Northeastern Iowa Power Company Growth and Miller’s Vision
Historical note recounts C C Miller of Fayette County founding the Northeastern Town Power hydro electric project at Clermont. From 1917 transfers of value, capitalization rising to 1,000,000 dollars, and rapid regional growth reflect Miller’s impact before his death. Also mentions a film feature at Princess Theatre West Union about Merry-Go-Round.
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Payétta
C.C. Miller
Fayette County
Iowa
Clermont
Miller
Princess’ Theatre
West Union
Austria
Baptist Church Event and Schedule
The Baptist church invites all to Sunday services October 28 with a full program including poems, quartette, piano solo and Bible questions. Meetings run through October 31 with Ladies' Aid and prayer gatherings at homes, ending November 1 with a program and choir.
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B. C
Baptist Church
Seser Eres
Ethel Regnison
Margaret Jecy
Marie Muehlerbaler
Anna Heck
Carrie Hackmann
Anna Kennison
Frieda Freiburghaus
Freda Miller Youal
Edith Kolper
Bbay
Reese Ees
Eddle Buser
Margaret Green
Edith Grether
Bark Kiple
Fred Muehblethaler
Bomg
Debts Fall as Treasury Aims for Relief by Mellon
Government net debt at end of August stood at 21.947 billion dollars after fund balances, about 40 million less than July, with Mellon guiding steady reduction. Refunding actions cause minor fluctuations, yet the trend favors debt relief. It is noted that repaying money borrowed from American taxpayers by foreign governments could halve the national debt.
Greenley Wins Hill Climb Near Trout Run
Charlea Greenley captured the motor cycle hill climb last Sunday near Trout Run on the farm course. His time was 61.2 seconds as several steep climb machines competed.
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Greenley
Charlea Greenley
Trout Run
Mild Winter Forecast by Local Weather Prophet
BH M Dunning, a Fort Dodge forecaster, predicts a mild winter based on eleven days of southerly winds before the autumnal equinox and six days after. His reputation as a forecast expert extends beyond legal circles, and the prophecy draws on consistent past accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Dunning
Fort Dodge
Dunning
Weather Forecast Clash: Local Prediction Defies Bureau
A country forecaster asserts his winter weather predictions contrary to the United States Weather Bureau. The stance contrasts with the official forecast, signaling a dispute over anticipated conditions.
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United States Weather Bureau
Who Is She Most Charitable Woman in Town
Frankie County Recorder asks readers to identify a local woman famed for compassion and kindness. The blurb praises a figure who supports others, defends others, and raises children to be honorable, contrasting with cynical youth and urging ongoing good deeds.
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Lazey
Elae
Frankie County Recorder
Farmers Sell Timothy Seed For Near Nine Hundred Dollars
McGregor Times reports Timothy Seed sold by Shaulte Bros. brought about $900 to H. W. Thompson last week. The sale of nearly 300 bushels provided a fair price and was a notable financial boost for the farmer.
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Shaulte Bros
H. W. Thompson
McGregor Times
Beamer Tire Shop Offers Auto Top and Radiator Repair
Local shop in Weat Union, Iowa announces services including auto top repairing, curtain repair, radiator work, and installation of new auto tops. Also advertises tip tubs boots and overshoes with a focus on curbside car care and tire services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beamer
Weat Union
Towa
Auto Crash On Hill Near Ed Grimm Place
Hans Frederick had a rollover after his car, heavily loaded, rolled backward down a hill near the Ed Grimm place. The engine was killed brakes failed and a bank jam overturned the vehicle. No one was hurt though the windshield and top were demolished. A note from C W Doty of Hartford Michigan asks to hold his Hebo here as they plan to start for Iowa Monday.
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Hans Frederick
Ed Grimm
Hans
C. W. Doty
Hartford
Michigan
Iowa
Witey
Isabel Benson Dies at Home After Long Illness
Mrs Isabel Benson died Saturday night October 26 2023 at home in Matinjarrett after a long illness. Born June 16 1841 in Norway she migrated to America in 1871 with Thomas Benson. Survived by sons Ben and Clavus of Elgin and daughter Bertha Benson of Orangeville plus nine grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Highland Norwegian Church with Rev G Gunsten. interment beside husband in the cemetery.
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Isabel “Benson
Toe
Great Beyond
Matin’ Jarrett
Nor Norway
Thomas Benson
America
Farmig
Elgin
Benson
Ben
Clavus
Bertha “Benson
Orangeville
Dren
G. Gunsten
Teaching Patriotism Through The Youth's Companion 1924
The Youth's Companion promotes patriotism with colored historical illustrations. It offers 1924 issues, a Home Calendar, and an 1923 remainder at $2.60 with McCall's Magazine option for $3.00. Subscriptions available at Commonwealth Ave and St Paul Street Boston office.
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Patrioti
Companion
McCall’s Magazine
Youth's Companion
Commonwealth Ave
St. Paul
Boston
Mass
Oftica
Dry Facts on Prohibition and Social Relief
A reader cites that prohibition cut the U S death rate by one third from 1918 to 1921, saving about 60 000 lives yearly. Relief data from 18 cities show 776 families seeking aid in 1921 versus 6 116 in 1917, with Boston and New York agencies noting improvements under Mrs William Tilton. Also mentions Joe Conner’s new Main Street home and CopperClad ranges at Feller Hardware.
