State Engineer Dill Leads Iowa Commission Insanity Contact
A long clipped report details T J Dill the state engineer heading a commission in Oelwein Iowa. It notes testimony about Paul Sauerbry a Fayette County club boy and radio guest with talks on club work and his appointment to Gov Hammill s staff as lieutenant colonel. The piece mentions Keeley cure sobriety tests and upcoming radio and speaking engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pion Lub
beyj-Paul
Wein
Swift & Co
Paul
Fayette County
Iowa
Chicago
Ames
Paul Wan
Kiwania Club
al Rapids
Funcheon
Gov. Hammill
Larson Loftsgard Wedding at Clermont and Elgin
Miss Bessie Larson of Clermont married Gilbert Loftsgard of Elgin in a Clermont ceremony. Mrs Loftsgard is a Clermont High School graduate with a charming personality. The couple will live and farm east of Elgin near Gunder, starting housekeeping on their farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Larson
Clermont
Gilbert ‘Loftsgard
Elgin
Loftegard
Clermont High School
Mrs. Loftegard
Gunder
Vallis Daughter Dies as Convict Valle Leaves County
During a transport to Fort Madison Iowa, the nine month old daughter of Mr Valle died from pneumonia. Valle, a county convict, had not seen his child since his trial and asked the warden for a photo to remember the little one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis Valle
Fort Madison
Iowa
Valle
Vallé
Two Arrested for Bootlegging and Arson? No Just Legging Deputy Sheriff
Two men from Oelwein, Alex Briton and D Abel, were arrested last week and arraigned in Justice Court in West Union. Briton pled guilty to maintaining a liquor nuisance and Abel pled guilty to bootlegging. Each received a $2000 bond but could not meet it and remained jailed awaiting sentencing. The county plans to grade the Elgin West Union road this spring and surface it with gravel once finished. Judge W L Eichendorf, away in Decorah for a term, will return next week to handle matters and adjourn January term. Also licensed to wed: Otto Larson of Clermont to Ruth Paterson of Ossian, and Gilbert Loftegard of Elgin to Besate Larson of Clermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Nehring
Alex Briton
D. Abel
Oelwein
West Union
Justice Court
Briton
Abel
Elgin- West Union
W. L. Eichendorf
Decorah
Otto Larson
Clermont
Iowa
Ruth Paterson
Ossian
Gilbert Loftegard
Elgin
Besate Larson
Lows
New Court Filings in April Term Announces Bank Trustee Suit
New cases filed in the Clerk of Court office for the April term include Munson et al Trustees of the First State Bank of Hawkeye versus L Osatrandex and a related party. Suit involves two notes with unspecified amounts and a $150.00 claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson
First State Bank of
Hawkeye Va
L. Os‘trandex
Snow melts as warm spell looms and flood fears ease
Snow is rapidly disappearing over the past days and residents fear a warm rain could disrupt plans. With little frost under the snow, water may soak away gradually, lowering flood risk. Radio reports predict zero temperature for Thursday morning.
Despondent farmer hangs himself in Highland barn
Peter Larson aged 29 son of Lars P. Larson of Highland township died by hanging in his father's barn Sunday afternoon between 2 and 8:45. He had suffered long illness and despondency from poor health. He had spells of Sta and days troubled by it. Funeral held yesterday at Highland Church with Rev. G. Gunston of Clermont officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Larson
Lars P. Larson
Highland Township
Highland Church
Rev. G. Gunston
Clermont
Regular E 8 meeting notice with social afterward
Notice urges attendance at the Regular E 8 meeting next Wednesday evening March 18 with a post meeting social. Hana Keiser has been bedbound for a week and may remain there for another week. doctor notes no immediate danger but recommends rest and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hana Keiser
Soils expert outlines Fayette county survey findings
Tese Le Boatman, soils expert, explains a Fayette county soil survey and how owners can use it. He stresses liming as the foundation of a soils program and notes crops depend on nitrogen phosphorus and potassium. phosphorus is often lacking, making phosphorus-rich fertilizers effective. He warns improper fertilizer use harms soil humus and long term fertility, advocating liming first then phosphorus to support clover and legume crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tese le Boatman
Soil Survey
Farm Bureau
Fayette Ity
Tows
Boatman
Mir. Boatman
Mr. Boatman
Fractured Main Water Pipe Thaw Fails in Elgin
Elgin town council faced costly trouble after Central States workmen used electricity to thaw a frozen water pipe between the main and the C. B. Schori home. Days later an artesian well erupted in the street. John Sutter repaired the damaged lead gooseneck and preserved the pipe as a caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Central States
C. B. Schori
John Sutter
Hall Farm Acquired By Herbert Dummermuth
Herbert Dummermuth recently purchased the 230 acre Hall farm along the Otter creek bottom on the Elgin Brainard road. He took possession March 1. The hilly stock farm offers strong land and has been rented to him for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Dummermuth
Hall
Elgin‘Brainard
Otter Creek
Mrs Capper Visits Waterloo Demonstration For Beauty Shop Upgrades
Helen Graver was ill and confined to bed for days. Mrs. Frank Capper traveled to Waterloo on Monday and attended a demonstration of newer beauty shop methods on Tuesday. She returned home yesterday bringing additional apparatus to expand her shop equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Graver
Frank Capper
Water‘loo
Operetta March 22 and Exhibit April 12 Planned
The basketball season closes with the class tournament in the focal gym to crown the class champion. The high school operetta Tulip Fine is set for March 22 with an 6 member cast rehearsing. An annual all school physical training exhibit is tentatively planned for April 12, depending on the Ladies' Aid home talent play date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal
Tulip Fine
Pearl Grimm
Dorothy Olson
Maris Schupbach
Wayne Howard
Ruth Grover
Roy Steele
George Howard
Mness
pHelena Boleyn
Werne Hunsberger
Smedley & Olson
Bible Day Program at Baptist Sunday School
The Bible Day program to be rendered by the Baptist Sunday school on March 10 at 11 a.m. includes songs, responsive readings, and recitations. Participants include Gordon Zurbriggen Ree, Marian Lehman Ree, Ruth Kruger Rec, Helena Boleyn, Lillian Kruger Rec, Leon Jacob, William Kruger, Reuber Nydegger Rec, Frank Lin Mock, Isabelle Wenger Ree, Frieda Miller Ree, Louise Hackman Ree, Leenly Miller, Freddie Lauer, and Bluebirds and Cardinals Rec. The program features The Gift of Obedience, It Is The Bible, Thy Word, and Standing on the Promises No. 66.
