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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1921

Page

4

Illyria Community Social Notices Run Log

Numerous names visit and host between West Union Elgin and Fayette area towns. Residents including Reichert Chapman Mark and Shaffer families share Sunday to Tuesday visits, school programs close, barn raisings and church events noted with relatives and guests across several farms and small towns.

Fred Reichert Tona Chapman Ida Mark Eisle Glen MacKellar U. U Bonday Lou Grover Elgin C. L. Klingman Stephen Foxwell Israel Fred Schneider Rev. McDonald John Rothlisberger Walter Rothlisberger John Probert Fred Rothlisberger Ray Wall Chas Chapman C. L. Chapman Lena Wenger Alfred Wenger Israel Shaffer Thomas Richard West Union Mary Foxwell District No. 2 Katie Wilson Washington, D. C Pre- Mont Ogie Nancy Ernst WI. Bunting Littledort C. Wenger Strong Harold and Reynold Bunting Hikader Arthur Andrew Yearous Frank Kimpson Jr Fayette Chas. Rothlisberger Thomas Kerr Allen Mengmeyer John Rothitsberger Stephen, Rothitsberger

Local Families Attend Gatherings and Visits Across Town

Community residents headed to various homes and events last Friday through Sunday. Names include the Rob Toten, Adolph Tatiagartner, and Fred Selitupp households, with visits by Louise Maelitothaler, Georgie Meyer, and the Hanson and Donner families among others in the area.

Sant Yost Tual Tai Murtie Deiaree Mrouml Chris Meniver Rob Toten Louise Maelitothaler Dalacher Georgie and Kline Meyer Whitin Rhee Seturdiy Adolph Tatiagartner Halverson Wicentinti Airon Tandy Fred Wafer Donnter Fred Selitupp May Mondhey Chet Diesen Louisa Christen Thos

Man Finds Comfort in Shared Auto Ambition

A man who cannot afford his car rests on a shared sense of drive with many others in the same situation. The piece notes common frustrations and mutual reassurance found in knowing others pursue similar wheels and status, despite financial limits.

West Union social notes and jail reform musings

Local notes describe visits and travel by residents from Des Moines Hawkeye Cedar Rapids Mason City Guttenberg and Race Track Montana. A jail labor opinion urges hard work for prisoners and critiques making the jail a hotel de luxe, urging Board action.

Fayette County Wilbur Keeling Mason City J. C. Probert L. BE. Smith A. W. Moore Deiwelnl Lyle R. O. Woodard C. W. Seeby M. O. Musser Race Track Montana Butte- Jardine West Union Overbeck Eunice Lunida L. H. Beerman Viola Walke Guttenberg W. Beerman Iwaid Hotel de Lux Board of Supervisors

Local Farmers and Visitors Attend Gunder Area

A busy week in Clermont Volga and surrounding towns with numerous business callers. Residents visit relatives attend church events and report on local chores and incidents. An infant baptism and upcoming Lutheran district meeting are noted among community activities.

Gunder G. Nass Henry Larson Postville Jim Mathews Farmersburg Burdette Wold St. Olaf J. Stearns Thelma Af Omcar Nyborg Haoack Mark Wan Eileen Lavenda Lutheran Church of Marian Church Tev Arveron Marion

Language programs and vigilante notes in town papers

Readable fragments describe summer language programs at a university with a French Maison Francaise and a Spanish Casa Espanola for women. a president’s letter on schooling. an accident at a rendering plant injuring John Eckert. vigilante groups in Monona County ready to confront marauders. local anecdotes of loss, a failed Daily News, and various social remarks reflecting 1920s rural life.

Maison Prancaise University of Town Montpellier University France Maison Francaises Casa Espanola Harding Matthew J. Epstein New York Waukon John Eckert Eckert Mr. Bickert Monona DeKalb Tainois Loubers Na Bundite Lan Angel H.W Ax Herbert Daily News Charles City Farmers’ Publishing Co Frank Gotch Chimpton Humbolt Fort Callin Colorado Tia

Highway Vacation Proposed in Fayette County Court

The Commissioner views and reports on vacating a highway running from a point west of the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of Section 27 Township 94 North Range 7 West to the northeast corner of Section 34. Lands of Ward Brabham, Robert Wilson, Christian Schweitzer Jr, Israel F. Shaffer and Arthur Gage are affected. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the County Auditor by noon July 6, 1921, or the highway will be vacated. Witness C. F. Chambers, County Auditor, May 7, 1921.

Fayette County Ward Brabham Robert Israel. Shaffer Christian Lchwiser Jr Arthur Gage Ninety-Four Fifth-P. M. Said Robert Wilson Christian Schweitzer Jr Israel F. Shaffer A. D A.D C. F. Chambers

Notice of Will Probate Hearing in State Court

Notice is given that on the 18th day of January 1991 an instrument purporting to be the last will of Adelbert B. Chapman, deceased, will come before the District Court for admission to probate. Dated May 13, 1921, West Union Iowa.

Jaws Fayette County Jane A. D Adelbert B. Chapman Baid County Admissson West Union Iowa

Overhauling Patent Laws to Encourage Domestic Manufacture

Congress could reform patent law to curb foreign patent filings in the United States and prevent monopolies from extending protection. Proposals include mandatory domestic manufacture and compulsory licensing for firms that seek to produce here, addressing postwar manipulation of applications. Also noted are rising songbird reports and political speculation about Cyrenus Cole as a congressional candidate.

Congress United States Charles Spiker Uncle Sam New Hamptons Govvernment Southland Cyrenus Cole Cedar Rapids Congressman Good Bach-1elor

Steel Chief Sees U S Prosperity Despite Hard Times

Chairman Gary of the Steel Corporation asserts that if any country can survive, the United States can prosper. He adds that sound sense is often overlooked when times are a little out of joint in the United States.

United States Gary Steel Corporaton

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