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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
5
A fragmented Elgin reminiscence recalls a flour sale at six to ten cents a dock and a community gathering with music, veterans honored, and a church marriage brokered under local guidance. Reports of accidents, local weather, and varied notes on Cuba, leather prices, and honey yields fill the page with era-specific detail.
A flooded quotation filled piece discusses a financial stance on sugar production in Cuba. It notes government hesitation on costs, mentions 10 000 pounds of raw auger in Cuba, cites proposed profits of 300 per pony, and warns government to act to avoid pushing the U S toward building an independent sugar industry. The text suggests Cuban planters could overreach, risking no gain if pressured.
A Fayette county voter letter favors William R. Blake as a free agent candidate for Representative, stating he funds his campaign himself and is not controlled by any organization. Also reported: a fatal fire at W H Cooper stock farm near Hadrick destroyed 44 imported Angua cattle and three buildings, with $200,000 loss. James Forgan saved the Cooper bull Hmlata.
Fragmentary text hints that success comes through competitors, with unclear phrasing and misplaced words. The snippet mentions an earnesine event and references to Almangok, but specifics are unreadable. Further readable context is needed to produce a precise card.
Hartlct D Sawyer Ivan born May 20 1933 in North Here VT died April 2 1820 in Iowa. She married William Ketchum in 1866 and Sylvester Underwood in 1865. Spent years in Iowa with daughter Mrs N H Bakeman. buried in Gakiend cemetery Peterson.
Shane hails Blake as a patriot active in Clermont war welfare, noting Blake’s strong financial support and willingness to help with voter outreach. He says the late campaign push, though intense, should not harm Blake’s bid for State Representative.
The notice outlines a Sunday program with a 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. worship, a 12:20 p.m. picnic dinner, and a 2:30 p.m. program. It notes no evening service next Sunday but a regular 8 p.m. service thereafter. Rev. Gordon McDonald, pastor, invites all to attend.
Arlington May 21 1920 copy of service record lists W B Antwine as a soldier Republican candidate for district of the 161st Field Artillery Rainbow Division Enlistment August 24 1917 at Fort Snelling Minnesota age 60 battles engagements Champagne Marne St Mihiel Meuse Argonne character excellent remarks no AWOL no absences under G O 31 G 0 46 1914.
The week includes high school exams for seniors and sophomores with final days set in June. An open school exhibit at City Hall showcases projects in economics and manual training timed with a June production. Florence Marcella Smith, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith, died at seven months old. services were held at home with Rev. Wedel officiating. The Kohler family and friends express deep sympathy for the bereaved parents.
Church notes call a Thursday prayer gathering at eight with a first lesson on the Hebrew race fathers. Last Sunday decorations altered Sunday school, Volga City led 150 to 81 over Elgin. services: Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, theme The American Sunday. No Epworth League and waning service due to Baccalaureate events.
Two years into using cinders for paving, LaCrosse reports ten miles paved at 14 dollars per block. The method reduces hauling costs and yields smoother streets, with an expected 4,000 loads of cinders to finish another ten blocks. Local officials deem cinder paving a success after steady use. Homer P. Branch, an early county newspaper figure, moved from Bumner to Martinville Virginia and later Brin Tennessee.
The first annual gate of the Fayette County Boys and Girls Calf Club, in cooperation with the Farm Bureau, was held at Delwain on Wednesday May 26. Calves were shown to local youths, with an average price of 610 dollars per head. The highest price paid was 875 dollars for a heifer raised by Irving Stewart of Maynard, the next 825 dollars for a heifer raised by Rex Pleplow of Scott Township. The group grossed 9,150 dollars from the fifteen calves, with six hundred ten dollars as the average. Several youths bought back their calves to pursue pure bred business.
The funeral report says Wertz left for New York on Wednesday to visit Irene Lucila who was very ill. He arrived too late to see his sister, who had already passed away. He leaves behind her parents two brothers and a sister. The article notes a large family with many friends.
Patchwork of reports from Iowa towns includes labor union tensions in Oelwein, Salvation Army advisory boards expanding by summer, farm labor aid efforts, and road detour signage plans. Also noted are wheat and sugar price concerns, looming fruit crops, and Mrs. Ben Ferguson’s reappointment as janitor. flour buying remains strong as mid May activity picks up.
Readable scraps recount Clayton county grand jury matters, a serious injury at a hospital, and Mayotte Maynard school consolidation passing by a large vote. Farm notes report hog production to drop sixty percent in Iowa due to losses and bad weather, with other rural happenings and a rescue incident near Dewar.
Reports say Alton Medberry s sick while Glen Mackellar rested at home from Friday to Sunday in Fayette. Mr and Mrs Turnbull hosted visitors last Sunday. Memorial day exercises planned at Hlyria church June 6. Local schools closed for plenum and program. Mrs Flossie Robbins and Hilda Klingman’s districts noted. Families visit and travel between Fayette Oaks Grove and West Union with health updates and general community news.
A candidate expresses inability to meet voters in the county during the campaign. He asks support from readers, stating no factional ties and a promise of fair treatment for all. The message seeks response and engagement from the electorate.
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