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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1922

Page

5

Local wage scales and a Lyceum lecture scheduled

The notice lists wage rates for nine counties and notes they are recommendations. It also promotes the High School Lyceum Course, with Mr H M Kramer set to speak on February 7 at the opera house, urging attendance to hear his message. A separate item mentions a dairy cream delivery issue linked to Frank Abbe and a plant in Shelbyville, with investigations by Purdue University confirming unusual cream quality and color.

Opera House J. A Long Co Shelbyville Frank Abbe Tang Teats Tne’ Company Indiana Prudue ‘University

New Dog Tax Law Requires County Auditor Payment

Dog owners must pay the dog tax to the County Auditor to avoid penalties. Fees are two dollars for each male or spayed female dog, three dollars for inmates, and twenty five cents for each application notary fee. Applications may be made at any bank or at the County Auditor's office. F. Chambers County Auditor.

F. Chambers

Helper Wanted for Eigin Farm Dairy

Classified notice seeking a responsible young man to work as a helper at the Eigin Farm Dairy for about five months starting April 16 or May 1. Applications with wage expectations should be mailed by February 18 to M. Luchsinger Secretary Eigin Town. February 1 marks the birth anniversary of Wm Grover, a long-time resident of Migin.

Eigin Farmere’ Dairy” 'Co's Éreamery M. Luchsinger Sec'y Eigin Wm. Grover Migin

M. E. Church Notes and Evening Evangelistic Meetings

Notes from the M. E. Church highlight a Bible story contest with twelve contestants and prizes, Sunday school at 10:45, morning worship at 9:45, Epworth League at 6:45, and no Sunday evening service due to the final special series meeting. District Conference plans, daily evangelistic meetings, and ongoing Sunday school contest are noted, with Mrs George B H Scharf hosting Kensington Club and local social details. Prices for flour and products from Walker Mill Company are listed amid community notices.

M. E Ceffe Epworth League Til‘yrin Ladies’ Aid Airp Holxer’s Fayette Waterloo Dubuque Iowa Charles City North George BH. Scharf Kensington Club Seal of Minnesota Walker Mill Company Evane Maynard

Local notes from Elkader and area events

Sunday gatherings and social news reach Marions church and St Olaf. Mrs Selmer Groth and family host a party with neighbors. School matters include eighth grade exams at Gander on February 23 led by Miss Rhoda Van Sickle. A mistaken name appeared last week in Gunder notes, corrected to Mrs Harold Opsand.

Selmer Groth Elkader Tor Marcus Aypentol Tao Mail St. Olaf Gilart Ashir Taran Rey Gynsten of Clertont Will Marion Chured Nyborg K.houg Bu’ Siness T. Kijoea Pe ‘Olae Gander School Rhoda van Sickle Edwin Olson Harold Landszard The Missionary Society Harold Opsand

Poland China sale announced by E Nelson

On Thursday February 16 the date set for a Poland China sale by E Nelson. Forty head of good Poland China pigs will be on offer and the catalogs are on press to be distributed next week. This sale is pitched to fanciers and features strong breeding stock.

E Nelson

Local Social Notes Mention Happenings in West Union and Surrounding Areas

Mrs. Jim Bartlett, Mrs. Clarence Tripp, and others were in town this week visiting relatives. A number of residents attended services and events in West Union and nearby towns, with several family gatherings noted.

Jim Bartlett Tinion Jennie Ammett Oelwelh Arthur Craft Clarence Tripp Gectl West Union Herman Bayer Vern Bayer Heme Littl Artholy Craft Gerald Visity Atacrett Yélyn Stansberry Dr. Carr Clermont D. H. Craft Melvin Brown William Barker Lew Ranat Glennie Peters Charles Peters George Howard Mr. Howard Elin

Elgin Land Company advertises property for immediate purchase

Real estate notice from Elgin Land Company announces permission to offer Guimm residence and adjoining property for sale. Claims eligibility to buy now and urges swift inquiry. Includes calls to investigate and contact details for interested buyers.

Mont Euuabie Heblende Elgin Land Company

Marion Township Trustees Meet At Elgin Savings Bank

The board of trustees of Marion Township Clayton County will hold their annual meeting at Elgin Savings Bank Wigin Iowa on Monday February 6 1922 at 10 oclock a m for the purpose of letting the road work in said township for the coming year. Eane Winkler Township Clerk.

