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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1929

Page

2

Fractured doodads stir a late night confession

A fragmentary remark shows guilt over a then unknown act as a speaker jokes about repeating the deed tonight and returning the item. The line suggests remorse and a plan to correct a misstep, reflecting personal conscience and social norms.

Law changes interest rate on public funds in banks

The law sets a new interest rate on public funds held by banks. Previously banks paid 2 1 2 percent on 90 percent of daily balances. Starting January 1 1980 the rate becomes 2 percent.

Record Breaker and Fort Dodge G A R Encampment

The annual state encampment of the G A R was held at Fort Dodge with under 200 in attendance. Fayette county was represented by J J Earle, aged over 90, among about 1300 veterans remaining in the state. In 1892 there were 22,200.

Fort Dodge Fayette County J. J. Earle Fayette

Notch of etiquette or charity in early 20th century notes

A Fayette Leader item notes J. J. Earle and his daughter Mrs. M. W. Pattison with her son Joe Robert leaving via Oelwein for Bismarck North Dakota to visit Minnie Earle Grimes and family for a couple of weeks. The New Hampton Gazette quote discusses chivalry and experience, with reflections on distinguishing fathers from sons and charity.

New Hampton Gazette J. J. Earle M. W. Pattison Joe Robert Oelwein Bismark N. D Minnie Earle Grimes

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