Chautauqua June 6 to 12 program lineup noted
The coming Chautauqua runs Friday through Thursday with acts by Wm Keighley and his company May Valentine and her troupe plus the Russian Cathedral Quartet. Daily offerings include lectures, preludes by Davis Sisters and Walter Eccles, and the Keighley Broadway Players in Captain Applejack with an Open Forum after each lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keighley
May Valentine
Gondolers
Frank T. Hollmann
Homer
Cedar Rapids
Gondo Hers’—May Valentine Co
Davis Sisters Co
Sammies
Susan
Selma Lenhart
Davis Sisters
Carl OD. Thompson
Walter Eccles
Bill
Jesse H. Holmes
Chautauqua
Leecure
Vntpia
Irene Stolofsky
Irene Stolofsky Company
Tom Skeyhill
Anna Dickie Olesen
Russian Cathedral Quartet
Dorothy Ellen Cole
Isaac T. ‘Headland
William J. Keighley
Broadway Players
Captain Applejack
Hospital Notes From a Local Health Record
Mrs. Virginia Miller Graham entered the hospital last week for medical care. Mrs. Earl B. Clark left the hospital last Saturday to go to the home of Mrs. Homer Hall for a time. Dale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, was brought to the hospital Saturday for medical care. Mrs. Will Frazier of New Providence came in Saturday for treatment. Nettie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Harm, was brought to the hospital Tuesday for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Miller Graham
Earl B. Clark
Homer Hall
Dale
Robert Smith
Will Frazier
New Providence
Nettie
H. C. Harm
Haas Co One Cent Sale Promises Red Hot Bargains
The Haas Store announces its annual One Cent Sale with full page ad mirroring the mailing list. Savings cover every department and promise dependable quality. The opera house store started this selling style, now held each year, and the Haas stores expect busy Thursday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haas Co
Haas
Opera House
Haas Store
Alfalfa Tours Planned Across Iowa This Spring
About 84 county alfalfa tours will be conducted in Iowa this spring under H W Warner and F G Churchill with Joeal County Agents. Each two day visit covers the best field in each county and promotes soil improvement August seeding and lime demonstrations. Five hundred acres of alfalfa were seeded in Wapello County last fall largely due to an alfalfa tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
H. W. Warner
Joeal
Wapello County
Cream-check winner at Eldora Creamery holds 22 cows
Leslie Witmer, living a mile west and one and a half miles south of Gifford, won the largest cream check last week at Eldora Creamery, receiving $51.87 for seven days of milking from 22 cows. The Road Map by Auton Oil Co shows weekly-updated road conditions from the Highway Commission for Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Witmer
Gifford
Eldora Creamery
Autn Oil Co
Towa
A Beautiful Bush By Ezra Nuckolls Home
A vivid note extols a lilac bush blooming beside the Ezra Nuckolls residence describing it as a beauty and a wonder and inviting readers to observe its charm firsthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Nuckolls
Grinnell Students Botanize Along Eldora Iowa River
Dr H S Conrad of Grinnell College led a group of botany students on a two day expedition along the Iowa River from Eldora to the State Park and Pine Lake. The trip included extensive riverbank hikes and field plant identifications among ferns and other specimens. Participants included George Dare Lela Kaisand Mig non Allen Robert Talbott Alfred Conrad Margaret Harvey Dorr Yeager Mildred Anderson Alice Christensen Louis Peterson and Mrs H S Conrad with assistants and a former Grinnell student Miss Duren joining for the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Conrad
Botany
Grinnell College
Eldora
Iowa River
Marks and Martin
Ed Campbell
Fallen Rock
Wild Gar Glen
Pine Lake
George Dare
Lela Kaisand
Mignon Allen
Robert Talbott
Alfred Conrad
Margaret Harvey
Dorr Yeager
Mildred Anderson
Alice Christensen
Louis Peterson
Conrad
Laura Sargent
Duren
Grinnell
Tomato Crop Planting and Celery Advice for Iowa Gardeners
Seeded tomatoes should be planted in at least two waves with early and mid early varieties. Second crop starts June 1, reaches full fruit in 85 to 100 days for table use and canning. Use 24 inch rows, three main stems, stake vines. Celery can be grown with much care in Iowa, needing moisture and humus rich soil. Transplant seedlings on cool days with soil on roots, provide shade briefly, mulch with fresh stable manure, and flood irrigation as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Geneva Boys Caught After Window Breaks In School
Three Geneva youths aged around 17 or 18 were arrested in Iowa Falls on Friday for breaking windows at the consolidated school building. Local mayor and marshal pursued and Geneva officials later took custody. The youths claimed to be from Nevada, but officials doubted the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Consolidated School
Iowa Falls
Nevada
Sentinel
Herman Lentz Sr Injured Falling From Moving Truck
