Diplomacy and memories at Capitol mixed with Wilson era relics
A partial letter from the U S Capitol recalls the Norwegian legation, German embassy chatter, and a jesting congressman wife exchange about decor and speech. It notes Mrs Wilson ceding her jewelry business to her employees and highlights the aging National Hotel as a historic site with guests like Henry Clay and David Davis, while detailing a seven man room occupancy in 1913 and the Wilson inauguration crew.
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Historic National Hotel
Historic National
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
National Guard
The
National
Henry Clay
Alexander H. Stephens
Thaddeus Stevens
David Davis
Republic
Great Britain
Samuel J. Tilden
Rutherford B. Hayes
Towans
National Hotel
Woodrow Wilson
Claude R. Portar
Federal Trade Commission
FE. J. Feuling
Iowa Democracy
Earl Bronson
Iowa Wilson League
Kerberg
Sioux City
E. M. Carr
Manchester
I. W. Brunt
Meritol Company of
Decorah
Feuling and I
Home Declamatory Contest at local high school
A large audience attended the home declamatory contest at the local high school on Thursday evening February 16. Winners included Frederick Lauer and Clara Nelson in Oratorical, Marian Patterson and Coronel Rothlisberger in Dramatico, Dorothy Olson and Zella Boyle in Humorous.
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Rothitsberger
Sigred Njus
Postville
Frederick Lauer
Clara Nelson
Dramatico
Marian Patterson
Coronel Rothlisberger
Dorothy Olson
Zella Boyle
Township Organization Meetings In Clermont And Llyria
Clermont township will hold its corn-hog organization meeting at the opera house on Friday February 23 at 1 p m with M C Deer ing temporary chairman In Llyria township the meeting will be at the L O C F hall in Wa Pena on Saturday February 24 at an unspecified time The county bureau reports fourteen hundred fifty contracts signed but not yet turned in with several hundred more expected bringing total to about two thousand by campaign end Some late acceptances may occur after the final filing date due to unavoidable delays
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Clermont Township
Opera House
Clermont
C. Deering
Llyria Township
Wa‘Pena
Peounty
Bureau
Seed Oats Likely Dead From Overheating and Pests
Farmers are urged to test seed oats and barley before planting as many samples show poor germination this year. Tests in Iowa State College lab reveal rates far below the usual 95 to 100 percent due to overheating in bins and parasitic organisms.
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Towa
Towa State College
Scott Declines Run for 1936 Supervisor Nomination
Geo. L. Scott of Windsor township had planned to oppose W. P. Lauer for the 1936 supervisor nomination but reversed course and telephoned the Echo to say he had changed his mind. Explanations to follow. It remained unclear whether he would stay out of politics or pursue other aims.
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Geo. L. Scott
Windsor Township
W. P. Lauer
Mr. Scott
Store Building and Business for Sale in Elgin Iowa
Property and business in Elgin offered for sale due to health concerns from cold winters. Details and terms available from 25-270 N. W. Evans, Elgin, Iowa. Note: Four percent beer provided by new Towa beer bill, not expected to be intoxicating.
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Iowa
Elgin
N. W. Evans
Japanese Chick Sexing Expert to Visit Capper's Hatchery
A Japanese expert in chick sexing will visit Capper's Hatchery for one or two days weekly. He will determine the sex of newly hatched chicks and sort pullets from cockerels for buyers who seek all pullets. The visitor, part of the Japanese Sexing Association, will stay about three months and work across Capper's, Green Bay, and Madison hatcheries.
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Capper
United States
Capper'’s
Green Bay
Madizon, Wis
Church Youth Program at Illyria Church
The Church of Youth presents a Sunday evening program at Illyria Church on February 25 starting at 8 o'clock. Betty Kohler Darlene Yearous and Leo Rothlisberger lead the committee with Scripture reading by Margaret Grimm, prayer by Florence Thoman, a vocal duet by Norma Robbins and Coronel Rothlisberger, offertory by Margie Christ, announcements by Marie Dennler, talk, and closing hymn. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Church of Youth
Illyria
Betty Kohler
Darlene
Yearous
Leo Rothlisberger
Margaret Grimm
Florence Thoman
Norma Robbins
Coronel ‘Rothlisberger
Margie Christ
Marie Dennler
R. CG
Jorgenson
Elgin Draws a Bye in Fayette County Junior High Tourney
Nine Fayette county schools enter the junior high basketball tournament at West Union Friday and Saturday February 23 and 24. Elgin received a first round bye on Friday while West Union also had a bye. if Elgin wins they meet Saturday at 3 30 pm against the winner of Oelwein versus Clermont.
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Fayette County
Arlington
Clermont
Elgin
Fayette
Hawkeye
Maynard
Randalia
Oelwein
West Union
School of Instruction Held by Lola Smith
Mrs Lola Smith district instructor for the Order of Eastern Star led a school of instruction Tuesday with officers meeting in the afternoon to practice ritual work and later exemplify it before the lodge. A social time and refreshments followed the session.
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Lola Smith
Order of Eastern Star
Church of Youth gains readers interest letter shows praise
Rev. Harlow Graham of Oak Bluffs Mass writes to Rev. Snyder praising the Church of Youth and asking if an organization with stewards and committees exists and for literature about the program. the reply notes readiness to explain the idea to encourage more groups to start.
