Elgin Grade Operetta Promises Family Fun Friday Night
The Elgin grade pupils present their annual operetta Mother Goose Birthday with cast from first through eighth grades. Elizabeth Foster the real Mother Goose hosts the celebration with choruses, songs, and a banquet finale led by Mother Goose and King Cole.
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Elgin School
Mother Godse
Ades
Mother Goose
Daya
Elizabeth Foster
Boston
Isaac Vergooze Totherwise Goose
King Cole
Miss Lucille Mattocks Bride of Charles Swale
Miss Lucille Mattocks and Charles Swale were married at nine in the morning at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage with Rev. E J Sheldon officiating. They left for Royal Iowa for a brief visit and will reside with H B Swale upon return while Charles works with his father in farming. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Ida Mattocks and is described as a young woman of fine character and ability.
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Charles
Ida Mattocks
Bootlegging charges and intoxication cases in county court
Monday evening Sheriff Robertson brought Aap Stein Dokweta and two young men. one charged with bootlegging, the other with intoxication. Bill Lazio pleaded guilty to bootlegging before Justice Berkey and was bound over to the January term court under $1,000 bond. Clifford O'Hara also pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined.
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Robertson
Aap Stein’ Dokweta
Bill Lazio
Justice Berkey
Clifford O'Hara
Lazio
Union
Fish stock adds 5500 fingerlings to Turkey River
Elkader Register reports 5500 fingerlings including crappies pike and sunfish were delivered by the Iona State Fish and Game department and released into the Turkey River above the dam on Saturday. The river stock program reflects continued state and federal support for local stocking efforts this fall.
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Iona State Fish and Game Department
Elkader
State
United States Fish Departments
Elkader Register
Auto sales first day set county record at 208
The county treasurer reported 208 automobile licenses sold on Saturday December 1, the first day the 1920 green and black models were legally available. This marks the largest first day total ever in the county for new car licenses.
Elgin Millinery Store Closes After December 15
Hat sale alert notes Elgin Millinery Store will close December 15 and move stock to Clermont where the shop will stay open through Christmas. Mrs. W. R. Blake states the sale includes bats priced at 95 cents and higher items at 6.50 dollars, with a few extra good ones available.
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Ee Elgin Millinery
Clermont
W. R. Blake
Auto Repair Shop Rears Its Auto Service Notice
V Nutting announces rental of the Auto Repair Shop in the rear of the former John Grimm Implement building and offers complete auto repair services with guaranteed quality.
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John Grimm
Tipe V. Nutting
North of Clermont Visitor and Local Social Notes
Dave Erhardt from north of Clermont visited Elgin on Tuesday. Mrs. R. W. Muehlenthaler and Mrs. E. R. DeSart spent Monday in Waterloo. John Blatte from Pine Island Minn visited Friday and Saturday with the Rudy Yunker family. Relatives and friends have been hauling wood this week for Anna Schupbach and family. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Yunker and Fleet Frieden were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gehring.
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Dave Erhardt
Clermont
Elgin
R. W. Muehlenthaler
R. DeSart
Waterloo
John Blatte
Pine Island
Minn
Rudy Yunker
Anna Schupbach
Fleet Frieden
Frank Gehring
Elgin Buttermaker Helps Bring Banner To Iowa
The Elgin Creamery ranked among the top ten in the state for quality butter in the National Scoring Contest, earning a national banner for Iowa for the sixth or seventh consecutive year. Northeastern Iowa butter makers led this year with honorees Sires of Elgin Riser of Postville Harms of Oelwein Hangartner of Clermont Gernard of Volge O'Hara of Wadena and Kolerud of Decorah honored in a national dairy journal.
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Elgin Creamery
Iowa
Sires of
Elgin
Riser
Postville
Harms
Oelwein
Hangartner
Clermont
Gernard
Volge
O'Hara
Wadena
Kolerud
Decorah
Forty Rockwell City Men Buy $19.50 Suits Scam
Forty men in Rockwell City Iowa agreed to buy suits priced at 19.50 after a traveling salesman offered samples. A $10 deposit was paid with $9.60 due on delivery. The salesman and his companion left town, leaving buyers uncertain if delivery will occur.
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Rockwell City
Iowa
Decorah
Mrs Mac Tells One On Friend Husband
A Union item notes Mrs Mac tells of a friend husband who carries a sore on his hand, remarking on Scots and wristwatches to avoid reaching for pockets for change, in a quip about habits and money.
