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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1921

Page

5

Remarkable Miscellany Mixed From February 2004 Notes

A mishmash of fragmented notices and anecdotes references President Rosesvelt and Judge Reed, a reported retirement note, a suicide by an overseas man, a curfew ordinance for Emmetshare’s tomb, and weather and finance snippets. Names like Clarkeville, Emmetshare, and Lustherville appear amid scattered dates and town references. The piece blends political, social, and civic items in a brittle, uncertain OCR fragment.

Hort Rosesvelt Ludge Reed Haa Aaa Mar‘bar United States Thi’ Ting Arates Abraham Lincoln Céurta Acent Pometi Lustherville Hoating Perenth Clarkeville Emmetshare

Electric lamp accident reported in Holmibere parish

A fragmentary notice describes Roy Faalip attempting to move an electric lamp on a cord when it shook and some danger arose. The readable text mentions a dark setting and a startled reaction, with unclear sequence of events and ongoing uncertainty about injuries or outcomes.

Roy

Balfore Ment at Cetyota and Commerce Chief Pronouncements

A garbled report mentions W. R. Binks and a journey to Quelwain with references to a chief of commerce and a governor at Polat Mealy. The text hints at entertainment and extended discussions but is largely unclear and fragmented. Named figures and places appear, though their roles are uncertain.

W. R. Binks Qelwain' Curiey Ot Éditora Froth Cief of Commerce Polat Mealy

Challenges of Local Board and Dormitory Options

The article discusses high school students facing long commutes and boarding costs as many live outside the district. It notes the strain on families who must balance work and schooling, and the lack of local housing or boarding opportunities. It highlights the impact on students' access to education and the responsibility placed on families.

Toy

Beause and Breve Tie the Knot in New Hampton

Rudolph Beause and Audolph Breve wed at the M. F. temple in New Hampton today morning. They plan to tour Des Moines and other Iowa cities to visit kin and will be at home after November 1 on the groom's street. Friends extend congratulations to the couple.

Audolph Breve Mita Dat Brouse Mles Grace, Fisher Tawler M. Ft. Poreonaga New Hampton Des Moines Feho Folla

Forced Sale Notice Near Dermont Farm

Forced sale announced at four to two miles northwest of Dermont on an unproved farm with all stock and machinery. Auctioneer F. R. Berg urges bidders to be ready. fort and stock must be bid.

Will Notion Dermont Bitla F. R. Berg

Big Millinery Clearance at Geilfith Millinery

Misses and children hats to be sold at greatly reduced prices. Hats from 26 to 40 percent discount at Geilfith Millinery in Wert Asrlon.

Dlavouuk Geilfith Millinery

Pay Your Taxes Now Second Payment Due

County Treasurer E W Beermann warns property owners to pay the second tax installment promptly. The notice mentions Tom Mix, a movie actor famed for cowboy roles, and notes his image as a weathered cowboy enhances publicity.

E. W., Beermann Tom Mix Oinsidars

Prison Reform Inmates Escape By Driving Out

An escape from the reformatory occurred Monday evening as Lester Cullum and William Hunlin, both trusted inmates, seized reformatory cars and fled from the Hogla Grove facility. Officials report the pair had only months left on sentences. a state-wide search followed, with authorities alerting sheriffs and police. Their escape was uncovered within an hour and the men remained at large with a strong likelihood of recapture.

Cape Dilfxant Minde Lester Cullum Wiliam Hunlin Reformatory Saarty Cullum Hogla Grove Grand Jaroab Iteformatory Thin Téllow Hantin Meaughter Phos Ababout Ted Hubn Watts Avery

Fragmentary OCR Story Becomes Puzzle of Names

Nonsensical OCR line fragment shows partial words and broken names. It hints at a page with misread letters and unclear context, providing little verifiable detail about people, places, dates, or events.

Fragmentary critique on girls roaming unsupervised

A garbled critique argues that parents show less concern for girls roaming without protection than for animals, blaming societal norms for moral decline. It laments unattended girls and cites unnamed towns like Rockford and Rochester as examples of a larger problem.

Greg Mora Etrle Boya Pyrante Cnndigiona Rockford

Church Notes Show Quarterly Conference Attendance Increases

Dr Curran district superintendent attended Tuesday evening for the first quarterly conference. Six reports were well received. Large attendance from Clyria for the conference. Evening prayer meeting and Sunday school board meeting held. An upcoming meeting planned at Pret Rothheimer's home Friday. Ladies' Aid Society meets this afternoon. Services next Sunday include morning worship at 9:46, Sunday school at 11:46, Epworth League at 7:41 preceding services at 7:30. Sunday school at 10:4 and worship at 11:16.

Curran Clyria Tilyria Unday Rothiabereer

Baptist Church Notes Sunday Services and Schedules

Baptist church notes list Sunday morning services at Bulls and Figityh locations with English and Brelish services. Prayer meetings on Thursday evenings and Sunday school times are given with dates October 24 and November 3.

Bulls Englsh Brelish

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