Postville Bears Tamed at Fair Grounds in Elgin Loss
The Postville Bears were edged by Elgin on the Fourth at the fair grounds in West Union. Gehring pitched well for Elgin, while Postville took four runs in the second inning but could not hold the lead as Elgin rallied to win in the ninth. Other league results include Volga City 1 Hawkeye 0 and St Olaf 8 Arlington 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poatville Bears
Bruins
Fair Grounds
Wast Union
Gehring
Schop
Elgin
Tama
Postyille
Thia
Postville
Cidtown
Volga City
Volga Hoya
Hawkeye
St. Olaf
Arlington
Clermont
Westgate
Hlgin
Hall Damages Cropa West Union Area Storm Hits Farms
Farmers along the Dlkader West Union road about 3 miles northeast of West Union suffered severe hail and wind damage Sunday evening. An area roughly three-fourths of a mile wide and a mile and a half long left corn wag riddled and shocks blown over. The hardest hit near Rob Grimes home, but other neighbors fared worse. Reportedly hail thick enough to scoop up by the pail on Monday morning. Few in the area carry hail insurance.
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Hall
Dlkader
West Union
Noutheast
Rob Grimes
Balloon Tire Equipment and Auto Repair Services
Balloon tire equipment installed to handle balloon repairs for any size tire and trucks. Auto top and shade curtain mounting and repair, radiator work, and car washing offered. Subscriptions and payments updated for West Union Iowa readers. advance payments encouraged at about $2.00 per year.
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Alemita
Beamer
Bhop
West Union
Iowa
Indian Medicine Man to Visit Del Wel at Union Hotel
Wm Deerfoot the Indian Medicine Man will visit Oelwein from Town City and stay at the Union Hotel in Del wel on August 4 and 6 for free medical consultations. Everyone is welcome. The Pfister child from Mr. and Mrs. Gottfred Pfister was ill Monday.
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Oelwein Wm
Deerfoot
Town City
Delwel
Union Hotel
Mrs. Gottfred Pfister
Higin merchants set new early closing hours
Local business men in Higin announce a change to close on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 6 20 PM starting August 1 until further notice. Stores reopen Monday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday evenings as usual. Signed by prominent firms including Goodrich Produce Co and Freiburghaus & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higin
H.W. Falk Goodrich Produce Co
Max Thoma Broehr Drug Co
Mel Kohler City Drug Store
Freiburghaus & Co
F. R. Berg
L. G. Lehmen
J. A. Boleyn Gee, BE. Scheri & Co
Independence Produce Co. Co. &. Kniel “Chief
Paten
William Jennings Bryan Dies After Dinner Rest
William Jennings Bryan, a leading Democrat and national figure, died after lunch last Sunday afternoon. He had felt well at retirement following a hearty meal and passed away shortly after. The death was attributed to heart disease.
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William Jennings Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Elgin Merchants Aid Local Farmers With Fund Drive
NE of Elgin farmers praise area merchants for contributing 124 dollars to improve a hill project near town. Workmen had lacked funds but storekeepers stepped in, with labor donations to follow from Mr Martin and Anis men, promising notably better travel conditions once complete.
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Elgin
Cauye
Notice of Prosecution for Icehouse Break-Ins
Special notice warns that repeated break-ins at the author’s icehouse have caused financial loss. From now on any offender will be prosecuted and fined heavily. The public is urged to obtain ice by the regular means to avoid trouble and expense. Signed H. W. Falb.
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Tce
H. W. Falb
Echo notices seek old copies from 1927 and 1917
A notice requests Echo issues dated June 28, 1927 or July 5, 1917. A Kensington Club gathering hosted by Mrs. John Falk is summarized with an impromptu program and lunch. L. O. Ulving, M. D., now operates near Citizens' State Bank. A quip about people who are hard to deal with concludes the item.
Belle Creek Community Club Meets in Regular Session
Belle Creek Community Club gathered at Mrs. Luella Baker's home on July 2 with nine members answering a roll call on favorite flowers. The program featured poems by Laura Sands Group and Kate Tolfs The Cow Path, followed by a luncheon prepared by the hostess with help from Mrs. Yearous and others.
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Belle Creek
Cluhy
Luella Baker
Laura Sands
Kate Tolfs
Nelle Reusser
Yearous
Pearl Paulson
Wdua
Sands
Norma Smith
Cinb
Postville Protest Over Umpire Decision Sparks Sunday Meeting
President John Cunningham informed the Elgin manager that Postville protested the game over an umpire call at second base. A protest meeting will be held today at Wadena after the noon hour. Salvage wheat is selling at 2.50 per 100 lbs and is moving fast. Welbel Company reports Mrs. Chris Dummermuth was ill Saturday but improved by Sunday. Mrs. C. S. Kalel traveled to West Union Friday to visit her sister Mrs. Bono who has been in.
