Elgin 20 Years Ago Highlights and Local Notices
Elgin notes from twenty years ago include Maynard discussing water works and T. T. Grout providing dance music at Brainard. Alpheus G. Bauder graduates from Iowa State University,shirt waists on sale, Myrtle Patterson hosts a party, and Hugh Patterson’s house foundation is finished. Abijah Conner dies in Pleasant Valley and is buried at Highland cemetery. new baby at Frank Syvestia home brings total to fifteen living children. Old Capper farm house torn for a new one while the Short barn at stock yards is enclosed. a big whaling barn project, over a hundred feet long. Clermont Observer reports three thefts on Main Street, D. Paulson, Knudt Kettleson and William Shaffer victims. Graduation exercises set for opera house June 45 with ten graduates and a class roll including Peart Albright, Ehrlich, Hazlet, Cooley, Borger, Graham, Lewis, Bucher, De Sart, Christ. Class motto: We have gall, Where shall we anchor?
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Maynard
T. T. Grout
Brainard
Alpheus G. Bauder
Marion Township
Iowa State, University
Knudtson
Halverson
Misa
Myrtle Patterson
Oswald
Hugh Patterson
Forbes
Abijah Conner
Pleasant Valley Township
Highland Cemetery
Frank Syvestia
West Union
Capper
Elgin
Stock Yards
Clermont Observer
Main
D.’ Paulson
Knudt Kettleson
William Shaffer
Opera House
Ethel Peart
Albright
Juanita L. Ehrlich
Luthard A. Hazlet
Landlord Tenant Problem Urges Longer Farm Leases
A broad argument compares European and American farming tenure to show short one year leases undermine soil fertility and permanent improvements. It urges landlords to grant longer terms to discourage drift and encourage stability, fixing better tenant choices and land stewardship.
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Europe
England
Wootul Wreckage of War Arrivals at Atlantic Hospital
Western Iowa servicemen ordered to Atlantic for examination and care by Dr. C. B. Burke have arrived and are being treated at Atlantic hospital. Henry Von Kaues of Walnut, a cook in the One Hundred and Sixty-Eighth’s supply division, was wounded in the Bacaret sector. his skull fractured and facial paralysis, with memory gaps. Ben Gilbert of Ross, Iowa, was injured when a cartridge belt exploded after being struck by a German bullet, tearing back muscles.
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Wootul
Iowa
Atlantic
C. B. Burke
United States Health Service
Atlantic Hospital
Henry von Kaues
Walnut
Bacaret
Champagne
von Kaugs
von Kauss
Ben Gilbert
Ross, Towa
Face Off With Army Fire Ends In Return To Service
A man named Bill sews on his chevron and proclaims being through with Army fire, then decides to sign again after pricing a suit of clothes. The terse snippet shows a decision point about continuing military service and a civilian purchase.
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Bill
Cedar Rapids Freight Line Expands to Linn and Nearby Counties
A truck freight service has been established from Cedar Rapids covering Linn and adjacent counties. The schedule mirrors the existing Be railway freight timetable and will operate on the same timing.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn
Primary Election Yields Large Republican Vote Across Iowa
The Iowa primary shows Albert B. Cummins winning statewide by about 20,000, with Moore leading for governor but short of 35 percent and a convention likely. County results include Kendall ahead for lieutenant governor, and Beerman, Chambers, Wright, Riley, Cooney, Humphry, Anderson, and Blake winning majorities. Cumberland county shows Cummins atop the U.S. Senate race, with Hartman leading Comstock for state senate and close races for county offices. Pleasant Valley precinct records a historic GOP turnout with 214 Republican ballots to 21 Democratic ballots, while Fayette county tallies list numerous candidates and margins, and nominations are set for local offices and delegates to the county convention.
