Elgin Beats Volga City In Preseason Baseball Thriller
Elgin secured a 4 to 3 victory over Volga City as they exchanged leads through seven innings. Key moments came in the seventh and eighth when Elgin pulled ahead, aided by Mills Christ and Hodson. Volga City threatened late but fell short as Elgin fans applauded a strong early effort from pitcher Hodson and two hits by Welch and Wealdes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunningham
Icra
Volga
Elgin
Volga City Boys Puc
Agross
Mgin
Volga City
Fens
Elgina Gruver
Peseeerv Pense Laurentzen
Christ
Welch
Mills
Kiple
Seers
Hodgen
Volga Cit Little
Kreig
Smith
Wiley
Kramer
Waldo
Tower
Hodson
Jones
Ab'e Laurentzen
Abte
Hort
Je “Woot
Prisoners and aiding booze peddler jailed after raid
The report outlines three men linked to a Milwaukee railroad work gang in Marquette who drank and boasted of liquor sales to sheriff’s prisoners at West Union yards. They were questioned, admitted the scheme, and received a $400 fine plus four months in jail from Judge Taylor-Argo Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roggensack
Marquette
Milwaukee Railroad
Waat Union
Rovgensack
Sheriff Wright
West Union
Boon
Taylor
Argo-Gazette
Reunion honors Mrs. Miller with 44 attendees
Surprising Mother’s Day turnout as Mrs. Christian Miller's children organized a reunion at her home. Forty four relatives and friends joined J. F. Miller W. B. Miller Otto Kruger Ed Kruger Mary Haas and daughter Herbert Haas C Miller Jr Louis Schutte Walter Miller Miss Winkleman from Buffalo Center and John Peterson of Minneapolis attended Clermont Enterprise reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Miller
Miller
J. F
W. B. Miller
Otto
Ed Kruger
Mary Haas
Herbert Haas
Postville Increases Speed Limit Signs Over Time
The Herald notes that Postville first posted five mile per hour speed limits, later changed to 15 mph, and now 20 mph signs are going up, implying drivers have become better at dodging enforcement over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Herald
Elgin Canning Co Schedules Bean Planting Window
The Elgin Canning Company asks all planters to seed beans for the factory between May 1 and May 23. The notice urges timely planting and coordination with company guidelines for bean production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Company
West Union trip route through Iowa's Little Switzerland
Beall of the West Union Argo-Gasette outlines a loop from West Union via Clermont Postville Monona McGregor Marquette Mikader Volga City Wadena to Rothlisberger's corner then back west. A suggested revision favors Arlington to Wardens and Higin the Heart of Little Switzerland, ending back in West Union by alternate routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Elgin
Beall
West Union
Argo-Gasette
Iowa
Switzerland
Clermont
Postville
Monona
McGregor
Marquette
Mikader
Volge City
Wadena
Volga City
Arlington
Wardens
Higin
Little Switzerland
Glermont
Echo wins Pulitzer for Ho Ble by Hdaa Ferber
The Echo celebrates the 1924 Pulitzer for best American novel to Ho Ble by Hdaa Ferber. President Butler announces the award after judges select the work from numerous American novels published that year. Ferber’s novel is praised for portraying wholesome American life and high standards of manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hdaa Ferber
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
School of Journalism
the Echo
Pioneer Celebrates 89th Birthday Gathering
The event marked Fatk Pioneer’s 89th birthday on Sunday May 17. Her daughter Mrs Hans Keiser invited about twenty four of Fatk’s new friends to help celebrate, sharing stories of the past and enjoying a radio program. Mrs Falk received gifts from family and close friends, cherished by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer
Fatk
Hans Keiser
He Joes
Iistering
Falk
Free Chest Clinic in Oelwein Held May 22 at Methodist Church
A joint tuberculosis and heart clinic free to the public will be held in the Methodist church basement in Oelwein on Friday May 22 under the Fayette County Health Association. Dr. Joh. H. Peck will examine tuberculosis cases and Dr. Meri... Meyer of Des Moines will handle cardiac conditions. Those seeking examination should write or phone for an appointment to Mrs. B. E. Krider in Oalwell, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Iowa
Methodist Church
Fayette County Health Association
Joh. H. Peck
Merin
M. Meyer
Des Moines
Shower Party for Bride-to-be Edith Keiser
A mixed shower hosted Monday evening at the W. J. Graham home honored Edith Keiser, with Misses Baumgartner Windell Anderson and Krehn arranging the surprise and refreshments. Fourteen guests attended and left gifts for the future homemaker. Other items note Gladys Carpenter's town visit for an A C O club banquet, local social calls, and birthdays including Ernestine Holzer's sixth celebration after school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Keiser
Lato
W. J. Graham
Baumgartner
Windell
Anderson
Krehn
Argo-Gazette
Gladys Carpenter
A. C. O. Club
Oelweln
van Horn
W. N. Clothier
Richard
J. H. Boyce
Elgin
Clermont
West Union
A. c. C. Club