Herman Lentz Sr suffered head bruises after falling from a truck while helping move into his new home. Once thought minor, his condition remained serious this morning as neighbors helped during his family’s confinement, with hopeful signs for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lentz
Memorial Day Observance At Christian Church
Memorial Sunday and Monday events planned at the Christian church with G A R and W R C guests. Judge Clock to speak at the park and cemetery ceremonies with a decorated graves service. Also highlights California returns and a fatal Des Moines train collision involving Des Moines University students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
W. RR. C
Court House Park
Park Music
R. D. Kinney
Maurice Vilmont
Boyd
Herrald
S. A
Albert Steinberg
Woman’s Relief Corps
Court House News Two Marriage Licenses Issued Last Week
Two marriage licenses issued last week included Ben R Abel and Marjorie Colwell. General J Garrels and Mrs Emma Fink also listed. Jacob Moharris, 15, of Iowa Falls, sentenced to the Iowa State Training School for six years for driving without owner consent. sentenced by Judge Clock after being brought from Iowa Park by his father and Chief W H Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben R. Abel
Marjorie Colwell
J. Garrels
Emma Fink
Jacob Moharris
Iowa Falls
Iowa State Training School
Clock
Iowa Park
W. H. Thompson
Ackley candidate Geo Arends canvasses Eldora for primary support
Geo Arends of Ackley conducts an active Eldora canvass urging regional demand for a county Board seat. He cites long absence of representation from Ackley and nearby areas and notes support from ally Gressler of Ackley, formerly Hubbard, who joined him recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Arends
Ackley
Eldora
Gressler
Hubbard
Engelking Returns to County Board Session After Hospital Stay
Simon Engelking of Alden returned Monday for a County Board session after a several day home stay from Town Falls hospital following an operation. He is advised to avoid overexertion and his supporters will boost his campaign as he seeks re-election on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engelking
Simon Engleking
Alden
Walter Harned Dies at Home in Early Morning
Walter Harned aged pioneer died at his home this morning at two a m No arrangements have yet been made for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Harned
Pioneer
Eldora Boys Help North Dakota Win Brass Prizes
The state wide high school contest at Grand Forks drew about one thousand students. George Elerding Jr of Fargo won the overall brass championship with a cornet solo earning a gold medal. George and Eugene Elerding of Fargo captured first in baritone and cornet duet with piano accompaniment, receiving a silver cup for Fargo High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
North Dakota
State University At
Grand Forks
George Elerding
Fargo
George
Eugene Elerding
Republican Caucus for Eldora Electors of Iowa
A Republican caucus of Eldora City electors will meet in the Court Room on Friday May 28 1924 at 8 00 p m for nominating twenty four delegates to the County Convention to be voted on at the June 2 1924 primary and to transact lawful business. Committeeman Herbert A Huf? oversees the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Towa
Herbert A. Huf
An Interesting Market Letter
Chicago May 19 1924 Receipts of cattle last week totaled 55 000 with prices firming to week earlier levels Heavy steers top at 11 90 while most road to choice cattle sold 10 06 to 11 50 Lighter weights 8 50 to 9 75 Fat cows and heifers advanced 25 to 40 cents Good veal sales ranged 9 to 10 50 with up to 11 50 for select. Hog receipts 144 000 with steady to higher prices top 7 65 Sheep receipts 59 000 demand for lambs small but prices steady to 26 cents higher Native shorn lambs 14 50 Westerns 17 50 Culls 12 Yearlings 12 to 13 Ewes 8 50 to 9 50 Shorn ewes 7 50 to 8 65 Aged wethers 9 50
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Orchestra Entertainment by I O O F Orphans Home
The Orchestra from the I O O F Orphans' home at Mason City will give an entertainment at the O O F Hall here Friday May 23 1924. Admission free and all welcome. The orchestra is mainly children aged 16 to 18 and the Orphans Home is run by lodges across the state with tours to various lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Oo. O. F
Mason City
Eldora Delegates Named for National Federation Meeting
Eldora will be represented by Mrs. J F Hardin and Mrs. C M Heas at the National Federation of Women's Clubs gathering to be held in Los Angeles next month. Eldora is fortunate to have delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
J .F. Hardin
C. M. Heas
Eldora Federatin of
National Federation
Lost Angeles
The daily wage worker and his health fate
A proverb notes that men earning a daily wage rarely suffer gout, suggesting labor intensity and irregular meals influence health outcomes and access to care. The remark connects labor with disease prevalence in common wisdom.
