Liquor by the drink and political hurdles loom
Observers say liquor rationing sharpens the issue of bootlegging from outside the state and county officials hesitate to request state aid, tying the state’s hands. The Legislature faces liquor by the drink and a sane resolution, while discussions in Des Moines and Davenport swirl around Douglas MacNider’s possible senatorial bid and nonpartisan judicial succession traditions.
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Lquor
Bureau of Investization
Land Sale Notice in Elgin Area Prompts Mixed Ownership Shifts
Mrs Meisner and Mrs Harold Meisner have purchased a 200 acre farm formerly Olavus Knudtson tract and gain immediate possession. Meisner previously held a half interest with Will Lerch owning the other half. A portion of the Ger farm just south of Elgin is also described as bought by the same parties.
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Harold, Meisner
Olavus Knudtson
Metzger and Moore marry at Apostolic Christian church
Sarah Metzger daughter of Mr and Mrs Gétigé Metzger and Werner Moore son of Mr and Mrs Emil Moore united in marriage Sunday December 5 at the Apostolic Christian church east of Elgin by Rev David Mangold of Roanoke Ti Attendants were Katie Metzger and Werner Moore The couple will reside on a farm near Highland where the groom works in tanning The bride has worked as a clerk in the Cash Store Attending from distance were Mr and Mrs Will Metzger of West Bend Katie Metzger of Peoria and Rev David Mangold of Roanoke Illinois
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Sarah Metzger
Gétigé,Metzger
Orville‘ Moore
Emil Moore
Apostolic Christian Church
Elgin
David Mangold
Roanoke
Katie Metzger
Werner Moore
Will Metzger
West Bend
Peoria
Roanoke, Ill
Ar A
Iowa Farm Prices Received Index Dips Seven Points
The November 15 index for prices received by Iowa farmers stood at 188 on the 1909 14 base, seven points below October but eleven points above a year ago. Grain prices eased slightly, dairy products were steady, poultry and eggs rose seasonally. Hog prices fell $1.20, lambs beef cattle and veal calves down about 40 cents, sheep off 10 cents per hundredweight. Corn dropped 2 cents a bushel. butterfat remained steady and eggs rose 12 cents a dozen while chickens gained 24 cents per pound.
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Iowa
Open House for Mrs Keiser Marks 8th Birthday Anniversary
In observance of her 8th birthday anniversary Mrs Mary Keiser will entertain at an open house Saturday. Friends are invited to call during the afternoon and evening hours. Mrs Claude Huisinga of Aplington will preside at the tea table. She will be assisted by Mrs Earl Kiple and Mrs Paul Zoschke.
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Mary Keiser
Old Clothing Firm Quits Ends Midwest Supplier Ties
Mel Kohler reported a Gordon-Ferguson salesman letter stating the firm is liquidating and no further shipments will arrive. The firm is one of the oldest in the Midwest, supplying nearly a third of Kohler’s goods and creating a major supply problem for his business.
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Mel Kohler
Gordon-Ferguson
Midwest
Kohler
Lehr to Speak at Peoria Baptist Church Service
The Rev. Fred Avehr of Apling Elgin Bana will speak at a Baptist church service in Peoria UL. Local church members expect a meaningful message and community attendance.
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Re Lehr
Baptist Church
Fred Avehr
Apling- Elgin Bana
Zosehke
State Park
Peoria, UL
Legion and Auxiliary to Meet in Elgin Tonight
The Elgin American Legion and Auxiliary plan a Thursday evening meeting at the town hall on December 16. Hosts will be Mr and Mrs Bert Thoman and Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson. Ladies are asked to come prepared to sew carpet rags.
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Elgin American . Legion and Auxiliary
Town Hall
Bert Thoman
Elmer Nelson
Prisoner of war notes and moved addresses from local families
Local readers report sons and relatives in overseas service with updated addresses and brief health notes. Messages place torvald Thompson in a Japanese prison camp and list other moved addresses including Landsgard and Helgerson families, along with service updates for Steele, Shirton, Hough, Crider, Kohler, Gross, Robinson, Lyons, and Lehman.
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Clifford Gisleson
H. Walker
Army Air Field
Victoria
Kansas
Thore
Pto
ePic
Adoeialis A. Thompson
Philippine Military Prison Co. No.e
War Production Board asks for light conservation
The public is urged to confine Christmas lights to private home trees and avoid exterior decorations and street displays. No mandatory order is planned, as citizens are expected to cooperate with conservation efforts.
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War Production Board
America
Bert Waters Holds Large Farm Auction Near Prairie du Chien
Bert Waters of Postville conducted a close off sale on his farm north of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin on Tuesday with nearly all Grand Meadow neighbors present to bid. Local farmers provided most cash and drove prices high with strong demand for corn and machinery, indicating a brisk auction.
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Bert Waters
Postville
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Grand Meadow
Erect New Shop Building for School and Kuster
School and Kuster construct four new workshop buildings just north of their main structure. Each 20 by 40 feet, with wooden framework and non timber materials like synthetic lumber and concrete. A large bench saw is purchased and more equipment will be added once heated shop space is completed.
