False credit statements lead to grand jury bond set
Chas. L. Corey of Arlington was arrested by Sheriff A. A. Robertson for making false statements for credit. He waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury with a $500 bond to be posted. Rural teaching news notes low teacher hiring and auto registrations in Fayette County show a drop from 196 years earlier, with only seven new autos, all Chevrolets, bought in March.
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Chas. L. Corey
Arlington
A.A. Robertson Lant Ee Corey
Grand Jury
F. G. Lee
Fayette County
Illyria F B Church Program And County Farm Sale Tale
An Illyria church program lists acts for an 8 30 p m Thursday April 14 including male quartet piano solo violin duet and vocal duet. John W Thiele addresses. Leo Rothiisberger Baxaphone solo. In Polk county a secret form sold three times for rising prices, buyers profitably snapped up the eighty acre farm, sparking township excitement. Several spongy spots appeared on primary No 272 between here and Clermont, with conversations about market timing and quick selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria
Coronel Rothisberger
Clara Baechler
Norma! Robbins
Helen and
Ota Rothiisberger
John W. Thiele
Leo Rothiisberger
Polk County
Wan
Ting
Here
Clermont
Aid Society to Change Meeting Method at Church
More than fifty guests and members attended the Ladies' Aid Society gathering at the homes of Mrs. Chae, Peller, and Mrs. Emma Bunting. The group voted to split division meetings to be held twice yearly, with a full society meeting at the church. A third division held an auction with Mrs. C. By Sebor as auctioneer, and hostesses served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cash Basis for Drug Stores May First in Postville
Due to changes by wholesale dealers drug stores in Postville will switch to cash sales starting May first. All outstanding accounts will be sent to back dealers for collection. The school board anticipates a nine thousand dollar budget saving next year, funding may affect salaries and tax payouts in 1089, yet teaching staff are expected to sign new contracts. The Herald notes economic pressures and ongoing efforts to reduce taxes while maintaining school efficiency.
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Adout Board
Postville
Poetvile ‘Herald
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Burglars Active in Wadena Amid String of Thefts
Wadena residents report a burglary spree last week with the Knutson implement store hit for about 180. The thief appeared bold, entering while others were away. Earlier in the week Flower Hardware Store and Post Office were entered but no items traced. A week before that four plates were broken at another site. Police urge vigilance as they investigate the string of break-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadene
Knutson
Ratson
Sohedne
Yamoimat
Wadena
Wadena Town Election Sees 70 Votes Cast
The Wadena town election produced seventy ballots with C. C. Sniffin winning mayor by 59 votes. For council, five top vote-getters join two-year terms: Ben 44, W. F. Moore 16, F. J. Schooder 26, Richard Corkery 19, and B. Whitcher 15. Arthur Herrling and Mrs Maggie Kennedy ran unopposed for treasurer and assessor, receiving 66 and 85 votes respectively.
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Wadeni. Wn
Brough
Nurber
C. C. Sniffin
Imayor
Ben
W. F. Moore
F. J Schoo
Der
Richard Corkery
Ee B. Whitcher
Geo. M. Jones
Arthur. Herrling
Maggie Kennedy
Asnesgor
Hatchery boom boosts sales and ad reach
Capper reported strong chick sales last week with 40 000 shipped and 12 000 booked for future delivery in one afternoon. The hatchery expands offerings as customers return for more, citing quality chicks and buyer profits. The business ranks among top advertisers using newspapers direct mail and radio.
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Capper
Lobal Hetchery
Drescht
Three friends settle debts with a single bill
A circular debt puzzle where John Frank and George each owe five dollars to the next. Will lends John eight dollars, whose five-dollar repayment passes along until all debts cancel. The same five-dollar bill ends up back with Will and everyone is settled.
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John
Frank
George
Will
New York Herald Tribune
Improvements Planned at Baptist Church
Work on enlarging the ladies rest room and adding a new men’s room proceeds at the Baptist Church. A larger cess pool is being built with labor donated by church members, while other tasks will be contracted.
Chevrolet Parade Visits Towns Showcasing Price Drops
Hecker and Falk, Postville Chevrolet agency, staged a parade through surrounding towns on Saturday. A display of 1926 to 1932 Chevrolet models illustrated progressive improvements in design while marking a steady reduction in prices.
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Hecker & Falk
Chevrolet Agency
Postville
Veterinarians Entertain the Medics in Fayette County
Fayette County veterinarians hosted physicians from the area at a Tuesday meeting. Attendees from Elgin and Clermont included Dr. H H Wolf, Dr L L Carr, Dr H S Hadsel, Dr B A Crider, and O P Stoehr. A full meeting report will be forwarded by the veterinary society.
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Fayette County
Fayette
Elgin
Clermont
H. H. Wolf
L. L. Carr
H. 8. Hadsel
B. A. Crider
O. P. Stoehr
Eastern Star Initiation Planned for April 13 Meeting
Mrs. Arthur Herrling, Worthy Matron of the Elgin Chapter, E. S., says the Eastern Star will perform initiatory work at the next regular meeting on Wednesday evening April 13. Social hour and refreshments follow. Town workmen have cleared drains and cleaned streets, which were dragged again last night and are in good condition.
