Egg Contest Closes After Big Egg Purchase at Halsten son Store
The contest began April 15 at Halsten sons store and closed July 1 with a large number of eggs collected. Winners include Joseph Haheger who took 36 dozen eggs and a Prairie Queen flour sack, Adolph Baumgartner 40 dozen and a ladies watch, Halver Blockhaus 27 dozen and a Prairie Queen flour sack, and E. Halsten son 30 dozen and beat Peaberry coffee. Many participants had over 200 dozen eggs, indicating a booming egg business.
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Halstenson
Joseph Haheger
Adolph Baumgartner
Halver Blockhaus
Halstennson
City Meat Market Closing Times Notice
Notice that the City Meat Market will close at 10 o clock Sunday morning and reopen Monday morning. Customers are urged to place orders early, Joun Fara.
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Joun Fara
Old Corn For Sale at 70 Cents A Bushel
Gro Mrvers and Amelia Lehman’s sister Celia hosted the A I BC members Tuesday afternoon. Two guests Miss Bertha Abbey and Miss Harriet MacKellar attended. The gathering enjoyed refreshments and a delightful afternoon as the event concluded.
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Mies
Amelia
Death of David Jacobia in Marion township Iowa
David Jacobia aged 72 died Tuesday morning June 23 1908 at the family home in Marion township Clayton County Iowa from a stroke after a long illness He was born December 1 1835 in New York and moved to Iowa with his family He married Lovins Baker in 1862 and leaves four children Carrie Ruff Myra Gray Homer D and Ray E The Jacobia family and Holland Dutch heritage are noted The article reflects on his character and the impact of his death on the community
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Marion Township
Clayton ‘County
Iowa
David Jacobia
Jacobin
Columbus County
New York
Lovins Baker
Carrie B. Ruff
Washtatowa
Postville
Homer D
Ray E
Lowns
Roberts ‘Creek
Jacobia
W. C. McNerz
Northeastern Iowa College Celebrates Semi Centenary
Fayетte Iowа marks 50 years since opening on January 7, 1867 with a large alumni gathering. President Shanklin announces a $150,000 endowment secured, lifting the college toward a quarter million endowment and near half a million in property. The event highlights the college’s A Class status under the Brookey Law and its state certicate for graduates. Upper Iowa University enters its second half century inviting Northeastern Iowa and Southern Minnesota students for thorough training.
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Iowa
Uts
Tuat
California
William Arnold Shanklin
Brookey
College of Liberal Arts
Ita Normal School
Ita
Upper Iowa University
Minnesota
Welcome for Rev and Mrs Gallagher in Elgin
A Tuesday evening gathering on Mr Baldwin's lawn welcomed Rev and Mrs Gallagher to Elgin. The event featured lanterns, crepe paper, and a large American flag with the Elgin concert Band performing. Fred Berg delivered remarks and presented a rocking chair and parlor rug as tokens of appreciation.
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Baldwin
The
Methodist Church
Gallagher
Elgin
Epworth League
Fred Berg
Mgr
Rest
Panton
McGregor Rises After Devastating Flood
North McGregor recovers from a flood that caused extensive damage and polluted streets. Help from Dubuque and nearby towns arrived to pump basements at six hundred gallons per minute, reducing danger as the week began.
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North McGregor
Dubuque
Arrangements Made for Doctor Care During Absence
Arrangements have been made whereby Dr. Berry will care for my patients during my absence in the east, Dr. H. B. Havset.
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Berry
H. 8. Havset
Elgin 5 Turkey River 0 in Sunday baseball game
Elgin defeated Turkey River 5 to 0 on their home diamond Sunday afternoon. Kohler starred as pitcher and Lehman handled catcher for Elgin while Lantz Slater and Myers played well for Turkey River. Two neat double plays aided Elgin as bases filled. visitors asked for a rematch promising stronger play.
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Elgin
Turkey River Club
Kohler
Lehman
Lantz
Slater
Myers
Elgin Boys
Corea
Turkey River Boys
Williams Changes Brands and a Giant Snake Sighted
A postal card received by Max Thoma shows Prof. J. H. Williams with a rural scene and a rail fence beside a snake said to be over thirty feet long. The inscription reads A Snake of Butler County,Pennsylvania where Williams was born and is visiting. Clermont plans a Fourth of July celebration.
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Max Thoma
J. H. Williams
Williams
Butler County
Pennsylvania
Elgin
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Elgin Savings Bank
Gus
Gunderson
Sam'l, Mosby
McGregor
Cummins
J. A. Walter
Fayette, Iowa
Berg’s
Turkey River
Clermont
Thomas Bros
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