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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
5
Local notices reveal community life with visits to Clermont and Decorah, trips to Waterloo for the Dairy Congress, and a stream of social events. Residents like Miss Mildred Harrington and Miss Minorva Weihel appear amid informally reported travels, illnesses, and family news. mentions include the Schmid Building, the Schori family, and Frau Garb factions.
Revival meetings led by By daxeliot Bombach in Milwaukee Wisconsin will continue through Friday, with attendees encouraged to participate and seek spiritual renewal during the week.
A 50 acre farm called Albert Butikofep Place lies 1-4 miles southeast of Wigia. The property is described as eighty Dem and proven and desirably located with favorable price. Offers invited.
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In a letter from F. Moora now at 304 Banat Davenport St Low City he discusses starting law studies. He notes the challenge of reengaging in study, the strong reputation of the law school, and his aim to understand what education can yield for his future in the field. He reflects on friendships, college life, and the large freshman enrollment this year amid strict entry standards.
A bulletin outlines Fire Prevention Day with startling figures from the past year. The fire marshal cites $9,000,000 in losses and 100 town deaths linked to fire. Proclamations from President Harding and Governor Kendall will be posted for school lessons on fire safety.
Mr and Mrs T Shipton are sending their household goods to Alta Vista and will move tomorrow to a new home there Frank has served as buttermaker at the Waa Coma Fatmard Creamery for six years and will join Alta Vista Creamery, a modern plant. The Shiptons have been active in local life and will be missed by many friends in the community.
In the newly decorated dining room on Thursday evening October 13 after lodge, Rebekahs are urged to attend an autumn picnic. Members are asked to bring baskets and leave troubles behind. The group hopes strong turnout to reach full attendance by order of the Noble Grand.
Louis Bauman of Avangville Indiana arrived last Monday to visit relatives Mc and Mrs J H Bagman and to meet high parents during a brief stay in town.
Clermont faces a bold armed robbery attempt near Larn Erickson's place on Rock Inland track. Glenn McBurney resisted as two men demanded money. one pistol whipped him and searched pockets while the pair fled. No money or valuables were taken. The incident was reported to authorities with no immediate arrests.
A local governing body passed an ordinance requiring promoters of public dances to secure licenses, limit dancing hours, and set age restrictions. The fee is six dollars. The rule aims to curb illicit dances and tighten behavior at gatherings, amid debate over changing youth culture and new dance styles.
The pastor returns from conference and will move to Wiggin for another year with a change of morning services. Algin holds 9 45, Myra 11 15, Sunday school times vary, and evening services feature Byworth Lesgus at 6 45 and a 7 30 preaching session. Weekly prayer meetings Thursday at 7 30. Ladies’ Aid Society meets today at the church. J A Allen family visited from Wadena, Frank Capper and Richard Bauman drove a Waterlog Sunday.
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