Oelwein Business University Expands Branch to Waterloo
The Oelwein Business University announces a Waterloo branch to be known as Waterloo College of Commerce. Opening September 1 on the third floor of the Fowler Building at Fourth and LaFayette, with Prof. R. E. Eklund in charge and Prof. H. C. Davis as Waterloo principal. The branch aims to provide modern business training and place graduates in office positions, reflecting growth in both cities.
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Commercial Club
Board of Trade
Waterloo
Iowa
R. E. Eklund
Waterloo College of Commerce
Fowler Building
Fourth
LaFayette Streets
Wnterloo
Oelwein Business University
Eklund
H. C. Davis
Davis
Prof
Oelwein
Elgin High School Class of 08 Graduation Honors
The class of 08 graduated Friday night at the opera house with an orderly program. Max Hummsberger spoke on Government Ownership of Railroads, Miss Mae Hoag played violin, and Frances Benson spoke on Life and Labor on the Panama Canal. Addresses urged good habits and home industry as diplomas were handed by J. Capper.
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Elgin High School
Opera House
J. H. Williams
Board of Education
Max Hummsberger
United States
Mae Hoag
Hans Keiser
Grace D. Boyer
L. Bauder
America
Great South West Country
Frances Benson
Panama Canal
Selma Weibel
Myrtle Holstenson
Earn Schori
Earl Greenley
V. J. Capper
la Sorella
TaftNomination Clears Unity at Chicago Convention
Republican National Convention in Chicago nominates William Howard Taft for president with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge named permanent chairman. Lodge references Roosevelt amid 47 minutes of applause. Taft receives 702 votes on first roll call and the nomination is declared unanimous.
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Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Hughes
New York
Taft
Ohio
Cannon
Ilinois
Alumni Banquet at Opera House Celebrates Elgin High School
The third annual alumni reception and banquet drew over 130 former Elgin High School graduates to the opera house. The evening featured an opening program, dining, and toasts by the association members, highlighting hometown ties, memories, and ongoing school pride.
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Opera House
Elgin High School
Lee Smith
Alma Bakeman
Maisie
Clas
Mae Benson
Mary Preiburghaus
Delbert Bakeman
Brass
J. H- Williams
Max Thoma Gree Bhatt
Anelia Lehman
Clara Holstenson
DeSart
Ae Hoag
Ihia Bakeman
Nelle Stoehr
Max Thoma
Myrtle Holstengen
Jaquette
Roy DeSart
Will Cooley
Vee Orchestra
Frank Kimball
J. H. Williams
Miss Lyone
Miss Kniel
Leslie Matto
Elgin
For Sale One Lumber Wagon Complete and Used
For particulars in quire of Fred C. Minver. Henry Johnson of Worthington, former lumber yard manager here, visited town for a couple of days this week greeting friends. He now runs a lumber and hardware business in the named town and is prospering. Frank Matthys of Bayley Wis spent a few days here with his parents Mr and Mrs Ole Matthys.
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Henry Johmson
Worthington
Frank Matthys
Bayley
Wis
Ole Matthys
Yeoman Picnic Draws Vast Fayette County Attendees at Elgin
The Fayette Yeoman county picnic was held Wednesday in Elgin with a large crowd despite threatening weather. Delegations arrived by special train, were greeted by a reception committee, and heard Mayor Hadsel's welcome and Dr. Bartlett's response. Clermont won the street drill contest by 13 to 1 as bands played and a flag drill entertained, with remarks on Elgin as a potential permanent picnic site met by lodge objections.
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Fayette Yeoman
Elgin
Spahr's Park
Hadsel
Welcome Land
Dr. Bartlett
West Union
Ei. Stallcop
Fayette County
Oelwein
Opera House
Clermont
Randalia
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Elgin Savings Bank
Gus Gunderson
Sam's Mosby
Ecuo
Chris. Lehman
Juhn Neuenschwander and
Halstenson
Chicago
William A. Taft
Fred C. Minver
Berg’s
Yeoman Picnic
Thoma Bros
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