Randalia Man Loses Sight After Fall at Platform
J. 5. McSweeney of Randalia has nearly lost his sight after a recent fall while carrying cream to a platform. A University Hospital specialist offered little hope, and he remains in a darkened room with his sister Mrs. Will Brennen of Oelwein. The note mentions Uncle Tom's Cabin coming to the Elgin Opera House on April 14 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5. McSweeney
Randalia
Will Brennen
N. Frederick Ave. Oelwein
University Hospital At
Iowa City
Elgin Opera House
Echo
Six Sows Farrow Eighty Six Pigs At Brackin Farm
B H Brackin reports six Chester White sows at his Fayette county farm farrowed eighty six pigs this spring. average litter 12 pigs, well above the county average. Brackin asks farmers to share any better records. Ward Brabham moved to a new house on his farm, Benson family to vacated home. Read the Echo Want Ads.
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B. H. Brackin
Fayette County
Chester
Ward Brabham
B. M. Benson
Echo
Poverty Prevented by Better Health
Dr Henry Albert Iowa State Department of Health notes destitution stems from neglected disease. Illness caused poverty in many families, especially where the father is sick. He argues stronger public health, better organized departments, and modest per capita spending can prevent illness, cut aid needs, and extend productive life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Albert
State Department of Health
Neas
Towa
Union
Iowa
Department of Health
Albert
Elsheimers Buy 800 Muskrat Pelts in Wisconsin Trade
The Elsheimers' meat market shows about 800 muskrat pelts from Wisconsin trappers between Lynxville and Ferryville. Trappers average 40 to 70 pelts daily. pelts worth about $2 each to the trapper. Fifteen buyers meet the trappers, with pelts stored for later sale, and nearly 1,000 pelts were on hand the trapping district Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsheimers
Wisconsin
Lynxville
Ferryville
Mississippi
Elsheimer
Wallikon Democrat
Local Notices From Gunder Area Churches and Homes
Bessie Anderson had dental work in Elgin Tuesday. George Landagard and family visited the E E Lords garden home Sunday. Good Friday services at Marion church at o clock. Roy Halverson will help Ray Jacobin with farm work this summer. He started Monday. Mrs Theo Wald spent Thursday with parental P Wellerson. Wellerson ill but improving. Agnes Olson assists Mrs H Opland this week. Henry Olson visited the E Houg home Saturday. H E Landsgard and family of Clermont visited Mrs B Nelson Sunday. Elmer Lantz came Monday to help T T Loftsgard with summer farm work. Mission Society met in church basement Thursday afternoon. H B Rann of Evanville Minn, the minister called to All Rev Tysdal place, attended and spoke. Myrtle Olson spent a few days with her sister Mrs Martin Groth and family. Mrs N T Loftsgard a guest in T T Loftsgard home Sunday. Mrs T Kjosa and Stella visited Henry Vellersven Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Anderson
Elgin
George Landagard
E.E. Lordsgard
Marion Church
Roy Halverson
Ray Jacobin
Theo. Wald
P. Wellerson
Agnes Olson
H. Opland
Henry Olson
E. &. Houg
H. E. Landsgard
Clermont
B. Nelson
Elmer Lantz
T. T. Loftsgard
Mission Society
H. B. Rann
Evanaville
Minn
What's the Matter with Iowa
A satirical piece contrasts Iowa with goods from other states, noting national trade links and costs. It also reports recent local updates: Mrs. Jacob Schaer is ill, Mrs. Clint J. Patterson visited Chicago, and the Elgin Community Club met to address minor town hall matters with fair attendance.
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Elgin Community Club
Local man Cecil Tripp arrested for wife desertion
Cecil Tripp of Oelweijn was arrested during the week for wife desertion. The arrest occurred at Waterloo and he was brought back by Sheriff Robertson. He regained his freedom by posting bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Tripp
Oeiwein
Waterloo
Robertson
Union
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