Manley
Delwe
J. Dorman
Robert Earle
Chicago
J. J. Earle
Patti
Minneapolis
Walter van Horn
Baby
Cedar Rapids
E. Neuenschwander
Ida Lehman
Fayette Lender
Weibel Mill
Ernestine Holzer
M E Church Union Memorial Service at St Pauls
The M E Church notes a Union Memorial service on May 24 at 10 a m in St Pauls church with Rev Ph Lauer delivering the sermon. An evening program features girls from Mrs Bergs class with Bible stories songs and recitations, followed by Sunday school and Epworth League at usual hours. Ernest J Starr, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Budday
St. Paul's Church
Bermon
Ph. Lauer
Thare Ee
iMra
Berg
Gowa
Epworth League
St. Paul's
Ernest J Starr
Alumni Hold Meeting Amid Absence of Schori
In Glenn Schori's absence Aluroni association Vice-President Gordon Mosby led a meeting last Tuesday with about fifteen members present. They planned the senior class reception for Elgin High School and elected new officers: President Gordon Mosby Vice-President Charles Gruver Sec-Treas Bazel Davis. Committees were formed with chairs and members named for service program decorating and other duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Schori
Aluroni Association
Gordon Mosby
Ffteen
Elgin High School
Gordon. Mosby
Charles Gruver
Sec
Treas
Bazel Davis
Fayette County Sues Winneshirk for $1,963.23 Re: Insanity Commitments
Fayette County sues Winneshirk County for 1963.23 dollars claimed as expenses paid for a Winneshiek resident declared insane September 3, 1917 and committed to the state hospital in Independence. The petition alleges notice to Winneshiek but no inquiry was made. Public Opinion reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Winneshirk
Winneshirk County
Independence
Commissioners of Insanity
Jayette County
Winneshiek
Winnepate
Game Fish Season Opens With 10 Inch Minimum
The article notes a June first opening for game fish with a daily limit of ten fish and a minimum length of ten inches. Local signs on the town bridge cite the rules, though readers dispute the exact start date.
Elgin Band Members Ordered to Report at City Hall
Notice to all Elgin Band members to report at City Hall tonight at 8:00. Members are urged to be prompt and bring instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
City Hall
Unusual Mason City Depot Scene Ends in Tragedy
Charles Gehring assisted an elderly woman who fainted and a girl companion at a Mason City depot last week. The woman died after medical help was summoned, complicating the process for Gehring as authorities reviewed the events. Nearby items reference Chick Feed promotions and a hospital visit for Lois Dean after tonsil and adenoids removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gehring
Mason City
Charles
Quaker Oats Company
Weibel Mil Co
Donald Dean
Lois
Postville Hospital
Baptist Church Notes for Memorial Day Union Service
Baptist notes outline May 24 events with a Memorial Day union service at the Methodist church led by Rev. Ph. Lauer, Sunday school at 11, plans for Children’s Day June 14, B Y P U prayer at 7 30 p m, Juniors social at parsonage May 26, and meetings through May 28 plus a Young People’s Convention at Burlington June 6 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At & P
Brainard
Ald Sneciety
Burlington
County Federated Clubs Form County Organization
NRA county officer C W Haiserman hosted a luncheon for presidents and secretaries of Federated Clubs. Thirteen clubs attended to build a county body for better communication and cooperation. Mrs Heifer man was named chair and Mrs Packwood secretary. Oelwein hosts proposed for summer gathering. Anne Henderson and Mrs Knudtson attended from Elgin Ladies Study Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nra
C. W. Haiserman
West UN- Jiin
Twrteen
Heiferman
Packwood
Oelwain
Nicnie
Oelwein
Anne Henderson
H. T. Knudtson
Elgin Ladies' Study Club
Memorial Day program in Elgin at opera house and cemetery
Elgin Ladies' Cemetery Association plans a Memorial Day series of events to honor Civil War heroes. A band concert and program at the opera house and cemetery will take place with details to appear in the Echo. Plan to attend in Elgin on Saturday May 20th as a guest of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Memorial
Elgin Ladies’ Cemetery
Opera House
Kigin
Peddlers Cited and Community Letters Featured in Local News
A bustle of town life appears with notices on peddler activity and local commerce. Mrs Louise Miller hosts guests including Ruth Carpenter and Grace Miner from Fayette and Georgia Mae Gehorn of Wigan. Memorial verses by Leonard Benson recall a May 12 1924 passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Docs
Pstherville Democrat
Tom Barron
Cleve Erhardt
Klein. Jows
Weibel
Luther Preps Beat Elgin High In Tough Prep Match
Luther Preps, a large college preparatory team, defeated Elgin High on a hard fought Wednesday game. Elgin led 3 2 until the seventh with four errors allowing Luther to score three runs. The Preps added two more in the ninth before Luther’s win, Gehring pitched well despite the errors. A large crowd attended and a Friday home game against West Union is promoted.
