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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
4
Local families and relatives from West Union Oak Grove and Elgin gathered for visits and social events. Neighbors including Rothlisberger, Shiffer, Shaler, Paxwell, Richards, Oswald, Mattocks, and Shaffer hosted or attended meals, parties, and picnics with Calf Club judging, farm talk, and intercity travel between West Union and nearby towns.
The threshing in the vicinity will finish this week as the hum of machines wanes. Ole Nelson, once ill Friday, is again enjoying good health. Pete Peterson family, B Nelgon family, and Mr and Mrs P Wel terson were dinner guests Sunday at Johnie Hellum’s house.
Jeff Jones of Postville acted as caller in the vicinity Saturday. Mrs Edwin Olkon visited Mrs Lou Reiers. Mary Johhnanson returned from Minneapolis. T E Mark hosted a houseful Sunday. Leonard Loftstuen called on business in West Union. Ole Gialeson entertained guests Sunday. Many attended the Postville celebration. Gina and Alma Nyborg visited Postville. Mrs H T Loftsgard spent Monday at A O Nyborg’s. E Erickson of Clermont visited P Wellerson this week. Alphie Thorson from Clermont called on B Nelson. Mr Lindgrin of Chicago visited Martin Nelson. Carrie Nelson and Lyla Hangon visited Erick Halverson Monday. Melvin Nyborg and a companion called on Gunder Friday. K Mork and song visited Abel Mork. Gilbert Peterson and family from Postville were guests of K Kirkeberg. Mrs T Kjosa and family visited Christ Houg in Wb. Mr and Mrs Henry Wellerson dined with Br Jorgeson. Hans Berg and family from Osage visited Carrie Nelson. Mr and Mrs Even Blockhaus of Austin arrived Friday. Mire G Nags and Mr and Mrs Even Blockhaus were supper guests at K Stearn in St Olaf Friday. Mrs T L Loftsgard returned Sunday after a week away.
Sunday visits populate Cheery Valley as families such as Coraidntz Reinhart Dennler Lehman and Frieden share time with relatives and friends at homes around Elgin Rock Island and nearby towns. The Spingarn Medal honors Dr George Washington Carver for peanut by products and agricultural lectures. A tragic drowning of John Gallagher in Picture Rock near McGregor is reported along with multiple local car trades and a hunting snake tale from Jack Brackin.
A long editorial notes that population shifts toward cities hurt agriculture, urging more buyer competition to raise farm product prices. It cites Iowa meat packing, grain certification, and labor issues, plus local notices on horses, parks, tennis courts, and community events. Domestic concerns include wage costs and profits, with updates on residents visiting Solon Springs and local social happenings.
A herd headed to slaughter for tubercular infection caused a mad rampage in the yards as one cow charged through streets. Injuries reported to bystanders include Harry Carnicle and Clarence Pugh. panic prompted others to seek safety. The article blends local oddities from Strawberry Point and Odebolt with notes on national costs and infrastructure shifts.
Fragmentary notice promotes a cure for chronic illness through travel by auto. It references Kinsel Naprapatie and cites physician G. C. Fothergill, Eclectic Physician and Surgeon, as involved in the treatment. The text is incomplete and reads like an advertisement.
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