Colder January records and murder case update
The article notes January 1912 as the coldest since 1812 with heavy snowfall at 21.4 inches and 11.6 degrees mean. It mentions Groundhog Day forecasts, the sign of six more weeks of winter, and details a murder case for first degree involving Luis Valle Manuel Lopez and Pedro Ramos in West Union, with Matilia Ramenda’s death on December 9. Interpreted testimony will extend the proceeding, with Judge W L Eichendorf presiding.
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Luis, Valle
Manuel Lopez
Pedro Ramos
Valle
Lopez
Tyrney
E.ri O'Brien
Slty
J. O'Connor
Matilia Ramenda
Delwain
Luis Valle
Ramon Ramon
Ramon
Lopes
West Union
W. L. Eichendorf
Rural Seal Sale Funds Support School Kits And Equipment
The seal sale money is spent under Superintendent Meyer with rural schools receiving a share. About 100 dollars yearly is distributed to each teacher and pupil to spend on preferred items. Kits, including gauze bandages and medical supplies, come in cases and inspire interest in canvassing. Some schools bought thermometers and muslin window ventilators. Sixty percent of the county sale funds Des Moines for a state health crusade, forty percent stays locally.
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Meyer
Des Moines
Should Alien Population Count For Representation
A Kansas or New York style debate raises whether aliens should be counted for congressional representation. The piece denounces counting non citizens, linking city gangster influence to urban problems and urges citizenship as the basis for political power.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Stalker
Congressman Hoch
New York
Cant Dig Them Out Postage Hardship for Rural Carriers
The piece urges patrons to provide sufficient postage to avoid the hardship of rural carriers digging pennies from mailboxes. It notes the mess from pennies and stew in boxes and the delays caused by having to fish out small coins. A resolution to always have enough postage is requested.
WaukOn Attorney Hart Dies After Illness at 62
Hon. William H Hart prominent Waukon attorney died at his home January 25 following a June stroke during a federal court case in Dubuque. His health declined steadily since, he spent his life in Allamakee County and was 62 years old.
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Hart
Waukon
Dubuque
Allamakea County
Notice of regular O E H B Chapter meeting
Regular meeting of the O E H B Chapter is set for next Wednesday night February 18 at 7 30. A social will follow the business session with refreshments provided by our O E H B brothers. By order of Committee An Echo ad will sell it.
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O. EH
O. E
Echo
Marion township approves road contracts and honors retiree
Marion township trustees and clerk met at the Elgin Sayings Bank to award the year’s road work. Ben Hofer got the south of Turkey river section, Helmer Loftegard the north of the river and south of Gunder, and Enoch Mark the areas north northeast and west of Gunder. Elling Houg retires. Emil Gulsvig named replacement. John Friederich elected president and H O Skarshaug the third member. Hans Winkler continues as clerk.
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Marion Township
Elgin Sayings Bank
Turkey River
Ben Hofer
Gunder
Helmer Loftegard
Enoch
Mark
Elling Hoag
Emil Gulsvig
Houg
John Friederich
H. O. Skarshaug
Hans Winkler
Elgin
Co operation will bring progress in Elgin
Community development hinges on working together for all. Co operation yields civic improvements, better schools, more religious activity, higher morals, and stronger business, enhancing prosperity for every resident and fostering a dawn of civic and moral progress. Get the Community Spirit.
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Elgin
Echo announces revised farms and town properties list
Next week's Echo issue dated February 14 will publish a revised list of farms and town properties. To list a property, contact Elgin Land Co by February 12.
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the Echo
Elgin Land Co
County Roads Marked Through Elgin and Town Connections
Fayette county plans mark system completion will place two marked roads in Elgin. County road E runs east from West Union through Elgin to Gander then links with Elkader-Postville road. Road B leaves primary 18 at Clermont and passes Elgin Wadena Arlington Lamont in Buchanan county then connects with Primary 2 in Winthrop.
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Fayette County
Elgin
West Union
Gander
Clermont
Wadena
Arlington
Lamont
Buchanan County
Winthrop
Early Year Travel Paths Open to Shortcuts
The article notes that travelers will discover many short cuts not yet marked on the main system, suggesting easier routes and faster options for journeys. It emphasizes practical gains for users and hints at evolving navigation awareness.
Buying Drink Just As Bad As Selling It
Des Moines reports S. P. McNaught, Iowa Anti-Saloon League chief, says patrons of bootleggers are equally guilty of violation, and bootleggers would fail without their customers. He argues prohibition must prevail and notes England records to support his claim.
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S. P. McNaught
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Des Moines
McNaught
England
Married at St Olaf Alma Nyborg Elmer Osmundson Wed
Alma Nyborg of Gunder and Elmer Osmundson of Clermont were married at St Olaf on Saturday with Rev T W Tysdal officiating. They will reside on the Dr L L Carr farm near Clermont rented for the coming year. Mrs Osmundson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A O Nyborg of near Gunder and friends wish them happiness.
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Alma Nyborg
Gunder
Elmer Osmundson
Clermont
St. Olaf
T. W. Tysdal
Marion
Cemetery Association Elects Officers In Elgin
The Elgin Ladies Cemetery Association held its annual election at Mrs. Ern Schori’s home on January 30. Elected officers are Mrs. Samuel Mosby president, Mrs. Max Thoma vice president, Mrs. Ed Hanzon secretary, and Mrs. R. W. Muehlenthaler treasurer. Directors include Mrs. Elmer Schori, Mrs. K. R. Berg, Mrs. John Falk, Mrs. H. B. Steele, and Mrs. B. J. Baumgartner. Clarence Anderson suffered a broken right arm last week after the crank-back sparked while starting his car. Frank Greenley traveled to Dubuque Tuesday for a Standard Oil Co. meeting.
