This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
5
The note outlines options for visiting patients from Elgin by morning train with a phone call or card to confirm, and a return plan on the afternoon or evening train depending on preference. It emphasizes coordinating timing to match train arrivals and departures.
Mrs Rudolph Lehman enjoyed a pleasant Monday birthday visit from her daughter Mrs Cooley and other relatives from Decorah. A sumptuous dinner at Mr and Mrs W Muehlenthaler's home followed, making a memorable day for all attendees. The article also notes Canada’s conscription figures during the war era.
Fine Esther cantata “Wether” performed at Elgin Opera House for Red Cross benefit. Proceeds split between Elgin Red Cross and West Union. over $36 went to West Union, the rest to the Elgin. Praised performances, solos, duets, and fine accompaniments by Mrs. Elia Sowden and son Archie.
On Tuesday July 31 1917 at Inde pendence Manchester occurred the marriage of Floyd H Arnold of Manchester and Hazel A Peeper a popular Manchester teacher daughter of Mrs Chris Schweitzer. The groom is described as a fine young man of good habits and business standing. After the ceremony they left for a western tour ending with home in Manchester on September 1.
Mrs John Butikefer died at her home Sunday July 29 at age 77 years 2 months 14 days. Funeral was held from Apostolic church Wednesday August 1. She was born in Switzerland and leaves a husband four sons Joseph John Samuel and Louie and one daughter Mrs Ben Schneider. Burial occurred in the church cemetery. It notes her death followed by an illness and that she had lived a long life and was ready for the summons.
Miss Fidel Brause wrestled a four foot yellow rattlesnake while guiding cows from pasture on July 26. The Winneshiek Fair at Decorah runs August 14 to 17 with auto races, parades, baseball, vaudeville, Ruth Law flying, and night programs. Local visitors include the Schneider and Wander families, with road patrols and winter coal storage discussed.
June checks totaling 4133.10 issued to 17 patrons of Elgin Warmers Dairy Co at 40 cents per pound butterfat. Butter prices rose since 1890s while June 1898 receipts show dairy activity. laws enacted July 4 include patrol, temperance, and juror pay changes. Local notices cover residents Arlen Stoert Carrie Stoert Genevieve Junk, travel to Cedar Rapids, Prairie du Chien, and a fatal incident in Fergus Falls involving Al Palzer.
The newspaper notes the Declaration remains up to date despite changes in era. It compares revolutionary spirit to modern drives for power and victory, citing 1770 and 1917 as benchmarks and recalling Cornwallis’s Yorktown surrender to illustrate unwavering resolve. The Sundies Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Max Hunsberger on August 9, with the time moved to evening.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.