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Albert B. Gumming
Moore
United States
Cummins
Nate Kendall
Beerman
Chambers
Wright
Riley
Cooney
Humphry
Anderson
Blake
County Recorder
Simpson
Lover Finch
Harman
Fayette
Comstock
Allamakee
Hartman
Fayette County
Cummings
Brookhart
Kendall
Deems
Hayner
Reilly
Walrath
Gunderson
Mighe
Schneider
Dupray
Pinch
Looney
Wortphal
Lincoln
Messerli
George
Pleasant Valley
U. & Senator
Governor Deems
Arney
Hammill
Wilson
Ramsey
Auditor of State
Alder
Haynes
Gose
McLeland
Burbank
Evans
Gibson
Hadley
Bradley
Waud
Doak
Woodruff
Miehel
Edwards
Sechneidar
Antwing
Finch
Coonay
Westphal
Humphrey
Thos. Lewis
Justice of the Peace
John Falk
Robert Wilson
J. I. Phillips
Townsip Trustes
Louis A. Light
J. D. Shaffer
George B. Schori
Robert Wison
Hugh Patterson
T. W. Donn
F. W. Hughes
Frank Gehring
H.W. Helms
Ward Brabham
Carl Hvana
J. W. Dwyer
Reed H
Mallrea
C. Peterson
West ’ Haugen
A GOOD Reputation Like A Good Wife
A proverb compares reputation to a good wife, describing it as hard to gain, pleasant to maintain, and jealous of divided affection, attributed to Poor Rivard Jo's in Almaunai.
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Rivard Jo
Almaunai
Union Representative Albert Paul of Oelwein Nominates
County nominations by the writing in method list auditors and clerks. Fred H. Meyer of Wadeno becomes auditor and CG EH Knoop of Jefferson township serves as treasurer. Boles Capper of Higin is clerk of the court. George Holmes of Donnan is sheriff. Everett Crowe of Clermont is recorder. Floyd Finney of Arlington is supervisor in 1921 and George Bortner of Hawkeye is supervisor in 1922.
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Union
Albert Paul
Oelwein
Fred H. Meyer
Wadeno
EH. Knoop
Jefferson Township
Boles Capper
Higin
George Holmes
Donnan
Everett Crowe
Clermont
Floyd Finney
Arlington
George Bortner
Hawkeye
Don’t Sell Liberty Bonds Amid Market Doubts
A wartime investor advisory urges holding Liberty Bonds despite low market quotes. It argues bonds remain worth 100 cents on the dollar, with reliable interest and guaranteed principal if held to maturity, comparing the holder’s duty to cross a sturdy bridge regardless of market price fluctuations.
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United States
Do You Know What Ails American Thrift And Spending
A riff on consumer excess and thrift erosion painting a portrait of wage earners shopkeepers and investors. It questions who buys costly luxuries fuels debt and investment schemes and who resists saving. The piece ties personal choices to national economic health noting contrasts between $857 suits $350 fur coats and $16 hats and calls out loose money habits.
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America
Elgin Residents Demand Action on Speeding Cars
Elgin residents from west and east town complain about speeding on streets and dust control failures. Authorities warn arrests unless fast driving ceases, with residents threatening to file complaints and vigilantly monitor Main Street. City officials and local educators are referenced in a blend of notices and society items from the Argo Gazette.
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Elgin
Main Street
Elgin High School Class of 16 Graduates in 8th Grade and Senior Events
The eighth grade graduation for Elgin’s class of 16 featured 19 graduates with 12 girls in white blouses and 7 boys in blue suits. The bacalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. Hillman, with Miss Otley praised for the class play My Irish Rose which drew a record crowd. The senior class day and commencement week included a large turnout, remarks by James Conner, and scholarships awarded to Hazel Habeger and Hazel Gehring for outstanding averages.
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Mias Lyons
Mlgin
Wima Leuto Kiple
Dorothy M. Grether
Clarence W. Kohls
Mary K. Hattson
Alma M. Doan
Opera House
Miss Otley
Otley
Walt
James Conner
Hazel Habeger
Esther Wedel
Walter Falb
Mlgin High School
Sylvester E. Bulls
Toleed
Hisin High School
Adeck
Werence Lehman
Minerva Welbel
Esther Wedal
Hazel Habager
Ernestine Schori
Hanul Gehring
Ruth Rothlisberger
Leo Schori
Walter Palb
Henry Mark
Walter Kohler
Lea Klingman
Lyle Wilson
Karl Miller
Hazel Hubegar
Hazel Gehring
Alumni Banquet Honors Winners At State Institutions
The passage praises outstanding work and notes a four year free admission scholarship for Hnageh Hinbeger. It mentions Friday evening’s alumni association reception and banquet at the opera house as the closing year activities are remembered by attendees.
