Iowa Briefs Reflect Road Rules And Local News
Iowa primary traffic rules tighten as state plans new stop and slow sign placements at crossings. Postville notes winter food security while reports record Minnesota potato and Michigan apple movements. Governor Hammill posts a $300 reward for Wilkes Williams slayings, with no suspect found. Local business veteran Louis H. Schroeder marks forty years in Postville trade. Iowa marriage count falls slightly in 1926. divorces rise similarly. Banks in Clayton and Allamakee weigh savings rate changes. Grand jury tours jail and county farm, discovering unused hootch. Tragedy claims Harpers Ferry hunter, found burned on island. Sandera returns from overseas, recounting travels. Bacon brothers praised as farmers and honey gatherers with nine bee trees and 60 pounds honey.
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Iowa
State Highway Commission
Postville
Minnesota
Michigan
Hammill
Wilkes Williams
Williams
Louis H. Schroeder
Jathe
Herald
Iowa State Department of Health
Clayton County
Allamakee
Oelwein
Mortis Dwyer
Wadena
Foreman
Henry Lauer
Eldorado
Jake Ponser
Maynard
Wm. Stirk
West Union
T. J. Capper
Elgin
Pat Hilenbeck
Ovlwein
W. W. Wright
West Union— Union
Frank Martell
Trapper
Hunter
Harpers Ferry
Harpers
Waukon R. & 8
J. K. Sandera
France
Germany
Holland
Switzerland
New York
South Bend
Indiana
Jeannette
Kenneth
Postville Herald
Bacon Brothers
Farma
Shortage Found in Former County Treasurer Beermann Fund
State auditor checkers report a 2953 dollar shortage in former County Treasurer E W Beermann accounts. Overcredit for 1540 dollars on interest bonds and misposted orders boosted the gap. Shortfalls cited include raised orders and misapplied funds to cities and towns. locals offered to cover but did not. The report was filed after five weeks and Long ordered the filing.
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Des Moines
Cline
E. W. Beermann
Oelwein
Weat Union
Arlington
Clermont
Elgin
Beermann
State Examiner
Boermann
Glendale
Calif
Long
Elgin Dealers Win Trophy Again
John Falb & Sons Winnipete Chevrolet repeat as top sellers in a Des Moines zone turkey bean contest. Their firm posted the highest percent of quota for two years, earning two loving cups and a shield displayed at their sales room. A GM year end banquet at Hotel Mealey, Oelwein, honored Elgin dealers Jonh Falk and sons George and Walter, and J. W. Allen.
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John Falb &Sona
Des Moines
General Motors Corporation
Hotel Mealey
Oelwein
Elgin
Jonh Falk
George
Walter
J. W. Allen
Armistice Day Remembrance Across the Nation
Americans mark Armistice Day at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month with two minutes of silence. The observance honors the memory of those who died in the great war and reflects on the solemn significance of the national anniversary.
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United States
America
Hearing Held On T B Project Tax Question
The board of supervisors held a T B project hearing with no contestants present though veterinarians attended for petitioner interests. Thirty-seven names were added by County Agent Lodwick after initial withdrawal, but could not be included. A southern county delegation protested a proposed tax to fund the project, mistaking the hearing time. No tax will be levied unless the petition count changes.
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T. B
Board of Supervisors
Lodwick
Union
Elgin Community Club to Hold Special Meeting
A special business session of the Elgin Community Club will be held next Wednesday evening at the town hall. New officers will take charge, and members are urged to attend to discuss several projects that have arisen in the past month and bring forward ideas benefiting the town.
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Elgin Community Club
Town Hall
Factory Ready to Pay for 1927 Sweet Corn
The Elgin Canning Company announces readiness to pay for sweet corn delivered in the 1927 season. Bring scale tickets when settling. The notice also advertises prices on Sugared Schu macher Feed, Quaker Molasses Dairy Feed, Pure Wheat Bran, Tankage and Oil Meal in ton lots from Weibel Mill Co.