Farm Bureau notes and soybean guidance in Hardin County
Uncle Peder Pederson leads county Farm Bureau tours in Alden Radcliffe Steamboat Rock Robertson and Buckeye as part of a membership drive. County youth enroll in pig and gilt clubs while farmers discuss soybeans for hogging down and as emergency fodder. Soybeans boost acid soils and inoculation relies on field soil with nodules. contact the Farm Bureau office for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peder Pederson
Farm Bureau
Pederson
Peder
Uncle Peder
Alden Township
Radcliffe
Steamboat Rock
Robertson
Buckeye
Hardin County
Farm Bureau Ofice
Booze Case Leads to Hubbard Deputy Arrest
Deputy Sheriff Ruebel and Marsh interfered with a tip about illegal liquor near Hubbard yesterday. Wm Jacobs of Marshalltown owned a Maxwell roadster found with six gallons of alcohol. Jacobs was jailed and the hearing postponed until an attorney from Marshalltown could be obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Ruebel
Marshall McMillan
Mac
Wm. Jacobs
Marshalltown
Maxwell
Parole Board Denies Pardon In Auto Theft Case
Truman Alberry was denied a pardon by the Parole Board and sent to Anamosa yesterday by Sheriff Luglan to begin an indeterminate five year sentence for receiving stolen autos. The case went through the Supreme Court and back to the district court for judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Alberry
Anamosa
Luglan
Supreme Court
District Court
Speeches by Herbert Huff Highlight Holiday Programs
Herbert A. Huff of the Attorney General's office visited home Saturday and speaks at the Decoration Day address in Beman and at the big Webster City Fourth of July celebration. He is in demand for his public speaking and enjoys his work in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A. Huff
Attorney General’s Office
Beman
Webster City
Des Moines
Pasadan pastor declines Bishop role at conference
Rev Dr Merie Smith of Pasadena, former pastor at Ackley and Marshalltown and brother of Rev Roy L Smith, received the third highest Bishop vote at the General Conference in Springfield but prefers continuing in the pastorate over becoming Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merie Smith
Pasadena
Ackley
Marshalltown
Roy L. Smith
Springfield
Iowa State Training School Beats Dons In 7 to 2 Baseball Game
The Iowa State Training School team won its fifth straight game this spring by defeating the Dons 7 to 2. They have more games lined up and will host Collins next Monday on their home diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Training School
Dons
Collins
Memorial Address Set for Grundy Center by Chas QO Ryan
The annual Memorial Address will be delivered Friday at Grundy Center by Chas QO Ryan of Elders. He gave an earlier talk there last winter which was well received and led to this year’s Memorial Day address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
Chas. QO. Ryan
The man who says he owes every thing to his wife never settles up
A wry saying notes a husband who credits his wife for all he has but refuses to settle bills or acknowledge debts, illustrating a humorous take on marital dynamics and gratitude versus accountability.
