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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
1
The publication is issued every Thursday by R P Strauch and is entered as second class mail matter in Higin Fayette County under the local postal rules.
George E Schori, son of Benedict and Hilzabeth, born Elgin Iowa October 10 1878, died December 29 1928 at his home in Elgin at age 50. He grew up in Elgin, worked in livestock with Schori Brothers and in merchandising. He married Mell Stoehr on August 16 1917. Survived by three sisters Mrs Knudtson Mrs Thoma Mrs Kuster and three brothers Albert Ernest Elmer plus other relatives. Funeral services were held at his home January 2, conducted by Rev J J Snyder. interment in Bigin cemetery.
Nels Jorgen Jorgenson born July 31 1844 in Hatting Denmark. He married Susanna Johansen and had three children. They moved to Fayette County Iowa 1894 then to Gan der area 1913. His wife died 1919 and he died Christmas Eve 1928 at age 84 years five months, buried Marion cemetery. Rev Tysdal officiated.
The death notice honors a patriarch who cherished teaching prayers to his great grandchildren and grandchildren. Survived by daughter Johanna Johanson Olaf, son Jorgen Jorgenson, and a large family including thirteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Preceded in death by a spouse and other relatives, with memories of a life in Buffalo, New York.
Alfred Gerhard Gisleson son of Balver H and Marie Gisleson born August 7 1899 died Christmas Day 1928 in an automobile accident. He lived on the I H Skarshaug farm near Gunder eight years and with his brother in the Gisleson brothers partnership. He married Elvina Jenson in March 1925 and they had one child Yvonne Auveds. Survived by wife child parents four brothers Henry George Mic hard and Clifford and grandmother Mary Odegard interment was at Marion cemetery December 28 after services at home and Marion church Rev T W Tyndal officiated. Card of Thanks The family thank all who helped lighten their burden including Rev Tysdal and those who assisted at home and choir for songs of comfort.
Nearly 100 farmers will meet January 7 to 11 to summarize 1928 accounts and begin books for 1929. The effort aims to reveal each farmer’s role in the five billion dollar deficit reputedly linked to 6.5 million U.S. farmers. Enrollment is rising after 70 Fayette county books last year, with J. C. Galloway assisting new record-keepers.
The Bureau of Dairy Industry explains factors affecting butterfat tests in cream. Variations arise from separator bowl speed, flow rate, and milk temperature, with higher testing milk producing higher butterfat in cream. The article ends with an unrelated joke about pockets and necks.
A mother and daughter clash over marriage amid beliefs with irony and wit. A homely girl, a freckled nose, a mule, a pin, and a torch appear in disjoint images. Services are noted for Monday in the Baptist church.
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