Shoplifter Foiled On Rock Island Train Stop
T J Capper pursued a shoplifter at a Rock Island train stop after a woman tried to steal a shirtwaist from Miss Susie Capper’s shop. The thief laid the item on the counter then concealed it in a coat and carried it to the carriage. Capper recovered the shirtwaist from an open suitcase as the train prepared to depart.
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T. J. Capper
Rock Island
Susie Capper
Miss Capper
T. J
Mr. Capper
Postal Guide on Handling Misstamped Mail Procedures
The guide explains return of fourth class mail with ordinary stamps and other mail with parcel post stamps, advising to bill postage due with correct stamps or contact the sender. If sender is unknown, notify the addressee to provide required postage. Deliveries with full postage stand, otherwise collect deficiency at single rate.
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U. S
Office of Mailing
Third Assistant Postmaster General Division of Classification
Elgin Board of Health Declares Slops Nuisance
The Board of Health resolves that throwing slops or dirty water on streets or alleys is a nuisance and orders the town marshal to notify residents to discontinue the practice. Signed by Mayor H. S. Hapser and Clerk J. H. Williams. Also includes line about spring embroideries, flouncings, and local ads for Ava Honan.
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Board of Health
Town of
Elgin
Hapser
J. H. Winliams
The Virginian stage adaptation at Rexall Rexall store
An admirer notes Owen Wister's The Virginian as a vivid American drama about a rough cowboy and a refined Vermont girl. The production blends tense romance with humor, praised for stage settings, costumes, and a carefully chosen cast. Tickets go on sale May 10 at Rexall.
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Vermont
Emily
Owen Wister
Higin
Rexall
Ben Rogers Killed By Train Near Volga City
Ed Rogers received notice that his brother Ben Rogers of Volga City walking toward Lima was struck by a Milwaukee train and injured, later dying at 1:00 PM. The accident occurred as Ben, hearing no warning, walked along the track behind the regular train and was struck by a work train. He leaves a wife and relatives. funeral at Volga City Friday afternoon.
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Ed Rogers
Ben Rogers
Volga City
Milwaukee
Lima
Nodriing
Rogers
Deaver
Agen
Veterans to Gettysburg Trip Funded for Iowa Survivors
Veterans in Iowa consider a July 1 to 4 visit to Gettysburg with state funding of 10006 dollars to cover railroad fares for all Battle of Gettysburg survivors, a generous offer. Details and plans available from George A Newman, Assistant Adjutant General, Des Moines.
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Old Battle Field
Gettysburg
Iowa
George A. Newman
Des Moines
Postmasters Convention Opens at Donnan Iowa May 1 1910
The Fayette County League of Postmasters convenes in Donnan on May 1 1910 with an address of welcome from Mrs Thompson and readings of minutes. Committees appointed. program includes topics on post office service rural life versus civil service and various listed speakers and locations.
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Donnan
Iowa
Meattog
Phooram
Fayette County League of Postmasters
Thompson
F. Hoyt
Fayatt Q. Wellman
Arlington
Elizabeth Crowe
Clermont Pen
Be Ready for Sharpened Farm Tools and New Goods
Be ready now with sharpened corn plows and cultivators to save time. Visit Jenny Topp, The Blacksmith, for the best tool work. A full line of McKibbin Hate and Caps is now at T. J. Cappen's. New dress goods from Enien & Runyon offer CaH and other fabrics.
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Jenny Topp
McKibbin
T. J. Cappen
Cah
Uear
Enien & Runyon
Will Oil Streets Elgin Plans for Oil Covered Streets
Elgin will again oil its streets for three years. Crude oil reduces dust and repels flies, making Higinds streets cleaner. A 10 000 gallon car is ordered to cover all streets, expected to arrive soon.
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Elgin
School Notes Examinations Weekly Absences and Birthday Postcard Shower
Charles Gehring was absent Monday afternoon. Miss Laura Harding of Keystone Iowa visited Wednesday afternoon. Thanks to Bart Kohler Mildred Harrington Lena Halverson Harriet Bakeman Miss Weibel and Miss Bowen enjoyed a post school auto ride to Postville last Friday. Ethel Rennison is improving and will return soon. Last Friday was her eighth birthday and primary pupils gave her a postcard shower. The following primary pupils were perfect in attendance the past school month Leo Boleyn Johnnie Boyle Charles Gehring Fay Klingman Raymond Miller Joe Patterson Elmer Pinney Roy Russow Nick lAn s Rennison Emil Scneider Gerald Sohori Edith Frieden Dorothy Gilson Dorothy Grether Ruby Hadrich Mary Hanson Harriet Mosby Mary Patterson Dorothy Peeper Mabel Rennison Geraldine Schori Margaret Yenney
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Charles Gehring
Laura Harding
Keystone
Iowa
Bart Kohler
Mildred Harrington
Lena Halverson
Harriet Bakeman
Miss Weibel
Miss Bowen
Postville
Ethel Rennison
Leo Boleyn
Johnnie Boyle
Fay Klingman
Raymond Miller
Joe Patterson
Elmer Pinney
Roy Russow
Nicklans Rennison
Emil Scneider
Gerald Sohori
Edith Frieden
Dorothy Gilson
Dorothy Grether
Ruby Hadrich
Mary Hanson
Harriet Mosby
Mary Patterson
Dorothy Peeper
Mabel Rennison
Geraldine Schori
Margaret Yenney
Trespass Notice Affects Public Road Access
Property owner warns against off road travel across private field and directs use of the public road only. The notice cites Ws. H. Scuurpnaon as the concerned party and requests compliance to avoid further action.
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Ws. H. Scuurpnaon
Save Your Money at Citizen's State Bank Today
Buried money loses interest while savings grow when you open an account at Citizen's State Bank. Start earning by making your money work for you. you work for your money, now let it work harder for you.
Sunday Dinner at Hotel Dewey in Elgin
The notice invites the people of Elgin and nearby areas to Sunday dinners and suppers at Hotel Dewey and extends a cordial invitation to try the dining service.
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Elgin
Hotel Dewey
Seed corn and farm supplies offered by local merchants
Ed Rogers promotes fine early seed corn yellow and white with excellent germination tests. Also pumpkin squash seeds and onions. Kenier & Rapyor advertise guaranteed flour. August Houzer invites customers to call. T.J. Usarrar sells rubber boots and rubbers for dry feet.
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T.J. Usarrar
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The
Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin, Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Sam's Mosby
Cashier
ROOS
C. L. Freiburghaus
Elsi
Big
Lowa
Kwrew & Runyvor
Ava Honan
Virginian
Postmasters’ Convention
Citizens’ State Bank
Kenier & Rapyor
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