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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1929
Page
5
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a Dec 1 survey showing a 4 to 7 percent smaller pig crop than last year if farmers follow plans nationwide. Iowa State College economists expect potential price gains as hog supplies tighten, though sow numbers for next spring may fall short of plans.
Ramon Ramos, a Mexican youth, was discharged from county jail after a discussion with three men in custody who failed to implicate him in the guilt. No charge of complicity remained against him.
A reflection on true poverty: lacking confidence and trust from friends, weakened by deceit, and the moral costs of prioritizing money over integrity. The piece notes the role of character in poverty and cites a junior club discussion led by Extension Service officials and club leaders.
Oelwein chief N. L. Watt resigns, tendering to Mayor Carnall. Night Policeman W. B. Stone is appointed to fill the vacancy, with George Paul succeeding Stone. Change effective today. Watt did not disclose future plans.
The E L S C met Tuesday evening with Mrs Gordon Mosby presenting a program including Music Roll Gall A New Year s Resolution Yellow Stone Park Nora Klingman Trappers and Traders and Their Tales Marie Carter Administration of Park Affair Ids Patterson The next meeting is January 22 at Mrs Carter s home Gus Johnson, who lives east of town, is reported seriously ill.
H. W. Falk, Elgin ice man, asks Echo to broadcast he will not supply ice for public use next summer unless there is enough ice contracted to cover costs. He says the business is not profitable and urges residents to discuss plans with him if they want ice next season.
The Board of Directors will sell the entire buttermilk output at the Elgin creamery on Saturday January 19 1929 at 2 oclock pm to the highest bidder. Bids are for each days churning for a year term starting February 1 1929 and the board may reject any bids. M Luchsinger secretary.
The message asks if you checked the Echo address label last week to verify expiration time and whether the date shows 1929 or 1980, signaling a due payment while urging cleanup of old accounts and reminding support for the local newspaper.
Notice invites customers to book corn or oats to save money and promises a full line of feeds on hand with price and quality details available. Me Co-Operative Shipping Assn.
The Moser Wagon Shop in Elgin, established 1872 by Chris Lehman and later owned by Rudy Moser, is highlighted as a unique, enduring local trade. Now run by Philip Moser, the shop emphasizes hand finishing, native lumber work, and rare woodwork skill that keeps travelers and locals seeking its quality despite a declining wagon-building trade.
At a regular meeting last Tuesday evening Silver Leaf Lodge No 518 A F and A M installed its officers for the coming year. New officers include Ernest L Bauder Worshipful Master George H Falk Senior Warden Charles H Gruver Junior Warden C J Harrington Secretary Samuel Mosby Treasurer Gordon J Mosby Senior Deacon Walter F Kohler Junior Deacon F C Muehlethaler Senior Steward Louis K Klingman Junior Steward Charles Whitney Tyler Finance Committee Max Thoma Hans Winkler and Walter Kohler. C J Harrington acted as installing officer assisted by Hans Winkler’s Marshall.
After a two year vacancy Pleasant Valley Township elected Gus Gunderson as justice of the peace at the general election last fall. His term began January 1, 1929, and he has qualified to serve all duties under the office. Previously any related work was handled in West Union or Clermont.
Elgin assessor Frank Capper has received his books and supplies and will begin rounds soon. This year both personal property and real estate will be assessed, creating extra work for officials.
The text lists dates for 929 with major holidays like Washington's birthday Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day Columbus Day Armistice Day Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year’s Day. It notes nine days are the official federal holidays per U. S. law.
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation will hold its annual meeting at the Shrine Temple in Des Moines on January 15 16 and 17 with promises of the biggest gathering yet. Reduced fares on all roads offer one half price round trip from nearby points in Fayette County and Tit-
The annual ban quet will be held in the dining room of the Methodist Church near the Shrine Temple. Over a thousand are expected to attend. County agent at Fayette can provide further program details.
After last Saturday's blizzard Elgin streets are choked with large snow piles leaving a narrow central path for travel. Residents propose grading snow into a middle ridge to create a two way lane and preserve curb gutters for drainage as the melt begins.
Local retailers in Elgin urge customers to compare weekly store announcements with other ads. They claim Elgin stores offer up to date lines at low prices driven by volume, and invite shoppers to judge for themselves.
Sickness has been widespread yet mostly mild with patients returning to work after about a week. Doctors cannot list every patient they treat, so they check their own records to avoid omissions. The J W Allen family came back Sunday from Waterloo after a two week stay at the J Duncan home.
Waukon court adjourns after fining three railroad workers for grand larceny with Hilton paying most, all released on parole for good behavior. Murder case from Gelwein, Matillo Reneda, involves Valle Ramos Lopes suspects with university interpreter present. Marriages rise in Fayette. 170 licenses in 1928. 22 divorces. tax sale planned. liquor fines totaled 4,275 dollars. auto licenses reach 6,050.
M M Cooney was inducted as county attorney replacing Leon Layton, who served six years. The Cooneys, including son Martin, follow in the footsteps of their father James Cooney, a former county attorney. The senior Cooney was a Democrat while his sons aligned with the opposite party.
Miss Marion Van Horn daughter of Rev and Mrs J P Van Horn Cedar Rapids and Judson B Hungerford son of Mrs Alice Hungerford Maynard were married at the bride’s parents home on Thursday January 3. The couple both teach at Arlington high school he as principal for three years she as English and music teacher. She came to Arlington from Elgin this term. They returned to Arlington to resume school work.
A rural notice advises farmers to take extra precautions against fires on severe weather days. It notes the Elgin fire department fights to help in the countryside but admits that on certain days a fire drive may be impossible.
The calendar 1929 will see the thirteenth fall on Friday on two occasions. This year superstitious readers face only two unlucky Fridays, one in September and another in December, compared with three last year.
Mrs. Eric Ostegard, age eighty one, died Tuesday morning four miles northeast of Elgin. She lived with her son Nels since her husband’s death six years ago. Funeral services will be held Friday starting at noon at the family home and at 2 p.m. at East Clermont church conducted by Rev. Guneten. An obituary will follow later.
The annual installation of officers for the Elgin Order of Eastern Stars inducted for the coming year included Mrs. Nel Schori as Worthy Matron and Inest Bauder as Worthy Patron. Other officers named were Mrs. Mel Kohler Associate Matron Ernestine Schori Conductress and Mrs. N. W. Evans Assistant Conductress. Committees served refreshments after a social hour led by Mel Kohler Bess Stoehr Hans Winkler and Hattie MacKellar.
We express sincere appreciation to friends for assistance and sympathy in our recent bereavement. Mrs Geo B E Schori, Brothers and Sisters, Mr and Mrs Glen Patterson and two children of Stanley visited Mrs Ida Patterson at home.
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