War history and local society notes from Oelwein
W Dean spent Saturday with Aleson Paul and wife at Oelwein Mrs H Hadsel hosted the Ladies Aid Society last Thursday. May has made up rain in two days for April. Juniors plan to entertain the Seniors on May 14. Get an education at Mankato Commercial College.
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Aleson
Paul
Oelwein
Hadsel
Ladies Aid Society
Miasiyaippi
Earn
Weat Union Business
Ladies’ Aid Society
C. Bopp
Mankato Commercial College
Mankato
Minn
Suniora
Maralla Connor
Watsonville
Connor
D. J. Ramage
C. J. Ramage
D. M. Connor
Central City
Nebraska
Mra. W. M. Boone
the Talliater Steam Laundry
Injured citizen Gottlieb Hackman requires care after fall
Aged resident Gottlieb Hackman was injured when a wagon jerked while his son Gus drove from a barn. He fell on a cement walk, unconscious, later showing signs of recovery. His skull fracture was confirmed and he remains seriously injured but hopes of recovery persist. Clean up week urged with extensive yard and property work planned. Mothers Day noted for May 9 with carnations as symbols. families urged to visit mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Hackman
Gus
Clean Up War Rally Prompts Spring Civic Push
A chaotic wartime pep talk urges swift clean up of alleys and yards with slogans like Clean Up and Bay Up Week. It describes collecting junk, pests and debris to prevent disease, while weaving in whimsical asides about historical figures in odd modern scenes. The piece also notes a Wisconsin town’s debt settlement drive and local church and social events.
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Jenny Lind
Carey Jones
Henry Ward Beecher
Queen Victoria
Martin Luther
Cleopatra
Aps
Abraham Lincoln
George
Washington
Christopher Columbus
Queen Isabelle
Local Notes From Fayette and Surroundings
Florence Borg and Marty Nict laus return from Fayette. The Friday Kensington Chal meets Mrs. Ed Hannon. Luncheon plans with Leo Bowen and Greaney’s drapery sale. School board meeting discusses new chimney work for Mrs. C. W. Nicklaus. Rebekah lodge to hold special meeting May 10. Palomer to California trip. Hawkeye Beacon notes Cedar Rapids trip. Alwani Association to meet May 10. German Baptist church lot purchase announced. Weibel Brothers report wheat sales and rising seed sales. Automobile speed caution near Elgin and dusk lamp requirement urged.
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Florence Borg
Marty Nictlaus
Fayette
Kensington
Ed Hannon
Leo Bowen
Keenan
Nicklaus
Rebekah Lodge
Noble Grand
Goodwin
Volga City
AH. Tt
Palomer
Palmer
Alwani Association of the Nigin High School
Mel Kollar
Fred Muehlethaler
C. L. Prosburghaus
Weibel Brothers
Ilack
Dentists and merchants mix in fragmented Elgin notices
Fragmentary list of local names and items including Dr L 8 MWutehingen dentist Curtain draperies at Cupper s Ford service credits Burnside Welch sale of a used gasoline engine Red and Heady with pumping jack inquiry at ECHO office J H Bower veterinarian Mesdames Efford Max Huns berger Baker s Premium Pioneer Flour sale cheap Weibel Bros John Willard heavyweight boxing prospect May 18 White Hope aspirant mentioned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Office
Johu Willard
Pugiliat
Box
Colwe
Bia Antagous
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Elgin Savings
Bank
Elgin
Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Sam'l Mosby
Sanitas
Max Thoma
H. T. Knudtson
Gin
Lowa
Lota
Albert Gehring
Thos, Kimpson
Clayton County
Frank Pringle
Clermont
Uut
Walt Mason
Wisconsin
German Baptist
Young People’s Society
King
Copper's
Will Kohler
West Union
Elghy and Brainard
D. C. Forben Senda
Ordex
Rest Haven
Waosh
Boe
Midirow
Citizens’ State Bank
Barn Schori
C. F. Becker
Cashier
Toiwit
Joe
Beno
Elgin, Owa
Bowen
Greenley Elgin
Dr. L. 8
Mwutehingen
Cupper's
J. Q, Schrampfar
Burnside & Welch
J. H. Bower
Mesdames Efford
Max Hunsberger
Ylatters
Intelwola
Weibel Bros
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