Echoes and Reporters Map Elgin’s Early Newspapers
A fragment from a 19th century Elgin clipping traces the start of the Echo in 1891 and the Elgin Reporter in May 1890, listing local advertisers and names like Butler, Gunderson, Lehman, and Moser. It notes how paper stock degraded after 50 years, and recalls rail trips to Oelwein and West Union as popular excursions.
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Oliver Torkelson
Elgin
Echo
Joseph Butler
Stoehr Bros
L. Thoma
Gunderson
C. Theo. Schmid
L. B. Mattoon
Rev. W. Schunke
Sova
John Lehman
A.gunderson
New York
Ely
Peter Lehman
Wm. Bennett
L. T. Bilden
J. W. Lehman
Schori
Pleasant Ridge
T. J. Capper
Penter
Brainard
Jakey
Elmo
Canary
Highland Ridge
A. D. Kinney
H. Mallwitz
C. L. Freiburghaus
Bryant's Hotel
Gunderson & Nicklaus
C. Lehman
Gee, Schappy
W. H. Finke
Benson Bros
Oelwein
West Union
Fayette County
Work Started on Who's Who in Iowa in Fayette County
Rex Shaver begins data collection for a Fayette County history and county portrait to be included in Who's Who in Iowa published by the Iowa Press Association. Local historians assist. criteria focus on civic activity or notable achievement in special fields. The volume will contain no advertising.
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Rex Shaver
Fayette County
Igoma
Iowa Press Association
The
Press Association
Shaver
Mrs Kohler Buys Halstenson Store and Center Street Home
Mrs Mel Kohler has purchased the Halstenson store building and the residence on Center Street. The deal was arranged through Carl Schori, administrator of the Halstenson estate.
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Mel Kohler
Halstenson
Center Street
Halstenson Estate
Carl Schori
Knox Seeks Republican Nomination for County Treasurer
W M Knox, the present county treasurer and West Union resident since boyhood, announces his bid for re nomination in the June 3 primaries. He cites two terms in office, a record of efficiency, an able staff, and impartial treatment of all residents.
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W. M. Knox
The
Echo
West Union
Humphrey Seeks 1942 Republican Supervisor Nomination
Harry R. Humphrey of West Union announces in this week's Echo his bid for re nomination to the 1942 supervisor term. He is now completing his first term after succeeding Will Lauer of Eldorado and remains a well known local figure despite garbled text in parts of the note.
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Harry R. Humphrey
West Union
Will Lauer
Eldorado
Mr. Humphrey
Sam Tshniebenee
County Affairs Continue Under Steady Leadership
The administration remarks that continuing in the same capable manner promises to maintain order and effective governance, highlighting the county’s ongoing management and prudent decision making under current leadership.
Public Card Party Supports Elgin Library Upgrade
Progress Club hosted a public card party at the town hall last Thursday evening. M. V. Kiple won first in bridge and Hazel Gehring was second. Dean DeSart and Mrs. Melbert Meyer topped 500. Door prize went to Mrs. H. S. Steele. Net proceeds about $11, with $10 allocated to buy books for the Elgin Library.
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Progress Club
Town Hall
M. V. Kiple
Hazel Gehring
Dean DeSart
Melbert Meyer
Groundhog Day Outlook Cited With Shadow Chance
A groundhog forecast noted last Friday February 2 as clear, predicting six more weeks of winter if the animal ventured out. The prediction is traditional but not always reliable, leaving readers to form their own view on the coming weather.
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Groundhog
Annual Press Meeting At Postville Friday
The Northeast Iowa Press association will hold its annual meeting in Postville on Friday February 9 at 1 PM. Officers for the coming year will be elected and round table discussions on printing and publishing will be held. Fred Huebsch McGregor is the present president finishing his third term. Frank Schmitz Ossian is secretary for a third term.
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Northeast Iowa Press Association
Postville
Fred Huebsch
McGregor
Frank Schmitz
Ossian
Coralville
Iowa River
State Conservation Commission
Johnson County Court House
Iowa City
George A. Wilson
A. A. Couch
Iowa State Federation of Labor
WPA
Geo. i. Keller
Johnson County
Wilson
Fred D. Everett
Iowa
The
Conservation Commission
Henry Frieden Sale Draws Big Crowd in Elgin Territory
The Henry Frieden sale drew a large crowd with buyers active through the catalog. Prices were strong, with broad sows selling 15 to 17 dollars, cows near 70 dollars, and horses up to 100. Oats sold around 41.5 cents and corn about 45 cents, while bank clerks from Elgin State Bank, B. J. Baumgartner and W. Fr Kohler, handled sales accounts.
