Passing Of A Fayatte County Pioneer Mrs Loomis
Mrs A H Loomis longtime Fayatte County pioneer who settled Clermont in 1851 died at the LaGrange home of her son William Loomis and wife. Burial was in Clermont Sunday. She was among the oldest Fayatte County residents, with A J Henaley and Mrs Sarah Bogelion as other remaining early settlers. Funeral services were held at Clermont with a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vayette Chauty Pioteer
A. H. Loomis
Fayatta County
Clermont
Priday
Wiliam W. Loomis
LaGrange, Sr
Clermont Bunday Erndon
Loomis
Fayette County
A. J. Henaley
Fayette
Sarah
Ality
Y. W. Loomis
Mias Herta Loomis
Payette County
Union
Mrs Leslie Burget Praised at Payette County Leader Event
Mrs Leslie Burget of Payette County rose from her seat, bowed to the audience, and received applause while addressing the gathering, as reported by the Payette County Leader.
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Wise
Leslie Burget
Nde
Payette
Thoughtfulness in Work Habits Warned for Youth
A teacher warns that carelessness in labor leads to costs from damage and breakage. Leaving gates open, tools scattered, and slipshod work shows a lack of thought that harms owners and mirrors future failures among those who never learn to think before acting.
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Ife
Public Health Nurse Advises Safer Baby Kisses
At a Das Moines meeting, Ada Hershey head of the public health nurses protested kissing babies on the mouth and urged kissing the back of the neck. She warned one in nine babies dies before a year old and blamed improper feeding and ill fitting gear for high infant mortality, urging mothers to provide pure milk and wholesome foods while criticizing soothing syrups.
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Klas
Das Moines
Misa Ada Hershey
Miss Hershey
Ang
Public Sale Of Household Goods By HA Pinney Near Depot
Having sold his place HA Pinney holds a public sale of household goods at the house west of the freight depot on Saturday May 21. Sale will commence at 1 oclock p m.
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Pinney
Death of Leota Wilson Shocks Elgin Community
Leota Wilson, a fifteen year old girl from Elgin, died suddenly at home after reporting a severe headache. Born February 6, 1906, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, with two sisters and three brothers among mourners. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, and interment followed in the Elgin cemetery.
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Lfe
Leota Wilson
Leote
Inia
Rosa
Wilson
Goto
Olk
Robert Wilson
Eigin
Bhourti
Marjie
Geneviave
Lyte
Clifton
Robert
M. E. Dhared
F. C. Hillman
Mother Earth
Elgin Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Robert Wilson and Family
We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness after the death and burial of our loved one. Your words, acts, and floral tributes brought comfort beyond words. Robert Wilson and Family.
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Robert Wilson
Colors for Your Hat Milliners Promote Hyacinth and Azure
Eastern milliners list twelve summer hat hues and plan special emphasis on hyacinth and azure blue to popularize them, following trends that made jade and henna popular. The colors include Imperial purple Egypt blue Jadite green Gladiolus Butterfly yellow Shrimp dawn pink Margy blue Silver grey and % bass.
Welcome The Birds In Your Plowed Fields Protect Your Friends
In newly plowed fields larka robins and other insect eaters help by feasting on grubs cutworms and wireworms. Do not frighten them away as they prevent future trouble. Each bird helps nip problems in the bud and aids your crop care.
Mam and Woman Weigh Waiting Time in Almanac Tale
A fragmentary note reads Mam was created first but a woman arrived second asking how long he had waited. The source shows a playful obscure line about Richard Jr s Almanats and a dialogue about creation and patience.
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Mam
Richard Jr
Almanats
Ladies' Cemetery Association plans Memory Day in Bigin
The Ladies' Cemetery Association met at Mrs. Franc DeSart's home and organized committees for Memory Day observance in Bigin on May 30. Officers were appointed for programs, decorating halls, ushers, flowers, cemetery decorating, wreath making, andVeterans’ escort. Blain Knerid ean Lewion Post members are invited to attend in uniform.