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School & Kuster
Service Overseas And Injury History Of Dale DeSart
Dale De Sart served overseas starting August 1942 arriving in England then Scotland and Africa after 81 days at sea. Wounded at Tébourba on April 30 in left arm and leg, evacuated through German and British hospitals to Tunis, Tunis, and back to the U S arriving November 15, with leg cast and brace for walking. Awarded the Army Purple Heart for wounds in Africa.
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The
Echo
Corp
Dale DeSart
U. S
Dale
England
Scotland
Africa
Oran
Tébourba
Tunis
Newport News
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
Army
Top Cow Sold for 149 at Elgin State Bank Sale
The Elgin State Bank held a closing out sale at the Earl Kiple farm with ten cows averaging 93.40 and the top cow fetching 149.00. Ewes sold at 10.00 each, fall pigs at 10.75, and two horses at 85.00. Grain and hay were considered good with corn 0.96, oats 0.78, and hay 12.00 per ton.
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Elgin State Bank
Earl Kiple
My. Kiple
Elgin Study Club gathers for book report and plans party
The Elgin Study Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Frieda Crider’s home. Louise Zoschke presented a report on The Robe by Lloyd Douglas. The Christmas party is set for Friday December 17 at Mrs. Mildred Habeger’s home with assisting hostesses Rene Yack and Georgia Strauch.
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Elgin
Frieda Crider
Lloyd Douglas
Louise Zoschke
Mildred Habeger
Rene Yack
Georgia Strauch
Elgin Farmers Dairy Company Holds Annual Meeting
The Elgin Dairy Company reported its 1943 fiscal year results with assets of 35564.84 and current liabilities of 18571.90. Butterfat price rose near 48 cents per pound while the average butter price was 37.72 cents, boosting business by about 47000 dollars over the prior year. Directors reappointed include Martin Wenger and Ern Bauder. Robert Wilson was re elected president.
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Elgin Farmers :Dairy Company
Higin Town Hall
Robert Wilson
Martin Wenger
Ern Bauder
B. H. Brackin
Fred Schneider
Clarence Kirkeberg
Albert Dennler
Mra Delila Knudtson
Echo
Elgin Dairy Co
Three families dominate Decorah butter makers meeting
At the Decorah gathering of the Section One Town Butter makers association on Thursday, Dec 2, the Lehman, Drahn, and Giblin households swept the offices and top standings. Lehman presided, Drahn was vice president, and Giblin served as secretary-treasurer. In year results, Giblin, Drahn, and Lehman led entries. in judging, Lehman, Drahn, and Giblin claimed the top spots. the women’s scores favored Mrs. Lehman, Mrs. Giblin, and Mrs. Drahn respectively.
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Section One Town Buttersmakers Association
Decorah
LL. Lehman
Elgin
E. E. Drahn
Monc Ona
Francis Giblin
Ossian
Giblin
Drahn
Lehman
Neighbors Help Patterson With Husking Be an Neighborhood Effort
Floyd Patterson’s neighbors gathered at his Widens area home last Friday with two corn pickers four tractors a corn elevator and wagons to quickly husk his corn. His sons are unavailable one recovering from surgery and the other serving in the military leaving him short handed. Ladies provided dinner and organized a big neighborhood party while the work proceeded.
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Floyd Patterson
Widens
Rkers
Progress Club Plans Christmas Party After Monday Meeting
The Progress Club met Monday at Mrs. Rose Shepard's home with a program including If the Wingsors Had Only Waited and Bath Murderf a Christmas story by Genevieve Dunkle. The next gathering will be a Christmas party featuring Triplets from the W.BF Lowden farm near Greenfield, noted as doing well.
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Progress Club
Rose Shepard
Wingsors
Bath
Genevieve Dunkle
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Maines
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Hanford MacNider
South Pacific
Dourty
Metzger—Moore
Mrs. Keiser
Legion and Auxiliary
Son
Lloyd Loftagard
Camp Gor‘son
Georgia
Helmer Loftsgard
V. Landsgard
West Union
Ole Landsgard
Iszasosro
Asten Landsgard
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Robert Steele
S. W. Pacific War Zone
Ithaca
Cornell University
Bob
Navy
H. S. Steele
J. B. Shirton
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Loch Lommond
Fleet Post Office
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Clara Helgerson
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Myron Houg
Freeman Field
Indiana
Houghorde
Margaret Crider
R. A. Crider
Patterson Field
Fairfield
Ohio
Robert E. Kohler
W. S
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Donald W. Gross
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N.Y
1St St. Cedar Falls
Lt. Robinson
U.S
South Pacific War Zone
J. D., Moody
Pvt
Jess D. Lyons
Kodak
Alaska
Reuben L. Lehman
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Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Sam Lehman
Elgin Study Club
Elgin Farmers: Dairy Company
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