Mail order sales fall in Slayton trade area
A survey in the Slayton Minnesota Herald shows mail order business dropped 66 percent in Slayton trade territory since 1924. Local merchants advertising over the past three years are drawing customers, suggesting firms may rely on targeted efforts rather than mail order competition.
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Slayton, Minn
Slayton
State Executive Council
Fayatte County
Fayette
Sumner Gazette
Will Guenther
Robert Guenther
Alyle
Pierce
Local Herd Fifth Best in State
Brackin Bros mixed herd of 15 cows ranks fifth among Iowa herds tested in July. The 16 milking cows produced 1004 pounds milk and 41.4 pounds butterfat per cow. Elgin Cow Testing Association ranked first in the county and 22nd statewide, with an average production of 24 pounds butterfat per cow while serving 82 operations in Iowa.
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Iowa
Brackin Bros
Elgin Cow Testing Association
Elgin
Towa
Former resident praises Elgin during hometown visit
George Heller of Baltimore Maryland and his wife spent two weeks visiting at the John Falb home. He calls Elgin one of the nicest towns and says he sometimes wishes he hadn’t left twenty eight years ago. He notes many improvements since his fifteen years here and recalls his role in the old Elgin band. Only three former business peers remain: Gus Gunderson Chris Lehman and August Bengton. He enjoyed reconnecting with few locals and hopes to return sooner.
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Pangover
Butt
Becker
Mabel
Minnesota
Mabel Record
M. F. Kelley
Guttenberg Canning Factory
Assaistants
Kelley
Guttenberg Canning
Guttenberg Press
Town
United States
H. C. Harrison
Woodland
California
Escher & Ryan
Coon Rapids
Combination
Harlan
Harl Ryan
Bonty Valley
H. J. Nehring
Weasington
Springs
Jesse Gifford
Argo-Gazette
George Rogers
Cascade
George Heller
Baltimore
John Falb
Elgin
Heller
Gus Gunderson
Chris Lehman
August Bengton
Birthday of Mrs Boyle Celebrated at Home
Mrs Boyle enjoyed a quiet day at home with her sons and daughter on her birthday. Born in Ireland and married in New York, she came to Fayette county in 1861. Surviving children include John Frank Charles Anna Ed in Elgin Mary Foley in Arkansas James Boyle Estherville Lizzie Boyle Dubuque and Fannie O Neill Cedar Rapids with twenty three grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.
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Cedar Rapides
Brave youth cited for valor at Fort Snelling
Gerhard Maron Houg a seventeen year old attendee of the citizens military training camp at Fort Snelling from Clermont Fayette Iowa was cited for valor by Captain William R. Philip of the Ninth field artillery. He kept control of a six horse team during a dangerous overturn, guiding the team through tight spaces and stopping the stampede despite being struck by flying debris. Captain CG Culver called it one of the bravest and most skillful actions in his service and recommended citation for valor.
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Gerhard Maron Houg
Citizens
Fort Snelling
Clermont
Fayette County
Iowa
William R. Philip
Ninth Field Artillery
Houg
John
Geronimo
Hong
Sr Sale
Capitain CG. N. Culver
Hoag
Minneapolis
Quality builds for future business in creamery operations
The Butter Egg Journal notes creameries focusing on quality will build a stronger, more competitive business now and later. Sheltering against tougher competition, top quality butter enables higher prices for fat content, giving certain creamaries an edge over rivals. Companies like Cheme Po aim to future proof by building reputations for quality to secure premium prices.
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Butter
Egg Journal
Milwaukee
Chme ‘Po
Fair follower bound to grand jury in burglary case
Bert Wohle of Chicago was arrested Saturday for breaking and entering at night. Bound over to the October grand jury term under a $1,000 cash bond by Justice P. J. Maher, he is jailed unless the bond is posted. He allegedly lifted merchandise from Fitzpatrick Bros clothing and Poail & Bink's department store and is tied to concessions.
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Bert Wohle
Chicago
Justice of the Peace
P. J. Maher
Vohle
Fitzpatrick Bros
Poail & Bink
Clayton County
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Meetings
The notice lists English services on Sunday August 28 at 10 a m and 11 a m with an evening service, midweek events including Ladies Aid at Mrs. Ed Buser in Clermont, Brainard meeting, Covenant and Junior Choir rehearsals, and Friday choir practice September 2. It also mentions the parsonage roof repair, wallpapering, visitors, and potential B J P U program next Sunday if approved. Rev Ph Lauer signs.
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Ladies Aid
Ed Buser
Clermont
Brainard
Covenant
Elgin
BEN HABEGER DIES IN WISCONSIN TOWN
Ben Habeger of West Bend died in a Hampton hospital last Tuesday afternoon after an operation for addition in the bowels. He had been in the hospital since August 7 and burial occurred Friday afternoon in the cemetery at his hometown. His wife stayed at his bedside throughout the illness.
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Ben Habeger
West Bend
Hampton
BE A BOOSTER An Exchange Urges Town Unity
An exchange urges residents to unite as partners not rivals. It argues growth benefits all, praising honest merchants and collective effort, warning that stagnation leads to decline and infighting harms the entire community. It calls for solidarity to advance every citizen.
Final Notice Poll Tax in Pleasant Valley Township
The last date for paying the poll tax is Wednesday August 31. After that date all unpaid accounts will be turned over to authorities for suit and collection, with costs of collection assessed against the delinquent taxpayer. F D Welch Township Clerk.
