Agiounls Open Monday School Year 1925 26
Public schools will open September 7 at 9:00. Pupils will pre register with teachers for the first semester. A teachers meeting is set for September 5 at 2:00 in the superintendent’s office. Rural pupils should bring grade records and graduation certificates as needed.
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Egister
Postville Ata
N ‘Pare
Mast
Pupport
Éveral
Snade
Westgate
Dwain. Oor
Blin
Hungerford
Gehring
Falb
Postville
Clough
Meyer
Icceresereyeee
Jes- Marston
Schultz
AI _ Schera
If . Brand
Rt Sa
Elgin Team Leads With Strong Batting and Growth Plans
The Migin ball team led by John Bernat posted solid batting stats with La Verne Kiple over 400 and Dick Kiple and G. Gruver above 300. Elgin recorded 63 runs to opponents 81, finishing 11 victories and 3 defeats for their best season. Mestes Miers becomes New Pilot Arithmetis as the district anticipates a larger first year class and added teachers. Co M. Green, Superintendent, notes book sales and new faculty, urging public support for a successful year and recap of secondhand texts availability at local drug stores.
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Bones” Kiple
John Bernat
la Verne Kiple
Dick Kiple
G. Gruver
Elgin
Mestes Miers
Arithmetis
Gale
Steeler's
City Drug Store
Co. M. Green
Bigin Hosts Second Annual Home Talent Chautauqua
The last week closed the event with entertainments including talent plays and musical numbers. The community showed strong potential for homegrown acts, aligning with Bishop Vincent’s vision of wholesome lectures rather than vaudeville. Elgin’s example may inspire other towns to imitate the format. Dr L L Garr of Cleveland to Bl Gent on nine weeks vacation.
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Bigin
Vincent
America
Elgin
Hawkkeye Beacon
L. L. Garr
Holmes and Henson Win Cape Calf Club Cups
The Payette County Farm Bureau awarded two cups to Samuel Holmes for the greatest daily gain in the baby beef club and to Richard Hanson for the best improvement in the dairy calf club, both from Center township. Sam logged 500 lb gain in 220 days, averaging 2.27 lb per day, with Herbert Jones close behind. Also notes include a sale ad for White Leghorn chicks and the Weibel family's return from Brookfield Missouri.
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Payette County Farm Bureau
Dairy
Samuel Holmes
Richard ‘Hanson
Center Township
Sam
Herbert Jones
Elgin Public Schools Welcome New Teachers
Elgin announces new teachers for the coming year Miss Hazel Frieden joins from Elgin with rural Fayette county teaching, Miss Priesen to lead the second Primary grades, and Miss Van Horn to handle High School English American Literature and vocal music. The faculty list for September 7 includes Superintendent C M Green Miss Agnes Crowe and other staff. Also notes Baptist Church events and local business ads and visits.
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Elgin
Hazel Frieden
Prie' Iden
Hilgin
Fayette County
Frieden
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Miss Frieden
Cond
Marion’ van Horn
Peee EE Tey
Town University
Fly
van Horn
Cedar Rapids High School
Miss van Horn
C. M. Green
Agnes Crowe
Georgia Mae Schori
S. B. Reque
Misa Liesie B. Lyons
Mildred , Harrington
Irene Nenno
Auto Mishap Injures Adolph Hanson Near Clermont
Last Thursday evening the Hanson family returning from the fall near West Union were in a serious car accident caused by a defective wishbone that broke, tipping the car and pinning Adolph Hanson under the vehicle. He sustained a compound fracture of the right leg and was carried to his home south of Elgin where medical aid was given.
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Adolph Hanson
Adolph,Hanson
West Union
Eigin
Hig Leg
Waas
Hanson
Factory Starts Amid Rush at Can ning Co
The Can ning Company began operations with full crew after an initial slip, with both ships running after a two day run. Warm weather boosts corn packing demand this year, and employees expect long hours. Visitors are welcome, with space to observe and no interference with work, as the plant emphasizes cleanliness and sanitation of the Virginia corn.
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Igi Canning Company
Rock Island Train Schedule Change Promises Faster Mail
Rumor and partial official word hint the Rock Island line will shift morning train times to allow better mail delivery. Agent Wertz reports no bulletin yet but notes a one hour delay at the morning passenger booth to pick up from Chicago. Milwaukee changes may have caused the missed connection. A jockey died after a fatal accident at Fayette county fair in West Union when Rex Pool rider Ben Edminston fell. The horse was shot due to injury.
