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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1924

Page

5

Local Iowa News Briefs and Court Notes Amid Harvest Figures

A wandering man in Oelwein faced detention for ten days after police found him claiming to be the pope of Boras Ha. Northeastern Iowa Power Co. acquires Dinkerton Light & Power and plans river-based development near Judes Springer. Fayette County court renovations delay sessions, with jurors summoned for Monday as a new room is readied. An Evergreen newsboy Evereth Lemon was jailed after a Lime Springs purchase and Decorah recovery dispute. Iowa corn crop yields face low quality and drought impact with 31 bushels per acre and widespread frost effects, statewide production down from last year.

Oelwein Boras Ha Weet Union Fantedey Ten Gaya John Resster Iowa Power Company Dinkerton Light & Power Plant Grodin Misctrio Light & Power Co Shell Rock Judes Springer Pantinees Fayette Co. Asilon Evereth Lemon Dubuque Christianson Winnesdirk County Decorah Lemon Lime Springs Towa Norvembar Pitt Iowa Ibility United States Nebraska Kansas Oklahms Mlasgurl

Bann Meeting Set For Tuesday Practice

The next practice is scheduled for Tuesday evening November 18. A batch of new music has been secured and players will be eager to try it out. Hosts are Misgen Lillian and Mary Pat.

No Hunting and Trapping Ban on Groth Farm

A local notice forbids hunting or trapping on the J. H. Groth farm, warning violators of prosecution. The piece also discusses children’s tea and coffee consumption, noting medical authorities favor reduced stimulants and higher milk intake for proper development.

Mra J. H. Groth Amercan Child Health Association Im 66 Oftten Hach Florence H. Busse Foods and Nutrition Department Gallege

Fragmented 1024 Ballot Text With Names and Positions

Vague OCR page shows a November 2 1024 date and council voting notes. It lists names like G N Scbor and Fred Gabting and references offices such as Treasurer Clerk Sheriff Coroner and Supervisor terms. The readable items imply a local election ballot with candidate names and offices but lack coherent details.

G. N LGG N. Ba Atfeet Igbte Fred Gabting Brn Bober Wd. Kobiars Read Wratemasters W. Dodd

School News and Events at Local High School

School news covers Education Week activities and visiting day opportunities for parents. Superintendent Eikama attended events. a big football game between Schiort and ita High is urged for crowd turnout. Health crusade progress, election interest, and the firecat high school orchestra contest entries are noted. Enrollment growth in Second Primary prompts chair additions. balloon prizes and clean-house projects engage students. various visitors and prizes are mentioned.

Has Lyons Randalls Eikama Hare Satur Waukon Schiort Ita High Va Bigin High Eacther Jesiite Pai Eveita Aukop High School Ie Firecat Fas Winifred Schmid Miss Lyons Crete Atts Adaions Moaby Ed Klingman Baumgartner Bhat Hadd Melvin Boleyn Helen Muahlethaler

Farmer Dies from Injuries in Wagner Township Incident

Henry Embertson of Wagner township dies from injuries suffered when a wagon allegedly ran over him after he fainted in a corn field. He was about 55, leaving a wife and two children. Funeral set for Friday at Norway church.

Henry Embertson Wagner Town Bilaf Gald Emberteon Hawar Lis Embertson B. M. Benson Norway Church

Brody Club Program At La Dive Home Meeting

The next meeting of the Brody Club at Mise Giece Ropers home will be held this evening. The program opens with music and a thought provoking talk by Mrs Bohler.

Elgin Ladive’ Btody Ak Mise Giece Ropers Eee Gall Tiankeslying Medames Bohler

Woman Makes 600 Mile Plea From Reformatory Wife

Mrs. Martin, wife of a man serving time for breaking into a town building, traveled from Kalamazoo to Anamosa with their 17 year old baby and two other children left with friends to plead before the state parole board. She asked for her husband’s release and employment in a town where he could support the family.

Martin Sling Edwards Kalamazoo Anamosa State Board of Parole State Reformatory Town Wea Igivan

Baptist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Thanksgiving Program

Sunday activities include 10 a.m. German service and 11 a.m. Sunday School with 7:30 p.m. program by the B U. The church invites all to Bible study November 18 and prayer meeting November 20. Thanksgiving program listed with music, readings, and sermons by church members and visiting groups.

Baptist Church Wranesday Brainard J. F. Miller Hackmoon Bird Ladies’ Aid Sasveces Desnees Ben Baumgartner Clarence Lawrence Mueblethater Leo Grether Mabel Bennison Alf Tacoba Grether Otto Bruger Edith Kelser Eathor Kipls Enpeecees Hans Keleor Oir P. U Muehlethaier Esther Kiple Avan Heck Marlé Muehlethaier Hackmann G. Duragher Sim Our Ladies’ Aid Garber Ph Lauer H. Bizet K. Miller Car Gus Hackmenn Our Church

Man Held for Mann Act Violations in Regional Case

Ed Chandler, 21, of Waldena, was taken Monday from the county jail by a U S marshal and escorted to Omaha to answer charges of transporting women for immoral purposes from Michigan to Chicago. Sheriff Wright had Chandler in custody since Saturday on telegraphic instruction from Omaha. Chandler had prior Fayette county jail time on a minor offense.

Ed Chandler AlWadena United States Omaha Chandler Michigan Chicago Wright Qustody Fayette County Arpo-Gazetta

Young trappers boast of fox caught near home

Clarence and Lawrence Muehlethaler set traps to catch small fur bearing animals. A teal red fox was found trapped days later. They killed the fox and brought it home proudly, likely to inspire them for larger game hunting ahead.

Muehlethaler Clarence Lawrence

Timepiece Recovered From Potato After Fourteen Years

George H. Freeby, now wearing a Fold watch he planted in a Canonsburg area farm potato fourteen years ago, was reunited with the timepiece after Mrs. J. G. Daugherty found it in a large potato during peeling. The watch had been dropped in 1910 and buried by soil until this discovery. First Dance of Season Opens Flying on Monday Evening November 9, highlighting Harry Fitzgerald and his band.

George H. Freeby Canonsburg Freeby J. G. Daugherty Harry Fitzgerald

Elgin Community Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

The Elgin Community Club held its annual meeting Tuesday evening to elect officers for the coming year. May Thoma as president C. B. Kalel as vice president and F. Ro Berg as secretary treasurer were chosen by acclamation. Directors O. J. Harrington R. W. Muehlenthaler Mel Kohler Al Schori and A. M. Walabal were reappointed. The club plans new member drives and a reduced membership fee. A meeting is scheduled for November 96 to discuss Cort and Poultry show for Elgin.

Elgin Community Club Accra May Thoma Kalel F. Ro Berg Sane Boand Directare O. J. Harrington R. W. Muehlenthaler Mel Kohler al Schori A. M. Walabal Accoma Higin Waa Futopa

Mulching Strawberries With Wheat Strow

Iowa State College horticulturist C Holsinger explains straw mulch for strawberry beds to prevent frost heaving and weed growth. Use clean coarse litter about three inches deep and remove weed and grain seeds from straw before applying. Mulch also keeps berries cleaner by protecting fruit from soil splatter during rains.

Wien C. Holsinger Iowa State College

Potty Thieves Target Abel's Store Basement Cash

Clayton County Messenger reports a night intrusion at Abel's Store with about $10 stolen from the cash register. Several burglaries in recent months point to possible local suspects and repeated thefts of cash, with wageara of similar scope noted by residents.

Bundey Potty Thievea Abel Clayton County

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