Elgin Social Notes Feature Wide Local Visiting
Elgin residents and visitors populate a bustling week with dozens of calls and trips. Mrs Dennings of Arlington and Mrs Cook of Marshalltown visit Elgin. Alexander and daughters tour from Elgin to Fayette. many neighbors from Elkader, Manchester, and Cedar Rapids drop in for visits and extended stays.
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Pluma Weaver
West Union
Fayette
Hadad
Dennings
Arlington
Chas
Speed
Frederickaburg
Elgin
Matali
Elkaduit
Questa
Bhaitar
Alexander and
Cook
Marshalltown
Wallers
Krdgman
Elkader
John Fislb
Dewizht Stewart
Waukon
Art Matwita
Rufus Doud
Eigin
Cliff Christ
Charles City
Oytalt
Fertig
Jesse Lehman
Cedar Rapids
Clements
Spirit Lab
Arce
Thompson
Foreat City
J.B. Cooley
Chas. Speed
Roy Desart
Roy
McGregor and Chamberlain
Smith
Wigin
Rail Nine
Delweth
Elkader Regtater
Ed Alexander
C. W. Nicklaus
Elgin Baturdey
W. Bailey
Leeper
Bailey
Theo
Schmid
Missouri
al Schort
Emil Weibel
Lou Buhanan
Chicago
Sehort & Sons
Elgin Stockyards
David Jacobis
Dave
T. N. Berger
Mr. Berger
Fire Department Field Meet at West Union on July 17
The Fire Departments of Cregan Decorah and West Union schedule an annual field meet at West Union on Wednesday July 17. Teams are evenly matched and expect close contests with Decorah to provide the music by the local band. Local banking ad and store pitches appear in the page text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cregan
Decorah
West Union
Decorah West Union
Firdman
New National Park Proposed for Leech Lake Region
A national park plan seeks to preserve Leech Lake area along the Mississippi River, with Chippewa Indians totaling about 1600 living on the land. The proposal favors keeping them in place, using lodge lace making by Sybil Carter and Bishop Whipple’s efforts as examples of civilized industry. Wildlife includes moose, caribou, deer, bears, elk, wolves, foxes, mink, otter, and various fowl. Opponents are lumbermen. success hinges on balancing preservation with local livelihoods.
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Minnesota
Hag Brett
Leech
Lake
Missimaippi
Bishop Whipple
Sybil Carter
Hospitala
Tod
Parle
Misa Carter
Honolulu
Woman at Disadvantage in Social Geography Says Limited Knowledge Is Key
In a reflective piece a writer argues that women face ongoing disadvantages due to limited knowledge of social geography. It suggests women hide weaknesses behind charm, yet society often judges harshly. The essay notes women’s faults are mostly mental and experiential rather than moral, and calls for gratitude for the gender’s unique privileges.
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Ashe
The Horseless Vehicle Terrorizes Women in Streets
A clipped opinion notes that automobiles frighten women more than any other danger. It cites fear at downtown crossings as machines speed by, dazing and unsettling nerves, while children scream on approach. The piece echoes Lord Beresford’s comparison to a hearse and kangaroo.
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Lord Beresford
Fruits for Children and Health Benefits of Seasonal Fruit
The article argues for increasing fruit in children's diets, noting its affordability and health impact. It cites studies and Professor Allen who claim replacing meat and bread with fruit could reduce child mortality, improve physique, and overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Allen
Birthday Celebration for German Shakespeare Leader
The text reports a birthday celebration in Weimar for prominent English Shakespeare figures, led by manager Henry von Possart at the Bavarian court. A lecture titled Boenery in Shakespeare's time was given, with attendees and discussions noted but details garbled by OCR.
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Weible & Am
Evain Livery Ald & Mulelentraler
Charley Becker
Iowa
Comalisston
Dietalgg
Chambers & Blake
West Union Iowh
Teleephonie No
REL
the Elgin
ECHO
Lowakvery
Oh Baldwin
Joseph Sadovaky
Cadar Rapids
Joseph Burlanck
Jess Hoyer
F.M. Smith
Opera House Place
Nick Lobman
Oscar
Manchester
Tome
Bertha Malwitz
J. W. Stahl
Harlow Ehrrich
Mra
Rd Russell
Elkador Democrat
Geo. Fertig, Sr
Prank
John Christ Home
Maroon
F. M. Smith
Chas. Palda
Ooolwein
Oelwein
William Suilivad
Elis
Kalispet
G.S. Bele
Knight
Kate
Iberal
Ug Direct
Citizens Arate Bank
New National Park
Opera House
Elgin Home Talent
Elgin Cornet Band
OPERA
Propritor
Our
Fayette County
Gent
Strecerie
Capper & Shaffer, General Merchants
Depot
Elgin, Iowa
Freiburghaus
Arm Land Oold
Pines Shery
Fothergill
Feouverre
Os Ohlen
Evoy
Ainsworth, Ainsworth & Dyking
Attorneys AY Law
Col West Union
D. W. Orissianta
W. B. Chewenrsi
Clements&,Clements
News At Law
National Bank
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