Local Want Ads and Notices From Elgin Area
A collage of small classified items: livestock for sale including Poland China stock hogs and purebred Berkshire boats, farm for sale near Center school on Elgin-Gunder road, a pair of leather hiking boots, quarry limestone delivery, hauling service, and periodical subscription offers. Also a note about a missing Fayette county plat-book and a historical aside on Col. Gardner’s 1816 letter usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center School
Elgin-Gunder Road
H. H. Gilbertson
Elgin
H. E. Landsgard
Clermont
Dried grape seed coffee substitute and dairy feeding notes
In Europe peasants use ground grape seeds as coffee substitute. Cherries date to 70 B C with Italy and England history. College specialists reject heating drinking water for stock in winter. Cows avoid ice water. others thrive on cold water. Four watering rules: cleanliness accessibility freshness and no ice. Iowa dairymen feed unbalanced rations with home grown feeds. Soybeans in poultry ration work as oilmeal up to one third protein, require calcium and phosphorus. Bone meal limestone oyster shell salt mix advised. Use 1 lb mix per 5 lb oilmeal. Excess animal protein risks cannibalism.
Junior class play promises laughs and romance at school
Agnes Martyn and Mr Henry Turner plan to marry despite family disapproval. Their children plot to break the match with pranks including Bob’s fits Gracie’s mischief and Sammie’s kleptomania. The ruse fails, the couple reunite, and the show ends happily with performances on December 1. Poster contest for grades seven and eight offers four free tickets to winners judged by the art department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Martyn
Henry Turner
Bob
Gracie
Sammie
Elgin Hosts Notable Visits and Local Updates
Berg's introduces hot ties line while Wilma Steinmetz visits Cedar Rapids. Elgin gatherings include Mrs. Fritz and friends hosting at Rose McMillan. Feller's displays warming heaters. Local trips span Oelwe, Delwe, Chicago, Luther College events, and a Torkelson birthday picnic with extended family from Farmersburg and Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg’s
Wilma Steinmetz
Cedar Rapids
N. M. Fritz
Eliza Pulfer
Fred Reichert
J. T. Cosgrave
Rose McMillan
Feller
Postville
Beman
Castalia
John
W. C. Falb
Chicago
John Falh, Jr
W.C. Falb
Falb
E. L. Morris
Elgin
Decorah
Luther College
Luther
Upper Iowa
R. A. Crider
D. R. Roberts
BR. P. Strauch
W. C. Falk
Chas. Capper
Don Helms
Clarence Winkler
Donald Gilson
Chas. Grover
Lewis
Keith Thoma
H. S&s. Steele and
Roy
N. W. Evans
Richard Gehring
Creighton Conner
Elgin Prepares For Home Opener With Fredericksburg
Elgin high school schedules its first home basketball game of the season against Fredericksburg on Saturday December 7 with a 7 30 start. Fredericksburg coached by Clif Kiple was a strong sectional contender last year. A preliminary game is planned. The report also notes new physics lab equipment including a Sonometer and an Optical disc setup to enhance light and sound teaching. The school plans to showcase musical demonstrations and promote instrument purchases, while six weeks tests and report cards are due next Wednesday. The junior class has begun work on the play A Ready Made Family to be presented December 6 with cast members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Clif Kiple
Physics Laboratory
Elgin Laboratory
Halverson
Ed Anderson
Walters
Elgin High School
Agnes Martyn
Louise Marie Baumgartner
Bob
Robert Schneider
Marilee
Jane Fahey Gracie
Marie Grimm
Handy Man
Jack Wenger
Want Ads and Specials for Overcoats at Berg
Want ads note Berg offers specials on overcoats and invite visitors to view. The item lists various social updates including Mrs. Ray DeSart hosting quiltings, Edna Dummermuth caring for Mrs. Swenson and her newborn son, and local hunting plans as families travel to Swea City. Also mentions Mrs. Rose Garner visiting Hollywood relatives and family updates on the Schupbachs and Lerchs nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg
Ray DeSart
Edna Dummermuth
Carmen Swenson
Rose Garner
Hollywood
Calif
Rudy Moser
Emma Reusser
Middlewest
Everett Wiethorn
Walden Gene
Decorah Hospital
Anna Schupbach
West
Union
Sheldon Boyle
Swea City
W. H. Bovis
Elva Mae Lerch
Ern Lerch
Near Elkader
West Union Hospital
G. Friedarich
Shooting or Spearing Prohibited for Bearing Animals
Prohibition states no person may shoot with a shotgun or spear beavers minks otters or muskrats or possess such animals or their carcasses skins or parts. This local notice ends with an advertising plug for The Echo printing services.
Echo Classifieds Highlight Local Bargains
The Echo runs a range of bargains from home goods to furniture and electronics. Readers can find discounted appliances, used cars, and toys from nearby sellers with quick pickup options and limited stock.
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Want
Ada
Poland
Wm. A. Nelson
Iowa
Elkader
Berkshire Spring
Far Row
Wilbert Lehman
Echo Shop
Echo
Sife
Fayette County
Echo Office
Kniel
Center Street
The
Park
Grether’s Realty Co
Buc
Fred Klingman
Wadena
D. J. Raftis
Ray Baar
Elmer C
Christen
Charles K. Gardner
Carter
Europe
Italy
Asia
England
Towa
Simon O'Neil
Ridge Road
Henry Holzer
Lehman & Freitag
Orvin Thompson
Auct
Elgin State Bank
Red Cross
L. S. Hutchinson
Henry H. Wolf, M. D
Elgin, Iowa
Ex-Q-In Chemical CO
Grand Ave
Des Moines
Grand Avenue
Johnny
Schori & Kuster
Paw Wan
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