Local School Show Promises Bright Spring Exhibit
Pupils busy with six planned displays as sixth graders study mumps and a school operetta titled Yankee Wen 07. Friday evening April self, despite weather, draws near. The May 27 event at the house will feature seventh and eighth grade performances including recitations, music, reading, and class history under leaders Rita Ritter, Nina DeSart, Hildur Gilbertson, and Winifred Schmid with many others.
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Yanki- Wen
Lawrence Ritter
Nina DeSart
Hildur Gilbertson
Ruby Robbins
Genevive Wilson
Winifred Schmid
John Etter’ Hasay
Harald Kipfel
Mary Dean
Winifred Schmid Reading
Richard Gehring Bouloquey
Delbert Lane
Reading
Genevieve Wilson Bong
Marta Mosby
Immy Frederick
Frederick
Topp
Helen Gruger
Clarendon Wertz
Clasa
Marie Mosby
Horses Teeth Care for Spring Work at Town State College
Horses on the farm require proper care and feed to remain efficient. The animal husbandry department at Town State College notes that well cared for teeth improve digestion and work output, especially in older animals. Regular rasping and proper collar fit, plus daily wash with salt water, help keep horses healthy and productive all season.
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Town State College
Notice of Probate Hearing for Will in Fayette County
State of Town Fayette County District Court opens the hearing on May 1 for the will of Co L Presburghaus, late of the county, seeking probate admission. Dated April 12 1821 at West Union Iowa by Clerk John T Riley Fisk Deputy. Mrs Harry Gilson remains quiet but shows improvement.
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Fayette County
District Court
Co. L. Presburghaus
Weat Union
Iowa
Obituary of Adelbert Chapman of Elgin Iowa
Adelbert Bryan Chapman born January 7 1845 in Copley Summit County Ohio died April 17 1921 at his home in Elgin Iowa aged 76 years 2 months 10 days He served in the Civil War enlisted at 17 with two brothers wounded at Stand River and later farmed at Highland with his brother C L Chapman The family later moved to Elgin Illinois and then back to Highland Indiana He endured ill health after a major operation in 1920 and died suddenly from paralysis while with family He is survived by siblings and a large circle of friends and is remembered with an epitaph by Horatius Bonair and a note of thanks from the family for support and condolences
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Adelbert Bryan Chapman
Wm J. Chapman
Fanny (Dill) Chapman
Copley
Summit County
Ohio
Elgin
Iown
Elkhart
Indiana
Adelbert
Sdoptroom
Chickamauga
Stand River
Highland
C. L. Chapman
Chapman
Layton
Rockland
Wisconsin
J. W. Layton
Atkinson
Kansas
Horatious Bonair
Roosters crow yet hens meet the egg demand
The piece notes that although roosters crow, it is the hen that provides eggs, reflecting a market truth in Poor Richard Jr.'s Almanack.
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Richard Jr
Cigar Legislation Signed and Firemen’s Supper Recap
Governor Kendall signs the Dodd bill legalizing sales of cigarets to adults with licensing and tax requirements to take effect July 4. Minors ban remains strict. local authorities issue revocable dealer permits. Also reported is a firemen’s supper and dance fundraiser raising 117.65 for gear and a note on old papers collection by the Ladies Aid Society amid poor road conditions.
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Kendall
Board of Supervisors
Notice to Our Headers and Corrected Credits
Since the last issue the echo reporting tailingist corrections and subscriber credits. Readers should check the Echo for corrected dates and the final figures. A bizarre tale from Hamburg Town describes a man wrestling a five foot long snake in a farm well. Ten acres of trees will be planted in Tama county this spring on the Indian reservation.
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The
Echo
Walla
Jona Adantzan
Hamburg
Son
Tama County
Pox Indian Reservation
Fows Leads As Faro State tows in 1920 Farm Report
The 1920 Farm Management Bureau data show Iowa covering 56,147 square miles with 41 percent tenancy and 213,499 farms, average size 167 acres. Land values rose sharply last decade. mortgages declined slightly though average debt rose from 44,038 to 9,368 dollars. Apple production fell by a third while strawberries acreage nearly doubled and corn and hay declined modestly.
