Elgin and Postville clash as Elgin wins 10 to 4
Elgin extended its winning streak by defeating Postville 10 to 4 on Sunday. The game tied for fourth place in the Little Hight earlier, but Elgin pulled away in the second inning, scoring six runs. Postville's Clough and Sehara led with hits, while Elgin pitchers controlled the late rally as standings tighten with only a few games left. The day also featured notices on water tower bids, hatchery activity, and a community club meeting.
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Hlgin
Postville
Aeime
Elgin
Rlgin
Welch
Grean
Wehney
Clough
Siseeee
Schultz, O
Meyer
Lf Anderson
W.iseeseseees
Ad Bohultz
Rf .Y
Heubner
Dr. Boucher
Behulta
Sehara
Ted
Elgin Boy Makes Quad Ge 1901 1909 College Career
The article traces Francia Robbing of Elyria who after early schooling in Elgin pursued higher education. He earned an AB in 1909 and an MA in 1918. He served as school administrator in Minnesota and North Dakota before moving into business college work in Iowa. He bought Oelwein Business College, expanding it with new campuses planned for 1926 as The Corn Belt Business College in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Francia Robbing
Elyria
Upper Town University
Fayette
Minnesota
North Dakota
Harvey
Waterloo
Corn Belt Business College
When to Cut Soy Beans for Hay
Readers ask the best time to cut soy beans for hay. The expert says cut when pods are fully formed but before seed formation to maximize feed value and palatability. Later harvest yields more bulk but less digestible protein and lower palatability, reducing overall quality.
Public Schools Opening September 8 1924
The Digin Public Schools open at 9 a.m. September 8, 1924. New students seeking entrance information should confer with the secretary or superintendent by that date. Both grade and high school will open on this date. Signed C. M. Green Supt.
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Digin
C. M. Green
Boy Bitten in Dooryard by Neighbor's Dog
A small boy was badly bitten Monday evening in his own dooryard when a neighbor's dog leaped onto him. The dog was ordered killed by Mayor Morrison. The injured boy, Robert Mester, will be taken to Iowa City for treatment if symptoms worsen.
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Robert Bchroyer
Morrison
Robert
Iowa City
Rain Spoils Picnic At High School PTA Day
The Tuesday High PTA picnic was ruined by morning rain. Farmers stayed home and ate at family tables, but the event later drew many to Holzer farm for dairy cattle judging. B Finley Ames led cow testing demonstrations, with Ronald Pennie sharing testing experiences and Clyde Combs guest speaking on TB eradication and area tasting.
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Wes E
Holzer Farm
B. Finley
Ames
Cow Testing Association
Iowa
Ronald Pennie
Clyde Combs
West Union Notes and Recital By Archibald Sowden
West Union church highlights include no preaching next Sunday with Sunday school and Bayworth League at registr hour. August 24 services resume with renewed enthusiasm. September 6 Bible class program at Mrs Knudtson Ball Cali promises prayers scriptural lesson Psalm 121 and a poem Abou Ben Adhem. Recital by violinist Archibald Sowden with pianist Janette Simpson earns praise from a large audience.
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Bayworth League
Thos
Knudison
Ball Cali
Anderson
Abou Ben Adhem
Ander- Bor
Mrs. Thos
Knudt
August Showers Bring Two Elgin Social Showers
Two informal gatherings occurred in Elgin this week. On Tuesday evening Miss Marie Rath was honored with a miscellaneous shower at her home. On Wednesday evening Milas Opal was celebrated with a similar event hosted by the Phila thea class at Geo. N. Schori’s home.
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Elgin
Marie ‘Rath
Geo. N. Schori
Milas Opal
Avon War In His Hands Ends Life of 35 Year Old Worker
Harry Maxon aged 35 years and married was instantly killed Saturday after contact with a 32 000 volt high tension wire while working at the transformer house one mile north of Maynard for the N B Iowa Power Co He leaves a wife and a nine year old son Maxon had been employed since June and his death is reported as workplace accident in Avon War era terms.
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Harry Maxon
N. B. Iowa Power Co
Maynard
Maxon
Spud crop short but overall supply steady this year
Federal estimates show August 1 crop to be 13 million bushels below 1923, yet this year may exceed the five year average by 8 million. Total harvest projected at 399 million bushels, with 412 million last year and 391 million average. Families visit relatives in Qaslan. Berg's offers new heavy worsted suites for men up to 44 at $80.00.
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Delbert Lyons
Death of Arthur E. Gage in Elgin Iowa
Arthur E. Gage died August 7 at West Union hospital after indigestion. Born December 6, 1866 in Fayette County, he lived in Elgin most of his life. He married Cathryn Hazlet in 1820, had three sons Otto M Arthur M and Elmer E, later married Cathryn’s sister Orpha Hazlet, adopted granddaughter Hazel L. Gage, survived by wife three sons and relatives. Funeral held at home then Baptist church with Rev Butler and Rev Lover delivering sermons. burial in Elgin Cemetery.
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Elgin
Arthur Gage
West Union Hospital
Arthur Btleworth Gage
Fayette County
Orpha Hazlet
Hazel L. Gage
Mr. Gage
Orpha
Baptist Church
Butler
Lover
Baptist
Eigin
Clermont's Big Day Promised for September First Picnic
The Fayette county American Legion picnic in Clermont is set for Monday September 1 with Sheehan Post plans to outdo past events. A daylong program includes Clermont Concert Band muster free attractions a big ball game and a grand evening ball. A speaker of state and national repute will address attendees, aiming to be the county’s standout picnic in memory.
