Private sale notice of Eliza Pulfer estate goods in Elgin
The undersigned offers at private sale at the late Eliza Pulfer’s residence in Elgin a number of household items including 4 dressers tables chairs rockers day bed davenport writing desk dishes clock washing machine tubs a wool rug and rugs. Open Saturday for inspection with a seller present. Contact Mrs John R Schmid or Gottlieb Pulfer for information. Photostat service available by mail with modest prices.
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Eliza Pulfer
Lin Elgin
John. R. Schmid
Gottlieb Pulfer
Town's Secretary Bows Out of Politics
Governor Blue faces a 1950 senate hurdle as B B Hickenlooper’s term ends and party splits loom. Guy M Gillette is poised for Democratic nomination, while Polk County’s Carroll Switzer appeals for a clear field. Lt. Gov. Evans could rewrite Iowa history by winning a third term, a feat achieved only in rare prior cases.
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Senate
B. B. Hickenlooper
Wilson
Hickenlooper
Guy M. Gillette
Polk County
Carroll O. Switzer
Switzer
Polk County Court House
Gov. Evans
Iowa
John Herriott
Guthrie County
Blue
Albert B. Cummins
John Hammill
Governor appoints fuel oil administrator in Iowa
The passage notes Cummins resigned Nov 24 1908 after election to the senate, with Lt Gov Warren Garst serving the unexpired term. Gov Blue named Rodney Selby director of the Iowa Development Commission as state fuel oil administrator to allocate oil for heating across Iowa residents.
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Cummins
Senate
Blue
Rodney @. Selby
Iowa Development Commission
Elgin School News Highlights and Calamity Card
A school page shares student profiles and future goals including a senior boy named Robert Eugene Moore with ambitions of farming, plus a hot lunch menu for February 2 to 6 detailing daily meals from weiners to baked fish. The text also notes a past calamity involving a senior boy, and includes light personal notes about favorites and pets.
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Fe.h. S
Skippy Anderson
Frank Morgan
Margaret
Q'Brien
Elgin
Bob
Robert Eugene Moore
Protecting Wild Flowers Through Education and Law
The article urges conservation as wild flowers decline due to urban expansion and collecting. It notes unavoidable and avoidable losses, stresses education to enjoy flowers alive, and argues for rare species protection by law. It warns against destructive picking of trillium arbutus and dogwood and highlights seed testing before spring planting.
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Oyr
Ana Nelson
Campaign Launched for Sheep Drenching in Clayton County
The county wide sheep drenching campaign held last week in Clayton County drew 60 producers owning about 1 000 sheep across nine demonstrations. Over 200 sheep were drenched as farmers practiced the method under expert guidance amid below zero weather. Extension director Grover Hahn said veterinarians support the plan to rid flocks of stomach and nodule worms with phenothiazine and urged farmers to contact veterinarians if not yet drenched. The program extends to Feb 15 with a survey planned afterward. lambing timing advised to avoid drenching.
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Clayton County
Grover Hahn
Claton County
Turtle Advice Inspires Bold Action Phrase
A compact editorial quip urges readers to take calculated risks, using the proverb about a turtle extending its neck to emphasize stepping forward. The line frames a call for decisive, visible effort in pursuing progress.
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Esther Kimball
Clermont
Rosina Anderson
Gunder
Noel Brockway
West Union
H. F. Robbins
Elin
Bolson
Clermont Farmers’ Commission Co., Inc
Ray Reierson
Max Thoma
Eliza Puffer
Elgin State Bank
Gottlieb Puffer
L. J. Ehrhardt
Avalon Theater
Alfred Ryckdaschel
Echo
A. M. Weber
N. Bernard St
Chicago
Maynard
Lantz
Quaker
Clermont Farmers' Commission Co
Clifton Powell
the Avalon
Franchot Tone
Lucille Ball
Echo Office
Dale DeSart
Arthur Yearous
Marvin Flack
Clinton
Cargill
C.J. Mulford
Kitip
Elgin Echo
Spinet
Cedi Rapids Piano Co
First Ave. Ine
Gedar Rapids
Poland
Lloyd Jacob
LISTO
Echo Stationers
Theo. N. Loftsgard
Christine Rypestol
George Metzger
Ene
Merle Ruckdaschel
Dial
Elgin Ballroom
Ed Medberry
B. & K. Insurance
W. F. Kohler
Elgin, Iowa
Henry A. Peterson
NEW York Life Insurance Company
Auburn St
Tel
West Union, Fa
Harry H. Frieden
Postville Rendering CO
Waukon
Sunderman
Monona
Mr. Zeigler
Ossian
West Union—Farmers
Eleader
Jack Sinelsir
Lansing
Butch At the
Town
Elgin School News
United States
Iowa State College
Jerome H. Lensing
Festina
By Brix Paulion
J. Ifbers
Central College
Michigan
D ‘Ln Pella
Lubbers
Schori Bros
Billy
Schori. of
Eal Teanalbandanee
Elgin Cooperative
Max Medberry
Mar
Larson Roofing & Insulating Co
Clermont, Iowa
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