Roosevelt Era Defeats Highlight Political Strife
In Washington, President Roosevelt faces defeat as liberal veteran relief costs surge past 3608,000,000. Democratic discontent centers on patronage and non-political appointments while Ed Dunn and Ted Dunn explore influence in the capital. (Continued to Last Page).
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America
Burns
House
Senate
Ed Dunn
Washington
E. G. Dunn
Ted
Mazon City
Mr. Dunn
Chicago
Roosevelt
Hut
Town
Policy Notes on Long-Standing Adoption Rules
Fragmentary text references adopted rules spanning many years. The incomplete excerpt hints at historical policy continuity and collective memory but lacks concrete details, names, dates, or locations to identify a specific event or outcome. Further readable context is needed for a precise summary.
Graver Etter Nuptials In Elgin Ceremony
Rev Ph Lauer officiated the Graver Etter wedding with Mrs Mabel Graver and Mrs Frieda Etter as mothers and Ruth Graver and Dorothy Etter as sisters in attendance. The bride wore navy and white while the groom wore oxford gray. The couple, lifelong locals, plan to live in the west part of Elgin after Mr Etter’s work at Boleyn's store.
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Ph. Lauer
Mabel Graver
Frieda Etter
Ruth Graver
Dorothy Etter
Etter
Boleyn’s
Elgin
Northeast Iowa mayors newly in office listed
A compiled roster names mayors newly serving in northeast Iowa towns. Entries include Elgin Harry F. Becker Elver Clarmont Frank Pringle Ossian H P Nicholson Fayette F W Swartlay Marquette R E Edgar Weat Union Elmer Smith Alta Vista Carl White Elme D Brandmill Spillville H G Haug Postville Guntay Dietsch Cresto H G Addie Sumner H C Frank Northwood E M Sabin Monona Geo Heina Strawberry Point M F Harwood Garnaville A H Stickford Volga City F I Phillips
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Iowa
Elgin
Harry F. Becker
Clarmont
Frank Pringle
Ossian
H. P. Nicholson
Fayette
F. W. Swartlay
Marquette
R. E. Edgar
Weat Union
Elmer. Smith
Alta
Vista
Carl White
Elme
D. Brandmill
Spillville
H. G. Haug
Post
Mrs Edward Capper Killed in Auto Accident
Mrs Edward Capper aged 68 of Chester Town was killed instantly Friday night in an auto collision near Lime Springs. Her husband and a granddaughter escaped with minor injuries. Deceased was aunt of Chas Capper of Elgin who drove to Chester Sunday with his brother Boise to visit family.
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Edward Capper
Chester
Lime Springs
Community Club discusses road changes and homecoming plans
The Community Club reviews road committee changes, elects Louis Lehman to the industrial panel, and notes Hans Keiser’s absence as chairman. Plans resuming free Saturday programs, boosting band support for summer homecoming, and upcoming general committee meeting to finalize events. Attendance was about thirty at the Elgin Hotel gathering with visitors from out of town.
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Highway Department
Hans Keiser
Jchairman
DeBart
F.C. ‘Mueblethaler
F. R.bere
Hans Winkler
Louis Lehman
F. Lo Sires
Elgin Hotel
Finder
Bauder Heads Masonic Lodge Election
Ern Bauder was elected Worshipful Master of Silverleaf Lodge No 518 serving alongside F L Sires. The installation marks Bauder’s leadership year as lodge officers were announced and duties outlined for the coming term.
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Bauder
Masonic Lodge
Ern Bauder
Silverleaf Lodge
F.L. Sires
Free Programs Start Saturday at Elgin Opera House
The entertainment committee of the Community Club announces a Saturday evening program at the Elgin Opera House starting at eight. It opens the summer series with new acts and a post-show chance at affordable prizes. Ladies admitted free while men pay 25 cents plus tax.
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Elgin Opera
Public Invited to Church Youth Program
The public is invited to a church youth program arranged by a committee led by Clara Holzer and Thomas Shaffer. The program features hymns, selections, readings, and solos with Eva Mae Frieden, Elizabeth McMillan, Lolita Blake, Norma Robbins, Harold Strong, and the West Union Quartet. Rev J J Snyder officiates and delivers benediction.
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Church
Clara Holzer
Thomas
J. D. Shaffer
Eva Mae Frieden
Elizabeth McMillan
Harold Strong
Lolita Blake
Norma Robbins
Mra
J. J. Snyder
West Union Quartette
Rocking party trend fuels odd stone finds in hills
A modern craze shifts from parlor games to rock hunting. People wander streams and hills to gather rocks for rock gardens and lawn decor, yielding many pretty and odd formations in the territory.
