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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1936
Page
2
Esther Raftis and Lucille visit in Lemont. A. J. Knuteen family back from two weeks in northern Wisconsin. H. H. Whitcher returns from a week's vacation. many local visits and gatherings. Jennie Jergenson, 33, dies in Prairie du Chien after illness, funeral in West Union. Frederick Arthur Jones, 3 weeks old, dies in Postville, burial in Wadena. numerous calls, visits, and community events across Wadena and adjoining towns.
Notice invites bids for building a schoolhouse in Subdistrict No 2 Tllyra School Township Fayette County Iowa. Plans viewable in Wadena and West Union until 8 pm August 11 1936. Lowest responsible bidder to be awarded contract at Wadena with 10 percent certified check. Bond required. completion by November 1 1936.
Dry weather tightens hog feeding. New oats are available but costly. corn remains limited. For spring pigs 100 to 125 pounds corn is often best to reach 180 to 225 pounds quickly, with oats soaked 18 to 24 hours or fed as a thick slop. Include alfalfa hay and tankage as needed. smaller pigs 60 to 75 pounds benefit from mixed oats and corn fed soaked, with alfalfa meal. Continuous feeding of dry oats risks waste. soak or grind to medium fine and feed as a thick slop to avoid piles.
A Decorah youth describes seeing four a(n) nudist colony rumor near Decorah. The article notes a hot night driving a mattress and blankets to park dam area seeking rest, illustrating local discomfort and the unfolding story.
Decorah Taurnal records Mickie saying a level spot near the dam was disturbed by four youths at about 2 a m. He saw two young men and two young women racing around the area and notes he returned to his blankets after being awakened. He warns of bringing a BB gun for protection on hot nights.
S. Whitney of Britt visited in Elgin from Wednesday to Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gilson and family spent Sunday evening at the Harry Gilson home. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Torkelson welcomed a son born July 27 named Wayne Oliver. Adolph Lehman and H. W. Fath and sons Leo and Bob were Dubuque business visitors Tuesday. Mrs. Ole Torkelson and sons left for Huron South Dakota to visit her brother. Ida Ruef of Emmetsburg visited Mrs. Mary Matthys and relatives. J. W. Lehman and Celia and Ella Lehman toured Niagara Cave in Harmony Minnesota and Decorah Cavern. They will return to La Porte City Thursday. E. L. Morris and Jean hosted dinner with H. W. Falks and sons. Rev. J. J. Braun of Sumner preached at the Baptist church. The family arrived home Thursday from Decorah to visit Julius Olson’s family and friends.
Mr and Mrs John Falb scot opp ed by Mr and Mrs John Fam Jr of Postville depart last Thursday for Baltimore Maryland to visit Mrs George Heller. They will also tour Washington New York and other places of interest. Little Kathryn Joan Falb stays in West Union with Mr and Mrs Howard Whitney.
During the license period of her parents a line of Banyan trees known in India half a century ago now grows in St Peters burg Florida covering an acre in places. The city also sees new plant growth including Australian pines coconut palms and the rare traveler palm expanding greenery downtown.
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