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Henry Frieden
B. J. Baumgartner
W. Fr. ‘Kohler
Elgin State Bank
Senator Paul P. Stewart Seeks Reelection in Fayette Allamakee
Renomination announced in the Echo this week. Paul P. Stewart Maynard will seek the Republican nomination for state Senate from the Fayette Allamakee county district. He is in his first four year term and has strong farming ties. He has served on the state fair board and other state farmer organizations.
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Paul P. Stewart
Maynard
Echo
Fayette-Allamakee
Stewart
State Fair ‘Board
Gairymen
Art Kutschat Seeks Second Term as Sheriff
Fayette county sheriff Art Kutschat announces his candidacy for re election seeking the Republican nomination at the primary. He previously served as deputy under Nehring and has experience as a law enforcement officer. He prizes his first term performance and public confidence and asks for support in the upcoming campaign and primaries.
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Art Kutschat
Fayette County
Kutschat
Nehring
O E S School Of Instruction Set For Feb 14
The O E S school of instruction will be held next Wednesday afternoon February 14 in the hall. Daisy Ray of Oelwein Iowa Grand Conductor of the Order of Eastern Star of Iowa will attend for the school and evening initiation. The session starts at 1 pm with officers urged to be present. The evening meeting begins at 8 o clock. Herman Helmers left Tuesday night for Rock Rapids after an extended visit with his daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Wm E Baumgartner.
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Daisy Ray
Oelwein
Order of Eastern Star of
Iowa
Herman Helmers
Rock Rapids
Wm. E. Baumgartner
Chapman & Fri Sale To Be Held Next Monday
Ninety head of livestock are listed for the Chapman and Frieden sale to be held next Monday on the Frieden farm in Highland township. The sale includes 35 cattle with 12 milch cows, six horses, 49 hogs, and the entire White Leghorn flock, all inspected with culls removed. Farmers in need of stock or machinery fuel should read the Echo ad.
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Chapman & Frieden
Highland Township
General Aid Meeting Elects Delegates for District Conference
The General Aid of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Max Thoma's home on February 1. Rev. Warton spoke on Godspeed's translation of the 23rd Psalm. Officers were chosen to represent the church at the March 15 district meeting in Oelwein to elect a provisional conference group. Committees for the 1940 bazaar were appointed across households and crafts, with a luncheon served by a four-member host committee.
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Methodist Church
Max Thoma
Warton
Godspeeds
Chris Wenger
R. V. Brandt
C. B. Schori
Oelwein
Provisional Conference
Clyde Munson Seeks County Recorder Nomination
Clyde Munson of Hawkeye announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county recorder. The current recorder, L. A. Grimes, is ill and at home. Munson, a county treasurer's office clerk with banking training, is Windsor township Republican precinct committeeman. He asks for support in the June 3 GOP primaries.
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Clyde Munson
Hawkeye
L. A. Grimes
Munson
Windsor Township
Legion Honors Will Loomis With Certificate of Recognition
The La Grange NL Citizen edited by Will W Loomis former NEA president received a certificate of recognition from the local American Legion post for faithful meritorious service during 1939 1940. A Newspaper Appreciation Night was held to present the award inviting the Citizen staff and publishers.
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la Grange
Will W. Loomis
National Editorial Association
The
American Legion
Legion
Citizen
Service Pipe Frozen At Center Street Water Main
The service pipe from Capper's Hatchery to the Center street water main froze in winter. Workers had to dig to reach and thaw the line after electric thawing attempts failed as frost extended over three feet deep.
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Capper's Hatchery
Center Street
We Have Some Beautiful Cycle Men Plants Elgin Furniture Store
A brief note lists items described as beautiful cycle men plants and mentions Elgin Furniture Store, suggesting a display or sale context. The fragment hints at local commerce or promotional material without clear events or dates.
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Elgin Furniture
Masons in Simultaneous Meetings February 12
All Masons of Iowa are urged to attend simultaneous meetings next Monday evening February 12. The Grand Master issued a proclamation with a lodge led program. no outside speakers. Clermont and Elgin lodges hold a joint session at Elgin with Dr L L Carr arranging the program under the theme Masons Three-fold Obligation.
