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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
4
Local residents and visitors share a busy weekend with names like Roberts Klingman Rothlisberger and Medberry appearing in gatherings at homes and farms. Several trips to nearby towns, nursemaid duties, and school disruptions are noted along with a farm sale led by Clarence Coventry drawing a large crowd.
Oscar Nyborg operates a transport business at St Olaf on Tuesday. Alfred Gisleson spent Saturday with home folks. Mrs Edwin Olson hosted visitors including Mrs G Nass. Kittle Groth of Clermont called at the K E Mark home. Harald and Cornelius Relergon visited the Ole Loftagard home Sunday. T N Loitsgard and wife plan a busy week on their rented farm. Hans Gunderson of Montana dined with Edwin Olson. Melmer Loftsgard moved to the T T Lottsgard farm. Christ Erickson of Decorah stayed with Halvor Loftsgard party. Lou Helerson and children visited Cornelius Olson near Clermont. J H Skarshoug family attended Sven Sorenson's Silver Wedding near Clermont. Alina Nelson returned from Calendar after visiting. FE Clark hosted the Landsgard family, Mrs Lindley and daughter for dinner. K Mark cared for her ill granddaughter at Will Nelson home near Clermont. Harold Landsgard and Sophia, plus Mrs Lindley and daughter of Osage, visited Arthur Landegard. District No 5 Grand Meadow Township to hold a basket social next Friday March 4. Mary Johansen teacher. Young people enjoyed a surprise.
A large crowd attended the Kirkeberg couple’s party Friday evening and guests reported a very good time.
Ben Hofer Bert Thothan attend Wikader Mondey while Louisa Mushlethaler stays with Celia and Lucy Christen. Adolph Baumgartner and son Ern ext attend Coventry sale near Wadena. Frank Christen mourns death of his niece Helen Thomas in West Bend. Fred Lutht and wife visit Albert Schupbach home in Morris Minnesota. Mrs Adolph Hanson and three children visit her mother Mrs L Christen. Mr Mrs Wm Larson visit from Hixader for over Sunday with Dennler family. Eva Mae Brieden visits mother Mrs Pred Schiupp from West Bend. George Ada Roy Leuchtenmacher with Louise Muehlethaler visit Chris Dennler. Relatives gather at G Dennler for Alta birthday. Mrs Tom Hanson birthday celebrated with family and gifts.
Bra inard items report Wu Howard sick this week a Friday school closure for four weeks Emeline Reed visiting Clermont visitors Reuben Grover Clermont Bennie Brabham welcomed a boy born Sunday night D H Craft and Mrs George Tripp Franks Lyons home Palmer Bartholom West Union Forsythe meeting Grace Medberry teaches No 10 Delwein meeting Elmer Bower Mary Clements Forsythe West Union Velma Grover Helen and Richard Miller Elgin Baptist church Lucus Helms bought Mervin Brown farm Canada plans to attract migrants amid ten year influx two separate groups at tracting settlers in west with vast unaged land
The U S Department of Agriculture reports solving the long standing mystery of Swiss cheese holes after twelve years of study. The finding identifies the organism forming the holes and promises high quality cheese production meeting strict trade standards. Exports to Switzerland and domestic market reception noted.
Harry and Fred Griffith along with Mrs T P Griffith left after attending the wedding of their parents. Several locals traveled to Maynard for a Mason Lodge meeting. Mrs Mary Clements plans a visit to Pittaville Wisconsin. A large turnout watched the State Teachers basketball game in Fayette’s new gym. A Miles Blunt telegram from Montana sparked stock hopes. East Country Club met at Mrs Aus Brause home, with walking attendance and community support discussions.
An essay argues that boys should be educated to handle simple home repairs and be capable as householders just as girls are taught domestic arts. It asserts training in carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating, and kitchen fire starting, to ensure independence and shared domestic roles.
E H Heckstead, a noted hog producer, claims high pork prices push farmers to overpay. He credits minerals mixed with filler for a balanced ration that keeps hogs worm free and in prime condition. He advertises two dollars for mineral mix to make 100 pounds, mailed from Chicago.
Ed Boyle to set a sawing outfit on the B Hunsberger flat by the second bridge south of the Canning Factory this spring. Anyone wishing to haul logs can do so any time. Notice states T J Capper & Sons are dissolved and all bills and accounts should be paid to Can per Bros or Capper family. A draft mare three years old is offered for sale.
A fragmented sermon urges men to attend church every Sunday, not just major feast days. It laments wavering congregants and stresses daily faith, urging one hour weekly devotion while warning against worldly distraction as thousands join the GO TO CHURCH movement for peace and renewal.
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