Elgin tops Arlington as other results roll in
Sunday's scores place Big Chief Louie and his tribe on top with Elgin 11 Arlington 7 and several ties. Clermont and West Union share second, while Elgin Postville Arlington and Westgate tie for fourth. Volga City sits at the bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Arlington
Hawkeye
Clermont
West Union
Postvyiile
Volga City
Westgate
Louie
West
Union
Postville
Higin
Errora
Kiple
Bird
Bonea
Kohler
Slgin
Grliver
Viseessesereee
Christ
Kingman
Lyons
Esseeaees GB Welch
Etter
Yenne
TODD
Baulrag
Esseveeeesees
LO Cushion
Nas
Lenhart
Eigin
Carbed fuel saver boasts 120 percent economy quip
E C Lawson in the Yellow Strand quips about an owner who installs a carburetor spark plugs an intake super heater and a rear axle all promising 30 percent 30 percent 30 percent and 20 percent savings. The result is 120 percent fuel economy requiring frequent fuel bales to prevent overflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Lawson
Not Physically C E examinations Reveal City Rural Gaps
A 1922 23 NY state school medical inspectors report shows 47 percent of city children 48 9 percent in small towns and villages and 27 4 percent in rural districts are physically normal. A stranger in an old Ford stopped for repairs at Charles Nickerson farm near Beaman and took Nickersons Buick to town for parts but never returned leaving the car junked.
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New York State
Charles Nickerson
Beaman
Mr. Nickerson
Gladbrook
Nickerson
Man Kills Wife After Quarrel in Oelwein
Jenlooa Man Kitts of Oelwein shot and instantly killed his wife Friday night after a six week marriage. He fired six times through a glass door as she answered. He was arrested within an hour, pleaded guilty, and is jailed. Iowa to issue gray background plates with black letters next year. 561,897 vehicles licensed this year, including 632,380 pleasure cars.
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Jenlooa
Iowa
State Automobile Department
Automobile Department
Home Chautauqua notes and church services ahead
M M E Church reports thanks for the second annual Home Chautauqua success. Next Sunday services include morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11, Epworth League at 7 16, and an evening service. Mrs Sam Lehman hosts the Ladies Aid Society. church night is Thursday. The C G W railway tests heated water weed spraying at 475 500 degrees, covering three miles per hour. first trials Wednesday killed three miles, yesterday sixteen miles.
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M. E
Chautauqula A Siccesa
Epworth League
Sam Lehman
Ladies’ Aid Sociery
C. G. W. Railway
Saya
Oelwein Register
Fas
Robin Harle
Chicago
Hadsel
Lana Henderson
Chautauqua Ends After Weather Dampens Attendance
Chautauqua festival concluded last Thursday evening with a smaller crowd due to rain. The program featured the Five M's Company of five musicians performing solos duets and quartets plus a lecture by Dr Earl Roadman on The Four Things enriching the audience with new ideas from his lecture tours.
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Chautgugge
MM MM M Comani
Five M’s
Gordon Mogby
Cornet
Max Thoma
Cue Christ
W. W. Luce
Bari
Sténe
Max Hunsberger
Earl Roadman
Upper Lown
Roadman
Elgin
East Community Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Munger
East Community Club members attended a one o clock luncheon at Mrs. B. K. Munger's home in O81wein last Friday July 25 with seven cars transporting guests. Attendees included Mrs. Emery Dummermuth Mrs. Lasale Bloomfield Edna Mrs. Louisa Shey Mrs. George Waldron and many others enjoying the outing and visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Community Club
K. Munger
Munger
Emery Dummermuth
Lasale Bloomfield
Edna
Louisa Shey
George Waldron
Freman Waldron
John Brackin Sr
Gus Brause
Nellie Steinmitler
George Brause
Vera Fritz
Phil Williamson
J. Phillips
Olaf Houg
Merle Houg
Max. Saitzglyer
Selma Hitch
Robi Cross
Alma Bauder
Lucy Hitch
Ruth
Alta Gray
Sidney Patterson
Grace Brauge
Irvie. Markroff
Martin Tovey
Allamakee County Fair Set With Four Days Of Races
August events at the Allamakee County Fair promise four days and nights of races stock judging contests and free attractions each afternoon. On August 13 and 14 Chicago entertainer Theatle Duffield will present fireworks and a display of presidential candidate pictures. Officials led by Secretary C G Helming and H B Taylor expect top exhibits in cattle hogs and poultry.