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Big Norskicy
Elgin High
Luther Preps
Elgin
Luther
Leather Boys
Getring
Gehring
West Union
Two Fayette County Doctors Enter Harvard Postgrad Course
Dr. LC Jerdee of Clermont and Dr. T N Walsh of Hawkeye plan to leave May 27 for Boston to attend a six week postgraduate course at Harvard Medical School. They will drive, using Dr Jerdee’s car, and aim to travel four days. Drs King and Kelleher will cover cases. Clermont office remains open with the office girl handling calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Harvard
Jerdee
Clermont
T. N. Walsh
Hawkeye
Boston
Mass
School of Medicine
Harvard University
Vostot
Jerdgo
Drs. King
Weet T'ninn
Kelleher
Postville
Legion meeting in Fayette county Arlington May 28 program
The Leg Innaires meet in Arlington Monday May 28 at 8 o clock. State adjutant Th Laird Des Moines will speak with music and speeches by Ben Webster Mason City and Bret Shaffer Lawler. Arlington Post hosts. Auxiliary serves refreshments. Full attendance desired.
Banks Close Friday for Bankers Meeting in Lansing
The Husia banks will be closed Friday May 22 to allow staff and officials to attend the Group Four Bankers meeting in Lansing. They invite customers to visit Saturday morning. Wigin Ravings Bank and Citizens State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husia
Tuk
Pour Bankers
Lansing
Wigin Ravings Bank
Citizens State Bank
Flour Prices and Local Baseball Tournament Notes
The piece lists flour prices from Welbel Mill Co and mentions advertising influence on newspapers. It also reports a Fayette high school baseball tournament with eight teams—Blain Clermont Fayette West Thien Tandalia Post ville Hawkeye Rumnoer—and notes some teams did not show up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reln
Fayette
Blain
Clermont
West Thien
Tandalia
Postville
Hawkeye
Rumnoer
Mariet
School News Highlights And Events This Week
President Brice Bates spoke at a Thursday high school assembly as students faced general truancy and a rising workload. Mr Gates delivered a motivating message while younger students show long pants fashion. The Rothisberger hosts hosted teachers at their Wigrin home, and a new encyclopedia and Popular Selfies volumes arrived for the library. A baseball tourney at Moyetts was postponed by rain, with some games played by returning pupils. The spelling contest winners were celebrated, and Maurey Grover and Mrs M Greve hosted gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brice Bates
Gates
John Rothisberger
Wigrin
Board of
Well
Hove
Moyetts Wan
Clermont
Postville
Right
Chos Voelitisberger
Dadeghter
Ladt Molay
cPth
Criss
Tren Wolswertz
Local boy standout pitcher dreams big after early tryouts
Richard Gehring, a promising student pitcher from Drake into Wieeparthig col, posted ninety strikeouts in ix games, totaling fifty Taninee, as he gains experience. Auction notice lists a May 27 sale in Elgin, Iowa, for a brick building near Main Street with four living rooms, plus land and other items for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loval
Sporting Calman
Richard Gehring
Iocal
Pehool Pilcher
Drake
Wieeparthig
Colun
Duhuqee Pegeapl
Chinga Herald-Examiner
Richard
Elgin
Iowa
Opera Horse
Main Street
Kensinguin Ghul Visit Postville Enjoyable Trip
Members of the Kensinguin Ghul traveled to Postville last Friday afternoon to visit the former member Mrs FLOW Hughes and were hosted at her home. The gathering included several invited guests and featured a pleasant social visit with the ladies enjoying the trip and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensinetanlub Te
Postville
Kensinguin Ghul
Mra. Flow. Hughes
Exerptone
Plain Tuning Visit by Arthur Gricant in Beha District
Factory expert Pkingmin and Arthur Gricant will be in Bigin the week of June 1 for tuning and cleaning services priced at 94,00. Highly recommended by Waterson's and Debts Dest mystic teachers. Lauve offers at the Beha Officer, 29-01.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Gricant
Bigin
Waterson
Lauve
Beha Offier
Elen Produce Market Sale Report From Local Market
Fragmentary OCR notes show Elen Produce Market with items like Henstle Byes and Pun Beetish and mentions cash prices and a creamery at four o’clock. Readable items are scattered. specifics on dates, names, and full products are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen
Elgin Sheet Creamery
Birthday reunion plans hinted by Clarence Kohls
Clarence Kohls hints a Saturday birthday and invites his friends for a reunion. The notice notes various attendees and a forthcoming gathering with meals and songs. It mentions a long absence and a desire to reconnect, reflecting a social event in London Mopland.
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Dick Kiple
Louis Klingman
Hodgson
Leonard Benson
Tove
B. M. Bonson
Decorah
Luther College
Decorah Grand Opera House
University of Oslo
Christiania
Norway
America
Devorah
Houkip's
Minnesota
Welbel Mill Co
Witte Grover
M. Greve
Mal
Mel
Clarence Kohls
Eles
Ahewon
Hanes
London
Mopland
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