27 Nov 1919
Page 5
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1919
Page
5
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a discussion of democracy and foreign elements. Names and clear facts are scant, with phrases like to Nora and Spr ings appearing alongside disjoint observations. The text is insufficient to determine a coherent event or date.
A garbled OCR passage mentions a Waterloo area incident involving a figure called Jack the Hugger and a protest over art and words. It cites Fayette and Union contexts, indicating a local civic or social dispute tied to a Thanksgiving setting and home folks. The text is incomplete and unclear on specifics or outcomes.
The paper announces a price increase effective December 1. Existing subscribers who paid in advance keep current rates until expiration, while new and renewing subscriptions will be billed $2.00. The change aims to meet rising printing costs and cover paper expenses.
Patterson of our town marries Miss Bain from Stanley in a private November ceremony. Groom served two years in overseas service and will establish housekeeping at the old Patterson homestead near Blader Wharf as Mr and Mrs Patterson begin their new life together.
A Thanksgiving program at the School features Milton Miller and Stansberry related songs and readings including The Corn Song and The Courtship of Miles Standish. Teachers and students led by Wilma Schaer perform a sequence of songs and excerpts from Hiawatha with several participants named. Community Baptist Church notes list Sunday services and weekly prayer meetings with details on times and a women’s missionary society gathering.
About twenty four farmers from rural districts near Elgin attended a consolidation meeting. County Supt Breckner cited consolidations as successful nationwide and urged forming one large district to improve rural education. Attendees planned an auto tour of consolidated schools and a Dec 17 Elgin opera house meeting with Prof Macy Campbell to discuss the issue.
Attention Fayatte County residents apply for 1920 automobile licenses starting December first. Licenses issued by Auto License Clerk Boona. Applications available at county banks and state supplies. Dealer licenses go to Des Moines. penalties accrue for late payments after January with monthly charges.
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