No Parking at Post Office Front by Town Council
A no parking zone is established at the post office front from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. by the town council. A sign marks the space for the mail hauler. Cars often parked there hinder loading, forcing the hauler to park in the street.
Elgin Prohibits Running Poultry in Spring and Summer
An Elgin ordinance bans running at large of poultry during spring and summer. Mayor H. F. Becker urges confining poultry to prevent complaints. Unclear notes reference local business activity and shipments involving Rock Island Station and the Weibel Mill Company.
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Elgin
Falk & Sona
Rock Island
Sa Bee
Weibel Mill Company
Kohls Named Marshal and Street Commissioner
Mayor appointed Walter Kohls as marshal and street commissioner at a special meeting last Wednesday. He immediately assumed the job and will oversee town work, with Mrs Kohls handling streets, lights, janitor duties, fire equipment, and related tasks to ensure taxpayer accountability.
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H. F. Becker
Walter Kohls
Kohls
Band Practice Scheduled Every Monday Evening
Band officers insist on regular Monday evening practices to build a band the town can be proud of. The Echo is asked to broadcast the schedule from now on. All members must attend with instruments. plan for an extra meeting room when the town hall is occupied.
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the Echo
Street Improvements Open Ditch On Center Street
Street commissioner Kohls began a Monday project clearing a ditch along Center street from the mill corner to Kohler store. A cement gutter improves drainage where water previously flooded the road. Business districts closed briefly as owners cleared rubbish, hauled away by Kohls. Alley and yard cleanup planned next.
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Kohls
Center Street
Mill
Kohler
Visitors flock to Capper Hatchery for new sexing expert show
Visitors came from all directions Sunday to watch the top sexing expert at Capper Hatchery. It is the first work of its kind in the United States and has drawn wide interest across the state with several daily papers featuring the hatchery.
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Capper
United States
Blanks for Township Candidates Nomination Provisions Noted
R P Strauch a Pleasant Valley township republican committee man says nomination blanks exist for all who seek the primary. Affidavits must be filed by May 3. Offices include two justices two constables two trustees one assessor one committeeman and one committeewoman.
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R. P. Strauch
Pleasant Valley Township
Legion Auxiliary Supper Planned for April 18 at Town Hall
The Legion and Auxiliary announce a supper for Legion members and families on Wednesday evening April 18 in the town hall starting at T o'clock. Auxiliary members should bring sandwiches and a covered dish and dishes for their own family. Remember the date and time.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Legion Meeting Attended by Local Residents
Mr and Mrs L B Carter Mrs B M Hoag Mr and Mrs B J Baum gartner and Mr and Mrs Earl Kiple attended the county Legion meeting at Westgate Friday evening with Harvey A Messer Post No 92. Comrade Robt Colfesh of Des Moines was one main speaker.
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L. B. Carter
B. M. Hoag
Fayet County Schoolmasters Club plan and licenses
The Fayet County Schoolmasters Club meets tonight at West Union with dinner at Whitney's Cafe at 6 30. A discussion follows on plans for the annual school play day, likely the third or fourth Saturday in May, plus officer elections for the club and last meeting in May. Also reports on marriage licenses issued, Superintendent Meyer’s county meeting, arrests for liquor, grand larceny, and a Hawkeye slot machine raid.
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Fayebta’ County
West Union
Whitney’s
Fayette County
Supt. of Schools
L. G. Meyer
Achoola
Town
State Teachers Association
Alflamakee
Black Hawk
Bremer
Buchanan
Butler
Chickasaw
Delaware
Floyd
Howard
Mitchell
Winneshiek
Supt
L. G. Mayer
Shower for Newlyweds at Elgin Opera House
Nearly 150 relatives and friends attended a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mark at the Elgin Opera House Friday evening. A short program featured music and readings, then the couple received gifts. Refreshments were served and dancing followed.
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Kenneth Mark
Elgin Opera House
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Legion and Auxiliary Notice
District Court
Lawrence Frank Etter
Grace Grover
Kenneth K. Mark
Georgia
Clifford Anderson
Hawkeye
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Aine
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Nehring
Louis McBride
Arlington
McBride
Justice of the Peace
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Harry Wilson
Walter Wilson
Oelwein
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A. J. Kutschat
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