Elgin seeks rerouting of Primary No. 18
Delegation including J D Shaffer T J Capper G H Falk and Samuel Mosby went to Ames to urge the state highway commission to reroute Primary No 18 from Went Union to near Wynn then via Clermont to Postville This would extend No 18 by two to two and a half miles saving about $50 000 in grading and paving county road K between Went Union and Elgin The commission will survey routes and a change seems possible if cost is not excessive Local support is broad with many favoring paved roads to benefit towns and visitors Elgin urges neighbors to back the plan and push officials to act
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J.D. Shaffer
T. J. Capper
G. H. Falk
Samuel Mosby
Ames
State Highway Commission
Union
Wynn
Clermont
Postgillé
No. 18
Weat Union
Elgin
The
Highway Commission
Promimait
Here
New Method of Curing Concrete Reported by Official
Ottumwa highway engineer J C Morrison announces a new curing method using a thin concrete mix with an asphaltic base sprayed onto wet concrete. The system seals in moisture, speeds chemical action, eliminates earth and water burlap and sprinkling, reduces shrinkage cracks and allows earlier highway use after pouring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Morrison
Ottumwa
Morrison
Postville Edy lor Reviews Circus as Not So Good
APostville Herald quotes Postville crowd and criticizes the Robbing Bros circus as mediocre and overpriced, delivering little entertainment for high admission prices. The letter notes traveling outfits aim to extract money, with readers urged to remember Barnum’s warning about public gullibility.
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Robbing Bros. Circus
Postville
Postville Herald
Barnum
Hemerican
Elgin Hotel Opens Sunday With Dinner
Mr and Mrs Ed Conner announce Falb Hotel opening to the public with dinner on Sunday July 21. Reservations urged by Saturday noon. Per plaza 65c.
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Ed Conner
Falb
Plaza 65c
Resigns as Chief Operator at Bell Telephone Elgin
Gladys Helms resigned as chief operator of the Bell Telephone Company in Elgin but remains with the firm until August 1 to handle book work. She has not worked at the switchboard since mid May after several years in the post. No successor has been announced. gearldine Schori and Mary Hanson, who have been visiting Fred Hanson in Los Angeles, are expected home tonight. Atty A. C. Peterson of West Union was a business visitor in Elgin yesterday.
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Gladys Helms
Bell Telephone Company
Elgin
Mias Helm
Hugh Casper
Bell
Gearldine Schori
Mary Hanson
Los Angeles
Calif
Fred. Hanson
Atty’a. C. Peterson
West Union
Elgin Yeater, Iday
Hotel to Start Serving Sunday
Mrs. Ed Conner, new manager of the Elgin Hotel, says meals will be served by this coming Sunday. Over the past three weeks the hotel has undergone a thorough overhaul and is in better shape than ever, with Mr. Falk spending liberally to update the property.
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Ed Conner
Elgin Hotel
Falk
Another Auto Wreck on No 12 Pavement
A Hudson car wrecked between Strawberry Point and Elkader near St Marys church on Cox Creek. Driver, a relative, and a companion from St Olaf were in the vehicle, which went into a ditch and required a wrecker after being embedded in dirt. Both men reportedly suffered vomiting but were not seriously injured. Local reports mention intoxicants and a later remark about intelligence tests for judging sobriety.
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Strawberry Point
Elkader
McTaggart
St. Mary’s Churgh
Cox Creek
Knudtson
St. Olaf
Butter Prices to Rise After June Lull
Butter prices in major markets such as New York Philadelphia and Chicago have fallen about two cents a pound in the second half of June compared with the first half. Industry observers expect a gradual rise as butter production declines due to flies heat and drying pastures.
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New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Campaign for Upper Iowa University Surges Toward 300000
Upper Iowa's financial campaign advances toward a 300000 goal as more than 200000 in pledges are reported. Waterloo leads subscriptions at 12850 with optimism of reaching 20000, Plymouth in Cerro Gordo reports 2400, Delaware county pledges run in several thousand, and counties Worth Mitchell Buchanan and Black Hawk contribute as organizers push into an intensive solicitation period across northeast Iowa. Strong support grows for Upper Iowa University as an independent Christian college.
