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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
5
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A fragmented municipal ledger lists payments to Henry Topp, Blacksmith, Fred Gehring for work on a tram line, W Holser for digging, W Doan for pump tending, N Blair Co for rights, and N E Ia Co for pumping. The town clerk Samuel Mosby notes the motion to adjourn was carried.
Junior and Senior classes may have a Friday picnic if the weather allows. The high school invites the event and the weather affected plans for some activities. The West Union teams played, with the boys’ baseball winning 16 to 13. The girls’ game was rain delayed, and teachers visited grades Tuesday. Seventh and Eighth grades study math drills daily, and a music study on great composers enriches the Grammar room.
Fred R. Berg advertises an auction Saturday evening May 26 at 8 for sale of high quality U S Army slankets in the clothing store. Cash terms. Boles Capper and wife return from Baton Louis after wintering in Bey Bt Louis with fishing and sightseeing memories.
A crowded item list covers sales, sports, church notices, and community happenings. Reports include a for sale seed potato ad, May 20 ball game Garnaville vs Elgin, church services and lectures, staff changes at St. Avsgar schools, a runaway horse incident, and Litfs Rigs League reorganization with eight towns.
The article notes a Cornet college student and reports fishing activity with H. 5. Steele and Franc DeSart catching notable basses yesterday. It also mentions Mrs. Will Cooley aiding her mother Mrs. Rudy Lehman, whose health was improving, plus local car sales, a Copper Hatchery power issue, and details about an upcoming International Christian Endeavor convention in Des Moines.
The 4M. E. Church invites worship at 16:00 and 8:00 PM with Sunday school at 11:00. Epworth League meets at 19:25 with a special session for all members. Evening service urges return attendees and welcomes newcomers. Prayer meeting Thursday at 19:30.
Elgin Ladies Study Club held a surprise farewell party Monday evening for Mrs C B Evans who will be away for the coming year. Members gathered at the Evans home for games music and lively conversation. Homemade candles were served and two hand decorated china plates were presented to the hostess as keepsakes.
Mr and Mrs John Shaffer were in Lime Springs today to tend to serious illness in the Whitford family. Their daughter Mrs Guy Whitford and the Whitford children were ill with measles, prompting at home care.
The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs invites delegates to its Fifteenth biennial convention at Grace Methodist Church Waterloo from May 22 to 26. Lodging available. send reservations to Mrs. T. Le Marquis. National Federation President Mrs. Winter will speak. attendees include Governor Kendall, Judge Wade, and Stephen Leacock. Special events feature a Waterloo three-act play and receptions. district meetings occur Wednesday.
The Citizens Military Training Camp for Iowa moves to Fort Des Moines this year from Fort Snelling Minnesota. It targets boys and teaches outdoor life shooting swimming and work with government covering transport medical care uniforms and meals for thirty days. R H Paton of Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will provide information.
The Elgin club drops a 12 to 5 defeat to Farmersburg after a back and forth game. Pitcher PB Stoehr twisted an ankle and left the field, while fans and locals praised a strong performance from the Elgin boys and a coming match against Garnettville on Elgin grounds.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls the Olb Band once led by Halverson in Cut Haak Montana. The 836 photograph of the group surfaces and locals recall the four old members Gea Lettran William schnieder Jake Hubrickes and Charley Abbey along with numerous others across multiple towns. The piece paints a nostalgic scene as residents anticipate hearing the old tunes and clipe gles of years past.
A Missouri exchange quotes Brears mocking critics who demand flawless papers. The piece bets on a test of error free writing by various professionals and wonders who among readers could prove entirely without mistakes, challenging the critics’ self righteousness.
A tangled verse recounts a man who buys, crashes, and fixes a series of touring car mishaps. He spends much of his money on rides with friends and his wife, culminating in a tragic, fatal car incident in New York.
The Hank of Praiele du Chien installs five automated protective devices on its vault door as a wartime gas protection outgrowth. The system blocks acetylene torches at night and is described as a deterrent to burglars.
Fragmentary verse lines discuss trouble makers and consequences of labor and ownership. The voice presents a critique of toil for wages and control of land, with archaic phrasing and a central figure claiming triumph through work and possession.
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