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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1924
Page
5
A mixed fragment notes landscape beauty, political urging, and local schoolwork. It mentions the Issok Walton League backing Senator McCormick’s bill, highlights potential Mississippi Valley benefits, and references Valentine crafts and student projects.
A producer received 30 certified milk cows from a previously closed area where bovine tuberculosis worry rose. Two cows tested positive and were slaughtered. The piece argues for ongoing vigilance and universal, thorough testing to keep a territory free of disease, warning against premature conclusions.
A brief ad from G. H. Kiple, Drayman, for Hawkeye 648 Company pledges quick fulfillment of requests. It mentions handling large orders of kerogene and two grades of gasoline and asserts readiness to meet customer wants promptly.
Walter Follett was chosen as a delegate to the Republican state convention in Des Moines on Tuesday March 1 with Gus Gunfferson named as the alternate.
Early lambing advice stresses warm housing and first nursing for newborns. J G Hanmer, superintendent at Yows State College, warns clipping the ewe’s udder area to prevent wood or debris from entering the lamb’s mouth, which can upset the lamb. He urges attentive, experienced supervision during lambing, especially in bad weather, to avoid complications.
The Migin Farmers Creamery Co announces coal on the tracks within ten days to two weeks. Patrons wanting coal should contact Fred Reichert, who will notify Santa upon coal arrival, M Lochsinger secretary.
A letter from Mr and Mrs F W Hoghen of Nemohe Town says they cannot return for several weeks yet while enjoying their rent and vacation. They note the tarmaera in that territory has not been much harsher than around Elgin.
A garbled OCR fragment lists prize winners and titled roles with mixed names such as First Lady character Hulde Mayer and Swiss Maident First Gent charecter Adioph ieh man. It mentions pest confusing tags like Rudolph Valentino and various roles.
Morning worship at ten o clock with a Sunday school at two in the afternoon Boworth League at six forty five evening service at seven thirty church night at seven thirty Tuesday evening the Phe athgaelaan will be entertained Mrs Yaokund Mr Reichert leads the Bible class and Open Forum Sunday school Lesson for Match 9 the meeting at home of the former is to bring reels and thimbles
A fragment dialogue style verse notes mispronunciations and stumbles in speech by a speaker observing a stately woman and a charming stranger. It contrasts refined air with slips like you was and I seen, concluding with concern over misunderstanding and awkward grace.
Iowa boosters celebrate the state's wealth and crops noting cornfields worth a billion dollars annually. The piece claims high population productivity and compares to other states while quoting Arthur Bishana lle Johnston of West Union as a business visitor.
Regular session with five councilmen present. Clerk authorized to transfer two hundred dollars from General Fund to Light Fund. Bills approved including town pumps and bonds payments. Community notice of Haat Country Club event and recital program with local residents and meals.
Sunday March 2 offers 10 am German service with communion, 11 am Sunday school, 12 18 pm church dinner, 2 pm junior meeting, 7 pm Pom committee gathering. English service follows, March 5 at 2 pm Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Fred Muehlethaler’s home. March 8 Bible study covers Galatians. B P A members and friends urged to attend.
A note of gratitude expresses appreciation for kindness and sympathy shown during Hazis illness and accident. It mentions valentines received, Hazis returning to school on February 20, and several local visitors and relatives from Mechanicsville Arlington and Sigin friends.
Town farmers grow more interested in the McNary-Haugen bill as leading farm papers show it benefits the entire town, not just wheat farmers. Endorsements come from AFB Federation, town legislature members, Governor Kendall, EC Wallace, and other prominent supporters urging swift action. Petitions in Pleasant Valley, Marion, Highflat, and Nigria will be circulated by Geo Bschori and A M Weibel to signers. three or more petitions per township.
Older boys from Portheast Iowa will meet in Fayette to discuss Christian citizenship. Attendees include high school and church leaders, YMCAs, and speakers such as Boys' Work Secretary from Wisconsin and Prof Earl Roadman. A parade, gym recreation, and evening entertainment are planned with committees guiding arrangements.
A reflective poem urges daily deliberate thought to prevent trouble and missteps. It argues that thinking before acting reduces harm, contrasts thinking with acting rashly, and exhorts self confession and careful choice to avoid jail or regret.
Ban on Octwetu Ominance Mayor Smith of Qelwein notes that an ordinance compelling dairy pasteurization cannot be enforced because state law only allows pasteurization for milk from cows not tested for tuberculosis. The city council has pursued the measure since the typhoid epidemic to require pasteurization.
The text reports Smith taking over the Grimm and Behuphach implement business, with the takeover described as lengthy and substantial. Grimm plans to return to farming, William Schupbier has not announced future plans, and Smith is welcomed as a member of the firm along with Sudhe, marking shifts in leadership and new undertakings.
The school week highlights student achievements and activities across grades. Students prepare industry-themed articles, posters, and maps. attendance improves over three weeks. fourth and fifth graders tackle geography and continental studies. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Speeches studied. Lawrence Knudtson returns after illness. Georgia Meyer and Floyd Knudtson face illnesses with recoveries. the eighth grade analyzes the Federal Constitution. the band progresses under Prof Gordon Moaby. seniors rehearse a class play. Ada Larrabee’s class creates bird houses and functional wood items including foot stools and hall trees.
The Mountaineers Senior Class Lecture Conclave presented a lively five member program with Italian and Swiss players. They showcased reed and string instruments and closed the lyceum season. A small deficit arose from poor paid attendance in bad weather despite extra numbers being planned by the Western Lyceum Bureau.
A caucus of qualified electors in the Incorporated Town of Elgin convenes at Elgin Town Hall on Wednesday evening March 1924 to nominate candidates for mayor five councilmen one treasurer and one assessor for the municipal election to be held Monday March 31 1924. Also a social gathering at Masonic Hall Friday February 29 at 650 pm invites Eastern Stars and families to bring sandwiches and covered dishes.
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