Much Debated Farm Measure Passed By Congress
The farm bill passed Congress with all Iowa Senators and congressmen voting yes. It directs the Commodity Credit Corporation to make corn loans when November crop estimates exceed domestic consumption and when farm corn prices fall below 75 percent of parity. Loans vary with supply, from about 45 to 65 cents per bushel, aiming to stabilize prices and hog markets. Marketing quotas apply once nationwide corn reaches about 2.735 billion bushels if two thirds of area farmers approve. The bill also lets the secretary represent farmers before the Interstate Commerce Commission on freight rates and creates four regional laboratories to develop new farm product uses and markets.
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Congress
Gillette
Herring
Iowa
Commodity Credit Corporation
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Interstate Commerce Commission
Thiat
Farm Legislation Delays After Long Effort
The speaker recalls expecting a farm bill before February but notes the difficulty of passage. Despite delays, a broadly supported bill was enacted with votes from Town representatives across Democrats and Republicans, marking a notable bipartisan achievement.
Big Session Accomplishments Highlight Farm and Housing Bills
In a special session the house passed the farm bill and the housing bill amid praise for a record of achievements. The body also approved several appropriation bills after extensive hearings while the senate faced delays over an anti lynching measure. The article notes looming foreign policy questions and navy expansion plans.
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House
Senate
Mayor Becker Declines To Run Again
The town hosts a citizens caucus next Wednesday March 2 to nominate candidates for mayor and other offices. Mayor Becker, after two terms, will not seek re election, a final decision. Other officials have not declared. A suitable mayoral candidate must be found before the caucus, a difficult task given the low pay and heavy work.
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Echo
Citizens’ Caucus
Becker
Riverside Club Holds Follow Up Meeting
The Riverside Club held an all day follow up meeting on Tuesday February 15 at Mrs Ern Lerch s home. The event focused on up to date wardrobes for adults and teens with the Second Year Clothing project detailing alterations to keep garments looking new. Patterns for sleeves gilets sashes and boleros were shown and tried on by attendees. The morning featured quilting an embroidered quilt by Mrs Lerch and a noon dinner followed by a luncheon prepared by multiple members.
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Ern Lerch
Elgin Fire of 1919 Spreads Through Block
Fred Berg proved timing of Elgin’s major blaze on September 26 1919 by presenting an Echo issue dated 25 or 26. The fire began in the August Holzer building closet noticed by Mrs Holzer and quickly engulfed the Holzer block then Stoehr jewelry shop Berndt’s barber shop and Schlupp shoe store. In two hours the block burned to the ground sparking talk of a municipal waterworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Berg
Elgin
Hughes
R. W. Muehlenthaler
August Holzer
Holzer
Stoehr
John Berndt
Schlupp
Progress Club Meeting Hosted at Erma DeSart Home
Erma Jane DeSart hosted the Progress Club’s Monday evening gathering at her home. Roll call featured Sweden facts while Mrs. Helen Muehlethaler reviewed Sweden the Middle Way by Marquis Child. Wilma Steinmetz led the meeting in Edna Hunsberger’s absence. Allen Habeger announced county convention committees for April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Jane DeSart
Progress Club
Sweden
Helen Muehlethaler
Marquis Child
Edna Hunsberger
Wilma Steinmetz
Allen Habeger
Silver Fellowship Tea At St Pauls M E Church
Ladies from Clermont Illyria and St Pauls M E sponsor an International Silver Fellowship tea at St Pauls M E on Monday February 28 at 2 30 pm Invitations have been sent to the community and programs mirror national church events Local program includes piano violin songs vocal duets and a guest speaker Miss Marian Gee of West Union will attend along with performers Mrs Ern Bauder Mrs Mel Kohler Mrs W H Mitchell and others
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Clermont
Illyria
St. Pauls M. E
St. Paul’s M. E
Mra
L. H. Appelman