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Mac
Christmas List For Aase Haugen Home Decorah Iowa
A timely reminder to include the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah Iowa on Christmas lists for friends who are lonely and need aid. Readers are urged to donate clothing, food, linens, books, pictures, and other home needs, and to write the home for details.
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Aase Haugen
Decorah
Iowa
Trapper Holzer Shows Early Trapping Strength
Charles Holzer, noted for leading the trapping field, begins the season strong. In under a month he dispatched a consignment of furs including 2 muskrats, 5 mink, 2 grey foxes, 3 skunks, 1 possum, and a monster 40 inch badger. Furs remain scarce as the season starts with prices around 26 dollars to 0 dollars.
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Charles Holzer
Illyria and Pleasant Valley Telephone Company Annual Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders states the annual meeting will be held at the Elgin Savings Bank on Saturday December 15 at 2 p m. Rothlisberger Lecy Mrs Ole M Reierson and son Glen of Clermont and Celia Martie visited Lou Martie Sr at his home last Wednesday night and Thursday.
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Illyria and Pleasant Valley Telephone Company
Elgin Savings Bank
Rothlisberger
Lec'y
Ole M. Reierson
Glen
Clermont
Celia Martie
Lou Martie Sr
Elgin Man Leaves For Denver To Make His Home
Knudt Houg a long time Elgin resident left Monday for Denver Colo to make his home with his daughter Mrs W J Norton He plans to return to visit and said he will always be welcomed by many friends after seventy years in the area.
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Knudt Houg
Elgin
Denver
Colo
W. J. Norton
Houg
Alden Pinney Married to Lorena Norrid in Benton
Elgin friends and relatives received notices Friday of the marriage of Alden Pinney and Miss Lorena P. Norrid of Benton Missouri. The ceremony took place Wednesday December 6 in Benton where Pinney has built a career as publisher of the Benton County Democrat. Echo extends congratulations and best wishes.
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Elgin
Alden Pinney
Lorena P. Norrid
Benton
Missouri
Benton, Me
Benton County Democrat
The
Echo
Bakemans Leave for California from Iowa
Mr and Mrs Nick Bakeman residents between Elgin and West Union departed Oelwein on Tuesday bound for San Francisco California to spend the winter with their son Del bert and his wife They expect a pleasant visit with their son and his wife and with other Iowa Californians from this area
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Nick Bakeman
Elgin
West Union
Oelwein
San Francisco
California
Delbert
Wings Coming Soon at Elgin Opera House
William F. Miller, manager of the Elgin Opera House, announces this week that the landmark spectacle Wings has been booked and will be shown at a near date. Watch for further announcements.
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Wm. F. Miller
Elgin Opera House
Wings
Cream routes let bids due December 15 1928
The Elgin Board of Directors announces letting the cream routes on Saturday December 15 1928 at 1 pm at the Creamery. They reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Also, social notes mention Mr and Mrs Clifford Kittleson visiting Oelwein and Ellen Thompson staying with relatives in Clermont. Jim Cghalan and daughter Kathryn of Chicago visited Richard Brackin’s home last week.
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Board of Directoes of the Elgin
Code of
Iowa
H. B. Matthys
Oliver Torkelson
Reuben Howard
Harold Bennett
Henry Mark
Julian Johnson
Louis Dennler
Candler
W. F. Mittelstadt
M. Luchsinger
Clifford Kittleson
Oelwein
Ellen Thompson
Clermont
Jim Cghalan
Kathryn
Chicago
Richard Brackin
Stores Enjoy Good Holiday Patronage
Crowded Elgin shops report steady Christmas shopping days as mild weather and early-buy trend boost sales. Merchants highlight useful merchandise and abundant toys, while Echo advertisements guide shoppers in selecting gifts.
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Elgin
M E Bazaar at M E Aid Society Draws Big Crowd
The bazaar hosted by the M E Aid Society attracted a large turnout last evening, with supper crowds filling the tables multiple times. The fancy work booth contributed to receipts, pushing net income to about $85 after expenses, lower than some prior years.
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M. E. Aid Society
Masons Elect Officers In Elgin Lodge Tradition
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 618 Elgin elected officers for the year with Ernest Bauder as Worshipful Master and George H. Fath as Senior Warden. Charles H. Graver became Junior Warden, Samuel Mosby Treasurer, CG. J Harrington Secretary, and trustees Albert Schori A. M. Weibel and F. E. Kohler. Weibel replaces the late August Benson on the board.