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Pleasant Valley Township
F. D. Welch
More Rain Sunday Helps Local Crops In Elgin
A Sunday evening shower boosted moisture for corn and revived hopes for a good corn and potato crop. Grass land and potato fields still lacked rain, with an estimated half inch falling though no gauge exists in Elgin. Local patrons are urged to return bottles promptly to keep service steady.
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Iowa
Elgin
Change in Auto Licenses Payment System and Fees
Since July 4 a new method for auto license payments is in effect. New car purchases incur monthly fees based on actual months owned, replacing the prior full quarterly payment. Transfer fees drop from one dollar to fifty cents. New dresses in silk, at moderate NY-styled prices, with free alterations announced by Mrs. L. G. Lehman. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones of Elgin Wednesday morning died a few hours later. community sympathy noted.
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New York
L. G. Lehman
What then shall he do by E. W. Gilles
The author argues the farmer should adapt when the corn crop fails to mature. He suggests timely actions like cutting up and fodderizing the crop to prevent loss, noting cattle would benefit from fodder, possibly boosting dairy sales and keeping the farmer solvent into spring.
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E. W. Gilles
Guard Rail Work Near Westfield Bridge
A crew labors to install a guard rail at the dangerous road turn west of town beyond the Westfield bridge after multiple motor car accidents this season. Meanwhile M V Riplein, staying at Hattie MacKellar’s home, is installing two dormer windows and adding a new roof.
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Westfield Bridge
Fayette County
M. V. Riplein
Hattie MacKellar
The Big Comedy Road Show of 1927 at the Elgin Opera House
Comedy gems from Lloyd and a string of titles including Safety Last Grandma’s Boy The Freshman For Heaven’s Sake The Kid Brother headline a road show tour. Lloyd leads the laughs with human, heartful humor as previews promise strong audience appeal. Shows Sunday and Monday August 28 and 29 at Elgin Opera House.
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Lloyd
Lloyd's
Mommer
Elgin Opera House
Little Child Brought Here for Burial
Edward Howard aged one year five months son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Howard of Spencer Wisconsin died of pneumonia The funeral was held Sunday at Illyria church burial in the local cemetery The family had moved to Spencer about a year ago and many friends in the community extend sympathy
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Edward Howard
Harvey Howard
Spencer
Wisconsin
Col. Mounce
Illyria Church
Edward
Paving Contract Let Near Ossian In Ames
The Harrison Engineering Co of Kansas City received a paving contract for 8.4 miles near Ossian at a price of 216196. The mission let other road projects totaling 1684886 to complete.
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Ames
Ossian
Harrison Engineering Co
Kansas City
Hog Callers and Fiddlers Contests Set at Elgin Opera House
Stage set for August 30 event featuring hog callers fiddlers dancers and musicians with 50 dollars in prizes. Open to all, no admission fee. entrants submit names to Mr. Miller Elgin. Four audience judges pick winners after an included feature film and before an eight dance program of waltzes and square dances.
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Elgin Opera House
Elgin
MOST NOT HUNT QUAIL THIS FALL
Hunters are urged to consult current Iowa fish and game law booklets as the closed season on quail was extended indefinitely by the last general assembly. The booklets state the season ends November 1, but farmers and sportsmen seek longer protection. Mrs. Del Wiltsie and daughter Phyllis arrived from Nielsville, Wisconsin to visit the Patterson home.
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Fish and Game Department
General Assembly
del Wiltsie
Phyllis
Nielsville
Wisconsin
Wm. Patterson
Tied Again As Clermont Falls To Volga City In Tight 12 Inning Game
Clermont lost 6 to 1 to Volga City while Hawkeye defeated Elgin 7 to 4 in 12 innings. The result keeps the top teams tied and may require postseason games. Elgin-Hawkeye thrillers, four runs in first six for Hawkeye, Elgin answers in seventh, late drama with 12th inning three-run burst by Hawkeye.
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Little
Clermont
Volga City
Hawkeye
Elgin
Waime
Feore
Pos
Abrhe Merrling
Luce
F. Kiplu
Olson
L. Kiple
L. Klingman
E. Klingman Il Bandrf
Gruyer
Kiple
Lida
Por
ILE Hughes Ss
Lee Ab
Clemens Ee
Parker
Mendelson Lf
Holquint
Huber
Belschner Ib
Sehnor
Schnor
Clemens
Spire
Dick Kiple
Searer
D Perndt
Calmar
Postville
St. Olaf
Arlington
Gas tax receipts rise slightly in July totals for road fund
Remittance to Payette county shows a 2-cent per gallon tax earning over 3 percent more in July 1927 than July 1926, totaling just under 4000 dollars. One-third of the 2-cent tax contributed 1154.21 to county road funds in both years, with combined local road sums rising to 3868.42 last year versus 3497.86 this July, a gain of 128.94. The added one cent per gallon tax would raise July county shares by about 2998.02, according to the Gazette.
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Payette
Fayette County
Argo Gazette
Subscription Records Demand Prompt Payment Now
Subscribers are urged to check their name labels for the paid month and year. If not prepaid, send payment immediately to save the effort of sending statements weekly. Though small per person, the total across all subscribers greatly helps the publication’s finances.
New Fall Dresses Highlighted by Mi Lady's Shoppe
Inez M. Cook and Mr and Mrs Wm Wilson from Dulwein travel Sunday to visit numerous relatives here as fall fashion items at Mi Lady's Shoppe attract attention.
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Milady
Inez M. Cook
Mrs
Wm. Wilson
Dulwein
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