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Wil Bo
Social Dance at Elgin Opera House June 16
A social dance at the Elgin Opera House on Wednesday evening June 16 invites the public to attend. Dean's Yaex Band will provide the music and electric fans will keep the hall cool, promising a big party of the season.
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Elgin Opera House
Dean
Yaex
Public Household Sale This Saturday Gala Invites All
A public gala sale is announced for Saturday with a list of household property in the sale ad. Shoppers are invited to attend and bid at their own price. The note offers payment to those who attend if they hold items on the Hat.
Auction and politics mix in chaotic local page
A jumble of ads and notices includes an auction after noon for seven yearling ateera, a note on the Republican convention in session in Chisago, and broad social commentary. It also covers Prohibition, tax policy, a bank job in Minesota, and questions about government spending and schooling.
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Win
Chisago
United States
Amea
Ames
America
Glen Schori
Mansing
United States Supreme Court
North Dakota
Theo Rubger
Tandalia
Mra
Theo Schmid
Belf
Minesota
Canada
Har Treasury
Dubuque
Third Congressional District
Fitzgerald
Omaha
Howard M. Lynch
Huang
Wlingman and Klingman Tie The Wed In Quiet Home Ceremony
Clarenca Houg and Merle Klingman wed Thursday evening at the bride’s parents home. Rev Hitman officiated with Florence Kohler maid of honor and Louis Klingman best man. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hol Klingman and families, Olaf Houg, Orgillo Patys, and others. A luncheon followed before the couple departed for a wedding journey. Klingman will teach near town and Houg will farm with his father.
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Wlingman
Clarenca Houg
Merle Klingman
Witners
Hol Kingman
Olaf Houg
Orgillo Patys
Florence Kohler
Hitman
Misa Florence Kohler
Louis Klingman
Ed Klingman
Clarence Houg
Wigin
Northfield College
Minnesota
Lince
Minneapolis
Hums
Feller-Fpath Falks Wed In Bluader Then To St Paul
Herbert W Falk married Esther Feller in Bluader on Tuesday. Rev Franke performed the ceremony with Miss Cook as bridesmaid and Wm Miller as best man. The couple will visit St Paul and Minneapolis before settling in Olgin to begin housekeeping. Falk, a young business man and son of Mr and Mrs John Falk, is a Digin High School graduate. Esther, once a pupil near Wikader, is well regarded and a capable graduate of Elkador public school. Best wishes to the newlyweds.
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Falb
John Falk
Digin High School
Brida
Elkador Public School
Dummermuth Lode Wed In Sioux City Lutheran Ceremony
Yesterday afternoon June 0 1920 at 3 40 o clock Maori Dummermuth and Miss Anna Lode were married in Sioux City Iowa by Rev Heiber pastor of a Lutheran church. Carl Dummermuth, son of Mr. and Mrs Chris Dummermuth, is praised as a bright likeable citizen who served overseas in the artillery. The bride is spoken of well in her hometown where she worked in a drug store. Many relatives and friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
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Dummermuth
Lode
Maori Dummermuth
Anna Lode
Sioux City
Iowa
Heiber
Carl
Chris Dummermuth
Bight
Hudson
South Dakota
America
Dakota
Prayer meeting canceled for Elgin High school events
Church notes announce no prayer meeting tonight due to Elgin High school exercises at the opera house. Regular services are Sunday with Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, Epworth League at 7:16, and evening preaching at 8. Public invitation extended. Sunday school contest has Volga City 125, Elgin 86. three Sundays remain to improve.
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Elgin Heh
Opera House
Glock
Epworth
Volga City
Elgin
Buln
Farm land bargains offered to friends for sale
A sales pitch notes emphasis on finding attractive farm bargains and offering them to friends. It invites prompt inspection and repeats that many have profited from purchases through the seller, urging readers to act now.
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Elgin Land Company
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