Traeger Wins Reelection Contested County Race
Judge Eichendorf's decree upheld Edgar A. Traeger as winner after a 35 day recount in the Meskel vs Traeger contest. Meskel alleged ballot irregularities but associate counsel introduced small ballots showing cross impressions across the ballot. The court found Traeger had a majority of 118 votes and the matter may proceed to higher court.
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Tadge
Eichendorf
Hugac
Edger A
Traeger
Philip K. Meskel
Mra
Eugens Walton
Meakel
W. P. Lauer
Board of ‘Supervisors
Elie E. ‘Smith
Meskel
B. R.o'brien
Delwein
Tragger
Estey & Estey
West Union
Baga
Edgar A.traeger
Supreme Court of Laws
Chevrolet to spend major advertising appropriation
Chevrolet plans a large advertising appropriation across newspapers, as stated by Robert H Crooker advertising manager. He notes speed flexibility and adaptability of newspaper display columns for institutional or sales copy, especially for automobiles, enabling overnight impact.
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Chevrolet
Robert H. ‘Crooker
Chevrolet’s
America
Mr. Crocker
A Little Paint Improves A Lot At Elgin Creamery
Elgin creamery workers spent a week painting interior walls and machinery. Mr. Sires of Postville and Bob Steele volunteered, saying five dollars worth of paint adds about five hundred dollars in perceived value and improves the building’s appearance significantly.
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Elgin Creamery
Mr. Sires
Postville
Bob Steele
F. L
Elgin Assessor Nears Finish of 1983 Work
Elgin assessor F. D. Welch said the major portion of his 1983 duties were completed and that land mapping from the west end to Elgin’s lower business district is nearly done. He expects to finish within the 20 days allotted as work continues at a slower pace. Residents Rob Wilson and Elmer Pinney celebrated with Erma Rob Winkis at the Weet Union visit to extend congratulations to a couple marking their 50th wedding anniversary at the DeBart home. My and Mrs. Fred Schultz and family of Postville visited the Falb home Friday evening.
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F. D. Welch
Elgin
West End
Lower
Mra
Rob
Wilson
Elmer Pinney
Erma Rob
Winkis
Weet Union
Math DeBart
Scouple
Fred Schultz
Postville
John Falb
Babson proposes National Spending League idea
Roger W. Babson argues America's main need is a National Spending League. He compares voters to sheep and notes a past push for increased government spending and borrowing, now shifted to public employee layoffs and reduced appropriations, claiming true economy means saving people rather than money.
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Roger W. Babson
America
Oelwein Chamber Dinner Draws 150 Guests
A large Oelwein Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting drew about 150 attendees from neighboring towns. Congressman elect Fred Biermann spoke on national problems while the mayor outlined a business stimulation plan discussed with Governor Herring. Tom Dyer, the club secretary, served as master of ceremonies and promised the Elgin delegation a future talk.
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R. W. Muehrlenthaler
8. P. Strauch
Samuel Mosby
A. M. Weibel
Oelwein Chamber of Commerce
Fred Biermann
Decorah
Oelwein
Herring
Tom Dyer
Oelwein Club
Elgin
Special Notice to Eastern Stars in Elgin
Mrs Lola Smith of Maynard district instructor for the fourth district will hold a school of instruction at the lodge hall on Wednesday Feb 8 at 130 PM All stars urged to attend on time The regular meeting will be held at 8 PM sharp Everyone is urged to be present
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Lola Smith
Maynard
Elgin
Lodge Hall
All Stars
Garnavillo Schools Closed Over Scarlet Fever Outbreak
Garnavillo public schools were closed last Tuesday due to several scarlet fever cases. No new cases were reported that week in Clayton county. Reopening is planned for February 6 with no current town cases. Ladies Aid Society divisions set to meet February 2.
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Garnavillo
Theen
Clayton County
Ladies’ Aid Society
Keeling
Clermont Elgin City Doubleheader Ends In Overtime Tie
In a Friday night pair of fast paced games at the local floor Clermont edged Elgin 13 to 12 in overtime after a 12 to 22 tie at regulation. Elgin led early but Clermont surged back in the second half to win by one. Elgin missed several free throws, Clermont connected on crucial late shots, and Elgin’s Elmer Meyer sparked a tying rally with a long jumper. Marion Moore of McGregor officiated the main game. The next contest will be at Elgin Tuesday at 8 PM with Oran in town. Gable of Waucoma will referee.
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Clermont Agers
Specifi
Speriod
Clermont
Elgin Boys
Elgin
Clermont’s
Elmer Meyer
Thia
PNET
Fateres
Marion Moore
McGregor
Oran
Gable
Waucoma
Community Club Schedules Tentative Feb 13 Meeting
Snyder chairs the ir club planning a meeting this week but conflicts delay a full gathering. The acting night remains tentative with a Monday Feb 13 target. membership canvass aims to sign up old and new prospects and collect dues as Heston Strauch Welch urge quick outreach and engagement for Elgin’s Community Club.
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Bg. Snyder
Tentttive
Ray. Snyder
H. C. Heston
R. P. Strauch
F. D. Welch
Elgin
Westgate Man 38 Charged With Slaying Farmer
Ernest Heller, 30, former prize fighter, waived preliminary hearing on murder charges in Fayette County Court. He is accused of killing Ashley Downing, 173, a wealthy Westgate farmer, on January 4. Heller, son of Carl Heller, is held without bond awaiting April grand jury action. Downing was found slain in his kitchen by two poultry buyers.