WH Mitchell
Bang
India
Woodforde Finden
Ern Bauder
Mel Kohler
Marian Gee
West Union
Geraldine Yearous
Helen Denner
W. H. Mitchell
Dvorak
Logan
Ralph Humphrey
Fans Attend Elkader Frolic At Local School
A group including Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Schoin and others attended the Fans' Frolic at Elkader Saturday. The four-part event started with a 6 o'clock banquet, followed by a high school auditorium concert by the school band. After dinner speaker Land Gillilan and editor W. Earl Hall led the program, Belmont Magee served as master of ceremonies, and the dance capped a successful evening with near 700 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Schoin
W. C Falk
R. A. Crider
Margaret
Maxine Hunsberger
Elkader
Land Gillilan
Washington, D
America
W. Earl Hall
Mason City Globe Ganette
Belmont Magee
University of Minnesota
Clase
Legion and Auxiliary Hold Joint Meeting at Baumgartner Home
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary met at B. J. Baumgartner's home last Wednesday with Clara Muehlenthaler and Lena Baumgartner assisting. Fifteen members attended as two letters were read regarding hospital donations and delegates to a Des Moines meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
B. J. Baumgartner
Clara Muehlenthaler
Lena Baumgartner
Walter Kohls
Des Moines
Helen Willis
R. A. Crider
Washington
M.J. Blockhus
F. D. Welch
Lincoln
Oliver Torkelson
C. B. Schori
Mary Skarshaug
Tabitha Society Meets at Baptist Church for Regular Session
The Tabitha Society met last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Edward Krueger presiding. The group sang Open Mine Eyes, conducted devotions led by Mrs. C. W. Krueger, and heard a paper on Ecclesiastical Windows by Mrs. Len Simek. Hostesses were Mabel Pinney Amelia Wede Esther Kiple Helen Muehlethaler and Cornelia Burrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society of the Baptist Church
Edward Krueger
C. W. Krueger
Len Simek
Mabel Pinney
Amelia Wede
Esther Kiple
Helen Muehlethaler
Cornelia Burrow
Change in Mail Schedule Beginning March 1
Beginning March 1 the Star route local mail schedule changes. The southbound and northbound times are listed with a single change: the after noon southbound mail now leaves at 3 15 p m instead of 4 45 p m.
Methodists set national broadcast for Ash Wednesday service
The Methodist churches plan a national hook up via the Mutual system on Ash Wednesday March 2 at 9 p.m. Bruce Barton Bishop Hughes and Arthur Comptim will give brief addresses and Jeanette MacDonald will sing on WMT Waterloo in the broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Mutual
Bruce Barton
Bishop Hughes
Arthur Comptim
Jeanette McDonald
WMT
Waterloo
Are You Moving Move Notice for Ames Residents
If you are moving on March first drop in at the office or send a postcard with your new and old addresses to update our mailing list. Mr and Mrs Henry Skarshaug and family have moved from 142 Grey Bt to 2020 Story Street Ames.
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Henry Skarshaug
Ames
Grey Bt
Story Street
Citizens Caucus to be Held at Elgin City Hall
Notice to all qualified voters of Elgin: a Citizens caucus will convene at city hall on Wednesday evening March 2. Mayor 20e H. F. Becker urges attendance. Social notes report Mrs H H Wolf hosted the Batoffe club with Mrs L L Kiple high score, Mrs W cl Falk second, and Mrs C B Behori low. Market Day in Elgin Saturday.
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Elgin
H. F. Becker
H. H. Wolf
Batoffe Club
L. L. Kiple
W. cl Falk
C. B. Behori
Otto Olsen Weds Detroit Girl in Toledo Event
Otto Olsen son of Mr and Mrs Q J Olson of Elgin married Adele Roberta of Detroit Michigan on Saturday February 12 in Toledo Ohio. They plan to reside in Detroit where he works. Guests Mr and Mrs Freda Wede and son Vernon visited the Vern Boyer home Sunday evening.
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Otto FE. Olson
Q. J. Olson
Elgin
Adele Roberta
Detroit
Mich
Toledo
Freda Wede
Son Vernon
Vern Boyer
Saturday Market Day Sale At Falb Barn Elgin
Elgin hosts the first Market Day Sale of the season on Saturday February 26 starting at 1 p m at Falb's barn sale manager H W Falb announces large sale items with many bargains from local merchants. Bring the lady of the house to shop while the men attend the sale. expect a big day in Elgin.