Putt Mossman and Frank Jackson Tour Iowa This Summer
Mossman will join Frank Jackson for exhibition games across Iowa this summer. The pair will visit many towns for barn-yard golf events and promise strong play from Mossman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Putt Mossman
Frank Jackson
Iowa
Fixed The Walk Boosts Street Appearance
The Haas Co raised low parts of the front walk and filled in a new shib to replace a badly bent one. The improved walk looks much better and others may follow the lead, pleasing the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haas Co
Mrs Will Leslie and Her Big Catch Highlight Iowa Magazine
In Magazine This Week Mrs Will Leslie and her big catch are featured with a dandy picture. The Iowa Magazine issue showcases her notable fish and a striking photograph accompanying the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Leslie
Iowa
Annual Convention of Cedar Rapids Womens Missionary Society
The Thirty-Fourth Annual Convention of the Womens Home Missionary Society of the Cedar Rapids District met at Eldora Methodist Church. President Mrs Edohn Steffen presided. Miss Evelyn Johnson opened with organ music. Mrs J C Boyd sang. Rev Roy Leslie Smith was absent. Talks centered on opportunity with reports, papers on Equipment and Publicity, a chicken pie dinner, and delegates touring Eldora’s Training School and Pine Lake. Thirty-two out of town delegates attended. officers were reelected with one change, Mrs C C Gethman becoming District Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens’ Home Missionary Society
Cedar Rapids
Methodist Church
Eldora
Edohn Steffen
Tracer
Evelyn Johnson
J. C. Boyd
Paine
Roy Leslie Smith
Servier
van Avery
Steffen
Manning
Town Falls
Maud King Woodhall
Grundy Center
Bible Training
Des Moines
Moring
Margaret Collins
Sociey
Gerry
Traer
Woodhall
Harris
Norway
Maynard
Rowley
Noble
Belle Plaine
Pine Lake
Reynolds
Iowa Falls
Sherman W. Needham
Mary Tes Maries
Anna Heistad
Marcy Center
Erickson
Reinbeck
Mrs John H Smith Dies in Iowa Falls at 36
Clara Adelia Alwen Smith was born August 22 1887 in St Paul Minn she died May 20 1924 at Ellsworth hospital Iowa Falls after an operation She and husband John H Smith had six children Leslie Grace Robert Jesse Lloyd and Stanley A brief service was held in Wehrman Andrie parlors The body was taken to St Paul for funeral and interment there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Smith
Clara Adelia Alwen
St. Paul
Minn
Ellsworth Hospital
Iowa Falls
Leslie
Grace
Robert
Jesse
Lloyd
Stanley
Wehrman & Andrie
Card of Thanks For John H. Smith Family
We thank friends and singers for their kind assistance during the time and death of our beloved wife and mother, John H. Smith and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Smith
Class Play Delightful Amateur Rendition in Eldora
The Senior class staged a standout amateur production of Sev enteen by Booth Tarkington with Maurice Vilmont as Harold Teen and Alma Pagel as the sister. Lingenfelter drilled the cast for a near flawless performance, praised by a large audience including a dog in on the act. The event featured a detailed character list and act structure, reflecting a wholesome, humorous play from a June afternoon. Also, the board honored high achieving students in public speaking with a formal resolution urging continued excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth Tarkington
Maurice Vilmont
Harold Teen
Alma Pagel
Robert Burlingame
Baxter
Ardis Adams
Robert Burlingame Williams
Sylvanus Baxter
Jane Baxter
May Parcher
Lucille Brown
Lola Pratt
Frances Nuckolls
Genesis
Eeeeee
Wallace Doud
Joe Bullitt
George Whitwood
Mr. Parcher
Wallace Ethridge
George Cropper
Guy Strickler
Ethel Boke
Lillie Schmidt
Prsopreaed
Dapganees
Jonnie Watson
Kenneth Sheller
Wallie Banks
Aneil Hoover
Mary Brooks
Praneees Merritt
Baxter Home
Parcher
Lydia Nissen
Bonnie Rice
Lawrence Wiesner
Iva Ayres
Marguerite Kennedy
Grundy Center
Reinbeck
Traer
Luella Jones
Robert Greer
Consolidated Independent School
Eldora
Iowa
Board of Education
Car top fire injures Otto Rahr’s vehicle
Tuesday afternoon flames engulfed the top of Otto Rahr’s car in front of the Anchor store after a cigarette was carelessly tossed onto it. Donald Frazier alerted bystanders as the blaze consumed the vehicle, and Otto seeks the person responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Rahr
Donald Frazier
Otto
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