Elgin Dominates Clermont 12 0 in Baseball Showdown
Elgin routed Clermont 12 to 0 as batting dominance carried the game. Walt Falk struck hot with three hits while L Kiple Gruger and L Klingman added two apiece, Kregel drove in three runs, Luce flashed flawless outfield work, and Clermont debutant pitcher Boucher struggled with nine strikeouts and eight walks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Larson and Sullivan
Bigler
Shipton
Cowles
Elgin
Walt Falk
L. Kiple
Gruger
L. Klingman
Independence Produce ad urges Iowa poultry education to boost egg prices
In the Echo this week the Independence Produce Company runs a large ad urging farmers to study its poultry education program. The piece argues California eggs now top Iowa prices by about ten cents a dozen because California producers focus on quality. It calls on Iowa creameries to adopt a similar education plan and notes Mr Powers’s comment that much food is wasted in eggs and education can grow farm value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Produce Company
The
Echo
California
Iowa
New York
Powers
Supreme Court Sustains Reed's Decision in Supervisorship Case
Word from Elkader reports the Iowa Supreme Court upheld Judge Reed's ruling in the Brooks Fay supervisorship contest, ensuring Chase Fay will serve a three year term as Clayton County supervisor. Also listed are upcoming games Arc Arlington at Elgin, Calmar at Volga City, Clermont at West Union, Postville at Hawkeye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye
Klingman
Luce
Gruver
Kriegel
Kiple
Postville Pirates
Clermont
Cowles
Lennon
Pringle
Meyer
Anderson
Schultz
Bigler
Shipton
Attra
Shara
Nelson
Palas
Gress
Gordon
Overbeck
Paulson
Boucher
Ludeman
Rish
Hein Angie Elgin
Weal Alene
Elgin
Postville
Kip
V. Schultz
C. Schultz
F. Kiple
Herrling
Falb
L. Kiple
Hein
Seorer
C. ©. Christ
J. F. Berndt
Creighton
West Union
Gregg
Kelly
Hawk- Calmar
C. Eye
Volga
Arlington
Volga City
Calmar
Elkader
Supreme Court
Reed
Brooks
Postvilla
Schori Relatives Hold Annual Picnic at Decorah
Twenty nine members of the Schori family gathered at Decorah Park Sunday for a half day of visiting and sharing memories. A large dinner and supper capped the day, with attendees including the Albert Ern Leo Clarence and Elmer Schori families, the Thos Knudtson Max Thoma and W. Kuster families, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Schori. Decorah Park is noted as an ideal picnic site, drawing more relatives each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schori
DecOrah Park
Albert
Ern
Leo
Clarence
Elmer Schori
Thos
Knudtson
Max Thoma
Elkader Fair Grounds Invite for Public Picnics and Outings
The Elkader Fair Association invites the public to use the fair grounds for picnics church gatherings or reunions with open access until 10:00 PM. For large parties contact an officer to avoid conflicts. Amenities include shade trees an artesian well water a cook kitchen tables playground equipment a nine hole golf course with 50 cents per person per day or a $5 nonresident season membership. Signed by President George Schmidt and Secretary E F Seifert.
