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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
5
This fragment recounts a church dinner, Sunday school plans, and a village protest about railroad abandonment affecting local routes. It includes school notices, program schedules for Thanksgiving and Armistice observances, student absences, and a personal memoir vignette about meeting a former college friend in a neighbor’s house, plus a clothing store ad for blankets.
Abat Mark of Clayton county and Mise Atelia Stolle of West Union wed at 11 on Saturday at the bride’s parents home in West Union. Ceremony conducted by Rev. Atrorkon of Olet in a noted family gathering. After a celebratory dinner the couple left for Cesar Hap dx and will reside on the groom’s farm.
Union notes reveal two colossal white corn ears. August Brause's ear measured twelve inches long with nine inch circumference and twenty rows totaling 1320 kernels. Lawrence Braune reports similar giants on Migin Road near town, while John Blkasta shows a white ear of 11 inches long, 3 inches diameter, with 22 rows and 1274 kernels.
A new all star film titled The Affairs of Anatol features a stellar cast with Won Noel Reid Gloria Swanson Elliott Dexter and Hebe Daniela in a grand production. Presented for three days starting November 24 and 26 the show promises lavish gowns, sparkling sets, and top tier acting.
A local reformer, Mart Palmer, reportedly quit eating chickens and captured a large hawk after it attacked a chicken. He clipped its wings, released it, and the hawk reportedly defended itself, driving away an attacking hawk and warding off other feathered threats in the neighborhood near Smith Center News in ToVela Capital.
Workmen excavating along the Miselas river near New Albin in Allamakee County uncovered pavers skeletons and bones piled by the roadside. A skull revealed honeycomb and about two dozen bees. The note requests any storage tips for honey. The Wray Rattler recounts a resident’s life milestones and a local merchant ad promotes boys clothing and clean floors.
Harry Crawford, known as Blue Sky Lute, pleaded guilty to deceit in Clermont victims case. Judge Taylor sentenced him to seven years in the penitentiary, with additional restitution totaling about 14,094 dollars already paid and remaining claims around 2,000 dollars. Bonds were set for appeals at 6,000 and 1,000 in other cases. Crawford posted 7,000 in currency and security to guarantee appearance, then vanished briefly before returning.
A historical note from Kahler, West Bend, November 6, 1920, discusses weather lore about Indian Summer and snow signaling a mild winter, citing prior patterns around St. Martin’s Day on November 11 and the appearing of open water prior to ice. It contrasts with last year’s pattern and mentions Cesar Rapida of Republicen. A local theatre ad praises The Kid as a superior Chaplin film, priced at 75 cents.
Board of Directors of the Elgin Farmers Gallery Co announces a bid for cream distribution at the company's office on Saturday November 26 1921 at 1 o'clock p m The term begins January 3 1924 bidder must be lowest responsible party The Secretary or any director may recall bids and the Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids M Luchsinger Secretary
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