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Elgin Echo notices and local ads fill weekly column
Local column items report circulating notices and ads, with names such as Max Thoma, Weibel Mill Co., Falber Garage, and Elgin Millinery. Readers note visits, purchases, and social mentions, including family visits, road trips, and updates on residents and businesses in Elgin and West Union amid town life traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineger
Max Thoma
Mise
Minerva Weibel
West Union
Folka
FW. Hughes
Don Strauch
Valentino
Eigin
Higin
Weibel Mill Company
Falber
E. J. Morris
MarqQuette
John Falk
George Vaughn
Marquette
Vaughn
Rudy Yunker
Sreck
Monroe
Boscobel
Wisconsin
Frank Knowles
Celia Lehman
Fairbank
J. H. Williams
Feller’s Hardware
Walter Wingey
Elgin Mill
Fred Friedrich
Ed Klingman
Clarence Howry
San Ronald
Cedar Rapids
Arvilla Stamp
Weibel
Charlee Holger
Oelwein
Elgin Savings Bank
John Cunningham
Volga City
Bert Allen
South of Elgin
Castalia
George Neuenschwander
Ray DeSart
Mrs. DeSart
Rochester
Minnesota
la Crosse
Fred Luthi
Wadena
Fred
Lg. Hutchinson
Falles
C.M. Greenwana
Flossie Capper
Edward Co. Olsen
C. P. Stoehr
McGregor
Mies Ruth Bergman
Phil Moser
Kniel’s
Ern Holzer
Ernestine
Oscar Hunsberger
Wadeni
F. W. Hughes
Postville
Chicago
Gua Gunderson
August Holzer
Ming Mabi Holzer
Andrew Thorson
Clermont
Clint Patterson
Los Angeles
California
Tully
A. M. Snyder
Creighton Conner
HC. Roque
Clive Helmy
Iowa City
Ern Holrer
Ernesting
C. O. Christ
Jimmy
Mary Bennett
Delwe
Hutchinson
Rose Schneider
Hollywood
Pasadena
Halarenson
Villa
Herald
Hughes
Dubuqua
Donald
R. P. Strauc
Mr. McCoy
Mlgin
Monticello
McCoy
C. J. Harrington
Halstengen
Waureka
Lea Oswald
Oswald
Lew Oswald
Our Town
Fred Rothieberger
International
C. S. Kniel
Edna Bopp
Mayo Hospital
Bopp