Social Notes From Elkader and Surrounding Towns
Miss Irene Boyer of Elgin visited her sister Mrs. Wm Walther on Saturday. John Falk and his wife plus T Dean and wife were guests of Wm Walther’s family Friday evening, arriving by automobile. Dr. Miller treated the 16 year old son of Wm Fr Muller in Wagner township after he fell from a hay load and broke both arms. Fred Reighert of Highland with wife and daughter Mrs Colegrove of Cedar Rapids visited the Gev Leath and C F Schoch families yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Irene Boyer
Elgin
Wm. 4. Walther
John Falk
T. Dean
Wm. Walther
Dr. Miller
Wagner Township
Fr. G. Muller
Fred. Reighert
Highland
Mrs. Colegrove
Cedar Rapides
Gev. Leath
C. F. Schoch
Julia Capwell
Clermont
Gaov Larrabee
Gua Stuehr
Geo Stoehr
Mesdames Chas Kuiel
Fred Gehring
J. W. Knight
Little Josephine Kiel
West Union
J. 3B. Thompson
John Valquardts
Volga City
Chis. Weaver
Postville
A. C G. Cook
Wadena
Elgin Roller Mills
Chas. Witt
Monona
Leslie Lehman
Armour
Order of the Red Eagle
Halstenson
Elmer Schori
Waterloo
The Choice Of A Husband And Local Happenings
A fragment from a small town newspaper itemizes a quack patent remedy, factory labor notes, arrivals of Luella and Ference Smith from Chadwick, Iowa, and weather musings. It mentions visitors, trade, local politics, a building project, and farm produce arriving in season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella
Ference Smith
Chadwick
F. W. Hughes
Iowa
Alberta Steers Might Be Sent To Chicago
Alberta could ship 50,000 steers to Chicago. A 274 percent duty would be paid by the consumer, offering some protection to farmers. The shipment would supply Chicago for only two days, so there is little cause for concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Chicago
Waterloo boys jailed for forging check case
The Waterloo Evening Reporter notes a July 20 conviction in district court. Roy Hayes ten, Arthur J. Rowling twenty, and Harold Blough twenty were sentenced to up to ten years in the Anamosa reformatory for forgery. The trio forged a $21 check on Iowa State Bank, using the name W Edwards, cashed it, then fled to Des Moines and were captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Roy Hayes
Arthur J. Rowling
Harold Blough
Anamosa
Platt
District Court
Rowling
Iowa State Bank
8. W. Edwards
Des Moines
Elgin
Harold Blow
Blow
Elgin Oil Sprinkling Trial Praised by Walk er News
The Walk er News reports Elgin Town has trialed a street oiling plan to combat dust and mud. Oil costs about eight cents a gallon and a single application has lasted a year, making streets dust free and mud resistant. Other towns in the area have adopted the method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker News
Elgin
M. E. Church Notes Meeting and Sunday Schedule
The L A B meets with Mrs E G Stoeher Thursday afternoon to discuss topics of interest. A paper on The Image of Domestic Science by Mrs Anderson is prepared. Sunday School at 11. attendance above average with space for more. Preaching Sunday evening at 8. You are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
E. G. Stoeher
Anderson
S. S
Gas Olive and Oil Handling Notice to Public
Public notice states Hawkeye gas olive and oil is now being handled and delivery is offered for any Jorg pixebasing a bar rel. Described as the very best gas and oil with assurances of quality and new management driving reliability.
For Sale. Two high quality mares with foal and yearling
Two extra good thoroughbred style mares with a colt by their side and one yearling colt, plus a father wagon with box and double harness set with fly net. About 29 full blooded brown leghorn chickens and four roosters. For particulars call on.
Notice on Accounts Placed With Collector August First
Our books will be placed in the hands of a collector on August first if not settled. Welter Bros. All accounts read as due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welter Bros
Mrs A M Weibel to Visit Relatives in Nebraska Cities
Mrs A M Weibel and daughters Minerva and Edna plan a Saturday departure to Brookfield Missouri to visit relatives. From there they will travel to Nebraska City Fremont Hooper and Omaha Nebraska to see more relatives and friends. Mys Weibel may join if business allows seven to ten days or two weeks time is expected for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M Weibel
Minerva
Edna
Brookfield
Nebraska City
Fremont
Hooper
Omaha
Nebraska
Mys
Weibel
Illyria Community Notes and Local Weather Spread
Friday and Saturday look to bring fine rain with a busy social week in West Union area. Visits by Bila Foxwell Pauline Loertscher Amy Richards and many others mark a flurry of relatives and friends. Road superintendency arrest for Holland township and a railroad wreck near West Union add local intrigue amid harvest time preparations and community gatherings.
Citizens' State Bank Promotes Deposits With 4 Percent Rate
The notice urges readers to trust Citizens' State Bank as a reliable institution for deposits and highlights a 4 percent interest rate on time deposits, claiming safer cross-bank transfers and growing credit from funds on deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ State Bank
Fix Your Feet and Other Various Notices
Fragments announce foot care products and an Iowa plate project with lower prices and postage. Denver dentists fund a free dispensary for poor children. California urged to enjoy Iowa summer weather. travels of Mys Etter and Amelia to Courtland Minnesota. Ruth Pinney accompanies. inquiry of ILLIPS. invite to Saturday dance. Lane lumber available. E G Stoeler travels to Cedar Rapids for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
California
Iowa
Mys
Etter
Amelia
Courtland
Minn
Misa
Ruth Pinney
Illips
Lane
Priva An Aka
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The
Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin, Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Sam’l Mosby
Cashier
Dr. King
Orry
Morten
New Hampton
Aulder
Lousin
Tulsa
Okla- Pome
Mary Monnahan
Bull Moose Party
Roosevelt
E. J. Halverson
St. Paul Minn
F. R. Berg & Co
Anne Seokkseping
Sruderte Hipragesl
Cain
Gti Fie Orn
Winona, Mina
M. E. Church Notes
Reson Rg
Dyersville
Eeno
Albert Hadd
Walter Falk
Illyria
Bila Foxwell
J.D. Shaffer
Fred Reichert
Pauline Loertscher
John ‘Wilson
Prarie du Chien
Mamie Humphry
Jerome Yearous
Elizabeth Kimball
Richard Probert
Isaac Conner
Frank Hunsberger
Mary Foxwell
Amy Richards
Israel Shaffer
Rob't Peters
John Wilson
Wenger
Rob't Ernst
Agnes
Clara
Beth Kerr
Thomas Kerr
Chas Doty
C. M. Klingman
Chas. L. Klingman
Geo. Gruver
Brainard
Carrol Klingman
Grandpa Gruver
Fremont Ogle
Sarah Ogle
Holland Township
Alton
Justice of the Peace
Bketh
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana
Theodore Roosevelt
Pleasant Valley
T. R
John
Met
Jay Colgrove
Chas Medberry
Grant Grover
Cedar Rapids
Chas Fritz
Fred Rothlisberger
Dons
Mesdames Will Samm
Chas. L. Klingman and Daughters
William Samm
L. Klingman
Mabel Medberry
Rock Rapids
Mrs. Holiday
Nancy Ernst
Bunting
Lucna Olson
Evans & Schatz
Carter Manley
Verna Smith
Alta Vista
Etford Hunsberger
Methodist Church of
Safeat
Ingrer
E.G. Stoeler
of Oxfords
C. S. Halstenson
Jowa
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