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Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Franc DeSart
Bigin
Max ‘Thoma
W) Hughes
Meadames
Ben ‘Sohort
Tom Knudtson
Elmer Bowen
A.M. Weibel
G. A. Stoehr
Frank Greenley
Fred Gehring
B. Hunaberger
Rudy Lehman
Chris Lehman
Ben Schori
C. L. Freiburghaus
John DeSart
Hans Keiser
August Bengon
Agn Cooley
Bert Bros
F. G. Spaht
Patterton
John Falk
Horticulture and Farm Care Tips From Farm Life
Practical April farming notes cover poultry care with incubation, shoe removal for boys and horses, and selling old roosters. Advice emphasizes planting potatoes, beet stock, and ensuring silage and bath supplies, plus methods to combat lice, scab, moths, and leaf spot with lime sulfur and related treatments.
Poppy Memorial Flower Adopted By American Legion
The American Legion adopts the poppy as Memorial Day flower and plans to distribute thousands of red silk poppies across America on May 39. The replicas, made by war orphans of the American and French Children's League, were brought by Mme Anna Guerin to perpetuate Franco American friendship born on the battlefield.
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American Legion
the Legion
Flanders
Children’s League
America
Mme
Anna Guerin
League
Railroads Bill Aims to Cover Growing Federal Costs
Report says Congress will appropriate about 400 million dollars to cover further claims from government operation of the railroads. The 24 months of federal control bring total costs near two billion. Some argue for government ownership and permanent operation of the railroads.
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Congress
Bxc
Sand and Gravel Sale Notice by Welbal and Thoma
Sand and gravel available from Welbal and Thoma. Parties may obtain four quality loads from the bar across the river north of town. Call at the mill or store to arrange pickup.
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Welbal & Thoma
Age of Love and Local Loss Stirs Small Town Rumors
A fragmentary column recalls a long wait for a spouse, two families in conflict, and a note about pricing shifts and a circus parade ending. It sketches a personal saga of patience, romance, and sacrifice amid local life. Names drift in and out, with no clear resolution.
The Silent Printer Reflects on Failure and Success
A fragmented reflection urges focus on action over worry. It contrasts global attention to wins with indifference to losses and emphasizes self-reliance and steady effort amid uncertain outcomes.
Favorable News from Silver Mine Venture
A Milgy Blunt letter notes that the West Union silver mine yields about 890 dollars per ton and stirs interest among residents. Locals Tony, P.O. Woodard, C. W. Seobey, and M. O. Musser left Monday for Racetrack, Mont to safeguard local stockholders. The Argo Gazette mentions a mine in which several citizens are involved.
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Milgy
West ‘Union
Tony
P.O. Woodard
C. W. Seobey
M. O Musser
Racetrack
Mont
Argo-Gazette
Wigin Boys to Open Season Versus Auburn Team
The Wigin boys schedule their first game for Sunday afternoon May 14 with Auburn visiting. Auburn brings several West Union players and recently defeated Hawkeye, aiming to carry momentum to Elgin and take a scalp from Wigin.
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Wigin Boys
Auburn
West Union
Hawkeye
Elgin
Depew Says Laughter, Work Keep Him Young at 87
Chauncey M Depew, who has just celebrated his eighty seventh birthday, says laughter and work keep him young. His philosophy is to look on the funny side of things as a big help through hard days. He notes his father and grandfather died of worry and that most worries never happen.
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Chauncey M_ Depew
Waverly Democrat
Class Play at High Opera House May 31
The high school senior class presents the play Miss Somebody Else at the High Opera House on the evening of Tuesday May 31. Miss Florence Otley directs and coaches the production, which is expected to be a feature of the school year’s closing days.
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Florence Otley
Special Discount on Trimmed Hats at Harnack Millinery
Notice grants a two day May 13 and 14 sale on the complete line of trimmed hats at Harnack Millinery. Also a baseball meeting is set for Friday night at city hall with all ball players urged to attend. manager Harry Becker. Mrs Bertha Mealey was in Osiewin yesterday afternoon.
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Harnack Millinery
Harry Becker
Mra
Bertha Mealey
Osiwein
School News Highlights From Local Middle and High
Amelia Miller named new mump victim in seventh grade. Several students absent due to illness or helping at home. Seventh grade treated eighth grade to visit and ice cream. High School baseball lost 3-6 to West Union and 7-1 to Luana. Glee club learning new songs. seniors rehearsing class play Miss Somebody Bisa.