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United States
Boston
New York
Mra
William Tilton
Cambridge
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Edward Everett Hale
Joe Conner
Hig House
Main Street
Feller Hardware
Rainy Calfornia Trip Tests George Fulb Party
Fulb writes home about exhausting last laps of a California journey under unprecedented rain that clogged highways and strained travelers. Delays and tire troubles nearly drained funds, but the group stayed cheerful, shipping camping gear by train and detouring around flooded areas as they neared Sunny California.
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George
Fulb
Calfornia
Autornia
California
Elgin Boy Preaches at Baptist Church
A growing Elgin Baptist Church series features Rav Robt Kinney from Hidora delivering sermons nightly. The Elgin native, once spent youth in the turkey banks woods, now serves the Master with an enviable reputation. Citizens are invited to attend and hear him.
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Baptist Church
Robt
Kinney
Bob
Elgin
Turkey
Victoity
Hold Corn Carnival at Elgin Community Club
The Elgin Community Club announces a corn carnival with a contest to award prizes for the best corn of all varieties. A speaker and a corn judge will answer questions about corn raising. Social gatherings will accompany the event, with dates and details to be announced soon.
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Cort
Elgin
Elgin Community Club
Family of Success and community notes in the Legion Weekly
The article surveys the Success family virtues with names like Courage and Charity, mentions Sue's father and ambition, and lists sisters Cheerfulness and Harmony among others. It also notes Franc DeSart enjoying a strawberry treat, John Christ's interior decorating, and visits by Reichert, Chaplain, Yearous families, plus a Copper-Clad Range promotion.
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Sue
H. F. Reichert
D. Chaplain
Andrew Yearous
Elsie
Fradé Reichert
Per
Lush Readings and Gatherings in Local School Celebration
On Friday October 26 students shared poems and songs by Riley Erhardt Baechler Christ and others. A variety of readings included Our Hired Man The Raggedy Man and The Children's Hour with contributions from Margaret Erhardt Helen Baechler Margy Christ and Don Helms. The event featured seasonal displays, flower tributes from local ladies, a fig branch demonstration from West Union, and a focus on rapid addition contests.
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Eeeress Bing
James W. Riley
Marie Erhardt
Raggedy Man
Vietrala
Riley
Perro
Eliabett
Sony
Towa
Columbus
Chul Ilutra
Ton
Chara Bauehiler
Melbert Baechler
Lyle Light
Lehner
Harold Wilbon
Granpa
Margaret Ere Uwtil
Helen Baeehler
Margy Christ
John Sehoer
Helen Baechler
Margret
Erhardt
Melbert Baeetlager
John Schierana
Harold Wilson
Janee Margaret Richard
Clara Beachler
Froggies
Don Helms
Hilzabeth McMillan
Emmet
Mother Goose Gingles
Mary Basuhler
Irvin Metzger
Sarah Metzger
Winnifred McMillen
Ree
Mesdames Miller
Beechler
Matthys
West Union
Church Notes Inspired Call To Service At Stilleet Church
Morning worship at 10 o clock at Stilleet. Sunday school at 11 o clock is labeled as an unimportant part of church work. Apworth League meets at 6 46 o clock for a series on prayer. Evening service at 7 40 o clock. Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon. Church night Thursday evening at 1 80.
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Apworth League
Unclear Medical Routine Emphasizes Doctor Health
Fragmentary text discusses doctors facing infectious diseases and the need for protective measures. Mentions education, personal health, and comparing health attention to autos or daily routines, but overall content is garbled and lacks concrete events or individuals.
Forget-Me-Not Day Campaign Emphasized by Veterans Group
Disabled American Veterans of the World War designate November 10 as Forget-Me-Not Day and urge public support. Acting Governor John Hammill issued a proclamation calling for generous contributions to fund the organization’s work.
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John Hamill
Halloween Supper for Eastern Bras Families at Masinie Peel
The Hallowe en supper for Eastern Bras and their families is set for next Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the Masinie Peel. Families are asked to bring sandwiches corks and spoons for punch and a covered dish. There will be ten and frelles after supper.
School Notes and Local Games Report from Granmar Room
The Granmar Room notes report a school program with Mrs Fredbur ghaus and others present, a November 3 literary program, and no tardiness. Open heat issues in the new building persist as crews finish the heating system. Highlighted are spelling standings, arithmetic records, and recent talks by former resident Robt Jinney. In football, Elgin High lost 47 to 0 to Arlington High with Conner and Kingman limited gains. key players Gehring, Gilson, Baerhler, and Chad contribute solidly вn defense. Next games set for November 2 with Hawkeye High visiting. crowd turnout expected to grow.
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Granmar
Brétay
Mesdamey Fredburghaus
FL Muublethaler
Mushy
George Baldwin
Puplix
U. S
Hugh Hackmann
Leo Grother
Revi
Lauer
Olthoft
Garl Hackman
Robt
Jinney
High
Meidax
Helos
Ble
Baeehler
Gilson
Chad” Gehring
Kingman
Conner
Hawkeyy High
Millinery Bears Sale At Algin Millinery
A local shop named Algin Millinery advertises a sale of diihments tits and related items. The fragment notes a sale event and shop name without further details.
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Algin Millinery
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Rob Kinney
Ladies’ Aid Society
Rona Maochlethaler
Drayer
Timothy
Isabel Benson
Lime Kiln School
Nobes
Doe
Elgin High
Fakt
Arlington High
Wigi Dilate
Udine
Dctre
Mizin Eigh
Elmer
Miles
Arlington
Steen
Andy
Sid Mot
Artingtom
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