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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1930
Page
7
The article notes Exterminator, one of the era's top money earners, as the standout horse with exceptional stamina over speed. It mentions notable visitors and owners in racing circles, including figures from Alma Kolend Larrale and Therese Sheehy, amid discussion of other horses showing fast starts before Exterminator clinched the win.
Jorgen Gunderson, a sturdy pioneer born November 8, 1872 in Boscobel Wisconsin, died at his Clermont home on December 16 at age 73 after a long illness from cancer. He moved with his family to Wagner township Clayton County as a boy, married Ingeborg Nelson in 1878, and leaves two daughters Inger and Emma, seven grandchildren, two brothers, and many friends. Funeral services were held at Clermont and Nor way Lutheran church with Rev. Strandford and Rev. Gumusten officiating. interment followed at the local cemetery.
A fragmented verse traces reform currents from youth to midlife. It notes evolving focus from shaping the world to guiding political parties and street communities, ending without completion. The lines evoke personal reform energy spanning adolescence to middle age.
East Church holds Christmas tree event Saturday at 7:30 PM and The Mission Society meets New Year’s Day at Andrew Anderson’s home with hostesses Mrs Anderson Mrs A Scholen and Mrs Heniy Amundson. Divine services at church New Year’s Eve at 7:30 PM followed by social hour. West Church offers Norwegian services Sunday at 11:00 AM New Year’s Eve services Luther League and social until midnight. Services begin 8:00 PM. All are invited.
The Triangle Art Club gathered at Mrs. Martin Nelsons home on Thursday evening December 18. All but three members answered roll call. Mrs. Clarence Griver read a paper by Mrs. Wm. Starkey on Poe Lowell and Whitman and selections from each poet were read. Mrs. Louie eer spoke on Christmas customs and after adjournment refreshments were served and gifts exchanged.
The stockholders and patrons of the Clermont Valley Creamery Company will hold their annual meeting at the creamery in Clermont Iowa at 1 o'clock on Monday Jan 5 1981 for the election of officers and other business that may properly come before the meeting By order of the Board of Directors 6-100 3 M Brosby Secy
A Sunday call from a minister to the Jones home reveals Willie saying the father is at the golf club not to play golf but to gamble poker. Willie explains the minister’s brow darkened as he clarifies the outing is for a poker game, not a sporting event.
Fragmentary school teaser notes urge focus on progress and self discipline. The garbled text hints at avoiding distractions like watching the clock as the world moves forward, urging grit and steady effort.
Reading from left to right the apostles pictured in Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper include Sta Bartholo, James the Less, Andrew, Judas, John, The Christ, Sts Thomas the Greater, Philip, and Matthew.
A fragmentary report notes Chip Phouli valued at the top of an unspecified list. The text references private value and age related terms. Further readable details are limited in the source.
A garbled collection of maxims and quips on laughter, quarrels, marriage, gossip, and wealth. The bits reveal faded humor, mis-spellings, and odd spellings while offering pithy lessons about character, pride, and social norms.
A regimental crew describes a long trek to seize a German HQ site used for showers. About 1,500 men shared four showers in one day, each regiment member taking turns under a timed sequence of wetting and rinsing as water was switched on and off.
Tests in Hanover Germany show a propeller driven engine resembling an armored car. Two propellers were driven by motors and experiments mirrored earlier tests at Tande with a Bennle ratiningna ear guided by rails on trestle. The craft reportedly traveled 120 miles via aircraft propellers.
In a London apartment the marquis de Cacq Maura hosts guests who observe mirrored walls and velvet chairs. A coal fire unexpectedly flares in a grand glass room, prompting astonishment at the lavish setup and dramatic ambience.
A quoted maxim urges adaptation to circumstances and steady effort. It proclaims the world favors those who push on, never quitting, and rewards the persistent go-getter.
A quirky dialogue scene centers on Mandy misreporting her age at marriage to a wealthy elf, while Miss Snap muses on a cash gift and social norms. The exchange blends fantasy satire with a comic slice of life from Striy Stories.
In the town of Ughtwod residents debate how to charge a black object, noting confusion and jokes about charging methods and everyday items. The playful exchange suggests a rural setting with character names and humor.
A historical note describes a route currently known as United States Rand Now 40 from Whitington Delaware to St Marys Kentucky, spanning a long distance of 4255 miles. The fragment mentions long paved road conditions and the era of transportation.
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