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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
5
Obituary and society items accompany convention notes for Postville July 13 14 program sessions include secretary treasurer reports resolutions and committee elections. Notable mentions: dairy records on a Guerpsey cow and obituaries for Mrs Yearous and local wedding announcements. Funeral and church events listed with community reflections and best wishes.
Data from the Dairy Division of the U S Department of Agriculture based on 1910 annual reports show Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co. as one of Iowa's best and most economically run creameries. Local creameries averaged 171 420 lbs of butter. Elgin produced 247 269 lbs. The average price paid to patrons per pound of butter was 82 08 cents, while Elgin paid 83 00 cents. Cost of making per pound averaged 2 14 cents, with Elgin at 1 12 cents. Overrun in creameries averaged 20.00 percent. Elgin overrun 17.65 percent. Butter makers' salaries ranged from 675.00 to 1844.45, with an average around 107.038. Elgin ranks highly for efficiency and performance.
The dissolution notice states C Theo retires from the firm and J C Schm id signs the dissolution. Dated May 29 1911.
The annual picnic will be held on Tuesday June 20 1914 at the Miller bridge. Those attending should meet at the church at 9 30 a m with conveyances leaving for the grounds at 10 a m. Be on hand and enjoy the day.
Notice forbids all trespassing on land after damage to fences and crops. Any violators will be dealt with according to law. Ava Honzur. Also mentions damage to premises and property.
The Commercial Club discussed various topics at the new club room above the cigar factory and plans to meet next Monday. Alumni from past years are visiting Elgin for commencement and the annual gathering, while Postmaster Keiser enjoys roses at home. The Oelwein Light issued its first edition after leasing the Record plant, with editors Caborn and Whitney outlining policy.
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