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Elgin Canning Company
The
Elgin Canning Co
Schumacher
Weibel Mill Co
Baptist Church Notes and Schedule for Armistice Day Events
Friday events include choir rehearsal at 7 50 p m and a junior basket social at 8 30 p m to fund a worthy cause. Armistice Day fish service planned. Sunday school 11 a m, Sumner meeting 3 p m, B Y P U program at 7 30. Prayer meeting Thursday 8 p m. Weeklong religious instruction in Fayette Town November 14 18. Welcome extended by Pastor Ph Lauer.
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Sumner
Ats
Echo
Brainard
School of Religious Instruction
Fayette
Lauer
Elgin Farm Fire Association to Elect Officers
Members of the Elgin Farm Fire Association are to meet at the Opera House in Elgin Iowa on Tuesday afternoon November 22 at 2 o'clock. The meeting will elect officers and conduct other business. Wm. F. Miller, owner of the opera house, donated the venue and subscribed 25 dollars for a membership.
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Elgin Farm Fire Association
Opera House
Elgin
Wm. F. Miller
Calendar events and notable cattle purchase announced
The week features local meetings on Monday and Wednesday and a family church night on Thursday plus a Friday sale. G. E. Medberry and sons have bought a well bred Short thorn bull calf to join their herd as a future sire. The calf’s dam records 7800 lbs milk and 323 lbs butterfat in under a year. The calf’s sire Cranford Regulator, from England, has daughters qualified for U S and English merit records.
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G. E. Medberry and Sons
America
Elgin Fire Department seeks farm and town members
Elgin Fire Department, aided by local business leaders, began a drive to recruit members for the Elgin Farm Fire Association. Eight memberships at 25 dollars were signed yesterday with plans to reach all farmers and town residents this week. Charter membership offers early protection benefits and regional coverage enhancements.
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Elgin
F. . Muehlethaler
Max Thoma
John Falb! & Sons
J. A. Boleyn
Schori Bros
Mc Kohler
Schori & Kuster
Wm. F. Miller
Elgin Fire Department
Elgin Church Notes Amid National Education Week Events
The M E Church invites all to a 10 am sermon next Sunday for National Education Week, with Sunday school at 11 am and an evening service. Teachers’ classes will meet five nights next week at Fayette. A trip to Postville followed a car crash near Willams corner. four in the Schupbach party escaped serious injury as their Chevrolet coach was wrecked, engine the only salvage.
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Tigria
Fayette
Elgin
Ladies’ Aid Society
Wm. Schupbach
Postville
Elizabeth
Koevenig Cafe
Willams Corner
Mr. Schupbach
Falk & Sons
Loftsgard Family Reunion Held in City Park
The Nels Loftsgard family gathered for a picnic at the city park on Sunday. Attendees included Nels and his wife, Sophie and Melvin, Ole and family Amundson, Harry Amundson and family, Elmer Nelson of Inwood, Roy Johanningmeier of Monona, Ole Loftsgard and family, and T. N. Loftsgard with their children. The event was reported in the Enterprise.
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Nels Loftsgard
Sophie
Melvin
Ole Amundson
Harry Amundson
Elmer Nelson
Inwood
Roy Johanningmeier
Monona
Ole Loftagard
T. N. Lofts
Gard
Enterprise
Interdenominational County School of Religious Education Begins
Fayette county hosts the first Interdenominational County School of Religious Education from November 14 to 18 at Upper Lawa University Fayette. Open to all workers over 15 years with a $1 enrollment. six courses offered across two periods plus an assembly on Hebrew Prophets and their Message.
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P. Henry Lotz
Fayette
Geo. C. Nothdurft
EB. J. Starr
P. H. Lota I
L. . Seldon
C. E. Hillis
Marcia. McNee
P. H. Lotz
Mystery Elgin Schoolmate Recalled By Traveling Man
A traveler once from Des Moines now in Los Angeles writes Falk & Sons about a chance encounter with a Cadillac driver at a Los Angeles traffic signal. The woman noticed his Elgin Iowa tire cover and said she went to school with John Falb. The man wonders who this old classmate may be.