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Elgin
Church of Youth
Snyder
Harlow Graham
Oak Bluffs
Mass
Bro. Snyder
Mixed program draws large crowd at Elgin Opera House
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society sponsored a mixed program at the Elgin opera house last Friday evening. Tickets at 15 and 10 cents plus candy sales brought in nearly $35, with net proceeds around $80 after expenses. The lineup included songs readings novelty acts and a one act play. Refreshments were served to entertainers after the show.
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Methodist Ladies’ Aid ‘Society
Elgin Opera House
Ernst Peterman wedding in Illyria on February 14
Bernice Ernst daughter of Mia Ernst and Milo Peterman son of Mr and Mrs Henry Peterman of Arlington were married Wednesday afternoon February 14 at the bride’s mother’s home in Illyria Rev D W Butler officiated in the presence of a few relatives and friends Floyd Ernst brother of the bride attended with his girlfriend from Iowa City The couple will reside on a farm near Clermont Congratulations are extended by many friends.
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Bernice Ernst
Mia
Nancy Ernst
Elgin
Milo Peterman
Henry Peterman
Arlington
Illyria
D. W. Butler
Geneseo
Floyd Ernst
Iowa City
Clermont
State liquor bill passes with state monopoly
The Iowa House and Senate approved a liquor control bill that creates a state owned store monopoly on liquor sales. Bootlegging would be punishable by a 1000 dollar fine, one year imprisonment, or both, with changes to be sent back to the House for final approval.
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Iowa
House
Senate
Farm Union Meeting At Elgin Opera House
A Farm Union meeting will be held at the Elgin opera house Thursday evening February 22 with Bob Moore of Des Moines as speaker. There is no admission charge and the public is invited.
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Farm Union
Elgin Opera House
Bob Moore
Des Moines
It Pays to Trade at Home Try It
A compact shopper note urges readers to trade locally, promoting home businesses and nearby services as a smart choice for savings and community support. The item highlights the value of buying close to home and supporting neighborhood merchants.
Local corn hog committee to form at Elgin town hall
A township meeting in Elgin today at two o'clock will organize a local corn hog board. All farmers who signed corn hog contracts must attend as the committee will handle investigations and appraisals. W C Follett will chair and explain, with balloting to elect three officers for the county board.
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Elgin Town Hall
Illyria Ladies Aid Supper and Evening Program
The Illyria Ladies' Aid Society served an all you can eat supper for 26 cents at the church Monday evening. A free program announced by W S Rothlisberger featured songs, readings, an Irish alibi play, and musical numbers with local performers. Afterward, young people enjoyed games in the church parlors.
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Illyria Ladies’ Aid Society
W. 5. Rothlisberger
America
the Beautiful
J. J. Snyder
Harold Strong Deatest
Syria
Max Medberry
Ed Medberry
Arthur Chap
Maria Dennler
Florence Thoman
Kenneth Medberry
Fern Kerr
Salo
Forest Shaffer
Zella Boyle
Thas. Ogle
Benson Returns to Contest for Congress From District
C C Benson of Clayton county announces bid for Republican nomination for congressman from the district. Former state senator who opposed G N Haugen in the last primary. With Fayette and Clayton counties fielding candidates, western voters may back one of their own to benefit from a split vote. Prominent western men were mentioned early in the season as potential candidates.
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C. A. Benson
Clayton County
G. N. Haugen
Fayette
Clayton Counties
Elgin Considers 1934 Homecoming Plan
The Echo invites residents and out of town readers to express support for a 1934 Elgin homecoming. About two weeks are given to mail a postcard to the Echo, with results to be presented to the Community Club. Readers urged to act promptly.
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Elgin
Echo
Cold Wave and Snow Expected in Iowa Tonight
Daily papers forecast a northwestward storm sweeping into Iowa by Wednesday night. The cold front is predicted to blanket the state within 24 hours with temperatures dropping at least 15 degrees.
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Daily Papers
Iowa
Echo Report: Noted Sighting Across Town
Local readers recount a sighting reported in the Echo with details of location, time, and witnesses. Officials say no further confirmation is available at this time, while residents remain curious about the claim.
Ten Day Sentences and Local Court Actions in Fayette
News items from Fayette County detail ten day sentences for intoxication in Oelwein and West Union, a mortgaged property sale appeal in Sumner resolved by payoff, cruelty to dumb animals and other minor offenses, a foot race arrest in Turkey River Junction, a bootlegging case near Latta, and a Clermont man paroled after an eight month jail term. The county sheriff and local justices of the peace handle multiple minor cases.
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William Kirkpatrick
Oelwein
Fayette County
Nick Vesh
A. F. Voshell
Lester Alcorn
West Union
Justice of the Peace
John T. Riley
Latta
Roliffe Latta
Turkey River Junction
H. J. Nehring
Elgin
Justice Court
Will Wetherbee
Clermont
W. L. Eichendorf
Mr. Wetherbee
Sanford Seeks Republican Nomination for County Attorney
Attorney L H Sanford announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county attorney. A lifelong Oelwein resident, he is a 1923 University of Iowa College of Law graduate and has practiced there since. He served three terms as city attorney and is a World War veteran with overseas service and former American Legion county commander.
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L. H. Sanford
Oelwein
University of Iowa Law School
Sanford
American Legion
Last Legislative Letter Ends This Week in Special Session
Des Moines reports this week marks the final legislative letter of the special session. The Iowa press representative will focus on the graphic arts code after presidential signing, with plans to adjourn soon and assurances that few major news items will be missed.
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Des Moines
Iowa Press
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