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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1903
Page
4
Prop erty listing in Bulletin No 22 sold largely with many items added since. Bulletin No 23 will be issued to reach buyers through agents. call at Bopp Block or mail details to receive listing forms with no cost unless sold.
Local tidbits recount a social reception for Miss Fleming and Miss Fleming, with neighbors and visiting relatives noted. Mentions of Dr. Fleming, Mrs. Lara Simpson, Miss June Grinklaw, school openings, church work, and various town happenings including gardening, crops, and a political caucus in Clayton County proposing Andrew Larson for township trustee.
A fragment notes a device or machine called Lily Washer and hints it remains best for washing cloth items. It mentions Eresip Hight and Belin in unreadable form, implying a local maker or brand. The unreadable OCR blocks obscure full details but indicate a laundry machine claim.
A fragmentary local notice details events at West Union and nearby Cedar Falls. Mrs Waillave Pateesga hosts a gathering while Miss Alma Teelalert Wid attends. A free lecture by W. Gh Uy at Union church is planned for Tuesday evening September 8. residents are invited.
The School Board approved a new course of study that adds one year to the high school program. The change raises Elgin schools to parity with county schools and starts the fall term on September 1. Children five or turning five by January 1, 1904 will enter the Primary department at school opening. early admission encouraged.
The Republicans of Pleasant Valley township plan a caucus at Gus Guulderson's office in Elgin on Saturday September 6 1903 at 8 p m to elect eight delegates to the County convention nominate township officers and transact other business. Also notes local ads and a courthouse injury suit ongoing in Webster County and nearby community updates.
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