Elgin News Snippets and Opinions on Fashion and Film
A jumble of notes from Elgin society topics includes remarks on short skirts as modern beauty, visits from Mrs. Kohler of West Bend, a Doctor’s return and guests, and Fred H. Sebori planning to move to Faribault. Also commentary from Chicago News praising wholesome films and calling for discipline in the film industry, plus cautionary notes on wireless scams and public memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohori & Co
A. Weibel
Fairbank
Ie Hart
Les Kohler
West Bend
H.T. Knudteon
Elgin Gin
Wetheday
Fred H. Sebori
Faribault
Minnesota
Will
Chicago News
Will Haya
Fatty Arbuckle
Arbuckle
Rockford ‘Register
Acan~a
Ngerof
Sghly
Ant Mu
Fragmented World War I Dispatches Reflect Turbulent News
A chaotic collage quotes a Chicago Post summary of Allied and German fronts. It mentions Marines advancing toward Paris, Kaiser forces pushed back, and American morale reviving as the world breathes again. References to Indian choirs and native messengers appear amid the noisy field reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draguldea
Lavine
Jérriey
Canary Jazz Aboard The George Washington
Officers aboard the George Washington host a masked ball for cabin passengers after a night at sea in Hoboken. Miss Regina Haller from Cleveland sings aboard, Capt. Harold Cunningham leads the grand march as the ship’s orchestra plays. the event becomes a hit and earns the nickname canary jazz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
Plier
George Washington
Regina Haller
Cleveland
Ohio
Harold Qunningham
Daugherty Wins Dollar Challenge In Cabinet Skit
President's cabinet members drop frock coats and act like schoolboys after a recent cabinet session. Attorney General Daugherty spotted Representative Longworth and issued a playful dollar challenge. Barry defeated Nick by insisting on the full dollar, leaving Nick to jingling four quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Recet
Harry Daugherty
Nick” Longworth
Barry
Nick
Harry
London Bridge Arch Fascination Outshines Skyscraper Plans
London readers show stronger interest in saving the recently discovered ancient arch of Old London Bridge than in the proposed modern tower set to rise far above the city’s steeples. The debate over the relic’s fate captures public attention more than the height of the new skyscraper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Bridge
London
Mrs Gadder Cast Her First Vote Moment
In the Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt Mrs Gadder reflects on voting pride while Mr Gadder notes mixed feelings. The text laments the delay in recognizing a winner and the unusual custom of sending thanks for each vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gadder
Mr. Gadder
Rivalry and a teasing spook at the school desk
The text portrays Manrage and Billy as rivals in their studies. Billy wins a higher grade on an exam though the scene shifts to a humorous jab as he turns to a young lady. She returns with a sharp remark about his appearance, highlighting a quick, teasing exchange in a school setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manrage
Billy
School district ledger details and staff salaries
A long, dense ledger style list records claims against the Elgin Iowa Independent School District for the period July 1, 1921 to June 30, 1922. It lists items from telegrams, freight, janitor work, salaries for Margaret Arends and Florence Berg, and payments to Metropol itan Supply Co. Extensive names appear for staff and suppliers, with totals and bank interest figures noted. The itemized account ends with a sworn certification by Secretary Mosby and a notary public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yopait
Avevere Roe
Tel Mosby
Sec
Sal
Poat'ge
Werts
Ag’t
Andard Tel. Co. Tel
N. Conner
Higin Savings -Bank
Waptede Sevevens
Kiple
Tretuht
Dzayags
Wertz
Standard ‘Tel. Co
Ag't
W. B. Kiple
Tullius Schosin
Maz. Thoma
Heherl & Kuster L'b'r Co
Scecerees
H. Bauman & Sons
Helen Gruver
Amelia Miller
Félephone
Wilgon Chemical Co
Nelson
Andard
Ins
Ass'n
Pr Co
Amprey Products
A. Flanagan Co
P. Kane
Bt. Tel. Co
A. Flanagan
J. N. Conner
Margaret Arends
Florence M. Berg
Doris’ Mullurky
Margaret. Grethery
Lizzie.b. Lyons
Les Baldwin
Nelie Kiple
L. G. Lehmen
Metropolitan Supply Co
Laurel Book Co
Tol. Co
Vervica
Bigin Savings Bank
Btate Bank
Conner
York
Silver Burdett & Co
Indiatec
Ginn & Co
Willis Music Co
Educational Supplies Co
Brabham & Kohls
C.F. Evans
Myrtle Wagner
Broehr
Lizzie B. Lyons
Leo Baldwin
Nelle Kiple
Standard Tel Co
W. DB. Kiple
C. F. Evang
Florence M. Borg
Doris Mollarky
Margaret Grather
En Baldwin
Standard Tel. Ca
C. F. Evans
Margaret Arena
Doria Mullarky
Margaret Grether
Lizzie B. Lyona
Bakiwin
M. Conner
Max Thoma
I. G. Lehman
Ssscee
Henry Topp
Seserseers
Lea Baldwin
F. Ryans
Galery
Doris Mullarky
N. W. Beil Tel
O. F. Evans
Margaret Aranda
Plorence M. Berg
Dorie Mullarky
Lisgie B. Lyons
Baiaty
Ell Tal Co
Tel
Lian Supply Co
Mareaiot Arends
M. Berg
Mllarky
Grether
Lyons
Win
Sallary
Droz
Brary Books
Max Thomas
Thomas Nelson & Sons
Ency
Lypaedia Icaves
Metropolitan Fay + Laven NeW
Bell Tel. Co
I N Conner
Evans
Dorian Mullarky
Ligkie B. Lyons
Ce Baldwin
Nelle’ Kiple
Bloghr & Co
Eeceesees
Que
Gunderaon
Bell Te Go
Conenr
Savings Bank
Owepyadee
Ces Ee Rec
Citizens’ State Bank
Walygdis
N. HL Ja. Pr Co
Thomas Charles Co
H.W. Fall
Christ & Co
W. J. Bear
G. F. Evans
N. W. Bell Tel. Co
C. PF
Doris Muilarky
Margaret
P. Stoshr
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Bowie
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Jomprom
Ousand
Birda
Dancera
New York
Wiliam Taterday
Knoxville
Marion County
Sheaever
Eagle “Mikado
Ieee Toe
EAGLE
Mikado Eagle Pencil Company
Losnet
Wopdette Cement Manufaet O
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Marquette
Marquette Cement Manufacturing Co
Marquette Building
Chicago
Schorl & Kuster Lumber Company
Elgin, Iowa
Big Bowery
Brackin's Bowery
All Star Novelty Five
Pep
Snap & Harmony
Usual
Black 31
van Camvine
Geo. N. Schori
Iowa
F. A. Jenkins
Clermont, Iowa
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