Local shops advertise hardware, feeds, and household goods
Community notices list promotions from Miller’s rubber aprons at 39 cents and new dresses, to ship arrivals at Weibel Mill Company and Feller’s Hardware. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Capper to Elkader and Communia, the Falk and Stolle families touring Waterloo, plus Mrs. Mel Ritchie and family visiting Hans Winkler, with various sales and repair services offered.
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Welbel Mill Company
Feller'’s
Lehman's Hdw
Elgin
Weibel Mill Company
Mel Ritchie
Hanlan
Charlotte
Hans Winkler
Feller's Hardware
City Drug Store
Adlerika relief claims aid for stomach trouble
A widow describes fear of eating due to stomach issues and reports Adlerika gives gas relief and stomach comfort after use. Claims it removes old waste from intestines and eases constipation. City Drug Store advertises the product.
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City Drug Store
Roy Steele Birthday Party With School Friends
Roy Steele marked his ninth birthday with a afternoon party attended by Everett Blarr Hugh Strauch George Anderson Harold Grimm Kenneth Evans Arthur Allen Elmer Meyer Russell Kohler and William Weibel. Games and refreshments followed by a birthday snack before departure. The Daily Vacation Bible School at St Pauls Mi B church drew a daily average of about 60 attendees last week with a picnic exhibit and program earning praise for the children and teachers. Mrs August Holzer is recovering well after surgery and now walks short distances. Marjorie Wilson tours the eastern states and Canada visiting major eastern cities and the Besqui Centenniel Expo in Philadelphia before heading to Canada. Town officials installed danger signals at four Elgin corners to reduce accidents and blame. Paul Kelly left Elgin to join Hawkeye ls after a rough showing in three games. Mrs J W Kuster and family plan to return to Correctionville later this week with Dr Kuster driving them home. Fleur shops for lower prices on Seal Quaker or Big Q flour at Weibel Mill Co.
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Roy Steele
Everett Blarr
Hugh Strauch
George Anderson
Harold Grimm
Kenneth Evans
Arthur Allen
Elmer Meyer
Russell Kohler
Wiliam Weibel
St. Paul's
Mi B
August Holzer
Marjorie Wilson
Canada
Philadelphia
Miss Wilson
Elgin
Paul Kelly
Io How
Hawkeye Ls
Digin
Hawkeye
Two Young Farmers Laid Up After Injuries
Louis Dennler and Reuben Howard, both in town Tuesday, sustained injuries from farm work. Dennler injured eye at a barn raising last Thursday and was told sight would be saved by an eye specialist. Howard cut his left arm with a knife while trimming a willow limb on Monday, needing several stitches.
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Louis Dennler
Reuben Howard
Louis
Albert
Gelwein
Reuben
Death of Young Child in Elgin
Cora La Von Miller daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller died at six weeks after stomach trouble. Born May 10 she passed away June 24 at Elgin hospital. Funeral services were held June 25 at her mother's sister’s home conducted by Rev. Ernest J. Starr. Burial in local cemetery. The family of six children mourns the loss of their youngest, two boys and four girls.
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Cora la von
Harry Miller
Elgin Hospital
Edwin Bauman
Ernest J. Starr
Olson Sells Interest in Elgin Implements Firm
In Elgin, Nels Olson sold his share of the International farming implements business to Otto Torkelson of east of Elgin. Torkelson, a farmer with mechanical skill, joins as a partner in Olbon and Torkelson, bringing expected stability and growth.
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Elgin
Nels Olson
Otto Torkelson
East of Elgin
Torkelson
Busingsa
Higin
Olbon & Torkelson
Traffic Signals Placed on Elgin Streets
Town authorities warn drivers of four new traffic signals on Elgin Streets at West High hotel corner Labman corner and Mill corner. Drivers should keep to the right drive slowly and heed the signs to avoid accidents.
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Elgin Streets
West High
Hotel Corner
Labman
Mill Corner
Loss of Infant Louis La Verne Dennler
Mr and Mrs Louis Dennler of south of Higin mourn the death of their first child Louis La Verne who died shortly after birth on Thursday June 24 Burial was held at Illyria cemetery Friday with services by Rey Lauer of Figin
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Louis Dennler
South of Higin
Louis la Verne
Illyria
Rey, Lauer
Figin
Weibel Mill Company Grinding Rates Set for Grists
The Weibel Mill Company states grinding rates for grists remain as in past years with 1 bag at 20 cents, 2 bags at 33 cents, and 4 bags at 45 cents. All 4 bag grists and over are charged 12 1-3 cents per bag as usual, with emphasis on customer service.
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Parvice
Weibel Mill Company
Call Parly for Ice This Weekend
All those who want ice for Saturday or Sunday are asked to make arrangements by Friday noon. We cannot get ice out after 9 o'clock Saturday morning, so if you don't want to be disappointed, arrange early. EH. W. FPalb.
ERHARDT CHICK PRICES AND 4H CLUB REPORT
Prices cut on Big Type White Leghorn chicks from accredited stock. Two thousand ready for delivery in weeks of June 30 at 9.50 per hundred or 9.00 per hundred for larger orders. Cleve Orhardt of Higin Iowa ILRYIA 4H CLUB reports a July 19 meeting with La Fonda Shaffer, a luncheon, and plans for the next gathering on July 8.
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Cleve Orhardt
Higin
Iowa
Illyria
Hiyria
la Fonda Shaffer
For Sale Best corner lot in Elgin on main highway
Prominent Elgin corner property for sale with two six room apartments on the same lot. Best location on the main highway. For inquiry call or write Hans Grether at the listed address.
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Elgin
Ries
Hans Grether
Local notes and visits mix with sales ads in Iowa roundup
Wdith Frieden hosted a school friend over the weekend while Hans Winkler lingered home ill most of last week and Archie Howard helped with farm work. Mr Winkler is up but not spry. a Cedar Rapids trip to Ohio awaits Gruver relatives while a big reunion is planned. Several locals drove to Dubuque to fetch Chevrolet cars for Falk Lone and to buy more from Monona. A party including Wm Sutter and relatives plans a Illinois visit, with stops in Quincy Roanoke La Grange and Mo. Hresk and KOHLER are advertising hoses and silk stockings. George Miller in Maiden Rock promotes dairy testing as essential for profitability.
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Wdith Frieden
Hans Winkler
Archie Howard
Mr. Winkler
N. Fritz
Grant Gruver
Cedar Rapids
Ohio
Gruver
Mr. Fritz
Mrs. Gruver
Gravyer
Mr. Gruver
John Fath
Allen Habeger
Dikader
Dubuque
Falk & Lone
Monona
Wm. Sutter
Celia Martie
Anna Schneider
Elkader
Illinois
Quincy
Eli Sutter
Roanoke
Himer Blunter
Mr. Sutters
Grimm and
Buttkofer
la Grange
John Hrickeon
Decorah
Iowa
U. A
Kehler
H. H. Miller
Rock Island Depot
Center Point
Clarence Becker
Kansas City
Missouri
Alice Becker
Kohler’b
Chris Gregerson
Lansing
Mina
A. Caver
George Miller
Maiden Rock
Wis
Miller
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