Grains Threshed in Fayette Co and Local Notices
In Fayette county 1918 threshers report grain tonnages with oats leading at 2 896 736 bushels and other crops listed. Also notes Income Tax delays for 1918 with tax forms not yet prepared and expected around February 16. Five Acre Place for sale in West Union offers seven rooms, outbuildings, orchard. Marshaltown pork packing plant to reopen after two years idle, purchased by Chicago firm. Local ads promote a dentist and clothing store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daliverent
Fayette County
Thrashers
A. M. Whibel
Marshalltown
Chicago
Dr. Cannom
Denfist
West Union
Methodist Church Notes and Sunday Activities
Morning service at 10:00, Sunday School at 31:00, Junior League at 3:00, Epworth League at 6:30, Evening service at 7:30. Units one and two meet Saturday at 7:30 in the chapel room. Meetings are instructive and discuss church topics. Last week 90 percent signed the Fellowship of Intercession pledge. Ladies Aid meets tonight with Mrs. Kniel. Sunday School attendance was good. Boys Class collected over $2. Centenary Financial Campaign reported over the top thanks to the Stewardship effort.
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Epworth
Ladies’ Aid Society
Kniel
Central
New York
Nny
Death of Rev Orth's Son in Overseas War
The ex change reports the death in battle of one of Rev John C Orth's soldier sons. The German Lutheran minister spoke at Fayette county towns last summer and spring, and another brother was killed early in the war serving in the German army. The community recalls his fervent patriotic speeches and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Orth
Fayette County
Ohn C. Orth
Orth
Argo-Gazatta
Soldier's letter from France describes Alpine trip and Nancy visit
The writer Lewis Stoehr recounts a leave trip to southeastern France in January 1919. He describes travel from Domevre to Nancy, baths at a grand building, lodging in Aix les Bains, and a hotel stay paid by the U.S. government. He notes the Alps, Mount Revard, two foot of snow, and views of clouds below the peaks.
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France
Nelle and
Folka
South
Francs
Alps
Ingram
Domevre
Ataid
Y. M
Germany
Nancy
Ancy
Aix Les Baines
Switzerland
Italy
Europe
Uncle Sams
U. S
Minorville
Aall- Monaire Tourisls
Harry Thaw
Stanford
Mt. Revard
South Elgin area farms offered for trade and sale
ADOLPH AMUNDSON farm of 200 acres located about 5 miles southwest of Elgin seeks trades for a Norwegian settlement farm. Also 20 acres pasture and timber land southeast of Highland store with fine timber and spring. HAUGSTED FARM 325 acres near Waukon mostly open plow land with 2 silos, trade possible. A. DANDY LITTLE FARM 45 acres fourteen miles west of Elgin on Elgin West Union road, well improved and priced to sell quickly with liberal terms.
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Adolph Amundson
Elgin
S. Houg
Highland
Haugsted
Waukon
Astegl
Elgin-West Union Road
Three Deaths Meyer Family Tragedy Near Wadena
A double death at the Albert Meyer home near Wadena leaves four children bereft. Albert Meyer died February 1 1909 age nearly 27 from pneumonia after influenza. his wife Louise Meyer died February 2 1919 age about 29. John Meyer, Albert’s brother, was gravely ill. Funeral services were held at the Apostolic church. both bodies buried in one grave. Also noted are other local notices and community updates including land deals and a hotel sale in Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drariel
Wigin
Albert Meyer
Wadena
Christ
Rosa Meyer
Elgin
Meyer Bros
Albert
John
Louise Baumgartner Meyer
Adolph
Mary
Melbert William
Elmer Lewis
Eva May
Apostolic Church
Edward Grim
Alfred Imhof
United States
Middle West
British War Office
Egypt
British Isles
Eastern
Stara
Eastern Story
Btara
W. M
John Fath
Meyer
Monona
Minnesota
Fath
Thos. Knudtson
Houg
H. F. Shipton
Clermont
Leutenant
Louisa County
Anna Rogers
Miss Minnie Was
Washington
William Miller
Nean Dermont
Borg & Kobler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elgin Savings Bank
Fayette Co
Court House
Ramali Farm
L. GC
Beamber
Iowa
Methodist Church
Kileen Battle
Soldigivs
Lewis Stoehr
Weibel’s Real Estate Exchange
Grether
West City
Arnold Bauman
Berger Store
Main Street
Elgin Land Company, A. M. Weibel
Citizens’ State Bank
John Meyer
John Mayer
The
Echo
Card of Phaonics
Louise
Ipmands
Adolph Baumgartner
Fred Schlupp
Joho Frederich
Colia Lantz
John Frederick
Joe Lantz
William
John Gants
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