Clermont students tour new high school facilities
Vacebottom notes Clermont schools expect to use the new high school building soon. A home basketball game vs Luther Prem is upcoming. Students vaccinated against smallpox. Highlights include a physics banquet, violin recital, and a focus on heat experiments with a calorimeter. Senior banquet featured toasts, with class colors blue and gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacebottom
Clermont
Luther ‘Prem
Weaey
Staat
Otto
Oleson
Francis
Phyatca- Class
Lois Dean
Margaret Marlo Grimm
John
Junior Allen
Lois Lehman
Herman Schupbach
Lois
Hetman
Kathryn Strauch
Robert Wilson
Robert Steele
Geo. Anderson
Betty Kohler
Dillie Berndt
Eukimo
Misa Crowe
Richard Gehring
Nina DeSart
Miss Crowe
Marie Mosby
Ench
Clas
Lapna Oleson
Kana Hunsberger
Georgia Meyer
Walt- Testes
Miss Schorl
Lant Pridgy
Roosevelt sermon on church as community cornerstone
The sermon notes stress that permanent community prosperity, moral and material, rests on a strong, living church. Dr Will Kirwin will preach next Sunday at 10:00 am and 7:30 pm, with Sunday school at 11:00 am. A Monday 3:00 pm discussion follows, plus 6:00 pm picnic supper and quarterly conference. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Kirwin
Fort Dodge Weatherman Predicts Early Spring for Iowa
A Fort Dodge weather prognosticator forecasts an early spring in Iowa with farmers in their fields by late February as in 1870s. He relies on half a century of daily records, though he may be mistaken. The editor notes hopeful acceptance of the forecast despite uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Baptist Church Notes January 18 Program Meetings
The Baptist church outlines Sunday activities including a German service at 10 p.m. and Sunday school at 11 a.m. The B Y P U program committee meets at 7 30 p m and the Y P U plans a printed program from the Holovast week starting 8 p m Wednesday January 31 Brainard meeting Thursday January 22 prayer meeting. Everyone is invited to attend all services and hear His words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Brainard
Lawyers Who Saved Leopold and Loeb to Get Reward
Fragment reads that lawyers who saved Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold will receive a fee. Names mentioned include Clarence Darrow, Walter Bachiach, C L Bathrop and Frank Philippe. Volga City figures appear as business principals in an unclear report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Loeb
Nathen
Leopold Fray
Benjamin
Bach
Clarence
Darrow
Rach
Walter Bachiach
Frank ‘Philippe
Volga
Apts
Luncheon gatherings boost fellowship among Postville men
The Postville Herald notes ongoing Monday luncheons drawing local men together under happy conditions to foster good fellowship and closer relations. Rev Starr of Elgin praised efforts to guide boys toward nobler ideals with influence from athletic leaders, stressing the high school coach as pivotal. Acknowledging Boehns and other assistants, the report emphasizes continued support for boy welfare and community unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boehns
Ais
Starr of
Elgin
Postville
High School
Eoach
Rev. Starr
Po Tvitte Herald
Runaway horses near Wigin claim two lives and shake locals
Two horses were killed after runaway incidents near Wigin on Monday. Frank Christen was hauling manure when his team bolted into a barn, breaking both horses' legs. A separate runaway on Creamery Hill involved Mr. Wede's wagon tongue breaking, the rig tearing loose, horses later felled near Larson corner. No injuries reported. Also, Elgin Lodge Modern Woodmen installed new officers on Friday January 9. Robert Peters named Counsel, Melchr Yenney Advisor, Chris Bohweitzer Banker, Fred Reichert Clerk, Louis Becker Escort, Amiel Snyder Sentry, and managers Charles Rothisberger John D. Shaffer Frank Gehring. Hans Winkler installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigin
Frank Christen
Christen Bros
Wede
Creamery Hill
Larson Corner
Elgin Lodge Modern Woodmen of America
Robert Peters
Melchr Yenney
Chris Bohweitzer
Fred Reichert
Louis Becker
Amiel Snyder
Charles Rothisberger
John D. Shaffer
Frank Gehring
Hans Winkler
Officers to be elected at 9 for attendances at Berg's sale
The notice states officers for Mt be elected at 9. It mentions attendance for the meeting and a sale at Berg's where good may be purchased, with a reference to a $20.00 amount in connection to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg
Thomas J Kerr dies in Waterloo Iowa in 1926
Thomas J Kerr a retired farmer died at his home 116 Home Park Boulevard Waterloo Iowa on January 8 1926 at 4 pm of nephritis He was born May 13 1851 in Kane County Illinois and aged 73 years 7 months 13 days Surviving are his widow several children and sixteen grandchildren The funeral was held in Waterloo and Elgin with interment at the Waumec Bible Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Kerr