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Faro State
Farm Management Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Japanese Operetta by School Glee Club Delights Audience
The Audience ankt San the Japanese Operetta given by the Glee Club of our schools last Friday evening was an entertainment that pleased the audience. The young folks acquitted themselves with credit and they, as well as their coach, Miss Cook, are entified to praise. Weather conditions kept many from attending. It is hoped the young folks will present more entertainments soon.
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Glee Club
Miss Cook
Freak Weather Sends Widespread Snow and Fire Damage
A week of extreme weather brought heavy snowfall and blizzards across the region, with roads drifted shut and cars trapped. Warmth returned Sunday night, melting most snow, while fruit trees faced potential damage from freezing conditions. Separately, a historic study notes a link between hair color and genius, a claim backed by researchers examining unusual genetic traits.
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Sentty Te Steetroy
Barry Bunhhes
Death of Dr Richard P Berry in West Union Iowa
Dr Richard P Berry died at 3 PM Sunday at his brother’s home in West Union Iowa after returning from Rochester Minnesota where he underwent surgery on March 10. He was born in 1862 in Lindsay Ontario practiced in Clermont from 1888 then West Union for six years before illness ended his career. He never married and leaves two brothers William and Dr George M Berry. Funeral was held in West Union with services at Holy Name church and burial in West Union cemetery.
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R. PB. Berry
George M. Berry
Woes! Union
Rochester
Minn
W. J. Mayo
Berry
West Union
Fayette County
Clermont
Richard P. Berry
Lindsay
Ontario
Canada
Iowa
McGill University
Montreal
A. P. Berry
Dr. Berry
Roman Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Alhambra
Peevally
Colpbus
Unclear Labor Conditions Reported in Port Area
The article notes many BR. R. Men and Dahl of AL are employed on OM and St. P ships with ten dives a month until further notice. It mentions Rock Island council seeking $1000 for distress relief and cites three committees with reports from Moline and nearby areas. Unemployment duration and railroad conditions affecting jobs are uncertain. Jim Bailey suffers mumps and stays home.
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AL Dubuque
OM & St. P
AL Ovlwein
Great Western
Rock [Sland
Gity Council
Mes Wie
M E Church notes prayer meeting and week of services
The M E church announces a Thursday prayer meeting at 800 oclock and plans a midweek service. The Philathon elias group and Mrs FW Hughes host events, with Miss Chara Steaueh and Meadamus Mostly Hillman assisting. Next Sunday features Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11. The Rpworth Langur meets at 7 1 oclock with Hulda Meyer as tender. Evening service at 5 follows, with music by Mrs Brn Schori and Weibel and Thoma on corants. Organizers request extra instrumentalists to form an orchestra.
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M. E. Church
Otelork
Philathon
Elias Wi Bo
FW. Hughes
Misa Chara Steaueh Aid Meadamus
Ceed Hillman
Jesus
Rpworth Langur
Hulda Meyer
Migin
Brn Schori
Messers Weibel
Thoma
Keep the Cream Clean Advises Town dairy experts at Town State College
Dairy officials urge moving separators from callara and removing milk storage rooms, improving ventilation and cleanliness to prevent souring. Immediate milking heat removal, water cooling in tanks, and cellar cooling for cream are advised. Regular scouring of utensils and good sunning to cut bacteria are stressed.
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Callara
Town State College
White Named New Mayor of Clear Mont After Resignation
The article reports White selected as mayor following W. Blike's resignation and a pending Attorney General opinion on holding both roles. A Friday oath ended the process, with discussion of compatibility and a subsequent restoration of authority.
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Rok. White
Clear Mont
W. RB. Blike
Des Moines
Javt
Blake
IK White
Way
Mr. White
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Edwin
Dorothy DeSart
Gruver
Grace Gruver
John T. Riley
Clark, Li Ll
FISK
Harry Gilson
Forgottan. Co. &. Chapman and Chiliren
Storm Lake
Charles City Press
Toledo Chronicle
Elgin Canning
L. C.A
Falb
Ladies’ Aid Society
MBS Church
Samuel Mosby
B. C. Hillman
Tt Curass Fustries
Poulet
Pebges
Ile Gaurbinetit
RP. Berry
BR. R
Dahl
Jim Bailey
Jack Allen
Chermont
Lata
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