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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
5
Local items describe neighbors visiting, travel plans, and New Year activities. The notes mention weddings, dinners, guests from Dubuque and Dubuque area, a farm north of town, and a planned fire alarm siren installation at the town hall. Multiple names appear including Mrs. J. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Fothergirl, Mrs. Robert Croeg, and Miss Hazel Gehring.
The document shows the Board of Directors reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Secretary M. Lintohtinger is named in the text.
During the winter months a repair and heating workshop is offered for cat owners. It aims to keep cats warm and comfortable while repairs are completed. The program highlights skilled workmanship and careful attention to customer satisfaction.
A distorted OCR fragment indicates a person asserts that removing a tax would relieve the company of labor and increase profits. It references someone named Billy handling tax calculations and mentions public disclosure of spying. The text is garbled with unclear entities and context.
Khbeskern Arrested in connection with the double murder involving Mr and Mrs Charles Ven on Day 14 as the case unfolds in Winneahlek County. County authorities allege attempts to obstruct justice, with Rex triangle ties and humorous evasion noted. Kneeskierh, arrested, posted 15 000 bond at the gate for preliminary trial held yesterday. The Arpo-Gazette reports on evidence and suspects.
Burlington and all cy railroad today announced the inauguration of a pension system for its employees. Copies of the plan have been sent to each employee. Eligible workers with at least 28 years in service may retire at 66, others at 60. Pension amounts are based on prevailing rules and last ten years of salary, with a minimum of one dollar per month per year of service and a $26 monthly minimum.
Government officials note several men from the Rock Rapids area who backed a risky venture two years ago now seek recovery of substantial income tax remittances. The group claims losses and doubts Uncle Sam justified their repayment. Outcome uncertain, with many land records in the region affected by the dispute.
The FW Weolworth Company ten cent stores announces its biggest year with sales totaling about 147.5 million dollars, up 6.6 million from the prior year. December led the period with around 24 million, and the seven days before Christmas averaged about 1.68 million daily.
Baptist church notes outline January services with morning and evening worship, Sunday schedule, Wednesday prayer meeting, and Ladies’ Aid Society meeting at Mrs. Pretburghsus home on January 12. Institute for the young at 4 pm and choir practice noted.
Nurse Mable Olson of Sioux City visits her parents Mr and Mrs Ole Olan for New Year. Mrs Robert Cross and son Don traveled to Decorah for a visit at Mr and Mrs Gresnley home. Bertha Kiple and daughter Nelle visited Oelwein. Oldtime saying about valuables in stockings noted.
The council met in regular session with Mayor Hughes presiding. Roll call recorded attendance, minutes read and approved, streets and bridge work discussed, a street project moved for approval, and bids reviewed for culvert, bridge, and yard improvements. Samuel Mosby, clerk.
The New York investigating committee notes some bulb costs could be cut from half to a third with legitimate manufacturer profit. They cite hundreds of millions in output value and Samuel Untermyer suggesting up to 400 percent markup remains unwise. Authorities plan early action on bulb fraud and price drops.
A noted specialist argues that male children are more immature than females, claiming a fly to one ratio favoring the masculine. He cites brain development in women and attributes artistic aptitude to centuries of unequal education for women compared to men.
Regular meeting of the Eastern Stars set for next Wednesday evening January 11 at 7 30 o clock. Installation of officers and other important business will be conducted. Officers and members please be on hand.
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