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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1926
Page
7
Local advertisement rates at Elgin Iowa post office show seven and one half cents per line for insertions and one cent per word for classifications. Notices of entertainments require advance payment and ads run until discontinued. Historical rate card lists six month and annual features with figures and terms.
Thursday February 11 1926 reports Mr and Mrs Frank Morrison visiting in Migin Weat Unton Mrs C M Green taught in the intermediate room during Miss Harringtons absence Oestom road work and a city council yeare supply plan are noted G and Kniel Mrs Mel Kohter and Mrs Elmer Schori hosted a Philadelphia class gathering with officers elected for the coming year Beery Valley items list numerous local families visiting dining and social events including Bert Thoman Adolph Buroden and many others with Sunday visits and weekend work updates Also mentions Thomas Hanson and family Mrs G Friederich and several neighbors and several farm tasks and fabrications by residents.
Fayette residents host and visit, store ads promote sales, and community events include a Mask Ball and birthday celebrations. The column lists visitors from West Union and Huron, a Kensington Club hostess, and plans for insulation, soldering, and milled goods with numerous town and regional names throughout.
Ziba Tripp notes quick radiator repairs and new Quick Way Valve Grinder. Services include repairing, seating, charging, and valve grinding to ensure best job. Offers quotes and emphasizes prompt service during car overhauls.
A humorous exchange between two bootleggers discusses a batch described as the strongest yet. One asks about the last batch and the other claims a silver dollar would float on top, then melts when tested.
Bertha Mealey of Odebolt stayed with her mother Mrs Ben Weibel over the weekend. The Macon and Hastern Stam families plan to fit up a hospital room with new furniture. Elgin Boy Scouts and leaders visited Mr and Mrs Fred C Muchlethaler for an anniversary program of the Boy Scouts of America, held from 7 to 7 20 PM, enjoyed by those involved.
Joe Potter spent the week visiting notable locals and spent time at the T. J. Capper residence social circle, reflecting continued neighborhood ties and civic connections.
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