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Prain
Rock Island
Wertz
Chicago
Fayette County
West Union
Ben Edminston
Rex Pool
Hol Brooks
Erie
Ill
Ald
Hatchery Closes After Seven Month Season
Capper Hatchery halted operations Tuesday after a seven month hatch run. Output reached over 250000 chicks, markedly up from last year. Workers prepare to move into a new addition and gear up for next year. Fred Falb of La Crosse arrives for his mother’s funeral. Mrs Louis Kingman assists at Thoma’s store in clerk’s absence. Eleanor Schneider takes a two week vacation from the Savings Bank.
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Max Thoma
Elmer Schori
Mel Kohler
Betty
Nashua
L. O. Diving
LL. D
Citizens State Bank
Louis Benedict
Cedar Rapids
August Benson
Mr. Benedict
Fred Falb
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Louis Kingman
Thoma
Miss Harrington
Misa Eleanor Schneider
Savings Bank
Mita
Kelser
Suidday
Grande Cathrina Weltby
Wisdorn
Cynton Bern
Switzertuid
Psat
Abe
Che
Renal
Mary Keiser
Rose
Anna
Switzerland
America
Elgin
Res
Asya Miller
Wandoh Fms
John Falk
Sremmfning
Falh
Bwitser
Land
Reformed Church
John Miller
T Uhe
the Baptist Church
Herbert
George
Max Lehman
Gus Hackman
Har J Husband
Wenger Family Gathering at Mrs. Caroline Wenger Home
Family and relatives of Mrs. Caroline Wenger gathered at her country home on Sunday. A noon dinner followed by radio, music, and visits. Attendees included Fred Wenger and daughter from Emmetsburg, Milton Morgan and family from South Bend, Will Wenger and family from Volga City, Ida Wenger of Elkader, Henry McMillan and family, Alfred Wenger and family, Charles Wenger and family, Harry Wenger and Lew Ed Lena Walter and Martin Wenger, Miss Tite Rae, and Mrs. Andrew Cook.
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Wenger
Piente
Milton Morgan
South Bend
Indiana
Will Wenger
Volga City
Ida Wenger
Elkader
Menry McMillan
Alfred Wenger
Charlea Wenger
Harry Wenger
Lew
Lena
Walter
Martin Wenger
Tite Rae
Andrew Cook
Irene
Peter Johnson & Sons Win Big Heating Contract
Peter Johnson & Sons secured a large heating contract in Wartburg College administration building project. Work to begin in about six weeks, following a recent completion at Bt Olaf College North elu Minnesota and prior job at Waverly. Reputed for high quality plumbing and heating work across the state, Public Opinion notes their strong track record.
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Peter Johnson & Sons
Wartburg College
Johnson & Sons
Jast
Bt. Olaf College
North
Elu
Minnesota
Waverly
Johnson & Syts
Gibralter
Local farm shows highlight Herefords and prize winners
Local breeders from Fale jlems and Ne'sos displayed Herefords at the fair last weekend. Rothlisberger & Son exhibited Shorthorns while Hunsberger & Son and Ed Bauder showed in the Poland China class. Helms and Nelson earned 17 prizes including two grand championships at Waukon, and West Union awards included rib bons for new entrants in the show circuit.
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Rothlisberger & Son
Ll. Hunsberger & Son
Wadena
Ed Bauder
Poland
China
Helms and Nelson
Waukon
West Union
Katr Has Big Year At Fayette County Fair West Union
Weather favorable drew large crowds to the Fayette County Fair in West Union with record exhibitor numbers and busy schedules across all departments. Free acts, races, games and platform entertainment kept attendees engaged throughout the week as crowds praised the event’s management and variety.
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Katr
Fayette County
West Union
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Agiouls
Kiple
Gruver
Lauritzen
Kiple .S
Falbrenee
Christ
Eee
Klingman
Luca
Gehring Setae
Welch
Holmes
Henson
A.M. Weibel
Brookfield
Baptist Church
Chris Miller
Clermont
Brainard
Ph. Lauer
Beamer
Wear Union
Iowa
Echo Office
L. C. Ulving
Catarina Welts
Fale
Miller
Freiburghaus Sisters
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