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Ernest Heller
Jay Cook
Oehwein
Ashley Downing
Westgate
Heller
Carl Heller
Fayette County
Towa
Downing
Think Community Calendars Best Plan For Elgin
A sentiment grows for Elgin community calendars after Echo Highlighted Tripoli plan. Local businessmen see economy in joint calendars, enabling savings and ample supply for the district.
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Elgin
Echo
Tripoli
Elgin Study Club Members Dine At Elgin Hotel
Elgin Study Club members and their husbands enjoyed an evening at the Elgin Hotel on Monday. In prior years the ladies prepared and served dinners, continuing a club tradition.
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Elgin Study Club
Inner St
Elgin
Last Home Game Week Promises Two Big High School Matches
Local fans can see the cagers in final action this week as Postville visits with two games Friday night after a split at Postville earlier. Elgin and Postville support is expected to boost the team as they finish the season and prep for the Fayette tournament next week.
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Postville
Elgin
Waucoma
Clermont
Fayette
Hofer to Have Closing Out Sale
Louis Hofer, who has rented Clarence Torkelosa farm for years, will quit farming and hold a closing out sale. The sale is set for Thursday, February 5. He offers a good line of machinery and stock, advertised in this week's Echo. Torkelson’s farm will be managed by a brother next year.
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Louis Hofer
Clarence Torkelosa
Sing
The
Echo
Torkelson
Echo ads urge thrift in hard times
In present times readers are urged to scan Echo ads for savings as merchants promote price cuts to help customers stretch money. The text also notes Wilma Neuenswander, daughter of Mrs. Louise Neuenswander, died at her Castairs home with funeral services planned for Castalia and burial in Elgin, alongside a report on Mr. and Mrs. H W Felstrand. The passage ends with fragmented lines about family names and a rejected entry.
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Echo
Wideawake
Wilma Neuenswander
Louise Neuenswander
Castairs
Castalia
Elgin
H.W. Felb
Mras
John ‘Fetter Blader
Eye Market Toll and A Farm Injury Report
Will Kohler, helping at the Will Reusser farm near Elgin, broke his right leg after stepping on a stone in a creek while walking home through icy terrain. He crawled to safety, was found by Gus Kruger, and treated locally before x-rays in West Union. Separately, egg prices tumbled to 8 cents for firsts and 6 cents for handles as demand fell, following a midsummer rally in New York markets. Central markets hope for a price rebound as consumption rises and stock is cleared.
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Will Kohler
Will Reusser
Elgin
Aibber's Hollow
Mr. Kohler
Kohler
West Union Hospital
New York
Ee CompAres ButteR Prices Ee CompAres Butter Prices
The Strawberry Point Press shares a four year table of New York extra butter prices from 1929 to 1932 showing a steady decline, with a low of 16.88 in May 1932 and a high of 49.89 in February 1929. An Elgin Creamery Co annual report notes 1932 butterfat average at 23.68, slightly above New York extras.
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Strawberry Point
New York
Elgin Creamery Company
January warmth marked by 1938 record
The Echo credits Dick Kiple for a January 1938 temperature record with readings at 7 am. Every day stayed above zero, starting at 30 degrees on January 1 and ending five degrees below that. The coldest day was January 11 at 10 degrees above, the warmest January 16 at 45 above, with an average of 26.2 above zero.
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Dick” Kiple
Farmers Call for Cut in Production
C. E. Huff president of the Farmers' National Grain corp says crop production must be cut before prices rise. He warns there can be little improvement while surpluses in small grains persist. Town grain cooperatives now have access to up to $25,000 borrowed from the grain corporation.
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C. E. Huff
Farmers’ National Grain Corporation
Huff
Town Grain Co
Grain Corporation
Mandatory road tax repeal moves bill to optional county levy
Des Moines lawmakers pass a bill to amend Bergman secondary road law making 17 mills optional for counties instead of mandatory. If Gov. Herring signs, law could save about 5 million dollars.
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House
Senate
Des Moines
Herring
Iowa lawmakers propose repeal of county high school law
Report notes a recommendation to repeal a five day marriage clause from marriage licenses. The fragment mentions a Saturday event and a group at Tradys home among friends, indicating informal discussions on statutory changes. The readable items show intent to remove county high school provisions and modify marriage license rules.
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Iowa
Elgin Echo hour brings Bakers from San Francisco home
D H Bakeman of San Francisco says Elgin folks enjoy an Elgin Echo hour each Monday when the paper arrives. He notes hometown and county news provide delight and information to current residents and former Elgin residents. Mr and Mrs Bakeman recently moved from Burlingame to 1200 Fulton Street, San Francisco.
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D. H. Bakeman
San Francisco
Calif
Elgin
Elgin Echo Hour
Mr. Bakeman
Dire
Bakeman
Burlingame
Fulton Street
Postville Man Wins Mail Contract
Leon Birdsell of Postville is awarded a two year five month mail-haul contract for twice daily service between Postville and West Union. His bid is 1176 dollars yearly, covering about 98 miles daily at roughly 4 cents per mile after opening bids from about 18 bidders.
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Leon Birdsell
Postville
West Union
Birdwell
Winneshiek County Considers Scrip for Poor Relief
Winneshiek County Supervisors planned a meeting to discuss issuing a limited scrip for poor relief with a plan that inflates value on transfer and redeems at full county value after 35 handoffs. The county tentatively considered issuing 500 dollars in scrip as a trial. Henry Wood of Moville spoke against the domestic allotment farm relief as it affects hogs, saying he supports price boosts but sees little lasting benefit for hog raisers.
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Winneshiek County Supervisora
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Senate Agriculture Committee
Henry Wood
Moville
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Joe
Monuaresa
Zurbriggen
Gilson
Meyer
Frieden
Steele
E. Olson
Hofer
Eye Market
the Old Town
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