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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
4
A soldier boys column outlines the program at the training camp run by the 5, A. T. unit. It describes a strict military routine from 5 45 A M to 10 P M, a 2000 man mess hall, dual daily drills, supervised study time, cot inspections, and the lack of guard or K P duties for most, with some exceptions for Liberal Arts.
A returning veteran, recently discharged after serving in France, arrives near Ackley six miles south of his mother’s home. He volunteered from Green Bay Wisconsin where his wife and family reside. He fought at Chateau Thierry enduring gas and bombs and survived a brutal frontline experience. He hopes to recover and adjust after the war.
Property transactions list transfers in 2021 including H. Barker to Mary Cronk lot in Foster’s addition to Iowa Falls and multiple deeds in Union, Wood’s addition, Buckeye, Palmar’s near Iowa Falls, and Eldora. Notable buyers include Otto Thoms, Wm Hardenatle, Surls, Kennedy, Gardner, and more with prices from 1 to 11,500 dollars.
Notice to all interested in the estate of Owen Rangley filed November 18 1918 by Mary K Rangley as executrix of Har din county Iowa. Creditors to receive payments and claimants must present claims legally authenticated to the court for allowance. Date November 19 1918. Also mentions a feature about Dr R H Sheffield of Eldora who has lived through four wars and details of Eldora Cemetery Society meeting adjournment.
A Khaki clad boy scout in Kansas City, Missouri, asks a woman worker to buy a Liberty bond. She recalls past hardship, noting a memory of a boy in uniform helping carry heavy bundles and saying she now wishes to buy one more bond to aid America through the scouts' efforts.
San Antonio earns four Eagle scouts as the court of honor approves three new Eagles Charles Henning Zig Smith and Seldon Nye. Lewis Kayton in the frat Hagia scout received his badge in summer after extensive merit badge exams and months of preparation. The Mage Scouts’ achievement reflects weeks of hard work and deep study.
The San Francisco Ad club with San Francisco Boy Scouts launches a campaign to urge men to remove hats when the national flag passes in public parades. President Samuel P. Johnson notes some men fail to show proper respect and Scouts plan to distribute cards urging reverence at the next city parade.
In a dramatic incident two men were badly injured when a fire threatened a large artery. Harold MacInges acted quickly to free a trapped person and avert a fatal explosion. The scene unfolded as bystanders shouted for help and emergency services responded promptly.
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