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Clermont
Fayette County
Baptist Church Notes for August 17 104 echo schedule
Sunday German service at 11 a m. BYP program invited all. Prayer meeting Thursday August 21 at 8 p m. Bible school Friday August 22 2 30 to 3 p m. Meeting at Brainard Tuesday August 19 8 p m. Be early next week fair week requires Echo one day earlier. Please bring in all items and ads.
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Baptist Church
BYP. U
Brainard
New Felt Hat Display Friday at Elgin and Berg Stores
Get a new felt hat from two wholesale millinery houses on display Friday. Elgin Millinery Store advertises fall hats and colors, while Berg's offers new hats, caps and sweaters. Fralbe's Gari advertises abate greasing service.
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Elgin Millinery
Berg's
Fralbe
Quiet wedding unites Miss Eten Kleven and Henry T Gregerson
Miss Eten Kleven wed Henry T Gregerson at the Kleven home with Rev M L Dahll officiating. The bride wore powder blue Rat canton crepe and carried sweet peas. Attendants were Miss Alice Kleven and Gunnor Gregerson. The couple, after a in community, plan a honeymoon trip to northern Minnesota aboard a steamship from Warroad. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs Ewil Gregerson of Badger Minnesota.
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University of North Dakota
Gregerson
Drayton
Minnesota
Warroad
Yaland
Mra
Ewil Gregerson
Badger
Drayton Echo
N. Dake
Henry T. Gregerosa
Iowa
Elgin
Forty fourth Annual Reunion Plans At West Union Idaho
The Payette County Veteran association executive committee plans the forty fourth reunion to be held Friday and Saturday at West Union on August 15 and 18. The event shifts dates to align with Homecoming and fair openings, aiming to attract veterans from distant areas as a key draw. The program will be ready next week amid strong support from friends. Supervisors Favor Gasoline Tax Enactment by legislature urged to fund highways with a one third primary road and two thirds county highway split. A second resolution backed limiting truck and passenger bus weights to protect roads.
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Payette County Veteran Association
West Union
State Association of County Supervisors
Associator
Des Moines
Family picnic in Fayette county fair honors Parmelee relatives
Gehring family and neighbors gathered at the Fayette county fair Sunday to honor Mrs. A A Parmelee and her Oklahoma City relatives. Attendees included the Fred and Md Gehring and CG S Kniel families, Frank Gehring and Albert Gehring with daughter Arlets, and Mrs Parmelee with five children Arta Margaret June Bob and Bettle, visiting local relatives for about a week.
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Merlin
Mra
Will Patterson
Helen Timmings
Franc DeSart
Clarence Schori
Elgin
Henry Patterson
Bilkader
Gladys Carpenter
Fayette
J. W. McAloon
New Hampton
Gehring
Fayette County
A. A. Parmelee
Oklahoma City
Asia
Vinil
Fred
MD Gehring
CG. S. Kniel
Prank Gehring
Albert Gehring
Daugther
Arlets
Parmice
Will Gehring
Arta
Margaret
June
Bob
Bettle
Elgin Iowa Council Approves 1924 Budget and Ordinances
Elgin Iowa council meeting notes 1924 show budgets for general municipal, improvements, lights, road dragging, water works and bonds. Also bids sought to extend water main, and Ordinances 163 and 153 moved through readings with all members voting aye. City clerk C J Harrington records the actions.
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Elgin
Towa
Towa Connect
Gunderson
Kohler
Patterson
Stoehr
G.N. Schori
Eva Schort
League of Iowa Municipalities
Fred Gehring
W. I. Kohley
Ibr
Lowell Gruyer
Ervin Etter
Pr Co
R. P. Strauch
John Etter
Lbr Street
C. Gehring
Iowa
Water Committee
Canter Street
Pleasant Street
Clermont Street
B Schorl
G. N. Sehor
Stochr
Maynor
Kubler
Sehort
Selori
C.J. Harrington
Tawi
Ordinance to extend water main in High town area
The town council passes an ordinance to lay a two inch water main from Center Street north on Freemont Street to the north side of Pleasant Street then west to Clermont Street. Funds for completion are drawn from the water works fund. Passed August 4, 1924 by Mayor Gus Gunderson and Town Clerk C. J. Harrington.
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Center Street
Freemont Street
Pleasant Street
Clermont Street
High
Freesmont Street
Water Works Fund
Gus Gunderson
C. J. Harrington
Fayette County Debt Figures for January 1 1924
Fayette County total debt stood at 369 146 dollars with 249 000 in bonds 36 141 in warrants 14 405 in road bonds and certificates and 70 000 in drainage bonds and warrants. Clayton County debt not given but last year was under 28 159 dollars. Mrs Oscar Gunderson of Lakewood Minnesota visited Clermont and returned Friday from the Gus Gunderson home.
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Fayette County
Clayton County
Oscar Gunderson
Lakewood
Minnesota
Clermont Fridday
Gus Gunderson
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Town
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Fred B. Kohler
B. Stoehr
Geo
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Engst Community Club
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Wea
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Reading
Chineman
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Sliver
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