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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1924
Page
5
The article notes a challenging home contest tonight with a handicapped floor, predicting a hard battle for the local team. It mentions no further games until after the U S Boys' Tournament, with participants entered in the February 28 29 event and references Prof Marl Weaver of Iowa College.
February events at the Baptist Church include Sunday morning German services at 10 and Sunday school at 1 30. Evening gatherings feature a BYBU meeting at 8 with choir, instrumental and vocal performances by Hans Kelsor and others, then Bible questions and a study session on Romans planned for February 21 at 5.
The report notes 16 percent of hogs inspected for tuberculosis showed infection, causing large food and monetary losses. It outlines prevention, eradication, and management methods recognized as crucial for hog health. USDA bulletins provide detailed guidance for counties aiming to reduce bovine tuberculosis risk. Mr and Mrs F W Hughes are returning home later this week along with other friends.
In Des Moines on March 4 1924 voters chose twenty delegates to represent towns at the Republican state convention. Delegates will select representatives to attend the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on June 19 1924. Hugh Patterson cited as committeeman amid coverage of Iowa pork industry noting a record 1170 pound hog dressed in 45 minutes by Donald Austin.
In Grand Rapids Herald notes a playful classroom line about the swallow’s home then moves through local hints and ads. Items mention Lehman Hardware, Rosa Pister, Miss Sarah Groth visiting Clermont, Elgin Opera House mask ball plans, Geo Behort Co spring dress goods, a Cedar River bridge contract at Teland Point, and Dubuque police alarm mentions with local names and casual remarks about life in small-town midwest.
The American Legion invites state citizens to submit ideas for a constructive worthwhile project for the coming year. A community forum is planned at the Bigin Opera House on February 20, 1984 at 8:00 p.m. W. H. Paat, commander of the West citizen post, will preside as the meal proceeds to benefit all attendees.
A local savings bank announces a healthy increase in deposits and plans to lower rates soon. Elected officers include President Christa Miller and co-presidents Hy Mn e Srakage and H. F. Shipton. J. A. Erickson is re-elected cashier, William Kneeland assistant cashier, and Harold Greeaten teller.
An Epigram on advertising quotes Etbert Hubbard: advertisement educates the public about who you are where you are and what you offer in skill talent or commodity. The only man who should not advertise is the one with nothing to offer.
Patchy town chatter mentions Bugmeledé pans, upcoming mask belt event, and Grant's performance. Walter Kinla reports household items moved, road conditions delaying truck transport. Fayette county supervisors eye a rotary snow plow seen in Mason City, plan a local trial if snow persists.
The Capper Hatchery installed a large incubator system with 108 egg trays and 24 hatching trays, powered by Verogene burners to maintain 100 degrees and produce about 176 000 baby chicks per season. An expert supervised the setup, now undergoing testing, as workers manage thousands of eggs and numerous machines. The factory welcomes visitors to tour and see the operation in action.
The Clarion notes a sale for one dollar on the open market and discusses its plant and Linotype, while the Manson Journal comments on price cutting and business practices. A Teutra creek bridge accident near Teutra leaves a girl bruised but stable after a head first fall onto rocks. Various local updates include Grace Manson's visit to Wisconsin, Mrs Bemis and daughter Mikired, Mrs Conner hosting a bridge party, and travel to Prairie du Chien for Fred Schneider. Mrs Sam Lohman returns from Elkader to care for a sick relative.
Elgin audiences enjoyed the southern home comedy A Five Thousand Dollar Chance at the opera house. Six family members face financial strain as they lease their home to a rich northerner who expects servants. When staff fail to appear the children pose as staff, leading to humorous situations and a happy ending as the bachelor falls for the cook. Special praise goes to lead actress Ernestine Schorl and the Tyria orchestra provided musical interludes. Proceeds benefit a good cause.
District Superintendent Dr Will Kirwin will preach morning and evening and attend the Tuesday quarterly conference. Sunday schedule and Tuesday plan to be announced, with Sunday school Epworth League at normal times. Friday Father and Son banquet at 6 30 PM. Phinney couple leaving for Lansing after year at Falb Hotel. Play cast honored with chicken dinner at Mrs Albert Schori home. Teachers urged parental support for child welfare. Mrs Frank Capper to visit Dike.
A long, ornate school column recounts Lincoln’s boyhood in a log cabin, his mother’s knitting, and the journey to Indiana. It notes February 13 birth, Lincoln’s early schooling, and his mother’s death. Also describes Valentines Day activities, Second Primary plans, and a Lincoln program at the high school with songs and plays.
Miss Clara Rowell aged 17 of Volga City reportedly hanged herself in the domestic science room of Volga City High School. The Arlington News notes no cause has been given at this time and the body was found by fellow students.
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