Board of Trustess Marion Township Clayton County Elgin Savings Bank Wigin Iowa Eane Winkler

To Our Readers Name Tag Dates and Yeomen Meeting

Notice urges readers to check name tags for date accuracy and inform the shop of corrections. Mentions Yeomen held their regular meeting on Wednesday evening.

Yeomen

The Oz Nest at Elgin Opera House Sunday

The Oz Nest screens Sunday February 6 at Elgin Opera House. Mary Alden stars as the mother in a heartfelt tale of a family as children grow up and depart, then return, with Rupert Hughes' screenplay chronicling universal mother love. Reginald Barker directs this all-American drama produced by Goldwyn.

Neal Elgin Rupert Hughes Gold- Wyn Amt Wag Reginald Barker Mary Alden

Pioneer Gene Mrs Ingeberg Anderson Holt Dies

Old pioneer Mrs. Ingeberg Anderson Holt born March 23 1896 in Norway came to the United States in 1861. Married Jens Anderson Holt January 25 1866 and settled on the old homestead. Survived by three children Sven Blockhus Anton and Gilbert two living on the home farm, several grandchildren and siblings. Funeral held at Clermont Lutheran Church with Rev Gunsten officiating. Interment in church cemetery.

Ingeberg “Anderson Holt Morn Hadsland Norway Jens Anderson Holt Sven Blockhus Anton Gilbert Clermont Lutheran’ Church Gunsten Clermont Enterprise Anderson Digin

Baptist Church Notes and Local Announcements

Sunday events include German service at 6 00 pm and Sunday school at 12 30 pm with a 1 pm dinner and 2 pm service and communion. A Monday 8 pm presentation on Yellowstone via Gardiner Gateway by Northern Pacific Railway, fundraiser near $250, and two birth announcements Virginia Jean and Mary Louies Graham.

Ghureh Young ‘Peoples’ Society Yellowstone National Parc Gardiner Gateway Northern Pacific Railway Company Russia Ph. Lauer

Eight Pupils Absent As Air Line 88 Affects School

School notes show eight pupils missing from the second primary due to airline 88. Several teachers and visitors, including Mesdames Etter Haird and Pionay, visited grades. Fourth n of Lyceum Course set for February 7 at the Opera House. The senior class plans a play at Elgin on February 10.

Celia Orphin Lehman Merdames Etter Haird Pionay Lewi Miller Lyceum Mr. Kranting Opera House Bessie Baldwin Beasle Freida Miller Schort Eiter Ploney Prapsring ansOgg George Washington Abraham Lincoln Kitty Elgin Opera House Mias Grether Aulccess

Hill Blake of Clermont Honored as Legislation Leader

The Waukon Republic and Standard reprint timely remarks on Hill Blake of Clermont. W. R. Blake, Fayette County state representative, spoke at the League of Iowa Municipalities meeting in Sioux City on A Small Town Mayor in the Legislature. Blake, editor of Clermont Enterprise, is praised as capable, influential and likely to shape Fourth district politics. The piece contrasts Blake with Hartman and notes Fayette’s strong representation and future prospects in the legislature.

Waukon Republicas Standard Fayette County Blake Clermont Enterprise Fayette Hartman Plana Allamakee

Are You Rewiing The 1 He J As you are not reading the Ladies

The note promotes the Ladies' Frame Journal urging readers to subscribe for $1.50 annually at the Ecbo office, highlighting the March issue with Grace Richmond's new novel Four Square and past stories. Edith Grether left Felday for Mt. Vernon to attend Cornell College for the rest of the school year.

Ladies’ Frame Journal Richmond Ecbo Mize Edith Grether Felday Mt. Vernon Cornell College

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Beltle Pashatase Ited Hrainard Itehl M. E. Church Stephen BIBLE the Boy Samuel the Story of Joseph Tohn, the Baptist the Stolen Blessing Margaret Yenney Mable Dummermuth Dorothy Gilson Ruby Oleson Opal Schori Dorothy Peeper Marie Mosb3 Mary Patterson Beedee Winnifred Schmid Isaac Emma Frederick David Goliath Bessie Johnson Ruth and Naomi Mary Hanson Jephtha Huldah Meyer Baptist Church Bryy Forest Moore Celwein Virginia Jean J. Harlow Graham Vineyard Haven Massachusetts Mary Louies Graham J. A. Wood Paul Muhley Frane DeSart F. W. Hughes Center Street Carrie Larson EK. Bikema
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