Fayette County Fair Draws Crowds Across The Big Days
W Bopp and wife traveled from West Union for a Fayette County fair visit as many cars streamed through on the way to the county fair. Forest Welch injures a finger at work when a heavy load of cans crushes the digit. Gladys Phillips and Miss Stone of Fayette spent Sunday with Miss Marie Falb. Dr and Mrs H S Hadsel have moved from their Main street home to the room over Citizens' State Bank. Verle Kniel returns from Potosi and Guttenberg trip to oversee study plans. Kniel will teach in Guttenberg again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bopp
West Union
Chase Kniles
Fayetta County Fair
Forest’ Welch
Gladys Phillips
Miss Stone
Fayette
Marie Falb
Hadsel
Main Street
Benjamin Baumgartner
Citizens’ State Bank
Verle Kniel
Potosi
Whaebwain
Elgin
Guttenberg
Wilson Vetoes Daylight Saving Law With Reluctance
President Wilson announces he returns the daylight saving bill without approval, citing substantial inconveniences to farmers. He says production needs and industrial needs forced balancing of disadvantages, while the House veto repeal passes 223 to 101, sending the measure to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
National House
Senate
Eleven Shock At Sabulo Threshers From Lightning
A thunderbolt struck Claus Peters home west of Sabulo during a storm, knocking eleven threshers from their feet as electricity ran from a nearby pole through wires to the porch. Lloyd Mathews was worst affected, unconscious for minutes with a burn streak on his arm. John Lawrence had a minor burn. R W Muehrenthaler was away at the state fair in Dea Maines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Peter
Sabulo
Ave
Lloyd Mathews
John Lawrence
Nelson Landsgard Wedding Celebrated at Marlon Lutheran Church
Saturday afternoon at three o'clock the wedding joined Miss Helen Nelson and Harold Landsgard in marriage at the Marlon Lutheran church in a ceremony before a large gathering of relatives and friends. Rev Arvegon officiated. A reception and wedding supper followed at the bride's parents home. The bride, a Waterloo teacher, and the groom, a Gander businessman, will reside in Gonder with many well wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlon Gutheran
Arvegon
Helen Nelson
Harold Landsgard
B. Nelson
Glark Stoehr Wedding Ends Quiet Cedar Rapids Ceremony
Miss Blaye Ruth Clark of New Orleans and Lewis Leslie Stoehr of Cedar Rapids wed Thursday afternoon August 21 at 4 30 in the home of the bride’s aunt Mrs L V Moser 863 Second avenue The Rev BE R Burkhalter officiated A luncheon followed The bride an orphan and musician met her groom two years ago The groom recently discharged from fourteen months overseas service resumed work as bookkeeper for Loomis Bros He came from Wiggin Iowa to Cedar Rapids The Elgin friends send best wishes for a long happy marriage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaye Ruth Clark
New Orleans
Lewis Leslie Stoehr
Plac
Higin
Cedar Rapids
I. G. Stoehr
Elgin
Echa
Boyle Kohls Wedding Near Elgin In Catholic Ceremony
Miss Eva Marie Boyle daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Boyle of Elgin married Sgt Walter P Kohls of Stainer at seven on Monday morning August 18 in the Catholic church with Father James O Donald officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs H A Kohls of Sumner. The bride wore a dark blue suit with matching hat and shoes. The groom has served in the army two years with nine months remaining. Local friends extend best wishes to the couple. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs H Kelser traveled to Milwaukee and Chicago to attend Baptist conferences referenced at Moody’s Bible Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Marie Boyle
Ed Boyle
Elgin
Walter P. Kohls
Stainer
James O'Donald
Sumper
H. A. Kohls
Sumner
The River serial opens in Beho with thrilling tale
A Daring drama of taming the Colorado river and the Imperial valley unfolds in a fictional yet fact based story by Hdnah Aiken. The River blends battle strong men and a romantic thread as it chronicles the daring fight to control a great river. Watch for the first installment in an upcoming Beho issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Imperial Valley
California
Hdnah Aiken
Survey aims to explain high land costs amid Midwest boom
Dr. L. Gray of the U.S. Department of Agriculture travels to Iowa to lead a state wide survey on inflated land values and rents. The study will assess land class, tenancy, and earning power of town farms, seeking data to guide a public information campaign. The wave of high land prices is noted across central Iowa and neighboring states. In Algona a Poland China breeder sold the herd boar Evolution for a world record 25,200 dollars at a semiannual sale, boosting the day’s total to 49,006 dollars from 31 head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ©. Gray
Division of Agriculture
Washington
Gray
Towa
Iowa
Tiaois
Missouri
Middle West
Wisconsin
Big Monsey
William Fe, Greene
Algona
Evolution
Harry Utenbogard
KR. C. Henry
John Wagter
Sheldon
Elgin Canning Factory in Full Swing Amid Busy Season
The Elgin Canning Company operates at full capacity as corn arrives fast and the pack shows promise for another strong year. Manager Albert Schori and Superintendent Dean oversee operations while Miss Weaver runs the front office. Visitors receive courteous treatment as the plant demonstrates its high grade canning. Some corn fields yield lower than expected but the overall pick is expected to be large and the pack to surpass hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning
Albert Schori
Dean
Miss Weaver
Draft horses scarce across Iowa and Midwest
Ioyn Wayne Dinsmore and 4 H Kildee report a nationwide draft horse shortage after tours of Iowa, with foals scarce at 1 per 244 farms and few yearlings. Buyers seek mares for export to France and Belgium as tractors replace some work. Geldings remain pricey at 500 to 700 dollars per team. Frost line nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioyn Wayne Dinsmore
Percheron Society of America
H. Kildee
Anmal Husbandry Department
Iowa State College
Iowa
Avery
Dinsmore
Wenoels
Ohio
United States
France
Belgium
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The
Elgin Savings Bank
R. W. Muehrenthaler
Dea
Maines
Mendon Township
Clayton County
McGregor
Clermont
Jacob Christen
Carl M. Raftis
Wadena
Waukon
West
Union
Eliader
Elkader
Highland Store
Gunder
Olson
Elgin Land Company
A. M. Weibel
Nelson
Landsgard
Waterloo
Glark—Stoehr
Broyle
Kohls
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