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Upper Town University
Iowa
Fayette
Waterloo
Plymouth
Cerro Gordo County
Upper Iowa University
Delaware County
Worth
Mitchell
Buchanan
Black Hawk County
Landlord and Tenant Resort to the Law
Dr William son of this city farms the Pat Dullard place southeast of town with tenant C H Yantz. A confidential remark led to a prior arrest for threatening to kill in Fayette Justice court. Williamson sues Yantz for a public offense before Justice Berkey. case set for 9:00 today in Union.
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Dr. Williamson
Pat Dullard
C, H. Yantz
Marvin
Fayette
Atty Cooney
A. C. Peterson
Berkey
Yantz
Antes
Union
Elgin Adds Talkies at Opera House Move
Elgin will debut talking pictures as William F. Miller, owner and manager, installs a movietone at the Elgin Opera House. The move surprised locals yet signals enhanced entertainment for a town of modest size. A radio with eliminator and speaker is offered by Myrlin Feller.
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Wm. F. Miller
Elgin
Elwily
Iowa
Freed-Eisemann Radio
West
Lectris
Myrlin Feller
Eggers and Kiple Wed in Oelwein Morning Ceremony
Ada Eggers and Harold Jay Kiple married at five o'clock Saturday July 13 in a single ring service conducted by Rev. Arthur W. Henke at the M E parsonage in Oelwein. Edna Mae Reinke and Clifton Kiple attended. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Wim Eggers of Farmersburg, taught for several years. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Kiple of Elgin, will live in Waukegan Illinois. The couple left for their future home and many friends wish them happiness.
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Ada Eggers
Harold Jay Kiple
Arthur W. Henke
M. E. Parsonage
Oelwein
Edna Mae Reinke
Clifton Kiple
Wim, Eggers
Farmersburg
M. W. Kiple
Elgin
Waukegan
Ilinoia
Cardinals Again Tied For First Place
A generous rain boosts corn prospects in Iowa after a two week dry spell. The section reports cleaner fields, better moisture, and clover hay crop gains offsetting some yield loss. Elgin beat Hawkeye 11 to 8 in a game with key hits and pitching details. other league results include Elkader 2 West Union 9 Calmar 5 Arlington 0 Ft Atkinson 12 Clermont 6.
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Iowa
Elkader
West Union
Calmar
Arlington
Atkinson
Clermont
Elgin
Weat Union
Hawkeye Clermont
Elgin Faces Top Tie In Critical Next Sunday
Elgin will visit Elkader next Sunday for a key matchup as the leaders’ duel tightens. Elkader and Elgin are tied for first, and the winner will seize the edge. last time a tie at Calmar produced a ten inning game. Loyal fans plan to travel to Elkader to support the team amid the pivotal showdown.
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Elgin
Elkader
Calmar
Etkader
Elgin urged to organize a second baseball team
Elgin callers press for a second ball team to nurture youth and sustain the Little 8 League. They warn current players will retire and warn that lack of incentives risk extinguishing Elgin's baseball spirit unless a proactive organizer gathers 12 to 15 younger players to compete against independent teams this season.
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Tf Elgin
Elgin
Elgin Band Concert Draws Growing Local Crowd
Last Thursday the Elgin Band presented the second in a park concert series to a larger audience than two weeks earlier. The piece notes that steady improvement may bring back the old time crowds and praises band concerts as a weekly town recreation inviting neighbors and farmers to socialize after long work hours. concerts continue each Thursday at 8:30 p m and residents are urged to attend with neighbors.
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Elgin Band
Butter Slip Notice For Elgin Merchants
After July 21 we will furnish no more butter slips to local merchants. Customers needing butter on creamery orders must call at the creamery for their name. Action aims to prevent slip mix ups and has merchant approval. Butter for sale at Elgin stores with other merchandise from Elgin Farmers Dairy Co.
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Elgin
Elgin Farmers Dairy Co
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Clayton Co. Press Journal
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HH. W. Falk
Sanday
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L. Kiple
Johnson
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Hughes
Lee
Henn
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Schnor
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Frank Breiner
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Eunice
Dubuque
Henry Topp
Ada Topp
Mattia Zurbriggen
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