School Notes And Absences In Garfield Grade
Evalyn White entered the third grade on Monday while Nina Kiple visited the grammar room Thursday. Johnnie Schnider is absent due to sickness. The Third Grade read Riawatha Tuesday. Turkelson visited school Monday. Loven Worley and Willie Bauman were absent sick this week. Arleta Gehring Lewis Boleyn and Alice Gilbertson returned after several days’ illness. A Garfield motto urges studying for life, not for school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evalyn White
Nina Kiple
Johnnie Schnider
Riawatha
Casper
Turkelson
Higin
Willie Bauman
Arleta Gehring
Lewis Boleyn
Alice Gilbertson
Flour Prices and Local News From Cedar Rapids
A report lists flour and pancake mix prices per sack including Beal of Minnesota at 165 and sacks, 60 Eclipse at 1.45, and Buckwheat and Graham meal options. Also notes Miss Hulda Schori returning from St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids after a brief visit. she finishes her training this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Schori
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Miss Schori
Trains Resume Double Service Between Cedar Rapids and Decorah
Officials including Gen Supt C W Jones and Division Supt Merrill announce the return of the double train service starting Monday March 18. The morning train leaves Cedar Rapids at 7 55 a m for Decorah arriving 12 75 p m and returns at 6 p m arriving Cedar Rapids 6 30 p m The afternoon train departs Cedar Rapids about 4 p m to Decorah arriving 1 p m Return trips depart Decorah at 7 15 a m arriving Cedar Rapids around 12 46 p m The schedule tightens travel and is welcomed by passengers and officials alike
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ev Eryone
Dacorah
C. W. Jones
Merrill
Decorah
Andid
Cédar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Big Farm Deal Transfers 239 Acre Property in Fayette County
A 239 acre farm formerly owned by John Ban nAn passes to BR. W. Helms for 298000 dollars, about 114 dollars per acre. The property features modern water works, a large house, stock barn, hog house with corncrib, cemented floors, and top condition. Harley Helms is expected to manage with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ban‘nan
BR. W. Helms
Fayette
Helms
Placy
Harley Helms
Burianek Family Leaves Elgin for Cedar Rapids Cigars
The Burianeks plan to move their cigar factory to Cedar Rapids with George Holzer duplicating their brand locally. After years in Elgin they leave behind a branch factory while the main business expands, and well wishes are offered for future happiness and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burianelk
Vigar
Gédar Rapids
Rome
Burianek
Cedar Rapids
Frank Stepanek
Ken
Charlie
Burianeks
George Holzer
Burianéks
Myelt
Bigin Frisnda
Bazaar and Supper at Opera House March 17
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold a bazaar and supper at the opera house on March 17. Supper priced at 2 bits with baked beans brown bread and rolls beet loaf potato and cabbage salad cold sliced beef pickles deviled eggs cake jelly and coffee. There will be a candy ice cream and apron booth. A three act play Maidens All Forlorn will be presented by Miss Benson's Sunday School class with admission 10 cents. supper ticket holders enter free. Cast includes Bertie Banxsdale Elizabeth Lydon Maude Meredith Louise Marston and Mrs Maloney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Found Bag of Gold From Nicklaus Estate Desk
Harry Nicklaus, disposing of his uncle Peter Nicklaus's effects, found a secret desk once owned by Peter's father. Hidden inside the desk was a canvas sack stamped Fayette County Bank containing 195 in gold coins. The discovery likely makes the desk his cherished lucky piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicklaus
Harry Nicklaus
Peter Nicklaus
Abbey
Fayette County Bank
Harry ‘Will
Night Telephone Service Established at Local Exchange
About the 15th of this month night telephone service will be established at the local exchange. Patrons should limit calls to essential matters such as sickness accident death or fire. The service is a convenience and should be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nany
York
Auction in Elgin Saturday Afternoon Milks and More
An auction in Elgin will be held Saturday afternoon selling milch cows horses machinery and household goods. Those with items to sell are invited to list them and prospective buyers should attend. See bills and advertisement in this issue. Ny
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Elgin
For Sale or Rent in Elgin District
A thoroughly modern brick residence in Elgin is offered for sale or rent. For further information contact B. E. Skinner at the Allison Hotel Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Elgin
B. E. Skinner
Allison Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Local flour sale advertisement by Kniel de Ruby and Eibels Bros
Patronize Home Industry, due Lily White best patent flour for $1.35 Harvest Queen second patent straight family four for $1.25 Special price indicate sack lot for sale by Kniel de Ruby or EIBELgBROS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily White
Kniel de Ruby
Eibelgbros
Financial report of Elgin Iowa independent school district
The document presents a financial report for the Elgin Iowa Independent School District listing receipts from the Co Treasurer Apportionment Tuition and totals for past teacher's orders balance on hand and contingent funds. It also notes schoolhouse fund balances and projected needs for the next year with named officers and a brief local news item mentioning Thos Koudtson and Mrs Rufug Doud traveling for business and visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iowa
Insy
Feactions
Wetefe
de Ae
Hanson
Venaurer
Mock Sad Alli Company in A Night in the Orient
Mock Sad Alliand Com pany performs A Night in the Orient at Elgin opera house Friday night March 10. The season's novelty features lavish scenery and electrical effects depicting a palace of India with rich drapery. A vaudeville act by Set Brydon's Trained Dogs is highlighted as outstanding value for admission. Reserved seats available at City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Opera
Asyay
India
Brydon
City Drug Store
Croup Remedy Promises Quick Relief in Local Ad
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for croup and lung troubles amid a narrative of a Manchester family and multiple illnesses. It claims thousands use the remedy and offers trial bottles free. Also noted are local movements of Miss Ina Kohler and a brick-yard project by John Christ Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Chamblin
Manchester
Severn
Law
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Elgin Savings Bank
Gus. Gunderson
Sami “Mosby
Loven Worley
Garfield
Wae
Big Farm
John Lehman
Jim
Oxfords
Zephyra
Toile du Nordes
Brighton
Lowa
Joe Burianek
Bertie Banixsdale
Wizebeth Lydon
Maude Meredith Louise Marston
Mrs. Maloney
Shovelay Cottage
Jocelyn Danby
M. Day Isdy
Night Telephone Service
C. F. Becker
State Bank
Ben Schori, Pres
Financial Report
Thougutel
Thos Koudtson
Dubuque
Rufug Doud
Fairbank
Alli Company
Ina Kohler
West Bend
Mason City
V. D. Kiple
John Christ Sr
Clearmount
Willer
C. S. Halatanson
Albert
C. S. Halétenson’s
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