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Alexander Mamngartner
Alexander Brumgartner
Crayton County
Mein
America
Switzerland
Elgin
Mr. Baumgarther
Rosa Sclinvider
Joseph
Leslie
Ernest Friederich
Adulph
Mr. Baumgartner
Eixty
Jwidie
The
Apostolic Church
Rev
Schrok
Oakville
Postville
John Cunningham
Wadena
Welbel Mi! Company
Chris Dummermuth
C. S. Kalel
West Union
Bono
J. A. Graham
Pubert
Mary Louise
Ruth
iWyrin
Ciemont
New Haven
Conn
Gorham
St. Paul
Graham Puilt
St. Paul's
Graham
East Dubuque
James
Ebbing Pirote
Ekader
Mi Ian Stes
Ke Throbbing
Highlarnd
Lyton County
James Robbins
Matculm Robbing
McGregor
Herve Robbins
Elsin
Jutn Stobbing
Payette
Mrs
Jerome Robbing
Highland
Amy Tebbing Layton
Nora Robbins Kungnan
Ida Robbing Craft
Hikhader
Mranda L. Robbins
Qelwein
Wow
Dave Juson
Bikader
Thos
Ogie
Arthur Kelly
H. B. Gilson
Ray Shaffer
PL Bhaffer
Jack Staffer
Blain
Clayton County
Mikader
Highland Township
The Point of Blein Church Services on August Second
Ernest J. Starr notes a full church schedule for HL M. E. Church in Postville including morning worship at 10:00, Sunday school at 11:00, Epworth League at 7:30, and evening service at 8:60. Ladies Aid meets today, mid week study covers Psalm thirty five, Home Chaetauqua dates are August 11 and 20 with a musical program and lecture by Cole F. Q. Brown.
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Baptist Church
Hi ‘Keiser
Linddy Pchdol
Ladies’ Aid
C. C. Miller
Clermont
Tudeday
Brainard
J. F. Miller
Baptist
C. A. Daniél
Chicago
M. E
Epworth
Tsath
Cole F. Q. Brown
Jpwarth Military Academy
St. Paul's
Storm and sales items mix in Bremer County and Elgin
A Bremer county storm report notes a bay window blown out and a table moved, while Independence State Hospital faces a fatal lightning event. In Elgin, John Pulfer advertises Purebred Chester White boars for July sale, citing Puffer King and Anak lineage with prices from $18 to $2000, and February litters of 10 to 12.
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Bremer
State Hospital
Independence
Thoward County
Anak
Aulek
John Pulfer
Elgin
Elgin Merchants Advertise Weekly Bargains for Savings
Elgin advertisers invite shoppers to read the weekly specials in the local merchants’ ads. The note highlights Elgin as a great town for trading, promising honest and fair dealings and urging customers to buy and be convinced of the savings and value offered.
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Elgin
We Miss the Gomier News This Week
Readers lament the absence of Gomier news items and letters from Gunder, hoping for a longer letter next week. The note expresses appreciation for weekly reader interest and looks forward to the upcoming issue.
Many family picnics Sunday in Decorah area
A Elgin folk joined the Will Coutey family in Decorah for a park picnic with many visitors, a big dinner, and a long day of sightseeing. The Grath and Weibel groups hosted nearby gatherings with dozens of relatives present from multiple towns and states, sharing meals and renewing old acquaintances.
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Tuinkey
Elgin
Gas Gunderson
C. Ol] Potheret
J. Yarrineten
Chas
Petter Ad
DeSart Elite Tren
Bunting
Rady J.eh
Adelph
Misa Ing Kolitor
Hiteh Am Childtten
Hitech
Waust Valon
Graths
Clente
Grath
Willel
Decorah
Groth
Lgin
Clermont
St. Ansgar
Wigin
Knudt Hoag
Martin J. Groth
Mire
Mel Koller
O. B. Stochr
Haletonson
Harry Groth
Hown Olson
Miteh
Frank Greenley
Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co Sells Threshing Coal Car
Patrons may buy coal for threshing from the Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co. A car of coal will be set in about a week and priced cheaper than at the creamery. Contact Fred Reichert in advance to arrange.
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Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co
Ettrontis Music
Fred Reichert
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Ee Lauer
Yacob Gehring Jr
Jacob Gehring
Leater
Ming Bertha Mogler
Jacob Gehring Br
Mase Mégler
Lucas
Lucas County
County Farm Bureau and Board of Supervisors
Fred D. Butcher
Iowa State College
N. E. 1. Power Co
Clermont Enterprise
Elgin Abr
Tee
Peer Egerseneres
Laurentzen
Kiple
Oren
Falb
Eer
Hen Klingman
Cesees
Verter Schultz
Meyer
Clough
Schara
Palmer
Eras Meyer
Tesseyenne
Schultz
Luce
Christ
Ebugin
Postvillee
Elgin Relveteerterre
Sents
Bea Hawkeyesieloles
Bt Owl Wee Eeeus
Postville Ee
Doves Reaee
Volga City Vawedisont
Bigin
Pacific
Atlantic
Cuba
Canada
Ucl
Europe
Hus
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Mra
Alexander Baumeariner
John Falk
Kensington Club
Niano Golan
Louis Klingman
Clarence Schorl
Florence Berg
L. 0. Ulving
Citizens’ State Bank
Antes Abe
Belle Creek Community Club
Ernest J. Starr
IL Pays
Hieuse
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