Clermont Defeats Elgin In Clean Local Baseball Game
In a well pitched contest Clermont beat Elgin with a first inning two bagger by Shipton and timely hits as players moved runners. Elgin had early threats but could not break through, while Clermont’s defense kept batters from reaching base in waves. The win tightens Clermont’s pennant chances with two more decisive matchups ahead.
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Migipi
Exmont
Tas Sheen
Scheduls
Clermont
Jone
St. Shipton
Elgin
Luce
Ladrentzen
B. Kiple
Lkely
Bigin
Postville
Laurentzen
Kiple
Elingman
Laporcuss
Christ
Bond Graver
CF Vesseee
Hungerford
Community Club to Meet Again
The High Community Club schedules another special meeting this Friday evening with a call for strong attendance to support plans and activities.
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High Community Club
Hospital Report From Citizens Emergency Hospital
Three patients remain in care after operations last week. Mrs Henry Peterson of northeast of Higin and M V Kiplawere recovering with two nurses assisting Miss Story and Miss Alvying. Several notes cover church events and regional travel plans for Rev Lauer plus a caution to ice users from H W Fathe.
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Citizens Emergency Hospital
Henry Peterson
Higin
Miss Story
Wayette
Mise Alvying
Bier C Larson Dies After Long Clay County Life
Bier C Larson longtime Clay County resident died at his Highland township home at one o clock last Wednesday morning August 12. He was eighty eight years three months old and left a wife and six children including Christ and Mrs Sophia Paulsorl Richland Wisconsin Mrs Odegard of Flanders Da and Mrs I E B Gunderson Albert and Henry of the community. Funeral services were held at the Highland church Sunday at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev Tysdahl of Gunder with burial in the cemetery. Latean was a prominent farmer respected by all who knew him.
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Bier
Larson
Claytonn County
Highland, Township
Christ
Sophia Paulsorl
Richland
Wisconsin
Odegard
Flanders
Gunderson
Albert
Henry
Tysdahl
Gunder
Charec
Latean
Early corn crop touted by Elgin grower
Mervin Hunsberger brought a sample of new corn to Elgin on Tuesday evening and claimed it may set a record for early corn this year. He notes one variety matured early and fed well, though not surpassing ordinary types, suggesting small plots for extra early feed. He planted about eight kernels per hill, with each stalk bearing a sizable ear.
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Mervin Hunaberger
Elgin
Hunsberger
Clayton Dalpy May Day Parade Attracts Thousands
About 2 500 residents attended a Clayton county dairy day parade with 20 floats from various organizations. Speakers included Congressman J J Dickinson and C B Finley of the extension service. Several local families planned visits to Whititt and Mason City as part of a regional celebration with farm groups and youth participation.
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Clayton Dalpy
WM Reau
J. J.dickinson
C. B. Finley
Town Statue College
Onem Akers
Poisoned bait fears sweep town
A Grover family dog died after exposure to poison likely from rodent bait, prompting warnings to keep pets and children safe from rat poison. Community concerns rise as neighbors urge responsible use and secure storage of such poisons to prevent tragedy. A Pleasant Valley Farms Bureau meeting drew many, with Uncle Peder Pederson of Black Hawk County highlighted as a popular speaker. County Agent Lodwick and Director Brackin reported a strong turnout and hope for more such gatherings.
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Farm Bureau
Peder Pederson
Blackhawk County
Pleasant Valley Farms Bureau
Ballast
Peder
Lodwick
Brackin
Special Farm Bargain Near Clermont to West Lilian
A furnished advertisement promotes a farm two miles west of Clermont between Clermont and West Lilian on State Highway No 19. Priced at 160.00 per acre with favorable terms and much of the money remaining with the owner. Includes a school corner and offers easy showing to interested buyers. Elgin Land Co. A. M. Weibel Mar. L. O Ulying M. D. office in Citizens' State Bank building with prompt day and night calls at Phone No. 85.
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Neres
Clermont
West Lilian
Fayette Eminty
Elgin Land Co
A. M. Weibel
Mar
L. O Ulying, M. D
Citizens’ State Bank
Bean packing boom aids Elgin Canning outputs this year
The Elgin Canning Company nears finishing the 1925 bean pack and plans a brief shutdown to prepare for sweet corn. Bean packing exceeded expectations with an estimated 6,000 cases by Saturday, and profits flow to growers like Wm. Morse and Gottfred Frieden. Employment rose from 33 to 66 workers, with last week’s five day payroll over $900 and two women earning around $22 daily.
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Elgin Canning Company
Canning Company
Wm. Morse
Neat Brainard
Gottfred Frieden
Lehman Family Reunion Seeks History and Records
At the Lehman family reunion, John Lehman of Las Porte City agreed to spearhead a project to collect and organize the family history for descendants. Data gathering begins immediately, with requests sent to Switzerburd and other relatives to compile the lineage for potential publication. The note mentions cemetery work and local improvements, plus multiple names and obliquely referenced individuals connected to the reunion.
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Lehman
John Lehman
Las Porte City
Bistertad
Lin
Ube
Switzerburd
Stray Notes on Chicken Theft and Local Visits
A garbled report recalls farm theft concerns with many stockholders fearing oil in a section and plans to guard wells. Mr and Mrs Rex Medberry welcome a nine pound baby. Hemmingways visit Minnesota relatives during fair time while Parsonage property and local deeds topics appear amid scattered town chatter.
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M. W. Hemmingway
Bobbie Bell
Waseca
Minnesota
John Christ
Hemmingways
Rex Medberry
Lehoun Family Reunion Near Elgin School
The Lehoun family reunion was held at the Elgin school on Sunday August 16 with about fifty attendees. Officers for the 1925-26 term were elected including Geo N. Schorl as president and Florence Lehman as secretary treasurer. A vote named the group the Lela Patsy Family Reunion and set the next gathering for August 1926 at West Aston Park. Numerous Lehman and Reinhart relatives from Cedar Rapids La Porte City Alta Vista Cresco Ridgeway Strawberry Point and other towns attended.
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Elgin
Lause
Moetus
Geo
N. Sehorl
Prow
Lehman
Flor
Berg
Smith
Yieo-Pres
Florence Lehmany
Jsee-Treds
Vole
West Aston Tilt
Ageres
C. ¥. Lehman
Cedar Rapids
Fritz Lehman
Joly Lehoune
George Kloek
Ida Lehman
la Porte City
H. Williama
Fairbank
Reinhart
Sam Reinhart
T. &. Reinhart
F. Dreckman
Muniee Hackapiere
Alta Vista
August
Omache
Wm. Reinhart
Cresco
Floyd Holmedinger
Fred Heitadinger
Lawter
John Reinhart
Ridgeway
Otto Gelnapp
W. F. Tuffett
Walter Lehman
Strawberry Point
Nick Lehman
Dundee
Albert Reinhart
Bima
Geo. N. Schori
Fred FR. Berg
Ian Lehman
Toffeld Lehman
Lew Lehman
Bord Hunsberger
Chris Lehnan
Mia
Rudy Lehman
Jon
Adolph
Rob Lehman
John Lehman
Celia
Hana Friederich
Max Lehman
Pred Burroy
Max Hyngbereer
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