Cameron announce intent to seek party nomination in the June 7 1926 primary.
Candidates announce renomination for the Board of Supervisors term starting January 1928 subject to Republican primary June 7 1926. Also Auditor J G Bridgens and Senator W F Cole seek re election subject to primary voters decision June 7 with other names listed in the county race.
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