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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1922

Page

5

School Days brings back childhood in Elgin program

The Elgin scene previews a School Days production at the Opera House on November 3 and 4. Wesley Barry stars in a nostalgic tale of youth with humor and pathos, while local citizens, led by the superintendent, attend the opening to support students and culture.

Gia Howard Elgin Ava Inion Waho Wesley Barry Wesill Wesley GO. Chriat

M. E Church Resumes Regular Sunday Services

After a period of irregularity the M. E Church announces all services will be held next at the usual hours. The note mentions a person named Bander and confirms the return to normal schedule.

Bander

Clermont Postmaster Miss Crowe retires after fourteen years

Miss W Elizabeth Crowe resigns as Clermont postmistress after fourteen years and takes an indefinite leave. She has secured a position in Ft. Myers Florida schools and left on Saturday night. Miss Sadie Pringle assumes control with Mrs. John Pringle as assistant. Local sentiment honors Crowe’s departure while awaiting civil service action on the district’s postmaster appointment.

Wizabeth Crowe Clermont Ft. Pleros Worida Sadie Pringle John Pringle Misa Crowe Jim Civil Service Commission Haugen Kinterprise

Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Meetings

Baptist Church notes list a Sunday English service at 10 with Sunday school at 11. A 7:40 pm young people's meeting includes a stereoptican lecture. Thursday 8 pm prayer meeting and choir rehearsal. Wednesday 2 pm Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs Chris Miller Jr. Clermont.

Ladies’ Aid Society Chris, Miller Jr Clermont

Friday School Notices and Story Fragments

A compilation of school notes and anecdotes describes exams next Thursday and Friday, report cards due midweek, and thanks for tissue specimens donated for physiology. It also recounts a humorous short story about Cuthbert and a dramatic tale of a hidden bookcase, plus updates on local lectures and staff moves.

Essay Contest Promoted by Iowa Groups Offers Prizes

The American Citizenship Department and Iowa Federation of Woman's Clubs sponsor an essay contest for all Iowa pupils with prizes totaling 600 dollars. Prizes start at 225 dollars and go down to smaller amounts. High school and seventh and eighth grade pupils may enter. To participate, write Mrs. James D. Cooney of West Union for a pamphlet with full details.

Hillis Dee Metropolitan Glee Club Iva Boleyn Harry Frederick Elmer Meyer May Anderson Dines America American Citizenship Department Iowa Federation of Woman's Clubs Iowa Wade James D. Cooney West Union

Financial Report of M. H. Ladies Aid Society 1921

October 1 1921 cash on hand 18.02. receipts include 679.36 from collection and 702.73 from bazaar sales. paid out 349.93. balance on hand October 1 182.32. treasurers Mrs J R Borg and Mrs F DeSart noted.

M. H. Ladies’ Aid Society Tate Cess

Trespass Notice On Schmid Farm At Blockhaus Occupied Ground

All persons are forbidden to trespass on the John K Schmid farm occupied by Mike Blockhaus. Hunting trapping wood removal or tree cutting is forbidden. Trespassers will be prosecuted. Blockhaus has authority to act.

John K. Schmid Mike Blockhaus Mr. Blockhaus

Coons, cooking, and camp cost figures in local notes

Local column mixes farm yesteryear chatter with brief notices. It mentions a coon hunt yielding two pelts, a Wisconsin visit, a funeral, a young man heading to the University of Wisconsin, a shift to oil burners for heating, and farm wildlife protection efforts in Blackhawk and Muscatine counties amid broader reflections on food, health, and public spending.

Minnesota Wolber P. Stoehm Thayany Grant American Legion Weekly W. B. Clements Pittsville Wisconsin Prairie du Chien David Forbes Elgin F. R. Berg Trygve John's Hospital Mr. Berg Blein Louis B. Falk la Crosse Wis Madison University of Wisconsin Deak Delta Sigma Phi Souis Lew Gruver Gruver Towa Leola Pickell Estherville Blackhawk County Waterloo Cedar Falls Muscatine County Iowa Dakotas

Open and closed seasons on wild game listed by wardens

Deputy game wardens publish a section wide summary of open and closed seasons for wild game in the county. The list details species by season and notes low violation levels but broad noncompliance with the law. It covers bag limits, possession rules, licensing, migratory bird rules, export prohibitions, and penalties for nonresident hunting.

Imrod T. Flauet

For Sale Bauder Fain 260 Acres near Higher

260 acre farm offered for sale to settle an estate. 11-8 miles east of Higher, strong stock and dairy potential. Improvements include a 7 room furnace heated home, hip roof basement, 90 by 36 foot barn, silo, two hog houses, two corn cribs, chicken house, good water and spring. Price 150 dollars per acre, terms negotiable. B L Bauder on site to show property. write A G Bauder Cedar Rapids Iowa for details.

Wettle Lown B. L. Bauder A. G. Bauder Cedar Rapids Iowa

Well Why Not Binney Alden Pinney Shows Interest

Alden Pinney bachelor editor of the Scote County Democrat and his mother passed through Farmington last Friday on returning from a two week pilgrimage. He is eligible to matrimony and considered a good catch though he did not report any romantic luck.

Kuiudewon Verle Enfel Itl Muate Edward Klingman Clifton Manley Mordiea Hughson Floyd Knudtson Otto Belip Lilte -Gruyer Veoers Clara Miller Speeie Louis Butter Tey Wade Gertrude Heckmann Avery Breckner Suesday Alden Pinney Scote County Democrat Benton Farmington Alden Farmington Times

Poultry Feed Prices From Welbel Mill Company

Listing of Ful-O-Pep laying mash priced at 3.50 and fattening mash at 2.85 with scratch grains at 9.00 and 2.85 respectively. Economy scratch 2.85, Early Bird scratch 2.25, Victor dry mash 2.76 and Diamond dry mash 1.75. Special reduction for 600 lb lots, same price at all Gloria.

gLoras Welbel Mill Company

Rebekahs Meet at Lodge Hall on Thursday Evening

Social gathering of the Rebekahs scheduled for Thursday night in the lodge hall on October 26. Members are asked to bring sandwiches or a covered dish and invite their families. Noble Grand.

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Cuthbert Des Moines Bert Clermont Post Office Baptist Church Mr. Cuthbert Wayne Cathylbert Mr. Thompson Cuthpert Owith Dee V. Butler Brierly H. H. Brierly Manchester Press Blaine Miss MacLane Elaine Mra. Brown Cuthbart Thompson Mar’ Veloust Ttg Illyria Orchestra Fairfield Ph. Lauer Sheffield Iowa Association of German-American Baptist Edhuches Financial Report J. R Borg Becy F. DeSart Treas Seal of Minnesota Weibel Mill Company Ives Pointers Bauder Fain Binney Ford Prives Rebekahy
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