Iowa State News and Views highlights early Iowa journalists
In Des Moines 1879 saw the birth of a pioneering mathematics journal edited by Joel B. Hendricks. The piece notes its global contributors, later merger with Virginia scientists, and coverage of astronomy and engineering topics. Also covered are town name origins from literature, and the arrival of Iowa City’s first inland church bell before 1841.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Joel B. Hendricks
University of Virginia
Navy
Hendricks
Presbyterian Church
Iowa City
CHECK UP YOUR DATE FOR ECHO SUBSCRIPTION LIST
The Echo announces corrected credit dates up to October 21 and asks subscribers to verify their address tags reflect the proper date. It notes patrons paying back dues and prepaying for another year, urging continued prompt payments and expressing thanks.
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Echo
Ladies' Aid Divisional Meetings Report October Activities
Divisional meetings were held October 17 with four groups reporting attendance from ten to twenty-two members. Hostesses included Mrs. Max Thoma, Mrs. W. C. Falb, Mrs. F. R. Berg, Mrs. Rob Grimes, and Mrs. Mel Kohler. Plans covered programs, birthday bank, chicken supper on October 31, and silver tea series with meetings set for November 14.
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Max Thoma
Mary Spahr
R. P. Strauch
Snyder
Roberts
Knudtson
F. W. DeSart
Berg
Celia Lehman
Ibe Ski Br
Eric Holter
Rob. Grimes
Friends plan Biermann dinner in Decorah Nov 4
Friends of Congressman Fred Biermann plan a Homecoming banquet in Decorah on Monday November 4 at 7 p m. Congressman and Mrs Biermann will return to the United States at the end of October and Biermann will spend about two days in his Washington office before arriving in Decorah on Sunday November 3. He has been traveling through Great Britain Norway Sweden and Continental Europe studying agriculture for his work on the House Agricultural Committee of Congress.
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Fred Biermann
Decorah
Biermann
United States
Congressman Biermann
United States Capitol
Washington
Great Britain
Norway
Sweden
Continental Europe
House Agricultural Committee of Congress
Fellowship Meeting at Garnavillo Tonight
The N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association holds its October meeting at Garnavillo tonight, Thursday October 24, with Floyd Philbrick of Cedar Rapids as guest speaker. A lunch and fellowship hour follow. Auction closing out sale of household goods Oct 26 at 2 pm in Elgin by F R Berg. Moving to California.
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N. E. Iowa Masonic Fellowship Association
Garnavillo
Floyd Philbrick
Cedar Rapids
Echo Office
Little Boy Blue
Elgin
California
F. R. Berg
de- Marion Fennell
Mra
Anna
Brabham
Bipp
Harvest and Mission Program at Baptist Sunday School
The Baptist Sunday school presents a Harvest and Mission program on Sunday Oct 27 at 10am. The event includes songs scripture readings prayers and a series of titled readings and solos featuring Margaret German Geraldine Burkdoll Duane Pinney Leo Lehman and others with a focus on gratitude faith and missionary giving.
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the Baptist Sunday School
Harvest Prayer School
Margaret German
Geraldine Burkdoll
Duane Pinney
Leo Lehman
Dorothy Jana Potrats
Juanita Yearous
Orville Potratz
David Hackmann
Jimmie Daniels
Raymond Boleyn
Merlin Miller
Shirley Boleyn
Phyllia Pinney
Jesus
Marilyn Kohls
Marva
Burnita
Margaret
Potratz
Ruth
Krueger
Lois Miller
Maxine
Lehman
Willis Potrat
Marion Dorcas Society Serves 832 Dinners at Church
The Marion Dorcas Society served about 77 dollars from a Sunday chicken dinner at the Gander church. Eight hundred thirty two dinners were served requiring multiple table resets, reflecting the group’s strong cooking and wide appeal as patrons come from far and near, with none going hungry.
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Marion Dorcas Society
Gander
Dorcas Society
Jurors Selected for October Term in County Court
Petit jurors named for the October term starting October 28 include Thore Thompson from Wadena and Nelle Schori from Wadena among a list of citizens. The Superior Court panel features Theo Loftagard and Tille Hanson from Elgin. The notice also notes Want Ads and discusses silage and moisture content in soft corn for Iowa feeds.
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Thore Thompson
Wadena
Ea Delaney
Clermont
Dora Lehman
Nelle Schori
Henry Feller
Elgin
Paul Kuhnes
Minnie Wilson
Mary Everett
Superior Court
Theo, Loftagard
Tille Hanson
Iowa
Surprise wedding anniversary party at Baptist church
Mr and Mrs Alfred Jacobs celebrated twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise Friday evening at the Baptist church. George Durscher led a program including singing by M Zurbriggen and remarks by Rev Zoschke. Relatives from West Union attended.
