Fire and vaults blaze disrupt court in Arlington district
A fire trapped in a court vault caused alarm as clerks, reporters, and officers fled or climbed to safety. Engineers evacuated via windows while flames scorched but did not fully break containment. The incident disrupted sessions and damaged memorabilia, with few casualties reported.
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Garner
Linn
Riley
F. J
Joferk
Finch
Indes Taylor
Jenifor
Mique Dasgee Masquerade Draws Record Town Crowd
The masquerade dance at the Migin opera house drew an estimated 600 people, with the hall packed and a lively, orderly crowd. Awards by judges honored best costumes and entries including Christmas Girls, Butterflies, Russian Cock, and various comic costumes, marking the event as one of the town’s best and most historic mask balls.
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Migin
Christ Saya
Anythers
Harry Backer
Mel Kohler
Ray Degart
Florence Kohler
Arlie Holser
Pest
Butterflies
rBenals Johnson
Margaret Yenney
Gent
H. B Brackin
Chas Bullivan
Jiges
Narion Fennel
Jack- To-Lanterno
Agnes Oleon
John Grimm residence on Pleasant street for sale
Authorized sale offers the John Grimm residence on Pleasant street. A fine seven room frame house with cellar hot water heating plant wood shed chicken house four level lots shade trees and lawn. Desirable property can be bought right. Investigate at once Blen Land Company.
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Sals
Eale
John Grimm
Pleasant Street
Onca
Bletn Land Company
Food Sale by the ald and 4th division ladies
The ladies of the ald and 4th division of tha M. HL Ald will conduct a food sale in the O. B Halel stare on Saturday February 11. Visit to see cooked foods and extras for your table offered by the ladies.
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Tha M. HL Ald
National Boy Scout Week Observance Acknowledges Oath
The notice marks National Boy Scout Week from February 8 to 14 and notes the twelfth birthday of the Boy Scouts of America founded February 8 1910. It recalls Congress charter June 16 1916 and reports about 530000 registered members and over 2 million boys pledged to the Scout Oath to do their best to duty to God and country help others be physically strong mentally awake and morally straight.
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Annlver
Boy Scouts of America
Congress
Boygrand
Town farmers hold tractors valued at twenty million dollars
Agricultural engineers at Town State College estimate Town State farmers own tractors totaling about 20 million dollars in value. They note many machines sit idle because horse feed is inexpensive, but say farmers could boost returns by properly maintaining their equipment.
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Town
Agricultural Engineers
Town State College
Surprise Birthday Party for Hulda Boyle
The Miskodeed Campfire Girls surprised Hulda Boyle Monday evening January 80 with a birthday celebration. The event featured games and delicious refreshments.
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Hulda Boyle
Memories of burning court house at Bet Uiniin Sunday
Fragmented report recounts past incidents following a courthouse fire near Bet Uiniin. It notes votes in West Taoy and Valley township, a contest between West and Feyatte, a boy aiding rope rescue, and the cracked bell in the courthouse yard. Readers recall lingering scars and local memory.
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Bet Uiniin
T. J. Cap-' Bert
jHlaneant Valley
West
Court House Yard
Brackin's Chatter Reports Chester Whittes Sale
A Brackin churned sale at the livery barn on the 37th drew a good crowd. Prices were steady though not as high as past years. Jack gaison sold hogs of this breed and planned to raise his herd. purchasers listed include three buyers.
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Brackin
Jack" Gaison
Phe pantorie Weekly Church Notes and Bake Sale Event
M E Church notes a helpful week at the Tri District Center 8108 Fayetts with Ladies Aid bake sale at C B Kniel store Saturday. Bible Story contest winners head to Randalla match. Regular services planned next Sunday with Sunday School after worship and Boworth League in the evening.
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Phe
Tri-District
Coat Fayetts
Ladies’ Ald Society
C. 8. Kniel Store
Ladies’ Ala Society
Samuel Mosby
Randalla
Mable Dummermouth
Dorothy Peeper
Hulda
Meyer
Boworth League
Ladies’ Aid Society
Man Bopp
Tllyria Bundays
Baptist Charel Notes Sunday schedule and meetings
Sunday February 12 at 10 am Elsh service 11 pm Sunday school 730 am Preyer meeting English service Tuesday February 14 trustees meet at 3 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Muehlethalar Thursday February 16 7 pm in strnation for the young 8 pm prayer meeting p m choir rehearsal
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Preyer
Fred Muehlethalar
Holsdan Boyle Couple Wed in Omaha Nebraska
Holsdan Boyle and Mr Harry Holadlan were married in Omaha on January 16. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Boyle of West Bend, is a West Bend High School graduate from the class of 1921 and formerly employed at the local telephone office. The groom, Mr D Holaden of Onawa Iowa, was the West Bend bell club pitching ace last summer. They plan to reside in Cedar Rapids.