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Baptist Sunday School
Gordon Zurbriggen Ree
Marian Lehman Ree
Ruth Kruger
Helena Boleyn
Sunshine and Jolly Juniors
Lillian Kruger
My Desire von Leon Jacob
Wm. Kruger
Reuber Nydegger
Franklin Mock
Isabelle Wenger
God
Frieda Miller
Louise Hackman
Leenly Miller
Bluebirds
Cardinals
Freddie Lauer
Free Will
County Sunday School Institute Oelwein in March
The Sunday School Institute will be held at First Baptist church in Oelwein on Friday March 15 starting at 9:00 a.m. County officers and county superintendents will speak on the program with Mr. Hutton present. Bring lunch baskets and enjoy lunch together. coffee and dishes furnished. W. C. Van Ness, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Oelwein
Hutton
W.C. van Ness
No Spring Vacation Voted By School Board
The school board on Tuesday evening decided to dispense with the usual spring vacation this year to keep the school year on track. Closing date for the term will be May 24, surprising students eager for fishing. We invite more news items from readers.
Expert Dairymen Get Paid for Their Labor
Patrons of the Elgin Farmers Dairy Company received cream checks in 1923 totaling over 1000 dollars with Harold Opsand leading at 2547.29, followed by H. S. Groth 2297.47 and Brackin Bros 2174.62. The piece blends a human interest tale of a vaudeville performer Albert “Alberdo” Johnson with farm earnings and notes the dairy’s yearly payout and the value of cattle.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Harald Opsand
Selmar Groth
Gilbertson
Larson Bros
ID. W. Mays
Maurous Rypestor
Bert Kipley
Pulfer Bros
Grimes’ Bros
Jake Yearous Jr
Henry Paterson
L. D. Reierson
M. Luchsinger
Uf, & L. Christen
Will Lamper
George Hanson
Herbert Dummermuth
Moug
Elmer H. Larson
Ee M. Pordyce
le Reueser
Aeteen Demon Rth
Ste
Harold Opsand
Brackin Bros
Selmer Groth
Groth
Gottlieb Pulfer
PB. K. Peterson
Improvements Planned for Elgin Utilities Upgrades
In Elgin, Bell Telephone Co. and Central States Power Light Co. push spring work. Bell manager Mr Jennings says his part is finished while Central States plans remain in Dubuque for approval. He expects work to begin within three months with no doubt the project will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Bell Telephone Co
Central States Power & Light Co
Jennings
Bell Co
Dubuque
Central States
Hoover Cabinet Names and State Origins
Secretary of State Henry L Stim son of New York and Treasury Andrew W Mellon of Pennsylvania lead a Hoover cabinet list. Attorney General William D Mitchell of Minnesota War James W Good of Town Navy Charles Francis Adams of Massachusetts Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur of California Postmaster Walter Brown of Ohio Agriculture Arthur M Hyde of Missouri Commerce Robert Patterson Lamont of Illinois Labor James J Davis of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Stimson
New York
Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Pennsylvania
William D. Mitchell
Minnesota
James W. Good
Town
Charles Francis Adams
Massachusetts
Ray Lyman Wilbur
California
Walter Brown
Ohio
Arthur M. Hyde
Missouri
Commerce
Robert Patterson Lamont Ofllinois
James J. Davis
Notice to Elgin DGG Owners 1929 dog taxes due
The 1929 dog taxes must be paid at once with penalties after May 1. After July 1 unlicensed dogs will be killed as per Ordinance No. 159. Obtain 1929 license number plates before May 1 from Town Clerk J Harrington. Mayor A M Waibel. Use want ads for results.
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J. Harrington
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T. J. Dill
Oélwelti
Laarch
Keeley
Larson
Loftsgard
Vallis
Elgin-West Union Road
Loss
Hall Farm
Elgin Public School News
County Sunday School Institute
Nancolas
Alberdo
Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey J
Christy Circuses
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Petroff
John Wade
Hillsborough
Alberto
Marie Warner
Florida
Democrat
Mineral Point
Wis
Wisconsin
Albert Johnson
John Johnson
Ole Johnson
Waden
Wadena
Flem
Hoover
Elgin Dgg
A.M. Waibel
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