Memorial Day Observance in Elgin With Band Concert
Memorial Day will be observed in Elgin with a 1:30 pm concert by the Elgin Concert Band in front of the opera house followed by a cemetery procession. The program includes scripture, songs, readings, and tributes to soldiers and everyday heroes, with decorations and committee plans announced.
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Elgin
Prroogsam
Rev
Draewel
Lillian
Freiburghaus
Florence Berg
High School Chours
George Falk
Merle Klingman
Mirs
E. J. Halverson Mending
Toby
Hesne Bowen
Goodby Dad
Hans Keiser
Frances Skarshoug
Florence Kohler
Barn Schori
C. S. Halstenson
Mildred Harrington
Sal Yin
the Republic
Ines
Opera House
Chris ‘Baldwin
The
Cemetery Association
Gus Stoehr
Fred Kohler
Ton Falk
Chas Kniel
T. W. Dean
Fred Gehring
J. C. Cooley
August Bengon
F. G. Spahr
HE. G. Stoepr
Ben Schori
Rudy Lehman
Lew Christ Plans Grand Opening as Renovations Progress
Lew Christ reports his restaurant is taking shape with fresh paint and paper. He expects doors to open next week. Ohio primaries show Roosevelt with 88 delegates, Taft 10, Harmon about 23 for Democrats. Ramber manages the subscription account and readers are urged to read Kenp. The sweet girl graduate draw nears though question remains about the boy. Check new ads in this week’s issue.
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Lew Christ
Christ
Ohio
Roosevelt
Taft
Harmon
Ramber
Announcement as Senator Candidate in Iowa Primaries
An individual in Waukon Iowa announces candidacy for Senator from the ties of Allama Akes and Fayette subject to Republican voters will in the June Primaries Epwith Fourt.
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Allama Akes
Fayette
Epwith
Fourt
Waukon
Iowa
A M Fellows Endorsed as Ideal State Senator Candidate
Lansing Mirror promotes Albert M. Fellows for state senator in Fayette Allamakes district. The sketch highlights his birth in Center township 1864, education in Lansing schools and Upper Iowa university, leadership roles in lumber and banking, service on city council and school board, Republican activity, and family standing led by Judge L E Fellows.
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Lansing
Albert M. Fellows
Fellows
Fayette County
Fayette-Allamakes
Albert
Central Committee
People's State Bank
L. E. Fellows
Clermont News Highlights Local Transfers and Visits
Paul Flynn reports Elgin calls yesterday with Larrabee family in Mercg. Miss Anna Larrabee returned from Cedar Rapide last Thursday. C Miller & Sons install a shut water heating plant for C F Week this week. Mrs Arthur Dibble and two children of Spokane visited the Commercial Hotel Friday. Excavation for Win Larrabee Jr’s new residence basement began last week. Mrs W R Blake and son Burdette visit Manchester for two weeks. James Johnson and Mr and Mrs Alfred Miller attended the Ruby Stevens and George Johnson wedding in Oelwein yesterday. John Shaffer Illyria and F S Greathead Oelwein seek Superintendent of Schools. Burglars visited farms near Postville Saturday May 4, possibly Yankee Robinson circus followers. Work resumed on the new opera house Monday under Joe Butler Elgin. project to finish soon.
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the Enterprise
Paul Flynn
Elgin
Wn. Larrabee Jr
Mercgor
E. E. Bear
John Peterson
Anna Larrabee
Cedar , Rapide
Jas. Johnson
Alfred Miller
Oelwein
Ruby Stevens
George Johnson
John Shaffer
Illyria
F. 5S. Greathead
Postville
Yankee Robinson Circus
Joe Butler
Pension Bill a Law and New Ice Cream Parlor Opens
Frank Pridgie will open his new ice cream parlor this Saturday after rooms were cleaned, painted, and papered. He invites patrons to visit and support his business. Bear, brother of Mrs. E. Bear, died suddenly Friday at his nephew Henry Rear’s home east of town. He was 58, unmarried, after a paralytic stroke, with funeral services held Sunday.
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Frank Pridgie
Inglebryt Peterson
Taft Signs Pension Bill Expands Veterans Payouts
The May 11 act increases pensions by 35 million dollars in the first year for about 20,965 Civil War veterans. Payments rise with service length and veteran age, starting at 18 dollars monthly for 62 year olds with 90 days' service and climbing to 30 or more dollars for older ages and longer service. A string of tabulated figures details monthly and yearly rates across age and service brackets. Good seed corn for sale noted amid pension text.
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Taft
House
Ua. Hoy2er
Get Rich Quick Schemes Warn Depositors at Citizens' State Bank
The bank urges depositors to seek sound financial guidance and protect their money. It invites all readers to open an account, promising prudent handling and potential benefits for savers.
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Citizens’ State Bank
Citizens' State Bank Meeting of Iowa Stockholders
Notice to stockholders of Citizens' State Bank Elgin Iowa. A meeting is scheduled at the bank on the date in 1912 to approve amendments and renewal of the corporation, discuss increasing capital stock, and elect a seven member board. Names K. H. Guern Ben Sovens C.F. Boxen Q BE Kurran and others.
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Citizens' State Bank
Citizens'— State Bank
Ilgin
Fayatte
Iowa
Jane A
Alao
Thia
K. H. Guern Ben Sovens
Presidant
Bexson C.F. Bsoxen
BE. Kurran
Tnos Laway
A. de
Elgin Summer Streets Plan Prompts Local Interest
The fragment notes Elgin preparing to open streets this summer with a focus on music and teaching instruments. It mentions a person named Mugs Avia Berger and hints at instructional music offerings for those interested.
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Tam
Avia Berger
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