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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
9
Extracted wartime notes recounting servicemen in training and abroad. Mentions Lieutenants Clar y, Guy Jones, Elmer Fahler, and Paul Hyman, along with civilians in Ames and Camp Grant. References influenza quarantines, hospital stays, and a bronze cross awarded posthumously for valor at Sirenges et Nesles.
In this county only three races loom while the nation considers war terms influenza quiets public meetings Gov Harding faces Claude Porter in the state race Dan Strickler opposes Sheriff Gehrke for the county post Board seats go to party favorites with primary outcomes settled next Tuesday urged to vote to exercise citizenship
Citizens are urged to bring nut shells pits and shells to any general store or the Red Cross rooms. Gas masks are a priority item for soldiers.
The Republican leaders in Congress respond to President Wilson’s appeal for a Democratic Congress. They criticize the President for urging a party vote, defend Republicans as loyal to the war effort, and argue about party roles in military and economic measures, warning of Democratic control. They acknowledge domestic policy differences and call for congressional involvement in postwar planning.
In a statement to Eldora, Mayor H. W. Dimeny explains seven new flu cases reported before supper with two physicians awaiting word. He notes Grinnell briefly lifted quarantine but reimposed it, causing costs for teachers and movie producers. The city should avoid gatherings to prevent a crowd disease.
George S. Mellgren, 19, of Stratford area in Hamilton county, died Sunday afternoon from pneumonia following influenza while working with a U S government team measuring physical value of railways in the state. He fell ill briefly. funeral will be held near Stratford after notifying his family.
The Eldora Cemetery society invites members to its annual meeting in the Library basement room on Friday evening, November 8 at 7 70. Secretary L. J. Sanders urges attendance and notes official business will be conducted by the secretary.
Campaign to collect nut shells fruit pits and similar materials continues to aid soldiers over seas against German poison gas. Bring items to barrels at the Grand theater or First National Bank. Christmas boxes for overseas soldiers have arrived at the Red Cross office. Those with overseas labels may claim a box. Office hours 2 to 5 pm in Library basement. November 15 is the last mailing day. call to ensure a box.
Judge Fry of Boone opened the October term of the District Court on Monday and set cases for adjournment to Monday November 4. He extended one week for completion of questionnaires as many lawyers are busy. The grand jury was impaneled with Frank Bliss as foreman and other jurors including F J Schrader, Gus Sage, John Cramer, Ernest Lettow, C E Ackers, Daniel Strickler, with Grant Tyler as clerk and Stephen Burke as bailiff.
The U S Civil Service Commission set November 13 as examination day for the Conrad post office postmaster position. Applicants must be 21 to 65 years old and reside within the office delivery area. Applications may be filed with the Civil Service Commission in Washington for a job paying 1400 dollars.
The canning season closed October 26. No more sugar certificates will be issued for canning. All surplus sugar must be returned by November 3. Those failing to return sugar will be deemed guilty of hoarding. D. N. Blair, Ireland County Food Administrator.
The United War Work drive runs November 9 to 18 with a county goal of 62391.80. Property owners will pledge based on assessments. funds support YMC A YWCA National Catholic War Council War Camp Service Jewish Welfare Board and Salvation Army through huts, clubs, libraries, and entertainment for troops at home and overseas.
John Clary, born in Scotland in 1835, died from a liver abscess. He married Catherine Mines about forty seven years ago and had five children: Minnie Rankin of Eagle Grove, John H. of Eldora, Steve of Oska loosa, Thomas who died a year ago, and another child who died years earlier. There are thirteen grandchildren. Attendees at the funeral included Steve Clary and wife from Oskaloosa, Minnie Rankin and daughter Margaret from Eagle Grove, and Harry Clary, a nephew from Dubuque, where he attends military school. Short services were held Monday at the residence by Father Dowling, burial at Eldora cemetery.
Workmen assemble the new steel flagpole and near the stage where it will be raised, stating the foundation is being put in properly. The effort is described as a sturdy, good one.
Ackley and nearby towns report various items. Ray Strahorn lost a pocketbook in Iowa Falls containing $800 plus checks. the book surfaced with checks intact but cash missing. Iowa Falls park plans seek to sell buffalo and elk for park use or meat. confusion over buffalo cows persists. Town River Telephone Co patrons from the Robertson area face action for using non English. company leaders include Humphreys, Weirouch, Fouts, Osterland, and Valk.
Arthur Benda a 15 year old from Marshalltown died Tuesday at the Eldora state training school from pneumonia after influenza. He was buried in Riverside after private services at Pursel chapel conducted by Rev. G. J. Roths. Born May 8 1903 in Marshalltown he had four years at the school. His brothers Charles and Joseph live in Marshalltown and his mother Mrs Harry Hartry is believed in Des Moines but could not be located by the state board of control to inform her of the death.
Si Bowman works daily at the pumping station drilling through solid rock. He has advanced many feet and is now near the 300 feet mark.
A letter from Glenn Whorrall, husband of F. G. Boeke’s daughter, describes life at the front during World War I. He notes home support from tobacco to Red Cross aid, the hard rain and muddy roads, shifting fronts, and the difficulty of detailing exact locations while on the move. He mentions friends Claude Schultz and Tom, and reflects on the vast supply operations from back home and the challenges of hospital stays.
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