Wayward four die after failed crime at treasury
A group of four youths who tried to rob the Clayton county treasury last fall perish. After a night in a school near Elkader they fled toward Illinois to rob a bank. Three were executed at Juliet prison. Liest killed himself. The note concludes crime does not pay and praises public safety.
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Clayton County
Elkader
Marquette
Illinois
Liest
Thielen
Hauts
Gerner
Juliet
Preas-Journal
Expensive, partisan Iowa legislature ends with limited gains
The Iowa general assembly adjourned amid relief and criticism as critics note high costs and little constructive legislation. Debates among Democrats and Republicans resembled a three ring circus with investigations framing much of the session. Advocates urge pay reforms and caution against overstaffing as prosperity remains elusive.
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Iowa General Assembly
Elgin Tops West Union In Weekend Ball Game
Elgin defeated West Union by a score of Q to 4 on Sunday. Local notes mention new residents Joseph Thoman family moving into rooms in the Patterson building near the depot, and various visits, travel, and parcel news throughout town.
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Elgin
West Union
Joseph Thoman
Our City
Patterson
Franc DeSart
DeSart
Marguerite
Peter Lehman
Nellie Stoehr
Messrs
Fettkether and Goodenbaur
Tripoli
Ethel Albright
E. A. Weibel
Wisconsin
Nick Bucher
Manderville
Minn
Chris Lehman
Hans Keiser
Washington, D. C
Emma Walters
Postville
John Falk
Gus A. Stoehr
Lewis
W. Kuster
Caledonia
C. L. Freiburghaus
Cedar Rapids
Town Undertakers Association
Marie Monnahan
G. G
T. J
Gene Stoehr
Rudy Moser
Fred Burrow
al Schori
Chicago
Notice of Final Report in Elgin State Bank Estate
State of Iowa Fayette County to named heirs and all others: final report and petition for discharge of Elgin State Bank as administrator of Rose Reusser estate on file. Hearing set at Court House West Union June 6, 1935 at 10 a.m. unless objections are filed.
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Anna Heck
Rose Reusser
William Reusser
Esther Kiple
Martha Eaton
Clara Reusser
Theodore Reusser
Reuben Reusser
Elgin Echo
District Court
Fayette County
Iowa
Elgin State Bank
West Union
Notice to creditors in Nicklaus estate hearing June 6 193B
Fayette County Iowa to all creditors and interested persons notice is given of the final report and discharge petition of Geo B Woodard administrator for Mary A Nicklaus deceased The report shows assets insufficient to pay debts and class estimates with payment plans The hearing will be at the Court House West Union on June 6 193B The attorney is W H Antes 38 39¢
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Payette County
Harry F. Nicklaus
Ruth E. Fahey
Helen Stark
Mary A. Nicklaus
District Court
Fayette County
Iowa
Geo. B. Woodard
West Union
W. H. Antes
Attacks on NRA by National Editorial Association Leader
Robert H. Pritchard newly elected president of the National Editorial Association in New Orleans launches a caustic attack on the NRA calling it the greatest show on earth. He criticizes its authority and structure while noting some good members hampered by politicians and urging different management.
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Robert H. Pritchard
National Editorial Association
New Orleans
N. R.A
NRA
Washington
Nincompoops
Suit Filed Over Box Elder Bug Incident In Drink
A Clay county man sues a popular drink company claiming he swallowed a box elder bug while drinking their beverage. He alleges the bug caused nausea and seeks 1000 dollars as compensation. The quirky suit is reported by the Humboldt Republican.
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Clay County
Humboldt Republican
Fun party trick reveals age and pocket change
A reader notes a math parlor game that hides age and pocket change in a number that results from multiplying age by two adding five and fifty then subtracting days in the year and adding any loose change plus 115. C J Harrington demonstrated it Tuesday morning and called it a playful test for councilmen awaiting tardy members. An old quip about humans being skinned more than once ends the piece.
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C.J. Harrington
Notice of Dissolution of Elgin Savings Bank
A special meeting of the stockholders in Elgin Iowa on April 8 1935 resulted in a vote of more than three fourths to dissolve the bank The assets will be distributed to stockholders after all debts and claims are paid in full
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Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin
Iowa
Elgin Social Roundup Notes Local Visitors and Birthday Party
Elgin residents and visitors are listed including Leo Walthers of Garnaville visiting Elgin Tuesday afternoon. Ziba Tripp and daughter Mary Lou returned to Janesville Wisconsin after a two week stay with T. W. Dean’s family. Mrs Jake Friederich returned from Town City hospital after a brief stay. A volunteer group aided her upon return. J F Bailey hosted a party for Werley Jean’s tenth birthday with many girls as guests and decorative details in yellow white pink and green.
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Ziba Tripp
Mary Lou
Janesville
Wis
T. W. Dean
Jake Friederich
Town City
Albert Butikofer
Louise Butikofer
Mis
Jake Butikofer
Eliza Friederich
Francis West
Otto Blockhus
Sam Lehman
Anna Schupbach
J. F. Bailey
Werley Jean
Betty Snyder
Betty, Strauch
Betty Schori
Evelyn
Phyllis Roberto
Geraldine Burkdoll
Georgiana Loftsgard
Georgiana Falk
Jane Falk
Lois Miller
Helen Hoag
Anna Schuphach
Alma Grimes
Doris Hanson
Geraldine Butikofer
Helen Pfister
Ruth Meellerman
Alice Becker
Stag Supper for Morris Honored by J M Berry
A group of ten men attended a stag supper hosted by J M Berry in McGregor to honor Supt E U Morris. The event featured Jim Berry’s famous fresh dinners and smokers with the evening ending contentedly as they discussed bridge and life.
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J. M. Berry
E. Ul, Morris
Jim
McGregor
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