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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
5
The board of Fayette County will receive bids at 1 1/2 mile south of Mato, for the erection of a school township in Pleasant Valley. Plans and specifications may be seen until 1 o'clock p m on May 27 1693. Contracts awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board may reject any or all bids. Meichr Lychsloger, Secretary.
A fragmentary notice warns horse owners not to feed corn in summer. Mentions white and victor feeds, with jumbled figures and a reference to Welbel Mitt Company, unclear bag size. The readable text suggests product names and a caution without full context.
A Moravia operation details egg processing from freezing to shipment. Eggs are cooled to ten degrees below zero, shipped in carloads with crusted ice and salt, then whites and yolks are separated later in the week. Broken eggs are tested for cleanliness and smell, and defective eggs rejected. Daily egg shell waste is given to farmers, with plans to dry and commercialize it.
The text argues for strong federal blue sky legislation to stop worthless securities. It notes that before the war many with limited finances trusted banks and avoided investments, but rising living costs push people toward risky schemes. A large amount of money is lost yearly, and the federal government should use its power to prevent this waste harming struggling families.
Otto Greiger, five, of Hazelton, died when a car overturned in Lamont. Authorities say a young man driving, possibly the father, was involved in the accident near Indap endancy Tatst. The report notes uncertainty in details and suggests reguit of an auto incident.
A garbled transcription describes a Legion Post event with speeches and a big dance. It mentions a ballgame and July 4 plans along with a quoted phrase. The readable text hints at a community gathering and parade routes.
The Ladies' Aid Society schedules a Thursday afternoon gathering at the home of Mée Spahr with strong attendance hoped for. An upcoming prayer meeting, Sunday services at the Baptist Church, and a Memorial sermon by Rev. Lauer will follow Union Sunday School arrangements with John King and Elgin organizers. Decoration Day exercises include a 2 pm program led by Dr. Van Horn of Upper Iowa University, plus a Sunday school and worship schedule. Epworth League activities are paused pending notice. Graduation for eighth grade set for Monday evening May 28, with Supt. Breckner in attendance. The Ladies' Aid basket social yielded $20 in receipts.
Trusts at Congregational and Episcopal churches clash after woodcutters attempt to remove a dead tree from the yard. Report notes a thriving tree at the northwest corner has sparked tension with church members accusing the other side of improper access and damage during the past twenty years.
Memorial Day events are planned for Tuesday afternoon May 30 with an Opera House program featuring invocation by Rev. F. C. Hillman, vocal duet by Madame Capper and M Kehler, readings, and a high school address by Rev. O Aifliman, followed by a line of march to the cemetery and a veterans of the Civil War march. Memorial flowers and badges will be sold. attendees are urged to wear a red bow.
Sunday events include a Memorial service at the Baptist church with a 11 a.m. Sunday school and a 3 p.m. county home service. A union meeting at the Methodist church features the bacentaureate for the high school graduating class. Prayer meeting and choir rehearsal follow. Notes praise Elgin residents, mentions improving health of Brother and Sister Win Petratz.
Ringsted's town council adopted an ordinance banning dances deemed improper. Notices posted at the opera house warned attendees that cheek to cheek dancing, close holding, certain grips, and novelty dances like kangaroo and moonlight Chicago are prohibited. The town marshal enforced the rule during a recent public dance at the venue.
Indebted individuals are warned to settle all accounts immediately. Notice states accounts are stored at the barnesaba shop and references dates in the seventh of sopmid, urging prompt payment. The message requests prompt attention and compliance with the notice.
A Fourth of July organization in Elain, including Post 362 members, held a meeting led by Commander Julius Scholten. F. R. Borg was named temporary chairman, B. J. Baumgartner as assistant, and committees were formed for finance, advertising, amusement, decoration, seating, and more with listed members and subcommittees.
The motioned changes name John Falk as treasurer and B. J. Baumgarter as permanent secretary. F R. Berg is appointed permanent chairman. The meeting adjourns to Tuesday evening May 30 at 8 o'clock, J. Baumgartner, Seay.
In loving memory of John C Christ who died May 23 1991. Dearest husband and father, we miss you and keep you in our hearts despite sorrow. We pray for the resurrection and peace, awaiting the day no more parting and tears. From Mrs Jub C Christ and Family.
Mather Caled ora, mother of Mrs. Bert Enos, died at home in Rochester New York on May 20 1092 at age 77. Survived by two sons Fred Butler and Bird L Holesha and four daughters Mary J C Cornall Mia M Pulver Mrs Bert Bos and Mrs Enos. Sixteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mrs Enos traveled to Rochester for the funeral.
Poor road conditions force the postponement of the Eighth Grade graduation exercises from Wednesday to Monday at Illyria Church. Exarchées will be held as planned, and the public is invited to attend.
School notes outline commencement activities for Elgin High School with dates in May and June 1922. Senior class presents play The April of the Image at Elgin Opera House May 28. Baccalaureate May 29 at Methodist church. Various school exhibits and grade diplomas on June 1. Alumni reception June 1. Commencement address June 2 by Judge Taylor at 8:30 p.m. Baseball game May 27 against Postville on home grounds.
Wednesday afternoon weather permitting Seventh and Eighth grades will have a joint picnic with a ball game as a main feature. Amid relief and sadness, students brace for one class leaving for new rooms as teachers and pupils ponder if they have done their best.
Republican voters in Pleasant Valley Township are notified of a caucus at the Town Hall Monday evening May 2 at 8 o'clock to nominate eleven delegates for the Republican county convention to be held in West Union.
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