Pleasant Vacation Letter From Mr Berg Describes North Trip
A letter from Mr Berg recounts a cheerful trip north to Cable Wisconsin and Lake Superior. He notes road quality varied, fuel use of 360 gallons and two gallons of oil, arrival Sunday at 7 30 p m, visits with Mrs Begee in Minneapolis and Mrs Lehman, and a meal with Dr Cooper of B L U near a small lake. The party enjoyed black bass, good weather, and returned in good health.
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Berg
Hogazn
Mallee
Mra. Lehman
Begee
Minneapolis
Mary Lehmen
Dr. Cooper
Cable
Wisconsin
Lake Superior
F. R. Berg
Probate notice for Bracker last will in Fayette County
Notice in the District Court of Fayette County Iowa that on September 13 1916 an instrument claimed as the will of Samuel Bracker late of the county deceased comes for proof and admission to probate. Dated West Union August 16 1915 John T Riley Clerk The guarantors for the Elpin chitlau puits will meet Friday evening August 20 at the city hall to settle all business related to the enterprise and finances.
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State OF Iowa
Fayette County
District Court
Samuel Bracker
West Union
Iowa
City Hall
Iliyria Union Church Reopening Plans Highlight Event
The Elgin area reads of the Iliyria Union Church nearing completion under contractor Kiple. A formal reopening service is set for Sunday August 29 with Dr A B Bennett from Highland Park College Des Moines as chief speaker. A banquet Monday night and youth evening Tuesday follow, with programs and music scheduled.
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Elgin
Kiple
Syria and
Highland
Conteso
Tor
Butler
Mlyria Union Church
Mate Quartetta
FF. Rothlisberger
I. Shaffer
W. la
Peters
H. Foxwell
Death of Mrs Walter Beall West Union publisher’s wife
Mrs Beall wife of the Argo Gazette publisher in West Union died after a two year illness. Funeral services were held in West Union and the body will be interred at Mt Ayer. The family extends sympathy to the bereaved. Johnny William and Katie Wilson plan a trip to the western coast in their new Ford car starting next week to attend fairs and other sights.
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Johnny
Katie Wilson
Ford Cay
Elgin Chautauqua Ends After Weather Aids Effort
Elgin wrapped its chautauqua week with sunny skies and varied lectures. Notables included Clifford Roe on morality, J Ewing Cowgill on food, Sudhindra Bose from Calcutta, and Fulton’s Marine Band. Despite strong interest, a estimated $65 deficit remained, with local businessmen praised for support.
Our New Man of Business Defines the Modern Farmer
The piece proclaims the farmer as the central global business figure, shifting from old labels to a twentieth century role. It argues farmers are the world’s vital producers, relentlessly advancing and underpinning life with steady, substantial enterprise.
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Our
Man
Castalia visitors attend chautauqua at Clermont
George Nevenswander and family from Castalia visited Monday evening for chautauqua and met relatives. The notice promotes the annual Clermont flower show at the opera house this Saturday afternoon and evening with a grand exhibit and sale. Admission is six cents.
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George Nevenswander
Castalia
Clermont Opera House
Elgin Briefs and Travel Notices of Local Interest
Mrs G Hackmann returns from Minneapolis after medical consultation. condition not improving. John Christ returns to Elgin after northern visit to renew as a citizen. Ringling Brothers circus train to pass through at two o clock in the morning September u en route to Postville. Mr and Mrs Harry Becker relocate to Clermont with Harry taking over a barber shop. Flossia Capperia in Decorah visiting this week.
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Ringling Brothers
Avorlt Two Pelogi
Postville
Harry Becker
Clermont
Harry
Flossia Capperia
Decorun
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Elgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sam's Mosby
Stoehr’s Pharmacy
Illyria Union
A. B. Bennett
Bennett
Walter Beall
Higin
B. A. Guiles
Guiles
Nashua
Willoma
Clifford “G. Roe
Chicago
Roe Ja
America
Roe
J. Ewing Cowgill
Indianapolis
Sudhindra Bose
Calcutta
India
Orient
Gose
Wanamaker’s
Philadelphia
Iowa State University
Garfield
Jones College Ladies
Bruce Brown
Los Angeles
California
Brown
Cosmopolitan Trio
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Fulton
Marine Band
Lole
Paul J. Specht
Chautauqua
Chauteuque
Eigin
Citizens’ State Bank
Barn Schori
Pres. C
F. Becker
Cashier
Adam Boleyn
Hau Ae
Missouri
H. T. Knudtson
Elgin, Iowa
Lowa
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