Camp notes and family letters from wartime era
Mrs R Zieball received a letter from son Paul at Camp Dodges stating he is val and expects to leave soon. William Bailey’s son Chester in Georgia hospitals reports nine weeks illness and recent recovery times. Miss Susie Gogerty visited relatives Frank Moore and Anna north of Hubbard. Mrs Fred Lehmeier, recently ill, showing improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Zieball
Paul
Camp Dodges
Wm. Bailey
Chester
Georgia
Susie Gogerty
Frank Moore
Anna
Hubbard
Fred Lehmeier
Notice of Will for Frank D Weaver of Hardin County Iowa
Probate. Notice is hereby given that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Frank D Weaver, late of Hardin County Iowa, has been opened and read. A hearing for proof of said will is set for Monday November 18 1918 at the Eldora District Court. Witness hand and seal of the District Court Eldora October 24 1918. Guy W Jones Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Weaver
Hardin
County
Iowa
Eldora
Guy W. Jones
G. R. Edwards
Owen Kingley
Hardin County
District Court
Buy OLD FALSE TEETH AND DIAMONDS FOR CASH
We pay from two to thirty five dollars per set for broken or intact teeth and equal value for diamonds old gold enamel iver and bridge work. Send by parcel post and receive cash by return mail MAZER S TOOTH SPECIALTY Dept X 2007 South Fifth Street Philadelphia Pa Dead animals removed free within 125 miles of Iowa Falls Horses cows hogs sheep hides required rendering works Chas P Craig manager phone 309 Iowa Falls Subscribe for The Ledger
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazer’s Tooth Specialty Dept
South Fifth Street
Philadelphia, Pa
Iowa Falls
Doctor Shallenberger to Visit Eldora and Marshalltown
Dr Wilbert Shallenberger the regular and reliable chronic disease specialist will be at Hotel Winchester Eldora on Wednesday November 6 from 9 00 AM to 4 00 PM one day only and return every 28 days Marshalltown hotel Stoddart Saturday November 9
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Eldora
Marshalltown
Stoddart
Eminent Dr Shallenberger Expert in Chronic Disease Care
A distinguished physician known for rapid disease diagnosis and extensive hospital experience treats chronic ailments in men and women. Specializes in eye, ear, nose, throat, heart, skin, nerves, digestion, kidneys, and female health issues with a long standing private practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shallenberger
Pry Onallenberger
Will Tell You What Will Happen Some Night This Winter
Bruce Barton predicts a winter night in France with a rustling front line trench. A heavy ladened secretary walks the line with great steaming pas in hand and pocketed chocolate and cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Barton
France
Service That Wins the Soldier Heart
Fred Lockley of the YMCA in Portland describes wartime service in London. He notes soldiers show gratitude by eager buying of YMCA goods as aid workers and Salvation Army volunteers provide doughnuts, libraries, and supplies. The piece highlights pleasure from giving and the quick buyback of aid goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lockley
Portland
Oregon
London
American War Service
Salvation Army
K. of C
American Library Association
Leutenant
Mercy Munitions Needed in Trench Cheer
Lieut. Coningsby Dawson urges mercy munitions for the YWCA and allied groups as part of a national drive to raise 170,500,000 for seven organizations. The effort backs soldiers behind the lines and includes YWCA women in Brittany with hostess houses and nurse huts. An American YWCA worker notes a varied tea at the nurses hut with diverse attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coningsby Dawson
Lieut
Dawson
Y. S
M. OC. A
National Catholic War Council
Jewish Welfare Board
American Library Association
War Camps Community Service
Salvation Army
Brittany
France
Y. W. Cgc. A
Signal Corps
Misa Mabel Warner
Salina
Kansas
General R- Gains Front Line Command With Spartan Regalia
A Canadian forces general promoted to command a brigade near the front lives with Spartan simplicity in a dugout. A young infantry lieutenant visits and notes the lack of red staff markings yet the crossed bronze sabers signal his rank. The general’s modest demeanor and understated appearance prompt a curious assessment by the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hha
Jon
Leutenant
Howdo
Russia
General R
iHeutenant
Probate Will Hearing Notice for Owen Kingley
Probate notice states the will of Owen Kingley of Hardin County Iowa has been opened and read. A hearing to prove the will is set for Monday November 18 1918. Clerk Guy W Jones signs with seal and deputy G R Edwards attests.
First Victory Boy's Work in War Drive
A Western Union messenger boy pledges to support the United War Work Campaign at its New York headquarters. He delivers a crumpled $5 bill, becoming the first of a million Victory Boys and Girls to join the drive each earning and giving to back fighters in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
United War Work Campaign
New York
Millon
Victory
Victory Girls
Camouflage in New York Hotels and Winter Timbering
A Peacock Alley tale reveals rich guests using coded messages with a 85 cent twist, showing hotel camouflage practices. The article then urges winter logging for timber with best seasoning, noting railroads and telecoms favor cutting from Oct 1 to March 1 for economic, durable results.
Jap Works Film Flam Game On Board Steamer
A self styled police officer aboard the Talun Maru in Moji dock examined 60 yen in notes, claimed a counterfeiting find, placed the money in a jar then vanished. The “film flam” ruse left no money and no expert appeared, authorities report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moji
A Modern Engagement Dilemma in a Tiny Tale
A couple debates marriage funds with a humorous twist. He asks which to buy first a diamond ring or sugar for their life together. The exchange highlights practical, light hearted budgeting concerns in domestic life.
Plan for autonomy sparks belief in partnership
A fragment hints at a couple discussing equality and personal agency. A husband allows his wife space to choose, while a male partner questions traditional roles. The dialogue suggests a shift toward shared decision making within their relationship.
Hardin County Supervisors approve contracts and payrolls
Hardin County Supervisors meet in Elfard on October 21 1918 with full board present approving a 1200 Farm Bureau grant payable 300 quarterly starting January 1 1919. They authorize road and bridge work contracts and pay rolls totaling thousands, approve engineering estimates and gravel work, and adjourn to October 25. Final October estimates and contracts are set including bond and culvert awards and numerous claims and payroll items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elfard
Iowa
Hardin County Farm Bureau Association
Wm. Cox
T. J. Wagner
Fifield Construction Co
John Birch
Ames
Sedi Cal Faneway
Grieves
B. Carpenter
E. Kiger
G. Kiger
H. Cable
Alby
Virgil Glore
Willard Glore
Paul Sumner
Eldora
Steigerwalt
Waterloo Construction Co
Olson Construction Co
Geo. Sampson
Sherman Township
Bridge and road supplies for L. A. Lumber Co and others
Itemized charges include L. A. Lumber Co. bridge supplies 299.62. Perisho W. J. road and bridge work 60.20 supplies. Ruggles C. bridge and road 26.43 35.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruggles
Bridge and Road Supplies
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Fifth Avenue
Peacock Alley
Indies
Mach. Co
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Bill
Billington
Isaac
Baker
W. G
Carpenter
John S
Assig
Cdfta
Sfeeseeto
Atsa
Breniman
Cowell
John
Elliott
Fred
Frank
Chas
Assig. Co
Bochman
Cable
Court
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J. H
F. M
Branon
Byam
Dunham, C. V
Dutton, J
Edick, Henry
Eldora Pipe and Tile Co
Hardy & Heun
County Home Supplies
Mossman
F. C
Munson, Dan
Nazett
H. H
Nelson, W
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Chi-Chester' V
Nature
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Bloomfield
N. J
Roskoff
Joe
Wagner
T. J
Henry
R. R. Swallum
Calvin Boylan
W. H. Longenecker
Iowa River Light & Power Co
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Banks
S. L. Adams
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