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Elgin
Falb
H.W. Falb
Attend State Meeting of Republican Party
R P Strauch returned Wednesday noon from Des Moines after attending the Washington Birthday Dinner at the Hotel Fort Des Moines Tuesday evening. County delegates included Geo L Scott M M Coonay Harold Van Denover and others. Col Frank Knox spoke to over a thousand delegates advocating a middle tariff stance on a broadcast of WHO. Fayette county was well represented and the event offered candidates a sounding board for the 1926 campaign.
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R. P. Strauch
Des Moines
Washington
Fort Des Moines
Geo. L. Scott
King Palmer
George Simpson
M. M. Coonay
West Union
Curtis Hartman
Fayette
Harold van Denover Oelwein
Polk County Republican Central Committee
Col
Frank Knox
Chicago
Col. Knox
Fayette Counety
First Baby Chicks Hatch At Capper Farm
Capper reports his first hatch of baby chicks came off Monday with over 60 percent viability. About 4,400 chicks were produced and most sent to warmer southern climates. The hatchery plans shipments twice weekly, has expanded capacity, and has received steady orders. The addressing crew just mailed nearly 20,000 yards for the March chick case as demand for bargains rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
Public Card Party Draws Weil at Town Hall
A pond sized crowd attended the public card party at the town hall Friday evening sponsored by the Progress Club. Refreshments were served after the games. Prizes included ladies' high in bridges and 500 and 600 events, with various high honors awarded to local participants.
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Progress Club
Kristy
Bridge
John Becndt
Steele
MD Garner
Door Prist
Chas
Pneilt
Elgin Family News Updates Struggle With Illness
Mr and Mrs M A Boyer and Mr and Mrs Win Barker drove to January Monday where Mr Barker entered University Hospital for treatment The rest returned to Elgin Sunday night Anna Falling grew worse and confined to her bed again
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M. A. Boyer Aml
Win. Barker
Janary Mowlay
Barker
University Hospital
Elgin
Shonday
Anna
Wool Growers Elect Bloomfield As President
L. L. Bloomfield of Elgin was elected president of Fayette County Wool Growers' Association at their annual meeting in Fayette with about fifty members and families attending. A sales committee was named, including F. J. Schroeder and others. A tenancy hearing for Fayette County was set for March 5 at the West Union courthouse, with Homer Chapman chairing and Paul P. Stewart assisting. R. L. Learn of Dover township was elected president of the NBE Town Jersey Cattle Club, while Merwin Doughty and Alden Bogert were chosen as directors from Fayette County.
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L. L. Bloomfield
Elgin
Fayette Co. Wool Growers’ Association
Legion Hall
Fayette
Bloomfield
F. J. Schroeder
Fred Handley
Lara K. Osmundson
C. E. Ostrander
E. L. Carlin
I. F. Shaffer
Otis Rothlieberger
J.C. Hennig
Wm. Halsted
Chas Daweese
J. P. Hastings
Harold Brownell
Harry Olsen
Fayette County
Court House
West Union
Homer Chapman
Paul P. Stewart
Maynard
Landscaping Training School To Be Held
Russell B. Johnson, assistant extension landscaping architect, will visit Fayette county to conduct two meetings on March 1 and 2. The sessions cover landscape planning, planting, and maintenance for town and farm homes, with dates in West Union and Maynard from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open to all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell B. Johnson
Fayette County
Court House
West Union
Legion Hall
Maynard
Hybrid Corn Show Draws Crowd at Elgin Opera House
The Elgin Opera House was filled Tuesday as W. S. Rothlisberger and Marion Lind of Pianeser Hi-Bred showcased a free film. It demonstrated care, skill, and modern methods in developing Pioneer hybrid seed corn, and the presentation drew strong interest and instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Opera House
W. S. Rothlisberger
Marion Lind
Pianeser Hi-Bred Corn Company
Mrs George Anderson Heads to Elkader to Aid New Family
Mrs George Anderson left Tuesday evening for Elkader to care for the mother and newborn at the Millard Olson home. She is joined by her sister Mrs Okan and another sister Mrs Anderson in the caregiving effort.
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George Anderson
Elkader
Millard Olson
Okan
Mrs. Anderson
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Riverside Club
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Tabitha Society Meeting
Methodists
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Republican Party
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Witon
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Stanton
Pist Calera
Sacra
Ad Folsom
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Hegragua
Mergeee Pele
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