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Des Moines
Los Angeles
Calif
Falk & Sons
Elgin
Iowa
John Falb
Falb
Bevins Trial Advanced to January Court Term
The Bevins irregularities case in West Union is continued to the January term. Judge Eichendorf granted the delay after Elkader lawyer D. D. Murphy withdrew and was replaced by M. E. Geiser of New Hampton due to family illness. the Hender son Jr. case was also continued.
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Beacon
S. H. Bevins
West Union
First State Bank
W. L. Eichendorf
D. D. Murphy
Elkader
M. E. Geiser
New Hampton
M. W. Henderson, Jr
Hawkeye Beacon
Basket Social at Elgin Baptist Church
The Junior Choir of the Elgin Baptist church will host a basket social Friday night at 8 30. Proceeds go to the organ fund. All are invited and ladies should bring baskets. After the program baskets will be sold. Weiser of the Winneshiek County Giants reports a 1928 bus order to transport players and fans. The team played 68 games this season, with 42 wins. Neighbors hosted a farewell for E E Bowen Monday at her home as she plans to leave Elgin.
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Elgin Baptist Church
Organ Fund
Weiser
Winneshiek County Giants
Giants
T. Windle
Decorah
Es E. E. Bowen
Banks Close Armistice Day Observance in Elgin
Elgin banks will be closed all day Friday, November 11, to observe Armistice Day. Elgin Savings Bank and Citizens State Bank announce the closure and urge patrons to plan accordingly. Grover of Clermont was a business visitor in Elgin Monday afternoon.
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Elgin
Elgin Savings Bank
Citizens State Bank
A. ©. Grover of
Clermont
Elgin Sprints to Victory Over Fayette in Close Football Tilt
The Purple and White defeated Fayette 6 to 2 on the college campus at 8 30. Elgin led from a late first quarter score and held on despite Fayette threats. Bill Nutting nearly broke a 85 yard fumble return for a touchdown but a penalty nullified it. Fayette scored a safety in the fourth, Capt Olson held to a five yard line stop. Next up is Wadena followed by Calmar on Thanksgiving. Supt Feller visited the high school, teachers hosted a luncheon, and Girl Scouts held Saturday activities with fundraisers.
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Fayette
Elgin
Bill Nutting
Capt. Olson
Kiple
Wadena
Calmar
Supt. Feller
Solider
Towa
Va Sp Strauch
New Speed Limit Signs Go Up In Elgin Town
Elgin town installs uniform metal speed limit signs in compliance with state law. Business districts cap at 15 miles per hour with residential areas at 25. Affected routes include Center Street from Mill to Elgin Furniture Store and West Elgin from Chas Feller residence to the lumber yards south side.
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Elgin
Center Street
West Elgin
Chas. Feller
Metzger Sale Promises Notable Dairy Herd Auction
George Metzger schedules a closing out sale for Friday next week showcasing a premier dairy herd. The Metzgers plan to relocate to Elgin into the former Vinton house after the sale, with notice calling readers to view the advertisement on another page.
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George Metzger
Red Cross Meeting Scheduled At Citizens Bank
A Red Cross Society meeting for friends and members is set at Citizens State Bank on Friday evening, November 11, at 7 30. Members and all interested are urged to attend and participate. The note lists flour brands available in larger bags and warns of winter supply pricing, with identical prices at all Elgin stores. Weibel Mill Company reports Mason City sugar beet factory now fully operating with about 300 workers.
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Friends
The
Red Cross Society
Citizens State Bank
Seal of Minnesota
E-A-Co
Quaker
Monty
Elgin
Weibel Mill Company
Mason City
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M. EB
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Lofstgard
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Rebekah Lodge
I. O. 0. F. Lodge
School OF Religious Educa’n
Bevins
Purple and White
Europe
F. W. Hughes
Sam Lehman
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