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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1921

Page

4

Local notes from Talybia and area villagers

Monday visitors include Mr and Mrs Stephen Paxwell at the Fred Rothiteberger home. John Peters of Marshalltown visits Pred Briut and W L Peters. Arthur Chapman resumes studies after illness. Miss Mary Foxwell’s district program at the school drew good attendance. Rev McDonald conducts weekly services with increasing attendance. Chas Rothlinberger injured by a log but is expected to recover. Ladies Cemetery Association met at Miss Lena Wellger’s. luncheon and social time reported as pleasant.

Stephen Paxwell Fred Rothiteberger Guy Ernst Jos Decorsh Hy Hae John Peters Marshalltown Porlai Mary Foxwell Aldo Moonight Walter Rothlinberger Chas Rothlinberger Orat Ladies' Cemetery Association Lena Wellger Mira Lena Marte

Local social notes from Clermont area

A series of domestic visits and visits by residents including OUF Gunner Way Migg Lena Krone at UT and L Loftsgard's Monday. Mrs Edwin Olson and family at Lou Relerson home, business calls by Oscar Nyborg, and gatherings at Henry Petergon, Henry Olson, and A C Wold homes. Dr Jardee called for ill children, Chicago trip for Nolle Erickson, and Nashua trip to be with a seriously ill father.

Migg Lena Krone UT. L. Loftsgard Edwin Olson Lou Relerson Oscar Nyborg Henry Petergon Henry Olson Halvor Loftsgard Loo Reiersot Lou Reierson Johnnie Wold Sherlz Monona Lhla Lou Loftsgad Young Peoples' Society Clermont H. Fandugara A. C." Wold St Olaf Christ Anderson Kenneth Elmer Anderson Johnie Wold Jardee

Local Social News Recap From Wrainard Area

WRAINARD area residents and visitors share weekend activities and visits. Mrs Levi Mathews hosts Ladiva Ald Society. L Reed and family visit Elgin. Pred Barnthouse spends weekend in Oelwein. Grimes siblings visit grandmother Helms. Helen Hou of Waterloo tours Harry Stillman home. Mrs Royer, Mrs Chemont, and Mrs Bayer at West Union. Arthur Criff works on Shug Geil farm. Tripp family visits parents George and in Cler-Muvlit. J Vernon of Eldon visits sister Mrs Guy Reed. Mrs Armiet and Ralph return from two week stay at Arthur Craft home.

Barn Orsin Maynard Levi Mathews Ladiva’ Ald Society Mrz. L. Reed Elgin Guy Reed Mary Chemont Melvin Bayer Wuet Union Miuraday Arthur Crifi Shug Geil Tripp Cler- Muvlit George Tripp J. Vernon Eldon Mirvouri Hissister H- Armete Ralph Howell

City Hall Meeting Sets Plans for Woman's Auxiliary

Sunday evening at City Hall a meeting was held to organize a Woman's Auxiliary to the American Legion, Ig no Post 352. No organization was perfected this time, but work will continue soon.

Agnerlean Legion

Iowa Livestock Valuation Declines In 1920 Report

A state financial summary shows livestock values dropped in 1920 from the previous year. Cattle, horses, and sheep fell in headcount and value, with total valuation down to $107,508,000 for horses and $6,641,000 for sheep, highlighting a broad downturn across livestock categories. The report notes lower production, lower per-head values, and a substantial overall loss.

Vane Iawa

County Nurse Reports Feb Work in Oelwein and West Union

County health nurse Mae Campbell reports February activity in Oelwein and West Union chapters. She lists children examined 400 with 329 defective, including 62 eyes and 261 teeth, 46 hours in school, 16 health talks to pupils, 15 building inspections, and various visits.

Mae Campbell Oelwein Delweln West Union Oelweln Milas Campbell Arlington Glissee Mids Campbell

Fragmented Iowa social notes and obituary items

A jumble of personal visits and social calls from a small town includes names like Mr. and Mrs. Martin Millihan, the Dennlers, and many others visiting at various homes. It also reports on William Robbins of Tintab Minnesota, long obituary lines, and scattered notes on health, travel, and a mention of Dr. A P Berry.

Julius Frieburghaus Southand White New Orléay Memphis Tennessee National Cemetery J. P. Holland United States Germany A. P. Berry Rochester George Berry Arno Gistatti A. Elkemvy Maynnard Forster Bouman Traer New Hampton

Fragments Describe An Examination And Hotel Meeting

The readable text mentions an examination and a meeting at a hotel. References to April 1 and a sequence of garbled phrases imply a scheduled event or promotion. No clear names or locations are decipherable beyond a hotel setting and uncertain date.

Guy “Bo SLGIN

Illness Strikes Childrens Mother's Household

A local family faces hardship as the mother of a child is reported to be seriously ill, prompting community concern and potential care needs for the family.

Fragmentary church notice mentions young zealots meeting

Incomplete OCR draft describes a church gathering with a youth focus. The text references a rare yeoman and a young woman attendees, plus a paving committee and prohibitions around dates.

Ghurges

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