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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1921

Page

5

Local School Absences and Events Reported in March

Readable fragments show many absences due to mumps and illness in Fifth to Ninth grades. Postville Delclamatory contest set for March 11 includes eleven high schools with Edna Weibel replacing Alexander Potlock. The Lyceum Course closes March 15 with Lombard Entertainers offering operas, light operas, and musical comedies.

Onde Helther Lowell Smith Georgis Meyer Gertrude Hickman Floyd Knudtson Harry Baldwin Clarence Muehlethaler Lawrence Muehlethaler Rosie Hade Clarence Winkler Margaret Allen Lilly Graver Frank Pinney Genevive Wilson Constance Hutchingon Bessie Baldwin Harold Kiple Mabeh Dummermuth Gladys Feller Dorothy Grether Bima Kiple Bessie Johnson Dorothy Peeper Wilma Sehaer John Bachler Crighton Gonder Lowell Graver Fay Kingman Clarence Koble Elmer Pinney Fred Schaer Gerald Schor Postrille Galmar Colesbore Elgin Alexander Potlock Edna Weibel Lyceum Lombard

City Hall Meeting Sought for Legion Auxiliary Organizing

A notice announces a Friday evening meeting at City Hall on March 18 to organize the Women's Auxiliary to the American Legion High Post No. 252. The Legion urges full community attendance and participation by every Indy. D Walch, Comhy Hanson, Adj.

American Legion of

Six men crew in accident at Junction with Yenney foreman

A six man crew led by Melehort Yenney were injured when their car overturned after spiking the remaining work at Junction site. Yenney and Lew Graver lead the group. others named include Hort Ainott John Etter Hans and Will Bilderich. They were returning home when the motor car crashed, leaving one worker beneath the vehicle with head and body injuries. Dr. Mercer of the local hospital treated the injured, and the incident prompted safety checks on the work site.

Dotinsa Melehort Yenney Lew Graver Hort Ainott John Etter Hans Will Bildericth Yenney Enn

Iowa boxing bill aims to regulate sport and fitness funding

A proposed Iowa bill would legalize boxing with rounds capped at ten minutes total, require gloves of at least five ounces, and mandate medical checkups while banning participants with weak hearts. It also prohibits young boys under 12 from attending unless with a father. A tax on gate receipts would fund school physical training, and another draft sets teachers to lead physical training by next September.

Towa

Marriage of Boyer and Miller in West Union

Boyer Milne Melvin Boyer of Brassard and Mrs Helen Miller were married Thursday in West Union by Rev Barker. The groom, a war veteran, is noted as industrious and steady, while the bride is a daughter of Henry Miller and known for accomplishments. They returned to the groom's parents’ home to reside.

Boyer Melvin Boyer Brassard Helen Miller Our Town West Union Barker The Baptist Church Bud Os A S Sun Service Patter Henry Miller

Elgin Land Company Seeks Real Estate Listings

The majority of listing contracts covering sale of real estate ended March 1. Since then we have restarted our yearly procedure to revise the list and have listed the Will Y. Berr 76 acre form and John Waldron 170 area farm on the Migin-West Uffion road. Our commission rates are reasonable and our methods the best. Call to arrange starting contracts with us.

Will Y.berr John Waldron Migin-West Uffion Road Ua. Elgin Land Company

Presence of Mind Saves Life in Ottumwa Accident

Major as heroine Miss Majors a movie stunt performer was struck by Vernon Busta while crossing a busy Ottumwa street. She grasped the car fender and radiator cap as the auto slid, aided by a crank, and amid driving snow nearly a block before the driver stopped. She suffered only minor injuries and is expected to recover.

Iss Lie Majoras Miss Majors Ottumwa Vernon Busta

No Flood Expected On Mississippi River this spring

Predicted by seasoned rivermen from Mississippi towns, no major flood is forecast this year. They cite light fall rainfall and a snowless winter as reasons, with ice already gone, though later thaw could reverse trends if records are kept.

Mississippi West

Infant Son Dies in Hubuque Family Heartbreak

Infant Clifford George FeFtix, son of Mr and Mrs George Partie of Hubuque, died Tuesday evening March 1 after a brief illness. Born February 28, he suffered from a weak heart and lay in rest for twenty four hours. Heartfelt sympathy goes to the bereaved family in their untimely loss.

Clifford George FeFtix George Partie Hubuque

Spring Opening Saturday March 12 at Harnack Millinery

Evans' Horton electric washer and new bonnet styles will be on display during a formal spring opening. The event offers an inspection and approval of the most complete showing of apcing bonnets with fresh Faith's breads available.

Sessurian Horton Evans Harnack Millinery Faith

St Patrick's Day Bazaar by La dies' Aid Society

The La dies' Aid Society hosts a bazaar and supper at the MB Church on Thursday March 17. Bazaar runs afternoon and evening in the chapel, supper in the basement dining room with tickets 40c for adults and 86c for children under ten. Menu includes scalloped potatoes baked beans pickles jelly bread fruit salad pie and coffee. Various committees organized for fancy work candy kitchen dining room reception and dish duties, with several members listed. Come early stay late and help make this bazaar a success.

Ladies’ Aid Society F. DeSart W. Patterson J. D. Shaffer Ben Schorl J. Carmichael C. ©. Fothergirl Ira Ben- Det Demarea Candy Booth Halstenson Misa Detta Chapman R. W W. Muchlenthaler

Wages Squeeze Triggers March Farm Labor Push

County Agent Maalartad reports a shift in labor needs as this year brings more workers seeking jobs rather than employers hunting for labor. Farm Bureau notes wage discussions, with talks of setting prices and timelines, urging those seeking March or later work to contact the bureau office.

Maalartad Korsuth Faro Bure Board of Tireetaps Imesh

Missouri Court Docket Highlights Local Divorces and Crimes

Alden Pinney reviews the Septet County Circuit Court docket listing about 153 cases for the term. He notes many divorce petitions, several gambling and rape cases, and a broad criminal docket including statutes and treaties referenced as divorce actions.

Alden Pinney Wiper Septet County Democrat Bertin Missouri Alden Sentt Marek Teri Suott Equnety Circuit Hmndle

Nollvs the Reith Seeks Quick Settlement of Debts

A notice states that after selling a portion of an estate to son Georgy Palb the writer desires all books to be closed promptly. Readers urged to settle any debts at once or face consequences.

Georgy Palb

Sunday School and Church Activities Prominent This Week

The message invites all to Thursday prayer meetings and Easter egg drives for the Methodist Hospital. Next Sunday highlights include Every-Member-Present Day, The Holy City pantomime, and Epworth League events. A church bazaar aims to reduce debt with a daytime fete and evening supper to support church funds.

E. Cherch Sandis Towa Methodist Hospital Apworth League Theodore Roosevelt Holy City Frank Capper Margaret Yenney Epworth League Ruby Robbing Buysse Ie

Last Of The Mob Van Returns In Historic Film Showing

A long faded notice promotes a March 14 screening at the Opera House highlighting a historical picture for boys and Camp Fire Girls. It promises educational value, appealing settings, and notable acting with scenes of pioneer life. Admission is 200 and 50c.

Maurice Toei Emery Fun Cooper Schiel Seoul Camp Fire Gree Msc

Fragmented Notes On Ailing Firm Plans And Delays

An unreadable OCR fragment references a change in a firm path and a fall garage event. It mentions Future and Was and hints at a failed or uncertain plan. The text contains garbled names, places, and events, with uncertain outcomes and references to attempts at progress.

Surrey Pull & Sane

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