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Alfred Jacobs
Baptist Church
George Durscher
M. Zurbriggen
Zoschke
B. J. Baumgartner
Jacobs
Edward Krueger
Lillian
Lyle Krueger
Abe Habeger
Junior Jacobs Swisa
Aivether
West Union
Wyman Trude
Shirley Bowdish
John Steffans
Harold Light
Reuben Light
Revival Meetings Continue Next Week at Elgin Baptist Church
The Elgin Baptist church hosts nightly revival services with Rev. Eckhard Umbach delivering clear messages. Congregational singing and special music accompany each service. Topics include God's All Embracing Salvation, The Silent Christ, Individual Retribution, No Escape, The End, The Doom of Delay, and Almost Persuaded. The public is invited to attend all services.
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Elgin Baptist Church
Eckhard Umbach
Umbach
Christ
Newlyweds Visit Elgin From Muscatine Couple receives gift at church party
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holtz of Muscatine, married last Wednesday, visited Elgin Saturday and stayed at the Edward Krueger home during their honeymoon. Holtz, a former Edwin Krueger farm hand, sung in the Baptist choir. After a revival meeting on Monday, choir members and Rev. and Mrs. Zoschke hosted a party with refreshments and a money purse presented to the couple before they returned to Muscatine on Tuesday.
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Clarence Holtz
Muscatine
Elgin
Edward Krueger
Holtz
Edwin Krueger
Baptist
Mrs. Holtz
Mus_catine
Chicken Supper Planned by M E Ladies Aid Society
The M E Ladies Aid Society will host a chicken supper on Thursday Oct 31 at the church from 5 p.m. to finish. Menu includes fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy baked beans cabbage salad cranberry marmalade bread pumpkin pie coffee. Adults 36c grade pupils 20c. All welcome. Read Echo ads for bargains.
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M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Echo
State license applications marred by theft at state house
In Elgin several residents sent auto driver license applications with the required quarter but did not receive licenses. A janitor at the state house stole about 400 application letters across three occasions and cashed the quarters. He confessed to the state motor vehicle superintendent Saturday, prompting questions about who will bear the loss. The theft explains missing licenses and the state may need to compensate applicants.
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Elgin
State House
Legion Auxiliary Met Enlists Officers At Oct Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met on October 16 at the town hall with 19 members and 4 guests. Officers installed included Clara Baumgartner as vice president and Marie Kohls as secretary, with Olga Blockhus as historian and sargeant at arms. committees were formed for Americanism, National Defense, Child Welfare, Publicity, Community Activities, and more. plans include a social November 1 for Armistice Day.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Mrs. Greenley
Olga Blockhus
Clara Baumgartner
Marie Kohls
Laura Baumgartner
Frieda Crider
Tabitha Society Holds October Meeting at Church
The Tabitha Society met on Wednesday afternoon October 16 at the church with 26 members and one guest Mrs. Soren Soren son present. Amelia Hackmann was elected sewing committee chair and Esther Krueger named pianist. A talk on Mission by Mrs. Zoschke, a ladies quartet, and sewing projects followed. Lunch served by Esther Erhardt Metta Krueger Mabel Pinney and Clara Durscher. Yearly report shows receipts 184.40 disbursements 120.98, balance on hand.
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Tabitha Society
Soren Sorenson
Amelia Hackmann
Esther Krueger
Zoschke
Anna Baechler
Helen Muehlethaler
Charlotte Krueger
Esther Erhardt
Metta Krueger
Mabel Pinney
Clara Durscher
Home Return for Patient Chris Gregerson
Chris Gregerson left West Union hospital after nearly seven weeks as a medical patient. He will be bedbound at home but is believed to prefer recovery with family. The rest of the text comments on money and separation, noting poets speak of sorrow and some talkers know about money but not how to obtain it.
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Chris Gregerson
West Union Hospital
Agriculture Class Tour To Waterloo And Cedar Falls
The Elgin Agriculture class led by Mr. Roberts visited Bath Packing Plant Waterloo then Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls to tour the museum library and gym. They also viewed wool mills and learned wool treatment.
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Mr. Roberts
Waterloo
Bath Packing
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Gerald Schori
Elgin
West Union
Weibel
Shaffer
Maynard
Many Farm Changes in Prospect
Rumors point to numerous changes by farm tenants before spring though details remain unreported. An oversupply of renters persists with rising rents, prompting landowners to favor stable tenants over short term high rates to avoid soil depletion and protect long term gains.
Taxed for none yet paid by all pensioned for all
The remarks satirize politicians who push taxes no one pays while promising universal pensions. The joke contrasts empty gestures with public optics like posture guidance, suggesting popularity hinges on contradictory promises rather than real policy.
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State Board of Education
Kenneth “Young Bear
Ames
Omaha
Irving
Benton County
Irvington
Kossuth County
Washington Irving
Clinton County
William Cullen Bryant
F. Hopkinton Smith
Wayne County
George Bancroft
Bancroft
Poe Township
Ringgold County
Edgar Allen Poe
Audubon
Humboldt
Avoca
Pottawattamie County
Sweet Vale
Baptist Harvest and Mission Program
Peter M. Luchsinger Jerome Yearous
Junior Jacobs
Anna Mae Erhardt
Marian ‘Lehman
Rev. E. Ambach
Legion Auxiliary Met
Tabitha
New York
Phillipa
John Hancock
Massachusetts
Theodore Roosevelt
Columbus
Island of
Cuba
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