Home Park Boulevard
Waterloo
Decangedwea
Bila ML Moats
Mikader
Charles Rothlisberger
Wm. Kerr
Higin
Lydia Kerr
Wotgroo
Floyd Patterson
Volga Oity
Stephen Rothisberger
Oran
Iowa
Mra
Young
Maria Fairweather
Charlea Melchor
Chicago
Willis Hagerman
N. Mexico
Wilbur Hailey
Volga City
Maurice Damphere
Osborne
Robert Kerr
Bigin
James Kerr
John Kerr
Henry Kerr
Lime Springs
Peterson
J. Arthur Young
First Methodist Church of
Serman
Elgin
Tryrla
J. B. Moore
Ernest J. Start
Inyria M. E
Uwyria
Holt Joint Installation Of I O O F And Rebekah Lodges
Joint installation of officers held in lodge rooms last Thursday evening. District Deputy Grand Master Harris and Deputy President of Rebekah Lodge presided with their marabals. I O O F officers for the coming year include Walter Rothilsberger N G and Walter Brabham V G among others. Rebekah officers installed include Leota Welch N G and Louise Dean G N. The event featured a social followed by a feed for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. G. Ray DeSart
H. T. Knudteon
J. T. Anderson
Max Hunsberger
Hans Winkler
R .S
N. G
J. L. Harrington
N. G. Charles H. Gruver
Andrew Dumimearmuth
Elias Benson
Herman Boyer
John Johnson
Alice Johnson
Masons Install Officers At Silver Leaf Lodge Meeting
Silver Leaf Lodge 1618 A P A M installed officers for the coming term including Samuel Mosby as Marshal and J W CG Harrington as Secretary. Harald B Greenley W M Hains Winkler S W Clarence B Sehori J D L Kiplu 8 8 Gordon J Mosby J S August Benson Tyler trustees August Benson Ed Haneon Albert Schori. A Canada Alberta Alberta letter arrived with cold reports from Killam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Leaf Lodge
Ptt
Ana
Samuel Mosby
Harald B. Greenley
W. Mt
Christ
J. D. L. J. Kiplu
Gordon J. Mosby
J. S. August Benson
Tyler
Augnst Benson
Ed Haneon
Albert Schori
Vaccination fears amid smallpox scare and local basketball results
An editorial notes concerns over a smallpox vaccination campaign causing sore arms and reports a local game where Elgin defeated Union 11 to 6. It describes crowd impressions, upcoming matches at Fayette and Luther College Prep, and lists players and scoring details. The piece mixes public health anxiety with sports results from Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higin
Allamakee
Fayette
Car Flow and Feed Arrives in Elgin for One-Day Sale
A car load of flour and feed arrives in Elgin on Tuesday January 20 and will be sold direct from the car at fixed prices. Big Q flour 49 lb bag 2.38. Sugared Schumacher Feed 100 lb 2.20. Oil Meal old process 100 lb bag 2.75. Cottonseed Meal 43 percent protein 100 lb bag 2.65. Place your order now as the special prices end Tuesday evening January 20. Weibel Mill Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Schumacher
Weibel Mill Company
Food Sale by Ladies Aid Society Next Saturday
The First and Second Division of the Ladies' Aid Society will hold a food sale on Saturday January 17 at Kalela Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Kalela
Elgin Triumphs Over West Union In Close Friday Games
Elgin teams edged West Union in a Friday tilt with the girls winning 19 to 0 and the boys 11 to 6. Genevieve Wilson led the girls with accurate shooting after a tight first half as Higin’s forwards imposed pressure and the forwards’ bucket shooting stood out. The boys started fast, Topp and Sullivan scoring early, and despite a late push by West Union, Elgin held on in a defensive second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bixin
Weatonlon
Besson
Elvin
West Union
Aluk
W. U
Higin
Clone Suerding
Lota
Genevieve Wilson
Mgin
Sullivan
W. A's
F. Kiple
Rigin
Buttermilk Sale Auction by Elgin Farmers Co op Directors
The Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co directors will sell the entire buttermilk output on January 24 1926 at 2 pm at the Creamery. Each day’s churnings sell separately allowing multiple parties to bid for periods starting February 1 1925. Directors reserve the right to reject any bids and auctioneer notes offer terms and premium coupon promotions from Minnesota suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers’ Dadry Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uy ‘Wednenity
Theodore Roosevelt
Ernest ¥. Starr
Ninty
Ibn
Fred Pinney
Jbr
G. Lehman
Harrington
Clerk
Thos. Kerr
Fayette Co
Fayette County
Fayatte County
Little Brown Church
Telegraph- Herald
H. Smith
John H. Smith
Lars Simpson
Clyde Smith
Nels Olson
Mr. Smith
Carlin
H. H. Follett
Mr. Simpson
Holts and Halverson
Clarence Truda
St. Paul
Min- Teapolia
Weibe
Masons
Canada
California
A. A. Howard
Killam
Alberta
Cole
North Pole
Sartre
Pee
Gehring
Topp
H. Kiple
Luther
College Preps
Ofelock
Ceer
KF. Kiple
J.o. Wt
Tode
Gardner
Ocvereresseee
Toon Caisiaclewe Cele
Resferee
Gammertefleder
N. W. Col- Temes
TRIMS
Sea of
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!