29 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1928
Page
1
Elderly Mr Starr and Mrs Bartholomew to visit Conrad with their daughter Mrs Floyd Bartholomew as plans mention a few more days until Sunday, with likely gathering after the last of the week.
Oak Grove notes recount social visits including Mr and Mrs Chas Peters, Mrs Bert Allen a sister from Oelwein, and weekend guests at George Howard store. Moves include Herbert Jensen to Chas Snyder farm and Fnyders to Harry Stillman farm near Brainard. Lyle Wilson family with Arlington ties, and other gatherings at Melchr Luchsinger and D C Dean households. An Auctioneer joke and a Gillette shaving set prize win highlight local humor and anecdotes.
The Elgin post office announces a recurring Thursday publication dated March 3 1875. Edits and contents appear under RP STRATCH as a second class item published weekly with “Werher Naina” and “Fapesce ene Comsey” referenced in the readable text.
A series of Republican primary declarations for Fayette County offices. William F. Byers seeks sheriff nomination. L A Grimes announces for county attorney. Martin M. Cooney runs for county attorney. WH Forsyth seeks recorder nomination. All urge voters to support candidates at the June 4 1928 primaries.
Prices list for Gold Medal Feeds offered Friday and Saturday March 30 and 21. Bran, Middlings, Egg Mash, Chick Starter, Hog Feed, flour and eggs sale details. Local notices include visits, family events, illness, and political campaign activity in Independence and surrounding areas.
A jumble of social updates includes a party at Louis Becker’s home last Thursday, health notes on pneumonia, various for sale items like eggs and powders, lost spectacles, and local visits from Phil Meier, the H. S. Steele family, and Mrs. VY. Zimmerlin. Frequent references to Elgin, Castalia, Duncombe, and nearby residents appear alongside ads for incubators, medicines, and flooring finishes.
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