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SELES
Allamakee
C. G. Helming
H. B. Taylor
Theatle Duffield
Chicago
Helming
Former Elgin Folks Visit Forest Lake Picnic
The Mel Kohler and Elmer Schort families returned Monday from a week at Forest Lake Minnesota. The Halverson home hosted a Sunday picnic for former Elgin residents now in the area, including B J Halverson family Forest Lake Muehlenthaler Perry Larson Simons Lena Halverson James Halverson Lindstrom Max Lehman HudsonWI, with the Roland family expected but unable to attend.
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Elgin
Mel Kohler
Elmer Schort
Forest Lake
Minnesota
BE. J. Halverson
Halveraina
B. J. Halverson
Muehlenthaler
Perry
Larson
Simons
Lena Halverson
St Paul
James Halverson
Lindstrom
Max Lehman
Hudson
Wisconsin
Marry Roland
Turtle with 1800 Carving Found at Eagle Point
At Eagle Point last week J E Miler caught an old turtle bearing U I A and 1800 carved on its back. Many locals have seen the moss back and Fayette Leader suggests locating the person who carved the marking thirty four years ago.
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Eagle Point
J. E
Miler
Fayette
Perfection Stoven Offers Comfort in Hot Days
Chas Fellar's Hardware promotes Perfection Stoven ranges with several styles and affordable prices. The ad emphasizes comfort during heat and invites customers to view the economical options available.
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Chas, Fellar
Mrs Halvor Olson Passes After Seventy Years of Life
Mrs Halvor Olson aged seventy died at her home eight short miles southeast of East Clermont church on Thursday July 24. She is survived by her husband and eight children including Mrs Torvel Mule of Laverne Minnesota and Mrs Advert Simerson of Van Hook North Dakota with several others living locally and Trinity a son who dives near Litchfield North Dakota. The funeral was from the home and East Clermont church Saturday with Rev Skjevland of West Union officiating and interment in the cemetery near the church.
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Halvor Olson
East Cremmont
Torvel Mule
Laverne
Minnesota
Advert Simerson
van Hook
North Dakota
Bert Lyngas
Batson Landyard
Artur Oleon
Elliott
Albert
Trinty
Litchfeld
East Clermont
Skjevland
West Union
West Urden Recital Promises Musical Treat in West Union
Archibald Lowdonacy joins Miss Janet Simpson for a musical recital in the West Union opera house on August first. The program features solo violin pieces of high standard, with ushering and ticket sales handled by members of the 1824 West Union high school graduating class, including Archibald’s former classmates.
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West Urden
West Union and Vicinity
Archibald Lowdonacy
Janet Simpson
Sowden
Cluss
West Union High School
Arichbald
Baptist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Talks
The August church notes list services and events: German service and communion at 10 a.m., Sunday school at 11, church dinner at 12:15, junior meeting at 1, SREH service at 1, Ladies Aid at Mrs C Miller Clermont on Aug 6 at 2 p.m., Brainard meeting at 8 p.m., prayer meeting Aug 7 at 8 p.m., Bible school Aug 8 from 1:30 to 4:30, and a July 29 talk by Dr. J Heinrich of Chicago on India.
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Baptist Church Notes
Shore
Sn Sreh
Ladies' Aid
P.m . Bible School
J. Heinrich
Chicago
India
Light Under Hood Great Aid at Night Work
The Automobile Digest suggests simple lighting for night engine work. Attach a socket to the dash with a switch or use a socket and bulb under the hood. The second method keeps a spare bulb safely carried and ready for use.
