15 Dec 1927
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
1
A fragment from a town column questions the impact of local shops and churches on the community. It laments rising prices and local dependency, noting stores relying on outsiders while residents face high costs. The piece ends by inviting readers to supply the answer and expresses alarm at the idea of widespread self interest.
Twenty newspapers have ceased by 31st during the last two years says editor John E Briggs of The Palmmpost a publication of the Sure Historical Society of Iowa at Iowa City Some have simply stopped publication while a few succumbed to capital Cedar Rapids Republi.
An incomplete archival notice appears to certify renewal of a savings corporation named Bark a5. The document names officers at Barking and references laws of the town with dated approval on the first day of August 2577. The record lists directors Houg, J. D. Skatfer, Hans Weikler, and Fred Andrewe of Barking.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss California farming patterns and a new method, mentioning people and attitudes. The text is incomplete with garbled phrases, failing to provide clear actions, dates, or outcomes. Further source clarity is needed to extract concrete entities or events.
Danve Pierce notes farmers and wives plan to visit the Iowa State Fair despite harsh comments on farm insolvency. He cites a free speech event by Rep. Charles Brand and a large crowd at the fair, arguing Americans have not slipped toward peasantry despite fears.
Mrs Ernest Lerch hosted Monday at the Sam Lehman home in Elgin and many neighbors joined for supper. Several families including the Christen, Dennler, Hofer, Olson and Frieden circles spent time with or as guests at various homes around Elkader Shullsburg and West Union, sharing dinners and weekend visits.
Sidney Nutting hosted visitors at West Union Saturday. Mr and Mrs Joe Peters entertained friends Sunday. Tripp and Rowland called on Nutting Sunday afternoon. Harry Stillman visited West Union Wednesday. Dave Shuman from West Union traveled nearby Thursday. George Howard and Joe Peters families joined Sunday at Chas Peters home. Thelma Frazier, District 10 teacher, visited her mother in West Union Sunday. Mrs D W Mays called on Geo Tripp Wednesday. Elmer Boyer family and Mrs William Barker and daughter visited Elgin Saturday. Frances Pinney, assisting at Robert Grimes home, left for Elgin Saturday evening. Mrs Frank Lyons and Mrs Sidney Nutting spent Monday in West Union. Herman Boyer family visited George Craft home Sunday. Mrs Sidney Patterson hosted the Ladies Aid Society Wednesday. Joe Peters family and daughter visited West Union with Dave Rowland last week.
Listing notes that March 1st is a distant deadline to sell farm or town property with potential deals closing unexpectedly. It promises reasonable terms and dependable methods from Eigin Land Company.
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