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Amelia Miller
Emil Schneider
West Union
Cacii Klingman
Clarence Boleyn
Pearl Adney
Dillis Berndt
Donald
George Gileon
Glee Club
Luana
M- Gin
Prompt Pay Discounts for Meat Bills Explained
In meat industry offices many discount claims are ignored. The table shows 1 percent for 10 days net 30 equals 13 percent per year. 2 percent for 10 days net 20 equals 36 percent annually. 3 percent cash net 30 equals 36 percent per year. 5 percent 10 days net 30 equals 199 percent. Pay promptly and earn money.
Iowa Man Heads P. I. In Germany Charles S Smith
Charles S. Smith formerly of Alb ia now chief AP correspondent in Germany with Berlin HQ. He headed AP in Turkey until six months ago and traveled over 100,000 miles during the war, possibly a record for American correspondents. He covered Belgium early campaigns China entry root mission Petrogard and Russia Moscow Paris Versailles Riga and Crimea before Sevastopol evacuation.
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Charles S. Smith
Albia
Associated Press
Germany
Berlin
Mr. Smith
Turkey
Belgium
China
Root
Petrograd
Russia
Moscow
Paris
Riga
Wrangel
Crimea
Sevastona
Freight Shipments From Elgin Surpass Four Million Pounds
Despite Elgin's small town status, freight shipments from the depot last month totaled over 3.8 million pounds. Weibel Mill Company offers baby chick and grain lines with products like cracked corn wheat mash shelled corn and mayflower brandy seed. prices range from 1.50 to 2.59 per 100 lbs. Mrs Paul Dean and children depart for Waukegan Illinois for a three week visit with her husband while Mrs Wm Boyle visits in Mobridge South Dakota.
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Jisten Brother
Elgin
Weibel Mill Company
Paul Dean
Waukegan
Illinois
Wm. Boyle
Mobridge
South Dakota
Church Notes on Tonight Lecture and Sunday Schedule
Church notes announce H C Gibson of Onis will speak tonight at 8.00 pm on Wine in a Mocker Booze is Stringing. Second Division Ladies Aid supper at church parlor tomorrow 5:30 pm. Roosevelt quote urges church work. Sunday program recalls mothers with music and readings. Next Sunday schedule includes Sunday school 10, morning worship 11 Ready for the Dawning, Epworth League 7:15, evening service 8 with Business theme. Ladies Aid meets May 19 at Mesdames Thoma and Schori homes.
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H.C. Gibson
Onis
Ladies’ Aid Society
Indies
Theodore Roosevelt
Frank Copper
Charles Gruver
Hulda Meyer
Messrs Wolber
Thooin
Ern Schori
Epworth Lengua
C. P. Stoehr
Eoening
Mesdames Max Thoma
Ben Schori
Eat More Vegetables for Daily Health
Miss Florence Busse of the nutrition department at Jews State College urges adding daily vegetables to meals. She argues typical American fare of meat potatoes white bread and pie lacks essential minerals and protective substances, and leafy vegetables help build body strength to resist illnesses like kidney and heart disease.
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Florence Busse
Home Economics
Jews State College
Melree Seeks Tryout With Detroit After Strong Iowa Series
Vance Mellree, recent captain of Towa University baseball, may audition for the Detroit Americans as a Tigers scout eyes his pitching in the Iowa series versus Cedar Rapids. The New Hampton alum, from West Union, last year won all nine-inning starts, praised for control and potential big league goods. Mellree played in the Postville tournament with New Hampton. son of Postmaster K A Mellree, a publisher, with ad notices in the Echo May 1.
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Big Cearue
Melree
Towa City News
Vance FB. Meftree
Towa University
Detroit Americans
Tigers
Meltree
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Mellree
Smen
Mampton
Ecarry
New Hampton
West Union
K. A. Mellree
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Mr. McAdoo
Barnum & Batley Circus
Hetce
Rachel
G-Plain
Iba
Gt Council
Bniffa
Anon
Myrtle Jeregh
India
Gibba
Tadia
Prue
Base
Chauncey Depew
Meat Industries
Man Heads &. P
the Echo
Elgin Land Company
Harold Greenley
Decorah
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