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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
5
A fragmented OCR style note references Banik Building and a venue room, noting extra work and compensation for those who helped construct it and for the city. It highlights workers and the project’s impact on the community.
The column lists a Mask Ball coming Saturday, local business talk including Fayette visitor W. N. Clothier, and plans for building projects. It notes Hog purchases by Sehori Bros, weather talk, bricklayers at the canning factory, and Joe Havlik to pitch for Milwaukee next summer. Emil Gregerson visits Elgin with family.
Harry Burnside and companions used a bob on steep hills near Cedar Rapids. The bob lost control and collided with a fence. Burnside sustained a severe leg injury with the bone protruding from the flesh and was taken to Cedar Rapids Hospital. condition improving, expected to save the leg barring complications.
In Waterloo Carl F. Brown defeats John Little of Rudolph Wie in two straight falls after a thirty minute first frame. Ed Sheean refereed. The report notes a small crowd and a cold night. Also mentions El Paso Heralds border unrest, Mexican insurgent activity, and soldiers keeping order. Mrs Chas Emel showcases spring dresses priced from 2.50, with a new style book available. Robert Earl returns from Ed City, and Tilda Ruroden visits sister Mrs Albert Christensen.
The Peters school reports numerous pupil absences due to illness with several students missing weeks. It notes sample examinations were generally good, urges parental card review for improvement, and mentions faculty illness. A Friday program at School Conner features songs, debates, and recitations by multiple students.
The district school reports pupil enrollment and attendance figures, names a roll of honor including Ruth Skarahoug and Harold Lien among others, notes several students absent one day, and lists staff changes. Additional items mention visits by Mrs. Cras, Kate, and Ben Schori. health and teaching news. and social events with the Elite club and Eastern Stars.
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