Fred Biermann recounts a European trip and Ireland remarks
Fred Biermann describes Ireland as The Emerald Isle with green landscapes and patchwork fields. He notes Donegal as part of the Irish Free State, cites agriculture as the country's base, and explains economic tensions with England including tariffs and quotas that harmed Irish farmers after De Valera halted old bond payments.
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Ryan
Irish Free State
England
Ireland
Atolf
Treland
Emerald Isle
Tne
de Valera
Grain Yields Reach High Across Country
A traveler notes exceptional grain stands and high yields in the Irish Free State. Dr. Ryan cites averages of about a ton per acre for barley and wheat, while oats reach roughly 1,200 pounds per acre, indicating strong harvest potential.
Prices and Life in Ireland Describe Dublin Street Scene
The writer notes high merchandise prices in Ireland comparable to America and common high quality horse use among farmers. Gas costs 40c a gallon, autos are scarce, Dublin is busy, especially O Connell Street. Four tram lines crowd the avenue yet movement remains smooth. Observed drunkenness is rare, with two men seen in Dublin.
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Ireland
America
Dublin
O'Connell Street
England
O'Connell
Daniel O’connell
Europe
O’connell
Ireland’s Army Taxes Spark Debate On Independence
The speaker notes Ireland’s high taxes on alcohol and tobacco, a 15,000 strong army with 75,000 reserves, and argues Ireland cannot afford such military expense. He contrasts Ireland’s limits with American views, criticizing excessive national militarism.
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Ireland
Repubblic
America
Treland
Gaelic language taught in Ireland's schools
Irish schools teach Gaelic to children and require reciting older lessons in Gaelic. Street and railway signs appear in Gaelic with English translations beneath, reflecting a bilingual public space and education policy.
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Ireland
Traffic Goes Left In Ireland Jokes On Road Rule
A travel note recounts a horseback ride from Kate Kearney's cottage through the Gap of Dunloe in Ireland. A witty Irish lad quips that the rule of the road is if you go left you’re right and if you go right you’re wrong, reflecting local humor about driving sides.
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Ireland
England
Kate Kearney
Dunloe
Land sale of 170 acres from Ben Frieden Estate near Elgin
Three parcels totaling 170 acres to settle the estate will be sold. 70 acres of pasture with water and shade five miles east of Elgin on the main road, no buildings. 60 acres near old Gerber place south of Elgin, suitable for pasture or tillage with fine spring water, no buildings. 40 acres of timber land once in government reserve with good soil near town. Contact Grether's Exchange and read the Echo advertisement.
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Ben Frieden
Elgin
Gerber
Grether
Bridge Work At Otter Creek West Elgin Begins
Bridge foreman Morehouse and his crew started work Monday on the Otter Creek bridge in West Elgin building new retaining walls at each end and installing new stringers and plank. Abel Enoch and Henry Mork were pallbearers home Tuesday to visit their mother, Mrs. K. E. Mork.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
A. J Knutson
Allen Robinson
Albert Felder
William Keasley
al Dadlgren
Mae Hinkle
Dawson Clark
Osage
Legion
Z. Potter
Julius Voss
William Young
Dorcas Society
Epenezer
Denver
Fred Heiden
Harry Earle
Rochester
Minn
F. H. Everett
Ellis Thompson
Cedar Rapids
M. H. Minihan
Pete Glennon
Michael Tynan
Prudence
Iowa City
A. G. Herrling
N.C
Agnes Carroll
Monona
Kathryn Limbeck
al Bergman
McGregor
Elkader
Wadena
A. Falder
J. Kennedy
Frank Raftis
M. Minnihan
Ellen Carkery
J. A. Gell
la Fonda
West Union
Maggie Whittenbaugh
Lyal Whittenbaugh
Dave Humphrey
Winnipeg
Canada
S. M. Jennings
Oulwein
Rose Schmidt
Rob Lockard
Frank Poor
F. H. Poor
Raymond Poor
Guttenberg
Harvester
Harley
Martin Frey
M. A. Klingman
Howard Mason
Will Whittenbaugh
D. Humphrey
Leona Aschlelm
Chicago
Edith Hutchinson
Omaha
Nebr
Robert
Stella
John Cook
Baby
Albert Cook
Jazzie Sthrock
Walter
Francis Whittenbaugh
Tom Flanagan
Dubuque
Grace
Morehouse
Otter Creek
West Elgin
Abel
Enoch
Henry Mork
K. E. Mork
Hardware dealers meet to discuss chain store tax
Chas Feller and Dale DeSart attended a four county district meeting of hardware dealers in Calmar Monday evening. The gathering aimed at discussing the chain store tax and highlighted the active stance of the organization against chains.
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Echo
Chas
Feller
Dale DeSart
Calmar
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Rev. Heck
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