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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1922
Page
5
A brief obituary note mourns the death of Au Voxtena, extending sympathy to the bereaved and honoring the memory of a longtime friend. Local readers are invited to pay respects and remember her contributions to the community.
Supervisors undertake rapid work on the Fay hte ve de profigas project. The division splits into four sections: West Doilon to Fayette, Fayette to Maynard, Maynard to Oelwein, and Oelwein to the Clayton line. Initial cost sets at 40 cents per yard for the first mile, plus 4-2 cents per additional half mile.
Testimony in the Mrs James J Hil l estate case reveals Louis W Hill, once adviser to Mrs Hil l, shifted 1914 1919 holdings into tax exempt securities boosting her annual income from 366 000 to 780 000. The maneuver cited as burden on taxpayers and government.
Prices for poultry feeds and grain products from Weibel Mill Company include Ful-o-pep and May Flower chick feeds at about 2.50 per 100 pounds, Early Bird and Economy scratch varies around 1.85, with melted cracked corn listed at 1.76 per 100 pounds.
Without doubt one of the finest local talents will be staged at Clermont opera house by the Hast est Clermont Lutheran young people societies on Friday evening April 28. The program features unsigned text and a digester tanks price note appears in the margins.
An editorial argues that many small town merchants fail to grasp advertising value, often acting as mere space-fliers. It credits a slow wave of advertising education, led by business men who learn to sell as well as buy, predicting community sales rise when merchants learn to clearly tell the public what is offered.
The piece argues for an unbiased inquiry into coal mine costs and profits, criticizing propaganda and urging publication of accurate figures. It notes coal is essential to railroads factories and households and laments the public’s inability to obtain definitive data amid the crisis.
Mrs. Riste Carolyn Bullard, a Smith College graduate, arrives in Upper Town to replace Mrs Claire Voelker who returned home due to illness. Bullard, noted as an enthusiastic educator, sparks renewed student interest in modern languages at Fayette County Lander.
Parcel 60 acre dairy farm located about 12 miles south of Elgin on the main road. Features include good telldres orchard and fine springs with somewhat rolling terrain of productive quality. Mortgage about $8,000. Owners exchange their sale for a tract of property or other suitable terms.
Mrs Gunderson of Clermont dies aged 78 years 5 months 5 days at her home near Clermont born November 8 1843 in Préstegjald Opdéhl. Survived by one brother five sisters eighteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services held at Clermont church conducted by Rev Gunston per Clermont Enterprise.
A Kentucky educator argues that retirement wealth does not define a life’s value. The piece reflects on ministers and teachers who serve beyond forty five, valuing public impact over financial success and legacies.
Sunday services at 10 a m English and 11 a m Sunday school with 362 eye hunt noted as a delight. Evening Young Peoples Meeting at 7 20 p m and 8 8 p m. Thursday prayer meeting at 8 p m and choir rehearsal at 9 p m. Pastor attends Jews Association in Aplington April 24 26 to preach and speak on the Family Altar.
Dr Adolf Lorenz sails for home aboard the La France promising to return in September. He notes he examined 4,000 persons in America and feels younger. He cites a glandular operation as successful and shows hair turning from snow white to blond as proof.
Mrs Harry Baldwin of Wenatchee Washington is due to arrive this week for a visit. She travels with her sister Mrs Chas Frits and brother Henry McMillan along with other relatives.
Church notes announce weekly prayer meetings on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. and upcoming Sunday services. Morning worship at 9:46 a.m. Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. Epworth League at 7:15 p.m. evening services at 8:00 p.m. Ladies and Tables' Aid activities noted. Epworth League event led by Ruth Rathmaberger. April 26 youth gathering planned with Hilde Higman.
The Maynail school board chose B. C. Elkema of Maynard to lead Waukon schools for the coming year, replacing superintendent F. Brokaw who did not apply. Elkema, a graduate of Upper Iowa University, is married and in his early forties. He began teaching in a country school and later at the Riga school in Fayette. Salary remains at 2600 dollars for the school year, and Brokaw plans to pursue further study.
A third-hitch man and a sniper were sent on petrol duty in No Man's Land to capture the man harassing the company. The sniper hid in a tree but the old timer misfired first. the recruit steadied, fired, and killed the sniper. The veteran vented his irritation at the poor aim.
A Missouri Ledger note highlights the term Yesbutters for people who veto plans with a pessimistic stance. The piece questions such dampening voices as wet blankets and cold water and suggests many readers may know or belong to this habit within communities.
Indebted parties Natica All persons owe Jata G. Theo Schmid must settle accounts at once. Accounts may be found at the harness shop 4 J C Schmid. For sale the old churn at the creamery. prospective buyers may inspect the churn and make offers to the Buttermaker or the Board of Directors at their location.
Iowa women will vote in the first state wide primary on June 6 with all parties. Women’s clubs urge informed voting and support for candidates, including lawmakers who back constitutional amendments and an appropriation for Shepherd Townley maternity benefits. Primary filing ends April 26, campaign activity to follow. past governor race turnout contrasted with president vote totals to illustrate growing female voter influence.
The Kneeskern case in Decorah features a jury of ten farmers and two local businessmen. The state has 62 witnesses with opening testimonies by Sttoriif C. O. Ellingson and Finer Van Brocklin recounting events the day of the murder. Some expect the trial to last four to six weeks, others two, as the case proceeds with thorough preparation for justice.
England pays 19,672,600 dollars as the second installment on a 122,000,000 dollar debt incurred for silver bought during the war, reported to the New York Fed on April 15. The sum includes 18,300,000 dollars principal and 1,372,500 dollars interest. A further 12,200,000 dollar installment is due May 15, reducing Britain's debt by about half. The debt will be liquidated by May 1924 from war loan payments due the United States.
A' carlosd of Beal of Minnesota, bran, middlings, and four middiines will arrive at Elgin about Monday, April 17. Get our prices on 6 sack Tots and over. Weibel Mil Co.
School notes preview Friday’s home game at City Ball Park against Frudericksburg, a strong pitcher from last season’s Little Six champions. Admission 25 cents. Also upcoming May 3 program by Seventh and Eighth grades in the Assembly Room, free of charge, featuring recitations, music, and student performances.
Citizens warned to cover bank balances as checks without funds violate state law. The piece notes prison costs from the Hankins robbery in Pleasant Hill and argues prisoners should perform hard labor to offset taxpayer burden, with figures totaling over $63,000 for sentences.
The week’s poor roads disrupt milk deliveries to the creamery as patrons take to using a tone boat to transport their milk, reflecting widespread disruption and improvised local responses.
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