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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
4
Wm Schmedika outlines platform for next Tuesday November Bth. He pledges support for local self government, tax reduction, honest efficient government, elimination of useless officials, citizen recall, farmers interests, and national prohibition. He opposes paved roads increased taxes short ballot centralized appointed commissions.
Dr Keeneman reports it was necessary to operate on several boys to open puss sacs in the lungs after recent sickness at the school. Seven operations were performed Friday and the boys are improving well. The new county heating plant began operation last Saturday and functioned splendidly at the courthouse, replacing old fireplaces that provided little heat.
The Blair family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness shown during our sorrow and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Local notices indicate Purcell Optical Shop in Iowan Falls will provide duplicate lens services. Dr. Purcell, Eye Ear and Throat Specialist, will be at Dr. Morsa's office on Tuesday, November 12. Mrs. H. E. Boyd left for Garnet Missouri Tuesday, staying with Mrs. H. J. Boyd. Mrs. W. J. Porter visited her daughter Mrs. Dale Wilcox and returned to Des Moines. Melville Sheffield, visiting relatives, left for Frankfort Kentucky to teach.
Swift & Company notes that costs for raw meat and the sale price of finished products hinge on conditions beyond its control. The statement explains that market forces, supply, and demand affect both ends of the production chain, leaving the company with no guaranteed margins.
A detailed overview of Allied support roles in France outlines the Army’s camp followers and welfare services. It notes the American War Department divisions such as War Camp Community Service and the Jewish Welfare Board coordinating meals, housing, and social activities for soldiers. It highlights libraries, reading materials, and the Salvation Army’s extensive overseas work including ambulances and morale efforts.
Lieut Geo Calkins and Miss Richardson of Webster City visit Eldora at the Ball home. Appeals to mail Christmas boxes to the boy in France by November 15. Letters from sons Geo and others report safe landings and good health. Ackley men discuss Marine enlistment. Mrs Jennie Lockard travels to Clarksville Colo to visit daughter Lou Tucker. Mrs W Monroe dies near Giffard after influenza. A red and white yearling steer is taken up by owner proof of property required. Frank Hauser undergoes serious surgery then moves to uncle Nelson Hauser in Marshalltown. H D Hazen of Weston Springs visits Eldora on way to Virginia for government work. first visit in 19 years. Mrs Hattie Hauser of Denver visits Eldora and vicinity.
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