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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1923
Page
5
A reader describes a chaotic schoolhouse with poor heating and ventilation, narrow windows, and bad lighting. Classes split by heat and cold, and pupils learn by games ill-suited to the space. The plea calls for a new building, gymnasium, auditorium, and better staff to restore school spirit and health.
Notice dated March 1998 from Samuel, secretary, Board of Directors of the Hot School District. Mentions compliance with Town Code 1049 and a suit related to regulations and provisions. States the board adopted a resolution and was dated in Bigin, Iowa.
An opinion piece praises community service and urges citizens to identify the local person who best improves the town. It argues one person’s efforts can inspire others and invites all to work together to earn and claim the “badge of honor” through action.
Property listing for a six room house with yard on Main Street near Effore Hunsberger. Describes the residence as well located and desirable and invites inquiries to Efforé Hunsberger about the sale.
A fragmentary poem urged churchgoers to unite for the town's revival. It warns against knocking others and calls for positive support to boost local efforts and keep the dear old place from declining. The piece invites attendance at church next Sunday as a rallying moment.
Baptism may be decided next Sunday evening after morning services at the Baptists Church. March 29 features a prayer meeting at 7 p.m. before Easter Communion. Choir rehearsal follows. A drive to send eggs to St. Joe Orphan Home and Chicago Home for the Aged is urged, with boxes to be shipped Monday March 26 and donations requested.
The text argues brushing teeth after meals is essential because boiling water or other drastic methods are impractical. It explains that food particles lodge in tooth crevices and decay quickly in warmth and moisture, allowing bacteria to multiply. If not cleaned promptly, microbes can enter the stomach and bloodstream, harming overall health.
Sioux Falls papers report Horst, a 62 year old farmer from Humboldt area, died after slipping from Vern Trickel’s pickup running board on a frozen road. Trickel offered aid, but Horst died within hours. Survived by widow and two sons. In Breda Carroll county land sale brings record price of 305 per acre for 120 acres as farm values soar.
A weekend blizzard began with sleet turning to snow, bringing severe cold and heavy winds. Few ventured out as snow piled up, and by Monday morning the temperature dropped to 16 below zero. The noon train arrived late while other services lagged behind schedule.
News confirms Marie Holzer and Harry Heston wed on August 24 1922 in Geneva. The couple visited Holzer family in Decorah this week and friends held a small choral gathering at the Holzer home. Also noted are college records and an old Hungacan Fund note dated 1662 linking Kossuth era history to American immigration discussions.
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A farmer circus man Hietman Miller living west of Wilton was fined 50 for cruelty to animals after 60 dogs hunted and killed a captive wolf tied in brush near Kickapoo valley. A film company representative John Jones of Madison filmed the scene as 900 citizens watched.
Bindy Club Menta The Elgin Ladies' Study Club held their postponed meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs. Al Schort's home. Twenty ladies attended except Mrs. Mary Shushlwug who could not reach town. The program featured music, a roll call and papers on South American history civilization and education.
Minne sote politician Knudt Nelson recalls a famed trial where a German witness insisted his wife had told him something the court ruled inadmissible The judge retorted about the heavens falling and the witness answered that his wife would say they were down as a jest about testimony and belief.
A Cincinnati Toquirer quip reports a car that “rows as smoothly” with “perfect ignition.” Lizzie Driver notes no sound or smell, while Big Bix Driver praises speed and invisibility. The exchange highlights a remarkable, nearly imperceptible automobile feature.
A notice states a large number of indebted parties have settled accounts while a few have not. It urges all remaining debtors to call immediately to arrange settlement with Grim and Sehunbach.
Clara Miller and Mutleculated miss school this week due to bird roads and illness. Discussion on Better School Building prompts call to vote for the plan. March 21 marks first day of spring as high school pupils mostly present. seventy submitted essays on Elgin School needs more room and better equipment.
Franklin Minger returned to the old Batikofer place after thirty nine years, finding only a few familiar faces and places. The river rocks remain unchanged while surrounding structures faded, and he, now employed in Extherville, is grateful for the visit.
Peter Doyle of Portage Wisconsin owns twenty three Holstein cows and sixteen Poland China sows. He is a member of a cow testing association with twenty three members and held the top cow and top herd for December 1922. His 1922 books show dairy income of 2366.32 and sow income of 4490.30.
The Elgin Community Club postpones its banquet scheduled for Monday at Baptist church due to the absence of key attendees. Future dates will be announced once arrangements are completed.
The society announces a December Bazaar plan to thank members and raise funds. They note generous donations and a goal of improving the event for future years. The message mentions total proceeds amounting to $180.00 and upcoming plans for an annual bazaar and related preparations.
Readable fragments indicate Liberal reduction in unsorted 600 18, lots. Welbel Mill Co offers Ful-O0-Pep Feedshow as prices rise, urging early purchase before higher costs.
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