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The
Elkader Fair Association
Elkader ‘Fair Grounds
Eer de Mas
George "H. Schmidt
E F. Seifert
For Sale Rug Sofa and Furnishings Ad Ordered
Mrs. Chas Feller of Elgin lists items for sale including a 9x12 Congol eum rug a book case Mohair lounge or sofa a rocking chair and a fern stand. Eldon Johnson family arrived from Huron SD to visit John Johnsons. Earl Matthys and wife welcomed an eight pound boy born Wednesday June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Feller
Elgin
Eldon Johnson
Huron
South Dakota
John Johnson
Earl Matthys
Pleasant Valley Directors Hold Annual Meeting
Pleasant Valley Township directors met to elect a secretary and treasurer and handle other business. Gordon Mosby was chosen to succeed Melody Luechsinger who could not write due to an accident and Samuel Mosby was elected treasurer. A tax levy of 9500 dollars was approved. Directors by district include A B Jacobs Elgin District 1 and W C Follett president, among others in Elgin and West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Township
Melody Luechsinger
Gordon Mosby
Luchsinger
Samuel Mosby
A. B. Jacobs
Elgin
B. H. Brackin
West Union
W.C. Follett
Electric Cars to Replace Steam Morning and Night Run
Rock Island plans electric passenger cars to replace the steam morning and night service. The new coaches are large and smooth running and may begin operation soon. Louis Lehman started work at the creamery Monday in place of Lawrence Cannon who resigned earlier. Mrs C J Patterson spent several days at the Liddle home in Alpha. Mike Adrian and family occupy the Conners' home during their absence. Celia Lehman and mother returned from a two week visit to Fairbank. Mr and Mrs Joe Frieden welcomed a fine daughter born last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Rock
Louis Lehman
Lawrence Cannon
C. J. Patterson
L. Liddle
Alpha
Celia Lehman
J. H. Williams
Fairbank
Joe Frieden
Elgin Hometown Notes Highlight Fourth of July Events
Miss Myrtle Patterson of Elkader visited Cooley home. Sehmid sisters returned from Elkport. Ed Klingman moving to Aug Holzer’s brick house. Roy DeSart sought front seats at West Union July Fourth show. Chris Lehman bought a hot air furnace in Marshalltown. slated for Baptist church basement. Elgin Domino Band praised for Farmersburg Fourth music. German Baptist church brickwork half done, hotel nearing plaster. Mrs FE Alexander and children left for Fayette after week with sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Patterson
Elkader
Cooley
Fannie
Winnie Sehmid
Elkport
Ed Klingman
Aug. Holzer
Roy DeSart
West Union
Chris Lehman
Marshalltown
New Baptist
Elgin Domino Band
Farmersburg
New German Baptist Church
FE. Alexander
Fayette
C. W. Nicklaus
Use Soap For Poison Ivy By Vines Or Leaves
Connecticut health officials urge carrying a cake of common soap on hikes as immediate aid after ivy contact. The oily sap from crushed leaves stems or roots causes rash within about a day, but lathering exposed skin right away may prevent poisoning. Also notes brief local social updates: Richard Wiltsie visited Neilsville and Dorothy Friederich returned home after weeks with the San Lehman family.
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Connecticut State Department of Public Health
Deele ‘“Reaieh Geobvertere Saal
Republican County Convention Set for Saturday
Dave Irvine of Randalia nominated for Sheriff on first ballot at the sale Ford track. Starter and all gear in good shape. Melvin Nyborg of Elgin listed as contact. John Lehman of La Porte City spent a few days with his mother and sister Celia after arriving Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lehman
Lehman and Son
la Porte City
V. Lehman
Cedar Rapids
J. H. Williams
Fairbank
Minnesota
Dave Irvine
Randalia
Ford
Melvin Nyborg
Elgin
Celia
Fayvite
Phillips
West Union
L. A. Grimes
Johns
Walecoma
Stone
Oelwein
R. P. Strauch
Pleasant Valley
A. J
Bush Putnam
D. G. McMillan Scott Smithfield
Harry Steiles
Ge Union
Layton
Union
Windsor L
Campbell
Dave Masserer
Auburn R. O. Dictet - Banks
Center
E. C. Knight
John Miller
Clermont
H. H. Paulson
Dover
Fairfield
W. E. Anderson
C. R. Carpenter Fayette
John Meyer - Harlan
W. S. Rothlisberger
Wyria
Jack Irvine
Jefferson Oelwein
Guy Backus
J. J. Baldwine
Ivan Hanson
Potter Oelwein
J.D. Shaffer
Geo. F. Barrack
Henry George
T. A. King — Weat Union Co
Wright West Union
M. M
Bethel J
Shales Center
W. BR. Blake
W. P
Lauer Dover
M. Smittle
Eden
H. R. Young
Geo. Hartman
Fayette
Ed Stewart _ Harlan
Thar Thompson
Wyoria
Leverton Jefferson
Robinson Oelwein
W. Henke Oelwein
Jack Borland
Ovlwein
M Winnifred Young
Arlington
Fairmen
Az Ed Bopp
Windsor
John Shales
Randalla
Also Mentioned on This Page
Larson and
Sullivan
James Brissey
George Smith
Burlington
John Howard
Hugh Patterson
George and
Elma Kiple
Walter Kiple
Maynard
Theodore Reuager
Ames
Rose Reusser
Des Moines
Arn White
Dubuque
Will Christ Home
Decorah
Albert T. Reid
Mike Adrian
John Conner
the Conners
Richard Wiltsie
Neilsville, Wis
Ida Patterson
Dorothy Friederich
San Lehman
Republican County Convention
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