Help Wanted and Classified Notices in Elgin Echo
Classified items show ad rates and notes for Ford Sedan for sale, cash register, timber pasture rental, rubber stamps, oil stoves, a Boston electric washer, adding machine rolls, and sales books. Includes contact names Jakie Yearous and R.P. Strauch with prices and outlets at Elgin Echo office and Feller's Hardware Elgin.
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National Cash Register
R.P. Strauch
Elgin Echo
Boston Electric
Feller’s Hardware
Elgin
Little 8 League Schedule From July to August
The schedule lists July 12 games: Elgin at Arlington St. Lucas at Hawkeye Alpha at Aurora Waucoma at Clermont. July 19 matches Elgin at Alpha Hawkeye at Clermont Aurora at Arlington St. Lucas at Waucoma. July 26 features Arlington at Elgin, Aurora at Alpha, Hawkeye at St. Lucas, Clermont at Waucoma. August 2 has Elgin at Aurora St. Lucas at Clermont Alpha at Arlington Waucoma at Hawkeye. August 9 shows Elgin at St. Lucas Aurora at Clermont Alpha at Waucoma Arlington at Hawkeye. August 16 places Hawkeye at Elgin Waucoma at Arlington Clermont at Alpha St. Lucas at Aurora. August 23 has Alpha at Elgin Waucoma at St. Lucas Arlington at Aurora Clermont at Hawkeye.
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Elgin
Arlington
St. Lucas
Hawkeye
Alpha
Aurora
Waucoma
Clermont
VEXAGON claims relief for rheumatic pains nationwide
Rheumatism VEXAGON promises to ease sharp pains in arms legs back and head with stiff joints and lumbago. The treatment targets sciatica neuritis and other pains and claims no habit forming drugs. Available from Phoenix Laboratories Scranton PA for $1.00 postpaid.
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Phoenix Laboratories
Scranton
Halvor Syverson dies after heat in Highland Township
Halvor Syverson died of heat prostration while plowing corn on his Highland Township farm on Monday June 29 about 1 30 p m He was 71 years 8 months and 19 days old Born October 10 1859 in Hallingdal Norway he came to the United States in 1874 residing in Wisconsin briefly before moving to Iowa His death leaves two brothers and three sisters and many neighbors in mourning Funeral services were held Thursday at the Highland Lutheran Church with Rev G Gunsten officiating Interment followed in the church cemetery Blessed be his memory
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Halvor Syverson
Espeseth
Highland Township
Mr. Syverson
Hallingdal
Norway
Wisconsin
Iowa
Highland
Halvor
Stoner
Severt
Buxton
N. D
Belle
California
Carrie
Betsie
Highland Lutheran Church
G. Gunsten
Earliest Occupation Agriculture Traced to Ancient Times
The text states agriculture is the earliest human occupation, traced to prehistoric times when primitive people selected plants for food. It notes records on ancient monuments show Egyptian agriculture back to at least 3000 B C.
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Egypt
Oyster spawning months and safety guidance
Oysters should not be eaten during spawning months and should be protected then. It notes a coincidence that these months lack the letter r and adds that oysters are still wholesome when eaten fresh from clean waters outside those months.
Lion of Lucerne replica linked to Thorvaldsen model
The famed sculpture known as the Lion of Lucerne was copied from a model by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. A Swiss artist named Ahorn created the tribute chiseled from solid rock to honor Swiss guards who died defending the Tuileries, with the statue dedicated in 1821.
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Lucerne
Bertel Thorvaldsen
Ahorn
Tuileries
Ideas Worth Money in Inventions and Fortune
The piece notes how daily used items like hooks and eyes safety pins curling pins snap fasteners screw stoppers egg slicers and apple covers arose from sudden ideas. These inventions, costing only cents to make and buy, have often created fortunes for their inventors in a global market.
Early Steam Engine Demonstration by James Fulton Stumgey
Antedated Fulton James Stumgey, American mechanical engineer, showed a steam driven boat on the Potomac in 1786 before the Clermont. In Washington’s presence, the vessel used a steam powered pump to move water from the stern, providing motive power. Also notes local hardware ads and wedding invitations from the Echo Office in Elgin.
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Fulton James Stumgey
Fulton
Potomac River
George Washington
Cheery Valley Social Roundup Spans Weekend Visits
The Cheery Valley News records weekend visits among local families and relatives. Numerous gatherings feature Friederich, Christen, Butikofer, Steffner, Bannart, Keheller, Bruellman, Moser, Leuchtenmacher, Frieden, and other households across West Bend, Elgin, Manchester, and nearby areas.
Local Family Names Appear in Unclear Ledger Entry
A garbled list mentions Marie Pulfer and several relatives including the Frieden, Schupbach, and Meyer families along with Rev Joe Bannart and Albert Keheller. The text notes some illness from flu but indicates a recovery, leaving the exact event unclear.
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Marie Pulfer
Muirsalbert
Kubert
Aptimvlis
Schupbach
G. Pulfer
Gottfred Karl Meyer
Frieden
Albert Keheller
Worte
Joe Bannart
Mra
Jacob Cob Steffner
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Enorass
Ford
Franc DeSart
Echo
Eller
The
Echo Office
McCasky
Crosby-Wilsh
U. S
Little 8
Feller
Cheery Valley News
Rose Friederich
Jake Butikofer
Lillian Christen
Alma Hanson
Thos. Hannon
Ern Zaugg
West Bend
Schmngler
Jacob Steffner
Shubert
Peoria
Bruellman
Lawrence Lerch
Til
Ill
Jacob Gehring
Minnie
Albert Butikofer
Christ Dennler
Walter Dennler
Frank Christen
Fred Butikofer
Adolph Baumgartner
Fred Moser
Manchester
Eien
Lillian
Christen
Orlen Mason
Brest Meyer
West Union
George Leuchtenmacher
Mrs. Leuchtenmacher
Elkader
Louis Butikofer
Alice
Ella Friederich
Ernest Bruellman
Eliza Friederich
Lev Frieden
Eddie Butikofer
George Christen
Jake Deuwler
Wm. Larson
Bert Thoman
Joe Frieden
Harold
Melbert
Hilda Meyer
Celia Meyer
Nettie Fischer
L. Christen
Charles Pulaski
Walter
Elmer
Will Christen
Martin Hanson
Eli
Lillian Schneider
Louisa Zaugg
I. Christen
John Pulfer
Lena
Oshkosh
Kohler’s
Gayle
Garden of Eden
America
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