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Automobile Digest
Young Fueling Tries New One
Eight year old John Fueling of New Hampton while parents were away climbed a telephone note and swung on an inner tube perched on a cross arm. Neighbors helped him down safely. Farmer’s dollar rising signals better crop prices and buying power for farmers. John H Bauman and family left for Grad Junction Colorado, then Omaha and Edenwood Kansas, en route to Grand Junction. Mrs Butizer and Mrs Harrison visited Nashua and attended the Home Chautauqua with Rev Butier.
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Vietima
Iowa
Prairie du Chien Couriér
Young Fueling
John Fueling
E. J
New Hampton
Watghbors
John H. Bauman
Walter Bauman
Grad Junction
Colorado
Bauman
Omaha
Edenwood
Kansas
Nashua
Butier
Rabies Fear Prompts Dog Nuisance Ordinances
A State health warning urges towns to curb dog running and rabies risk. Elgin enforces an ordinance prohibiting stray or uncontrolled dogs, requiring restraint or confinement. The measure, in effect since adoption, aims to reduce rabies danger and aligns with statewide advisories.
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Vara
Elgin
Nik
State Department
Interlaken Park Discipline Sparks Family Row
July 4 incident reports a father whipping his two daughters with a willow stick at Interlaken Park. After delays and explanations about being “picked up” by two men, the father ferried them home, sparking editorial commentary on handling delinquency with corporal punishment.
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Adinine
Interlaken Park
Latika
Tim
Bunevolt Register
Drowned Boy of Highland Township
Merlin Larson eight year old son of Lars P. and Mrs Larson of Highland township drowned Wednesday July 23 while crossing a creek on the way to school. He sank three times before his brothers raised the alarm and attempts to revive him failed. Funeral held at Highland church Saturday conducted by Rev. Skjeviand.
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Merlin
Lars P. Larson
Highland Township
Highland Church
Skjeviand
Tisdale Finds Cash Box After Drug Store Robbery
Union reports the cash box from the Sunday robbery at Tisdale drug store was found while baling paper. John Rush unearthed the box with checks up to $60, leaving about $90 missing and suggesting the thieves planned a next job. The item notes the burglary tools were carried away.
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Tisdale
John Rush
Union
Seed corn quality and poultry survey in Iowa fields
A rural Iowa report quotes FF G Churchill of Iowa State College advising farmers to select and save good germinating old corn as seed. He notes the current corn price supports seed sales, urges crib checks, testing ears for germination, and suggests 80 percent viability as a cutoff to prevent a seed corn shortage next spring.
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Peidtey
Vaya State College
Telh
Ue Pont
Iowa
FF. G. Churchill
Iowa State College
Bailey Family Reunites in New Hampton Visit
Dr. Bailey and wife Dy, with two daughters Verene and Wilma, who hail from Poplar Bluff Missouri, visit Mrs. C. T. Schmid and other relatives during a Bailey family reunion. It is Dr. Bailey’s first return in twenty years and the town notes many faces as unfamiliar.
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Bailey
Verene
Wilma
Popelar Bluff
Missouri
C. T. Schmid
New Hampton
Menn
Poplar Blum
True Fish and the Turtle Mystery at the Market
A fragmentary Bellevue Herald item describes a fish tale involving a Chas Bailey incident with a large table and distress at a business, noting a cat and turtle as elements. The report implies a dispute over a division of earnings and uncertain outcomes from the event.
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Bailey
Bellevue Herald
Visit to Blanchardville by Mrs Butler and Miss Corlett
Miss Kathleen Corlett of Rhinchard ville Wisconsin visited Westgate then stayed with Mrs D Butler until Tuesday morning. Rev Butler and family joined for a trip to Blanchardville for a several day visit. A promise led to a bank leashier when put in writing.
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Kathleen Corlett
Rhinchardville
Wisconsin
Westgate
D. ¥. Butler
Rev. Butler
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