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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1920
Page
5
A partial OCR line mentions a price of £9.26 per unit and references an item with unclear labeling. The readable fragment suggests a list item or pricing note with unspecified product or measurement context.
Readable notes describe a Friday afternoon gathering at Epworth League with young people, a film or play, and promised entertainment. Ganeig will be present. The church plans a social event with a good program and home reception afterward led by Pastor Gordok McBanald.
A rough notice describes Baptist Young People addressing Plain A high schoolers on Tuesday November 3. It mentions a program on character and a social gathering at the Baptist church with a four o’clock meeting for girls over twelve, including prayer, songs, and refreshments.
A short community program titled refreshiabata ta enjoy will be presented in the evening at the local center. Organizers invite residents to attend and participate in the planned activities.
A damaged notice fragment mentions Diath Witt and Wel bar You with references to a Margy residence and a commission note. It cites plans to publish or discard items, and hints at a land company with names like Bigin and Weibel. An oyster offer and a Sunday evening event are referenced with unclear details.
East of the river town's merchants and bankers face changing views as farmers and small towns unite for cooperative buying and rural loan efforts. Hugh Christ from Hyron, South Dakota, has settled in the area and notes the growth, while local residents discuss veterans and newer residents reshaping the county’s economy and community life.
Fragmentary text mentions a dinner at a City Halt and a church related event. It references mothers, a building project, and a day of thanks with a possible fundraiser or community feed. Names and exact details are obscured by OCR errors.
A chaotic recital at an Iowa community event features Katy Dividion Ong and Kate-O’Hire, with dresses and collars forbidden for men. The proceedings include fines, feasting, and a controversial sermon challenging parole laws, while speakers from Monona to Waterco deliver mixed messages about patriotism and punishment.
Reading from a 1940 notice, the credit business will operate on a 30 day basis with bills payable every thirty days. All accounts will be collected within that period and a 6 percent per annum rate is noted. Accounts must be paid before December 1st and pledges to pay are requested if in default. The notice warns that lending is limited to a thirty day period from a steady past notice point.
Fragmentary OCR reflects a midwestern mill trade note about Old Wheat Flour supply and shortages. It mentions Boufia stock and 1900 era flour claims, urging confidence in wheat flour availability. The tone resembles a claims or advertisement snippet from a Minnesota company.
A fragmented note thanks the American Legion members and helpers for their support at Arlington Day events. It expresses gratitude to the ladies and organizers, acknowledging their contributions to a quiet, respectful observance.
A jumble of rural items covers train rides, farm yields, and weather mishaps. Clarence Aehler recalls a windy trip with remarks on height and longing for another ride, while beets yield $1050 and a 871 2 ton harvest from four acres. An auto incident near Clermont leaves Frank Wertz uninjured, and the State Savings Bank of Rowley changes hands to S. Beving, with a football game promise at Hipin grounds Saturday drawing local crowds.
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