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Iowa
Services Committee
Clermont
Elgin
Masonry
L L. Carr
W. M
Community Club Meeting at Elgin Hotel Monday
The February meeting of the Elgin Community Club will be held at the hotel next Monday evening at 6 30. James Murphy of Independence conservation officer for three counties will speak on conservation. 3B Baumgartner, chairman of the speakers committee, urges reservations to accommodate expected guests.
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The
Elgin Community Club
James Murphy
Independence
J. Baumgartner
Mr. Murphy
Republicans Split Over National Committeeman
Three or four inches of heavy wet snow fell Saturday night and Sunday. The moisture will help replenish soil after a dry past season, easing the handicap for the coming growing season if more snow arrives.
Upper Iowa to Host Northeast Iowa Newspaper Men
Upper Iowa University will host a conference for northeast Iowa newspaper men on Friday Feb 23 with four well known speakers lined up. Don Reid Des Moines L S Barnes Northwood Richard Westerfield West Union and Fudge H EB Taylor Waukon are among the dated talent. Attendees will dine at six and attend the Dubuque vs Upper Iowa basketball game at 7:45. Virgil C Welch notes the latch string is out to all reporters.
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Upper Iowa University
Northeast Iowa
Upper Iowa
Don Reid
Des Moines
Iowa Press Association
L. S. Barnes
Northwood
Richard Westerfield
West Union
Fudge H. EB. Taylor
Waukon
University of Dubuque
Upper Tawa
Virgil C. Welch
Northeast Tawa
Lehman Attends Iowan Hardware Dealers Convention
L G Lehman coowner of Lehman Hardware Store leaves for Des Moines to join the annual Iowan Hardware Dealers association meeting. He is among three Fayette county dealers to be honored at a banquet for 25 years of membership or more, dating back 92 years for him. Other county members are Henry Buenneke Hardware of Magnai and F H Beaman of Randalia.
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L. G.lehman
Lehman Hardware
Des Moines
Iowan Hardware Dealers’ Association
Lehman
Fayette County
Henry Buenneke
Magnai
F. H. Beaman
Randalia
Murdered Alive A Pleasing School Three Act Play
A high school presented Murdered Alive a three act mystery comedy in the school auditorium Monday evening. A good crowd witnessed capable performance by the student cast under Frances Sadoff with an efficient crew handling prompts sound props and more. Miss Francisco directed the junior band and boys' glee club in numbers between acts.
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Frances Sadoff
Franecisco
Glee Club
Nels Loftsgard Funeral Held at Marion
Funeral services were conducted at Marion Lutheran church for Nels Loftsgard who died Saturday February 3 after a stroke. Rev. S J Strandford of St Olaf led the rites with burial in Marion cemetery. Elmer Meyer on a four week vacation staying with Henry and John McMillan. Mr and Mrs Milton Schierholz and son of Luana visited Cena Nelson on Sunday.
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Marion Lutheran Church
Nels Loftsgard
S. J. Strandford
St. Olaf
Marion
Elmer Meyer
Henry
John McMillan
Martin Wenger
Milton Schierholz
Luana
Cena Nelson
Intra Republican Move to Replace Spangler at Marshalltown
The Iowa Press Association weekly notes a secret meeting at Marshalltown on January 31 where M. M. Cooney West Union attorney emerged as the likely rival to Harrison Spangler for a third term as Republican National Committeeman. Anti Spangler factions cite his Hoover ties and have sought a candidate since W. J. Goodwin withdrew. Spangler continues outreach statewide and appears unconcerned by the opposition.
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Iowa Press Assn
Harrison Spangler
M. M. ‘Cooney
West Union
Marshalltown
AntiSpangler
Herbert Hoover
W. J. Goodwin
Des Moines
Spangler
Cooney
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Koops
Mexico
G A.f.of
Is United Mire Workers
Baltismore
Fremont
California
Department of Agriculture
Philadelphia
MW. H. “Coin Harvey
Hurie
Henry Frieden Sale
Art. Kutschat
O. E.S. School
the Sphinx
Sey Tim
Chapman & Fri
R. P. Strauch
Walter Bovis
H. B. Gilson
Ray DeSart
Charles Feller
Edith Berg
Mary Cook
Sam Lehman
W. Kuster
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Albert Schori
L. R. Jones
Walter Follett
Will Loomis
Masons
Elgin Hotel
U.S.A
Miller
Jack Miller
Ottumwa
State Bonus Board
Katie Muller
Indianola
Alex Miller
Washington
Acretary
Burl G. Miller
Maines
Wallace Snetutucy
Henry Wallace
Democratic State Central Committee
Birmingham
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