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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
5
The fragment references a World War memory tribute and a stage production with praise for atmosphere and acting. It mentions a holiday in November and the impact of honoring fallen comrades, noting a discounted focus as Thanksgiving approaches.
State of Iowa Fayette County announces that on the adth day of January 1921 a will purporting to be the last will and testament of James Boots deceased will come before the District Court for admission to probate. Dated West Union, Iowa December 1st, 1920. John T. Rildy Clerk. L. Fisk Deputy.
The Elgin Farmers Company schedules a Saturday sale on January 22 1921 of all buttermilk output to the highest responsible bidder for a one year term starting February 1 1921. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any bids. Also notes resignation of Guttenberg public schools head Jorgenson who will join the Chicago White Sox spring training. Neighbors report illness of Goetz and various local travel and social items.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes readers discuss reform against current fashions. Proponents argue shorter skirts and exposed ankles distract from dull life while critics threaten moral decline and outdated hoop skirts. The piece mocks reformers and laments heavy fashion layers.
The Interstate Light and Power Co requests move from Buparigi court to federal court. Judge Jay Cook delayed ruling on venue with the city of Oelwein represented by John Redmond Cedar Rapids. The dispute centers a 25 percent rate hike now blocked by a temporary injunction, with hearings sought to make it permanent.
Senator Holdogel of Calhoun county prepares a bill for the next general assembly authorizing funds collected by counties to remain until needed by the state Under current law money is sent to the state treasurer twice monthly and at times banks in Des Moines hold up to 10000000 in state deposits The Des Moines banks should be satisfied with Polk county's share and 98 of Iowa's 99 counties should back the proposal Ex.
A coal stove fire aboard a moving train between Dougherty and Hantontown killed four hundred chickens in crates. Car attendant Roy Hysmith leaped from the door and survived with severe burns after awakening amid flames. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and rescued the survivors. Hysmith was rushed to a Magon City hospital.
The writer laments auto traffic eroding Washington area flora. Hovering dogwood blossoms are broken as cars pass, black alder berries appear scarcer in winter, maid enhair fern and lady's slipper orchids grow rare. The piece warns that faster travel destroys roadside beauty. Mrs Albert Schori is in Cedar Rapids this week.
A local commercial note states Capper & Son sold their general store in the west part of town to J H Bauman & Sons. Otto and Richard Bauman take charge, Bertha Mealey remains, and postmaster T J Capper plans to stay on, with Frank and Boies Capper pursuing plans elsewhere. Community wishes both parties success as Christmas greetings mix with business change.
The Towa State Teachers Association outlines seven proposed measures for the general assembly. They seek higher per pupil taxes, higher district high school taxes with caps, increased interest on bonds, three new normal schools, higher starting salaries for teachers with training, a retirement commission with an actuary, and a stricter minimum training standard for new urban teachers after September 1993.
A poetic reflection traces a man’s changing view of age from six to sixty, noting how each milestone defines aging as youth, while jokes about grandchildren calling him grandpa pepper the lines. The speaker remains indignant at being called old, insisting vitality endures despite gray hair and a cane.
Ossian Bee reports the opera house will eject any patron failing to follow rules after a recent dance event where several young men displayed coarse behavior. No Smoking and Vulgar Language prohibited notices will be posted, with offenders to be asked to leave and forcibly removed if they refuse, according to management.
This notice asks readers to pay all accounts and corrects the mailing list. It explains spending time updating contact details and asks customers to check their dip tag last figure, changing it to 21 or 22 if needed to keep weekly Echo deliveries uninterrupted.
A garbled notice from T. J. Capper & Sons requests interested parties to call and settle with them regarding an ATL matter. The legible portion notes firm handling of a local settlement and directs inquiries to the listed agents.
A December 29 1920 wedding joined Kal W. Kiple and Miss Rether Jeannette Reusser at 680 oclock. Attendants included Miss Martha Readset and L I Herder. They will honeymoon in Milwaukee with relatives before returning to Elgin.
Tuesday evening social shower in the church social rooms honored Miss Esther Reusser. Hostesses arranged a play reading tableaux and a lunch. Guests included twenty one or more young ladies. Miss Reusser received a porcelain outfit and other gifts for her new home. Nearby notes mention Adam Olinger’s visit for hand injury specialists and staff changes in local schools and a fur shipment intrigue from West Union.
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