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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
5
An early 20th century notice urges rheumatism sufferers to keep Sloan's Liniment on hand, claiming rapid relief from joint and muscle pain without rubbing. It promotes a 25 cent bottle and money back if not satisfied. A separate local item notes Alma Gehring hosting a schoolhouse sociable with proceeds to the new Oak Grove school.
Elgin residents rallied to fund a new St Pauls Methodist church with 57300 subscribed, 673 over the target. Trustees will outline plans for a modern building with separate Sunday school rooms and kitchen, replacing the 1884 structure dedicated by Dr Bigsel.
Forty years ago a heavy blizzard blocked train service for six weeks with no telegraph and limited telephone lines. A snowplow reached West Union on Tuesday, trains operated erratically, and Agent Akers had no reliable updates as the noon train finally returned at ten.
Proposals to repair the Elgin school house in Fayette County Iowa will be received at the secretary Samuel Mospy office in Elgin until eight o clock p.m. March 4 1915. Plans and specifications may be seen. The board may reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Dated Elgin Iowa February 3 1915.
German Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m sermon at 11 00 a m teachers institute at 7 15 p m Young Peoples Society offers a literary and musical program at 8 00 p m Thursday prayer meetings every week all are invited The text includes garbled phrases likely from OCR but preserves the church events and invitation.
Sickness kept Miss Russell from duties. Kathryn Kuster missed Friday. notice of school entertainment on Feb 12 at the opera house. Third Grade enjoys new Story Hour Readers. Castalia visit by Chas Neuenschwander. Mrs Hanson and Kohler visited High School. Georgia Stoehr covered for Miss Waters in First Primary Monday. Dr Hadsel taught 11th and 12th English during Miss Russell's absence. Several Second Primary pupils absent due to colds. Winnifred Conner Lillian Freiburghaus Edith Keiser absent due to sickness. Lowell Grover won the piano in a contest. Helen Reinhart improving after injury. Edward Weibel top speller in Intermed Dept last six weeks. Miss Waters visited Postville over weekend. delayed by storm, returned Monday noon. Basketball game at Open House Friday night Volga City vs High School. School program to be held Friday Feb 12 1915 at 730 oclock with songs readings recitations dances and dramatized stories.
Saturday night marked the end of a piano contest attracting several contestants. Bowen and Greenley awarded prizes including two gold watches two sets of fishers and a phonograph. Lowell Gruver led with the most certificates and received the pine, followed by others in order.
Two Overland cars offered for sale. Described as lightly used and available at a bargain if taken soon. Inquire of Joan Fann.
A short classified notice inviting interested buyers to call and inspect two second hand ears offered by Weicu and Buteston. The ad urges immediate inspection and evaluation of condition before purchase.
A schoolhouse event in District No 9 Marion township invites ladies to bring supper baskets for two on Friday February 10. Program at eight o'clock aims to raise funds for blackboards and maps, with a prize for the man who brings the most girly baskets.
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