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Elgin Ladies
Clarence Anderson
Frank Greenley
Dubuque
Standard. Oil Ca
Pikst Community Club Luncheon Sparks Chinchilla Meat Idea
Elgin Community Club met at Evans Cafe with thirty two members enjoying rabbit dinner. A premeeting proposal to explore raising chinchilla rabbits gained support as meat compared favorably to chicken. Business notes included a Cedar Rapids bus hearing and Rock Island franchise prospects, then roads and light rates before adjournment.
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Elgin
West Union Country Club Re-signs Lease For 1929 Season
The West Union Country Club will again play on the same course as last year after signing a lease Monday with A R McGirr, owner of the farm on No 12. The Northeast Iowa golf circuit will stay intact with six clubs but each may shape its own interclub schedule.
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West Union Country Club
A.R. McGirr
Buealy
Northeastal Town Golf Association
Eyal Road
Iowa
Argo-Gazette
Mrs John J Durscher Dies At 61 Near Clermont
Mrs John J Durscher aged 61 died early Monday morning after a hospital stay at West Union. She lived between Clermont and West Union on primary 18 and recently visited Rock Valley. She leaves a widower and grown children. Funeral was held at Elgin Baptist Church with burial in the local cemetery. A life sketch appears in another column.
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John J. Durscher
Clermont
West Union
West Union Hospital
Spinsters Convention at Elgin High School Gym
The Girl Scouts of Elgin High School present an Old Maid's Convention at the high school gym Friday evening February 8 at eight o'clock. Admission adults 26c children 10c. A show featuring twentieth century girls made over by Prof. Makeover with kazoo band and other specialties promises a real treat.
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Girl Scouta
Elgin High School
Makeover
Elgin Study Club Meets at Mrs Torkelson Home
The February meeting of the Elgin Study Club was hosted by Mrs. C Q Torkelson on Tuesday evening February 5. The program covered Hawaiian topics including Manly Roll Call Hawaiian Customs People and Their Characteristics Verny Mosby Pineapple and Sugar Industries The Volcanic Wederland of Hawaii and Rev HW Wedel of Benton Harbor Michigan assisted in the funeral services yesterday for Mrs Duracher, a former pastor and family friend.
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Elgin’ Study Club
C. Q. Torkelson
Verny Mosby
Hawaii
Marie Muchlethaler
H.W. Wedel
Benton Harbor
Michigan
Duracher
Sumner Light Rates Fight Prompts City Contract Push
County Farm Bureau notes Sumner aims to lower electric costs by pursuing a Central States three year contract with tiered rates and a discount system. Old rates and proposed changes are outlined, while field data from Iowa State College shows lime and fertilizers boosting yields on clover and corn across multiple soils and regions.
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Summer
Central States
Sumner
K.W.H
W. H
al Fey
Waverly
Iowa
Farm Crops and Soils Department
Towa State College
Tama
Clinton
Mississippi
Towa
Hawkeye Station Agent Shoots Self After Cards
Lyle H. Baker a 28 year old Hawkeye station agent for Milwaukee railroad died by self inflicted gunshot around 10 40 Monday night. He and his wife played cards earlier then he left saying she should take care of everything. A note described his planned death and disposal of money and railroad funds. The station office was found locked and neighbors helped enter. Baker left no motive and left three young children.
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Lyle H. Baker
Hawkeye
Milwaukee Railroad
Baker
Women Bible Class Elects Officers At St Pauls M E
In a February meeting at Mrs Clem Schmid home the Ladies Bible class of St Pauls M E church near perfect attendance. Devotional was led by Mrs J D Shaffer. Lana Henderson read on George Washington while Fritz contributed an Lincoln article and Bruce Barton piece The Crucifixion read by Henderson. Officers elected: Lana Henderson president F R Berg vice president Samuel Mosby secretary F DeSart treasurer Program committee Shaffer Henderson Snyder Lunch served.
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Clem Schmid
St. Paul’s
M. E. Church
J. D. Shaffer
Lana Henderson
George Washington
Fritz
Lincoln
Bruce Barton
Holstein meeting set for February 14 at Fayette
County Holstein Breeders plan their annual meeting February 14 at the Farm Bureau office in Fayette. H R Lascelles will present the program and recognize outstanding Holstein calf club members. Fayette county earned the largest membership at the Mason City Holstein picnic and will receive special watch jobs. Breeders of Holsteins both members and nonmembers are invited. A spring sale may be discussed after the strong fall consignments.
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Farm Bureau
Fayette
H. R. Lascelles
Holstein Calf Club
Fayette County
Mason City
Lascelles
Soils Meeting Set to Discuss Fayette County Fertility
The Fayette County Farm Bureau and soils specialist J L Boatman will lead a week of meetings starting February 25 to address soil fertility preservation and improvement. Topics include liming fertilizer soil testing and using the county soil survey to solve practical problems. at least ten meetings are planned and all farmers with soil issues are invited.
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Fayette County
County Farm Bureau
J. L. Boatman
Seventy Two Years Old But Going Strong
For this week's hall of fame we present Fred Luthi who lives south of Elgin. He was 72 last December and has long worked as a grubber. Last summer he cleaned stumps and brush at Brackin Bros. farm earning about 360 dollars. Frank Miller of Bangor visited for his sister's funeral, Alex Yunker of Rock Valley came for the same service and will see his daughter Gordon Mosby briefly. Ed Hanson was in West Union on business.
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Fred Luthi
Elgin
Frank Miller
Bangor
Wisconsin
John J. Durseher
Alex Yunker
Rock Valley
Gordon Mosby
Ed Hanson
West Union
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County Farm Bureau News Letter
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