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Newspaper
Hardin County Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
5
Migrant birds move swiftly guided by a sacred map their ancestors knew. A lighthouse on their path warned of danger as they weathered storm and sea, their fragile wings failing against the pane, while the migrant angels persist in their voyage.
Earl Courty and family of Iowa Falls spent Sunday at Clarence Leggett's home. Will Crane and family of Towa Falls visited Eagle City Sunday. Joy Bacon of Robertson had a six pound Cat fish Saturday night. Alvin Eldred called at Frank Robb's Sunday afternoon. Triangle Ladies postponed the Ice Cream Social due to rain and plan a chicken supper Friday Sept 18 at C S Lambright's new home with aprons for sale. Menu includes chicken, potatoes, coleslaw, salad, pickles, bread, coffee, apple pie Ala Mode 10¢. Loyde Peak and family of Liscomb visited Clarence Leggett Sunday. Mr and Mrs A B Ellison hosted Applington friends Sunday. C S Lambright and Eldred visited Eldora Saturday. Mrs Mulford and Lela Harris ill. Ruth Whirley Amos Vina and Mr Martin of Elders spent Sunday at C S Lambright's. Mr and Mrs M Ellison were Eldora callers Saturday. Will Trende drove to Iowa Falls Friday. Leo Ellison and family visited Sunday. Frank Robb and Clarence Leggett hauled sweet corn to Ackley. Si Lecy and family of Iowa Falls called Sunday. J H Harris and wife went to Iowa Falls Sunday with Dosha for the weekend.
Chas Stauffer and family returned Sunday from Minnesota. Donald Reed heads to Iowa City to resume duties at the University. Miss Lorane Warthow leaves for Iowa City to attend school. Wim Ethridge to Iowa City for University. Mr and Mrs Chas Henninger travel to Warner Illinois and Monroe Wisconsin to visit relatives. Major C J Bailey of the Interstate Commerce Commission visited on business. Mr and Mrs Eugene Lindsay return from Southern California. George Steep and Mary Collins go to Iowa City to resume University duties. Mr and Mrs B H Sheldon and son return from near Wheatland North Dakota after visiting William Sheldon. Mr and Mrs I H Merrick attend their son Dale’s wedding in Burlington and return home.
A long list of Ackley Belle Plaine and Marshall County residents and visitors are noted with weekend and weekday travels. Names include Perry Aylesworth Geo Starr Ford Abbott H M Snyder and many others visiting family, attending schools, or making short trips to Ames Marshalltown Webster City Mt. Vernon and Iowa City. Towns such as Ackley Spencer Spencer Iowa Falls and Marshalltown are mentioned along with Cornell College and Central Iowa Business College as destinations for study and work.
The piece recounts the 1840s boundary dispute over Oregon, noting the Fifty four Forty or Fight slogan, the misattribution to Enoch Ernstman, the political role of Lewis Cass and James Polk, and Britain’s eventual acceptance of the forty ninth parallel as the border, with Polk’s bluff cited.
The mimosa of Brazil shows a quick intelligent defense. A footfall or light touch makes leaves close and hang. Grazing animals are drawn to the fresh leaves but soon find the plant pricks from sharp thorns. After danger, the plant resumes its green, fresh look.
Walter Raleigh argues in Some Authors that Don Quixote and Shakespeare reveal diverse voices and steady wisdom. He muses why the journey away from the Don strengthens reverence and whether laughter exposes the world’s failure as a double-edged critique.
In a terse scene a man refuses to lend money to his best friend and balks at purchasing a Liberty Bond, cited as a demonstration of personal rivalry and distrust.
Surprising facts show mound making ants in the Alleghenies. Mc Cook measured some mounds over thirty feet in circumference though rarely more than three feet high. Around these are many new, low mounds in construction. They form groups. one group holds 1,700 mounds in fifty acres, suggesting a vast insect community.
A Kansas City Star excerpt mocks a man’s boast of being the town’s most prominent socialist. The speaker ridicules the phrase my wife and the social church event, claiming such claims reveal self-importance and social bravado in local life.
A terse note cites a verse fragment about time's record and divine judgment, mentioning the speaker Zimmerman in a reflective, poetic mood. The line hints at moral or spiritual critique within a historical pamphlet or obituary-like fragment.
A Virginia Pilot quote recalls a shift from eager doorbell anticipation to cautious dread as one grows older, contrasting youthful joy with grown man’s fear of calamity.
Lutheran services are on the first and third Sundays at 7 30 pm and the last Sunday of each month at 11 00 am Sunday School every Sunday at 10 00 am Father T J Dowling is pastor Mass with sermon each Sunday at 10 00 am First Sunday of month at 8 00 and 10 00 am Third Sunday at 9 00 am The new Catholic encyclopedia in the Public Library contains information nowhere else available London Times
Roy Leslie Smith, Pastor, invites attendance for Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m followed by the Lord's supper at 11 o'clock. Evening worship at 7 30 p m marks the close of another conference year with a note of blessing.
In Beldora residents are urged to seize a fresh shipment of Mule-Hide Four-ir-One shingles. The notice promotes sewing them at the first opportunity, noting local wives no longer sew shirts for their husbands and hinting at ready made alternatives.
The service notes a baptism reception for new members. At 6:30 pm Epworth League speaker Mr J F Hardin will discuss his travels. The evening service introduces the new Intermediate choir, third choir of the church, and the pastor will speak on Trampling the Young Lion along with two stereoptical illustrated songs.
Thomas K. O Morton delivers morning worship and Bible School at eleven with a 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor Song Service featuring The Damascus Road. A Thursday prayer meeting at eight and a mid week service each Thursday at eight aim to strengthen church life.
Lawn Hill and Bethel Church invite followers to services in Iowa Dunn County. The Friendly Church led by Rev C G Miner offers Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Service at 11 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Junior and senior B Y P U meet in afternoon and evening sessions plus a monthly Church Night on the first Thursday. All are welcome.
Albert R. Rice, Pastor, outlines Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. with a continuing Great Hymns series. The 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor merits note as unusually strong. Thursday prayer meeting runs 7:15 to 7:45. Topics include The Unspotted Life and How Firm a Foundation. The Sunday School and young people’s choir are highlighted for growth and activity.
A welcoming phrase invites all to join in shared worship. The message emphasizes unity and communal devotion.
Ivester Church noon service times list Sunday school at 10 am morning sermon at 11 am evening worship at 8 pm and Thursday prayer meeting at 7 60 pm at the church.
Cyril A Cronk pastor announces regular services in Owasa Iowa with Sunday School at 10 or 11 depending on service and sermons at 11 and 8 PM The Great Day is the evening message and September 14 includes all regular services There will be a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 PM Everyone is invited to attend each service and a blessed Sabbath is promised
The page advertises auto oil and lubrication services, sand bank opening near the high bridge, piano tuning by J. E. Noble of Eldora Iowa, a veterinary service by Dr P C Molgard, several rental listings, a blue grass pasture for rent, a notice from Sara M Harned, and Titan Tractor owners repair services offered by Iowa Falls Machine Works. Includes contact numbers and locations.
Local classified items include an Atwater Kent ignition system promotion and various Eldora listings. Ads mention storage battery inquire at Ledger office, secondhand stove, car cushion, and small bookcase for sale. Housing, garage rental, and multiple sale offers appear from local residents and businesses.
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