Choice 160 Acre Farm and Adjacent Lands for Sale
Listings describe multiple farms and land tracts near Elgin and Elpia with 120 acres cultivated, 16 acres timber, 24 acres pasture, springs, and good buildings. Prices around 87.50 to 100 per acre, various locations incl Kanabee County Minnesota and Hyde County South Dakota. Also mentions a residence property and timbered tracts adjoining Elgin Canning Factory with several outbuildings and wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Factory
Elgin-Weat Union Road
Elpia
Kanabee Co
Minn
Twin Cities
Elgin
Illyria Items Snowy New Year's Gatherings Across Community
A snow drenched report from Sanday through Illyria notes New Year visits and gatherings. Fred Rothlisberger and wife traveled to West Union while many local families hosted or attended events at the Wenger, Fritz, and Krenger homes. Several residents visited kin, attended church and funerals, or traveled to nearby towns like Maynard and Fayette. A hospital operation is mentioned for Fremont Ogle with well wishes, and a Telephona Go meeting reelects old officers at the M. W. A. ball with battery updates and ring maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rothlisberger
Anteed
West Union
Martin Klingman
G. I. Medberry
Fritz and
Wenger
John Yearous
Arlington
Mr. Yearous
Andrew
Fritz
Tia Farmer
C. M. Klingman
C. W. Doty
Postmaster disposes 9000 one cent stamps in West Union
County Seat Papers notes Postmaster Chambers handled 9000 one cent stamps Monday mainly for post cards. Several residents travel for work and visits. County boards audit county farm inventory and inspect Fayette county buildings for a new hospital for the insane. nearby boards plan to visit for the same purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
Addie Walace
Chicago
Marrian Spaulding
Minneapolis
R. O. Woodard
Biloxi
Migs
New Orleans
Buchanan County Board of Supervisor
Fayette County
Buchanan County
O'Brien
M E Church Notes and Social Tidbits
Preaching Sunday evening at 7:80 and Sunday school at 11:40 A M. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Berg next Thursday afternoon Jan 16. Albert Schupbach and she return ed from Michigan after an extended visit. Station Agent Akers and wife enjoy a new player piano. Avma Berger returned Tuesday from a visit to Cedar Rapids and Waverly with relatives. reports a very enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina McMaton
Arlington
H. B. Kerr
Martha Kreuger
Madison
Ladies’ Aid Society
Berg
Albert Schupbach
Michigan
Albert
Akers
Avma Berger
Troma
Cedar Rapids
Waverly
Congregational church aids in Kentucky and gifts to pastor
The Elkader report notes Congregational church members and friends shipped a first class organ and three barrels of clothing to a poor church in Harlan county Kentucky, prepaid. Rev and Mrs Heddon received thirty pieces of silverware, a magazine stand and nearly $30 in cash as Christmas gifts, reflecting strong local esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Harlan County
Kentucky
Resolutions of Respect for Brother Robert W Helmy
Silver Leaf Lodge No 518 A F and A M mourns the death of Brother Robert W Helmy. The lodge extends heartfelt sympathy to his family, requests charter draped in mourning for thirty days, and orders these resolutions recorded and published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resolvce
Exei Ecxo. C
Taxo. Scuip E
J. HaLysrson
F. W. Huours
Clermont News Briefs Show Local Doings and Moves
Herbert Hans has been on the sick list this week. Steam fitters install the heating plant in the new schoolhouse. Cedar Rapids plastering Win. Larra bee Jr's new house. Lew Bigler of Wadena visited Fred W. His family moved into their Clermont home recently bought from Mrs. Loomis. Lena Larson vacations from Double Store duties with her parents at LeRoy. Mrs. Harry Backer and son return to Waterloo with Miss Helen Dulaney. K. White received word Guy, in San Diego, will travel to Parker, Arizona for health reasons after months of poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
Orlando Shopp
Elgin
G. W. van Atten
Spencer
Iowa
Earl Branson
Erinn Conner
Sioux City
H. W. Conner
Enterprise
Herbert Hans
Lew Bigler
Wadena
Fred W
J. B. Sheehy
Clermont
Harry Backer
Little Son
Waterloo
Helen Dulaney
K. White
Guy
San Diego
California
Parker
Arizona
Drink More Liquor and Dry Territory Paradox
An article cites government statistics showing per capita liquor consumption rising from 4.08 gallons in 1840 to 22.79 in 1911, arguing that dry territory is not truly dry. It notes whiskey declines but wine and beer rise, critiques temperance tactics, and urges readers to reassess liquor laws amid subscription reminders from Ecno subscribers and remarks on crops and a harsh winter in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Some More Bargains in County Properties
Seller promotes a large list of residential properties with land from 10 to 47 acres, plus farms from 80 to 800 acres. Offers moderate down payments and easy terms, with local loans available. Also handles abstracts, insurance, and farm loan arrangements, inviting readers to discuss details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelso
Balashe
Esual
Neighbor Shoots Neighbor Over Paper Borrowing
A jealous man returning from hunting shot his neighbor as he left the house. The legal action cost 75, doctor bills ran 25, and it is noted that 1.50 could have prevented the dispute by simply borrowing the paper.
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Elgin Land Agency
Dlebmian
Henry Topp
Schori
H. S. Hadsel, M.D
Citizens’ State
Ana Wenger Bros
Illyria
Sanday
Chas Dyer
Maynard
Jarl Becker
Jerome Robbins
Herve
Mary Shaffer
Guy Whitford
Mabel
Perry Medberry
Mae Fritz
Krenger Home
R. W. Helms
Brainard
AndrewYearous
Frank Kimpson
Fayette
Jota Probert
Walter
W. Rothlisberger
Geo, Davis
Rose Wenger
Mae Faty
Ida Wenger
Mabel Gehring
Ed Kobler
Will Wenger
Jay Cosgrave
Fremont Ogle
Dubuque
Mis
Orange Baldwin
Mrs. MacKee
Chaster Iowa
C. L. Klingman
Ambrose Moats
Tom Kerr
J. D. Shaffer
Mrs. Christitson
John Wilson
Rob Ernst
Jack Shaffer James
Edith Dye
Delwe
Perle Klingman
John Chapman
Volga City
Kathryn Chambers
Frances Camp
Mr. Auldee Finch
Ruth Walker
M. E. Church Notes
Elkader
W. W. Davidson
R. F. Schmidt
Wm. Ebandort
Ed Gehring
Gus Peterson
W. L. Gilje
Mitchell &. D
Mitchell College
Duso
Clermont News
Larrabee Jr
Lena Larson
LeRoy, Minn
Ecno
Post Office
Robert Wilson
Towa
J. W. Bopp
West Union, Iowa
Rock Island R. R
Colorado
el Paso
Salt Lake City
Western Pacific
Feather River Canyon
Ogden
Southern Pacific
New Mexico
Golden State Limited
Souther Pacific
C.A. Akers
E. H. Trezona
Becker
J.H. Bower
City Drug Store
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