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Holsdan—Boyle
Bessie Boyle
Harry Holadlan
Omaha
Nebraska
James Boyle
West Bent
Wast Bend
Nomats
D. Holaden
Onawa
West Bend
Cadar Rapids
West Bond Dourpal
Egg Candling Law Applies to Bad Eggs Prosecution Looms
A policy requiring candling of eggs and a handling certificate goes into effect February 1 and runs through May 2. Commissioner Barney warned sellers of bad eggs face prosecution under the pure food law. An order shipping error sent film to Elgin Nebraska. a manager promised a corrected showing at the opera house February 12.
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Pontinue
Barney
Elgin
Nebraska
Christ
Hayes
Opera House
Leon Ay
Pleasant Valley Township meeting bids road work
The Board of Trustees of Pleasant Valley Township Fayette County Iowa will meet at the Citizens State Bank Elgin on Monday February 12 at 2 PM to award bids for township road work. Bid submissions due by Monday noon. Township Clerk George E Schori.
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Board of Trustees
Pleasant Valey
Fayette County
Citizens’ State Bank
Elgin
Iowa
Gegree Eb, Schori
New Dog Tax Law Announces Fees and Payment Points
County Auditor C. F. Chambers announces a dog tax law requiring owners to pay dog taxes to the County Auditor to avoid penalties. Fees include one dollar for male or neutered dogs, three dollars for female dogs, and twenty six cents notary fee per application. Applications may be made at any bank or the county office.
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C. F. Chambers
Helper Wanted for Elgin Dairy Creamery Position
A responsible young man is sought as helper at Elgin Farmers Dairy Co creamery for about six months starting April 15 with May 1 as the target. Applications stating wage expectations must be mailed to M Luchsinger Secretary Elgin Iowa by February 11.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
M. Luchsinger
Sec’y
Elgin
Iowa
School News: Essay Contest and Grades Update
Clarence Schneidar is unable to attend school due to a severe cold. Miss Henderson, Mrs Evans, and Mrs Gunderson will judge the essay contest in the Grammar room next Friday at 2:30. Eighth graders write on Washington, Seventh on Lincoln as a tribute. Fractions review continues in the upper grades while Seventh grade completes a history review. Mrs Thoma gifts a white Hyacinth to the Primary room. Several students return after illness. others report late arrivals and absences.
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Clarence Schneidar
Wnable
Mea Henderson
C. F. Evans
John
Max Thoma
Bible Story Contest at MBH Church Draws Youth Talent
The annual Bible Story Contest at MBH church Friday evening featured Mabel Bummermuth winning first for Christmas Story and Margaret Yenney second with Stephen's Apology. Dorothy Peeper won biographical history with Stol en Blessing, Ops Schori second with John the Baptist. Hulda Meyer led Jeptha's Daughter and Mary Hanson Ruth and Naomi took second. Judges were Irma Kruseing Edon Luce Fay ette and Lana Henderson Elgin. The event honored young participants and coach Mrs Evans for community effort.
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MBH
Ahe
Ops Schori
John the Baptist
Hulda Meyer
Jeptha
Mary Hanson
Ruth
Naomi
Irma Kruseing
Edon Luce
Fayatte
Lana Henderson
Elgin
Evans
Clermont Volunteers Battle Fire At Mrs Ritchie Residence
An alarm Tuesday forenoon reported a fire at the old residence of Mrs. Ritchie in Clermont. Firefighters responded quickly, extinguishing the blaze after it threatened the attic and roof. The incident underscored the need for adequate fire protection near the nearby stockyards and elevator.
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Clermont Volunteer Fire Department
Ritchie
Lesa
Clermont Department
Tumber
Clermont
Close Out Stock in N W Fyung’s Variety and Café Sale
Ned Fyung announces a major close out sale starting Wednesday to liquidate his variety store and begin a restaurant venture. He promises aggressive prices and plans to install new equipment to offer warm Texan meals around the clock with an A-1 cafe lineup.
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N. W. Fyung
Han Daolided
Ned
Bigia
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