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Silver Leaf Lodge No. 618
A. F
A. M. of
Elgin
Ernest Bauder
George H. Fath
Charles H. Graver
Samuel Mosby
CG. J
Carnival Dance at Elgin Opera House New Years Eve
The Legion hosts a carnival dance at the Elgin Opera House on New Years Eve with Jack Pringle and his Iowa Cardinals providing music for a real time. The event promises lively entertainment and festive celebration.
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the Legion
Elgin Opera House
Jack Pringle
Iowa Cardinals
Bergs Spend Day In Oelwein And Waterloo
Mr and Mrs F R Berg spent Monday in Oelwein and Waterloo on business Chris Lehman has been confined to his bed for about two months and remains in a weakened condition with little improvement.
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F. R. Berg
Oelwein
Waterloo
Chris Lehman
Farmers' Cooperative Annual Meeting Highlights
Farmers held their annual meeting at City Hall Saturday afternoon at two. C. L. Ames of the State Shipping Assn. spoke and offered suggestions. J. W. Bass Co. and Raven Feed Co. reps shared information. The report showed good business and a nice profit. Albert Dennler joined the board replacing Jim Bilden. Officers and board for the year include Robert Wilson president L. L. Wenger vice president Hang Winkler treasurer and directors Albert Dummermuth Albert Schupbach Mike Blockhus Martin Groth George Hanson and Albert Denner. Harry Wenger was unanimously elected manager for the coming year.
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C. L. Ames
State Shipping Assn
Harry Hawk
J. W. Bass Co
Andy Paulson
Raven Feed Co
Albert Dennler
Jim Bilden
Robt. Wilson
L. L. Wenger
Hang Winkler
Albert Dummermuth
Albert Schupbach
Mike Blockhus
Martin Groth
George Hanson
Albert Denner
Harry Wenger
Grow More Legume Hay for Dairy Cattle
The OU recommends expanding legume hay like alfalfa and clover to feed dairy cows. Only 41 percent of U S hay is legume, and in major dairy regions legume hay makes up about one third of production. Legumes yield more digestible protein per acre and supply nutrients and lime efficiently compared with timothy.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
North Central
North Atlantic
Outside Decorations Guide for Plant Grouping and Color
A U S Department of Agriculture horticulturist advises planting at front corners or a bare wall with larger plants for prominence while using smaller plants at entrance steps. Windows should have plants reaching to sill height and larger gaps filled with tall varieties. Mix growth forms, colors, and leaf shapes. shrubs can vary by branching and stem color.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Elgin Edges Arlington In Closely Fought Basketball Night
Elgin split a doubleheader with Maynard earlier as both teams opened the season with narrow margins. The girls lost 17 to 24 then beat Arlington 26 to 24 on Monday. The boys won 26 to 15 after a 12 to 11 loss to Maynard, with Captain Schupbach and newcomers shaping play.
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Elgin
Maynard
Arlington
Mosby
Elgin Girls
Carpenter
Meyer
Northrup Twins
Kiple
Grether
Shaffer
Schupbach
Bunting
Lehman
C. Muehlethaler
Uirether
Grather
L. Muehlethaler
Schori
Capt
Hungerford
Farber
Evning Postville
Marie Lyons
Kenneth Schori
Virtus Yack
Jane Fahey
Helen Muehsthaler
Santa Claus
Whitney
Mrs. Carter
Elgin Farmers Dairy Seeks More West Virginia Coal
The Elgin Farm Leva Dairy Co. plans to receive another car of Pine Island coal from West Virginia in about two weeks. Patrons who burned the first car praise its quality. Those wanting coal should list requests with Mr. Fred Reichert at 8-70 Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co. promptly.
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Elgin Farmleva’ Dairy Co
West Virginia
Pine Island
Fred Reichert
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
New Cream Prices After December Fifteenth Set
After Saturday December 15 new cream prices take effect Quarta will sell for 50 cents pints at 26 cents and half pints at 15 cents The small rise reflects higher production costs and parity at the creamery Ern Holzers Dairy Elgin Mrs Rudy Lehman ill but improving.
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Ern Holzer
Elgin
Rudy Lehman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Lucille Mattocks
Charles Swale
Turkey River
Elgin Buttermaker
M.E. Bazaar
Masons
Farmers' Co-Operative Annual Meeting
Floyd Frieden
G. J. Patterson
L. Liddle
Alpha
Baptist Ladies’ Mission Society
Albert
Reid
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