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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
5
In a rural village a feared businessman earns grudging respect after a dramatic misstep on a train. Farmers face pests like the cabbage snake and radish worm threatening crops while onions remain pest free. Iowa tragedy reports Maud Jenkinson, 20, dies in a gasoline accident at Rockwell on the 16th.
The program features a Mar Benson Oration with a trio and character vocal solos by Ina Stanton, Iva Jaquerry, Misses Ada and Ina Stanton Crass. Also includes Crass Cotors, Alica Blue and Lemon, Crass. Morrow, and a piece titled Climb Though the Rocks be Rugged.
The Memorial Day program by L C A ladies drew a packed audience and featured a drum corps led by Robi Peters of Highland, A Ely, and Albert Gehring. Mr Magee of Fayette delivered a patriotic address praising America’s growth and unity, with recitations songs and a flag drill by girls in white. It was Elgin’s second observance, and the organizers earned praise for a successful venture as Harry Stanton awaits shipments on the way freight.
Fayette county added twenty one delegates to Cumming in the West Union Republican convention resolving in support of Roosevelt administration and naming delegates and alternates for the state convention. Officeholders Hancock and Robinson presided. Was Secretary. Ample accommodations listed for June road graveling near the creamery with active local participation invited.
Sunday School at 9 a m, Children's day program at 10 a m, Lord's Communion at 11 30 a m, Baccalaureate sermon at p m by Rev. R V Porter.
Fishermen warn that first German carp imports sparked native game fish decline across waters, with buffalo numbers also dropping. A 140 by 24 shed for the German Baptist church will shelter about thirty teams during services. The government will spend 3000000 on paper for 1907 currency printing, including 184000000 five dollar notes and 140000000 five dollar gold certificates. Marie Falk celebrated turning five with a afternoon party. Postville Chapter C E S Memorial Service set for June 3 at Mason Hall. Alma Berger performed in Fayette, presenting Valse Arnsesque by Lack.
Fragmented text mentions Sunday School at 7 15 p m and a baccalaureate sermon. The readable items hint at a religious program schedule with a Sunday activity and a sermon. No clear dates, names, or locations are present.
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