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Arthur Herrling
Elgin
Senior Class Large Operetta Plans In Elgin Tonight
Elgin Community Club approved the town and farm goodwill meeting planned for Friday night April 29 with men as the initial attendees and speakers pending final date. Elgin High School graduates twenty one this spring, list includes Margie Christ Betty Kehler and others. operetta Betty Lou slated for April 8 with 15 25 or 85 cent tickets. Spring sports include baseball captain George Anderson and pitcher trio Gilton Conner Steele, with six weeks exams completed and many honor roll students in typing arithmetic and spelling.
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Elgin Community Club
Elgin’ High School
Margie Christ
Betty Kehler
Robert Steele
Maurine Erickson
Hadith Bennett
George Anderson
Harold Cowher
Olaf Qison
Alfes Hanson
Clara’ Baechier
Cleve Bennett
Kathryn Strauch
Lawrence Grimm
Frieda Miller
Wayne Gilson
High About
Wayne Gilton
Harold Conner
Olaf Oleon
Forest Shaffer
Roy Steele
Devorah
Wadena
Fayette
Jane Fahey
Helen Muehlethaler
Louisa Baumgartner
Betty Schori
Fairies
Gena Habeger
Bunnies
Gerald Boyer
Bluebirds
Verna Groth
Junior Boyer
Jack Adrian
Mabel Grimm
Ralph Hoag
Jo Howard
Betty Elkema
Gladys Miller
Clara, Baldwin
Ula Boleyn
Ardis Groth
Ronald Hong
Minnie Monnahan
Kathryn Steele
Margaret Crider
Robert Kohler
Lola Martin
Arnold Johnson
Georgia Grimes
Elmer Hong
Ethel Thoman
Lin Grimes Seeks County Recorder Nomination
Lin Grimes of West Union announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county recorder. Supporters praise his past campaigns and integrity and expect strong support from voters as they head to the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin Grimes
West Union
Grimes
Skaters Welcome Open Season on City Streets
Mayor Weibel warns skaters to use discretion as sidewalk skating is allowed while no complaints arise. In spring youngsters imagine roller skating as romance, and the mayor has consented to keep the lid off for now, urging fair play to avoid a shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soemone
New ringing device reduces radio interference at Elgin exchange
Bell Telephone Co installs a Holzer Cabot electric ringing machine at the Elgin exchange to stop radio interference. The device runs on a small electric motor replacing battery power used previously. Electricians completed installation from last Monday to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone Co
Elgin Exchange
Henderson Jr. Sentenced to Ten Years for Fraudulent Banking
West Union judge W L Eichendorf sentenced Henderson M. W. Henderson Jr. to a term not to exceed ten years for fraudulent banking. The court rejected a motion for a new trial and Henderson’s attorneys have filed notice of appeal with a $5,000 appeal bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Henderson Jr
West Union
W. L. Eichendorf
Henderson
Postville Hospital Clinic Eye Ear Nose Throat Held
The eye ear nose and throat clinic for Postville Hospital will be held Tuesday forenoon April 12 with adv 82 cents. Mr and Mrs A G Grover of Cedar Rapids brought Mrs Belle Baldwin to visit her sister Mrs N M Frits for weeks before returning to Wenatchee Washington. Mrs Rose Bauman returns from Carter Dakota to occupy her home again after seven months with her sister Mrs Fred Lebner.
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Postville Hospital
A. G. Grover
Cedar Rapids
Belle Baldwin
Baldwin Will Viett
N. M. Frits
Wenatchee
Washington
Rose Bauman
Carter
Dak
Fred Lebner
Harry Palmer
Egame Thoredey
Vinige le Seeiy
Ieee
Kigia
Investment contrasts in 1925 markets and real estate
The Blooming Prairie Times notes a hypothetical 10000 invest ment in 1925 whether in stocks like American Telephone and Telegraph or in farm lands or real estate in Blooming Prairie. It states stock value would fall to about 3672, while real estate would outperform, with 1929 as a benchmark. Mr and Mrs Myrlin Feller of Moorhead visited the Chas Feller and K E Mork homes Saturday into Sunday.
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Blooming Prairie
Minn
American Telephone and Telegraph
Myrlin Feller
Moorehead
Chas. Feller
K. E. Mork
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Hert
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el Wein
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C. L. Pooler
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Kiailee
Japt. L. ‘H
Illyria F. B
Mrs. Berg
F.r
M. E. Aid Society
Staehr Drug Co
Money IN Circulation
Baptist Church
Eastern Star Order
Betty Lou
Elgin High School
Marian Patterson
Anthony Pendleton
Eileen Evans
Tony Pendleton
Forrest Shaffer
Lola Pendleton
Stella Krosa Bee
Bob
Jack
Joe
Norma Robbins
Marie Schupbach
Eli Habeger
Robert Sherwood
William Weibel
Worthington Brooks
Jim
Annie
Zella Boyle
Mr. Lane
Santa Claus
le Roy Rothlisberger
Pendleton
Postville Hospital Clinic
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