Elgin Public Schools Open With Large Freshman Class
The Elgin school district opened last Monday with 162 students enrolled. New freshmen include Howard Boyle Alice Hoag Hazel Rothlisberger Wilgon Patterson Wm Nutting Paul Monnahan June Kerr Bernhard Hangon Clara Rolzer Sarah Grimm Margaret Erhardt Marie Erhardt Celia Dennler Fridtzof Blockhus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elin
Perod
Thesa Dra
Howard Boyle
Alice Hoag
Hazel Rothlisberger
Wilgon Patterson
Wm, Nutting
Paul Monnahan
June Kerr
Bernhard Hangon
Clara Rolzer
Sarah Grimm
Margaret Erhardt
Marie Erhardt
Celia Dennler
Fridtzof Blockhus
Marie Lyons
Helen Muehlethaler
Lois Dean
Arnold Johnson
Marelynn Ulving
Evelyn Jones
Helen Allen
Marie Louise Grimm
Keith Thos
Isabella
Elgin
Those Days Never Come Again Opening Morning School Walk
A reminiscence of children walking to school on a Monday opening day. Some hurry, others linger, but most enjoy school life. elder onlookers glimpse memories of past carefree days while imagining youth’s quieter strides and simple tools.
Fellows Initiate New Member at Local Lodge Meeting
The local Lodge Initiated one new member, Eimer Schori, at a Tuesday evening session with initiatory and first degree work by the Postville team. Elgin members welcomed the visitors and the group shared refreshments afterward at Evans’ estewhere, with construction paper available at the Echo office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Eimer Schori
Postville
Evans’ Estewhere
Dandy Pipper
Elgin
Alan
Calves Sold at Chicago Yard Bring Club Totals
Four baby beef calves shown by Howard and Kenneth Medberry sold at Chicago stockyards for 14.60, 10.75, 12.75 and 11.60 per cwt. Fayette county carload averaged 13.26 and grossed 1196.36 for club members. Conner farm between Higin and Clermont changed hands to Christian Miller, who owns land along the Digin Clermont road. Miller will lease to Edwin Kruger family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Kenneth Medberry
Chicago
Fayette County
Conner
Higin
Clermont
Christian Miller
Mr. Miller
Digin- Clermont Road
Schori Bros
Edwin Kruger
What The Country Needs Not A New Birth Of Freedom
A satirical verse decries social issues by parodying phrases of unity and progress, suggesting simpler wants. It contrasts liberty with responsible conduct, job opportunities with capable workers, and fiscal policy with productive effort, alluding to typical political debates through wordplay and misheard lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
The Postage Stamp Enigma Reveals a Work Attendant
E D Gibbons ad copy from National Cash Register Co. hints at a riddle describing a postage stamp as a small scrap of paper bearing Uncle Sam and essential to business. The puzzle notes stamps start and box in, delivering goods and having a head yet kept secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
E. D. Gibbons
National Cash Register Co
The Rolling Dollar Charity Reminder at Echojl Office
A plea to keep money circulating locally describes how dormant dollars fail to help. Readers are urged to order magazines through the Echojl office to ensure reliable service and benefit their hometown community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Jl
Journey to Elgin by Postville Masons
A goodly number of Postville three linkers traveled to Elgin on Tuesday evening to confer the Initiatory and First degree on Himer Schori. The candidate, a lumber dealer, received the degrees without incident. A fine feed and social session followed, and attendees from Postville praised their Elgin hosts as royal receivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Elgin
Himer ‘Schori
G. A. Brooks
A. 8
Burdick
J. P. Ellis
John Powell
W. C. Schroeder
Frank Suchanek
A. J. Phillips
J. L. Gregg
J. W. Campbell
Cevert Meyer
Glenn Meyer
Lawrence Casten
Wm. Welhe
Bibe Christofferson
Henry Lange
Ray Put
Hinguen Bopha
Yowa Leads Iowa in Health Work for Sixth Year
The Lime Springs Herald notes Iowa schools again top all states in health work per the Iowa Tuberculosis Association. Local items include baby Pietro Whitford winning first prize at the fair and Miss Olive Whitford earning gold and silver for dressmaking at the county fair, a notable honor for Forest City Hustlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yowa
Iowa
Jowa. Tuberculosis Association
New York
Lime Springs
Guy Whitford
Olive Whitford
Whitford
Forest City
Decorah
Dorothy Grether
Town City
University Hospital
Elgin
M. Bowen
Abbott
New Mexico
The
Echo
Higin
Watbel Mil
Mise Esther Wedel
St Paul
Elgin Canning Factory Sets New Daily Average Record
On Monday September 7 the Elgin Canning Company processed 228 loads of sweet corn by nine PM, surpassing all prior days. Farmers brought in 160 loads previously viewed as peak, and the day extended past midnight as the plant stayed busy. The total packing weight reached 170000 cand and used 5900 pounds of sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Canning Company
Advertising Pays Off in Small Town Retail, Says Anderson
A Cozad Nebraska retailer, averaging 300000 yearly from a 1300 population town, credits newspaper advertising for growth. He argues small towns offer cost advantages, and that smart ads draw customers in. once inside, price and goods decide purchases. He urges investing five percent of gross sales in advertising.
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Mer‘ehangegn
Avai Derson
Cozad
Nebr
Anderson
Edward Jordan
A Word to Our Subscribers About Arrears
The notice addresses subscribers with overdue payments for a yearly subscription. It urges readers to verify their dates, bring in payments, and settle arrears promptly. Delinquent accounts in arrears for several weeks are singled out, with a firm appeal to pay what is due and apologize for delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ark
Elgin Streets Regraded by County Workmen
County crews arrived Monday to tear up and reshape Elgin streets using tandem Fordson graders. Main Street from the hotel to the depot is completed and Center Street work began. High Streets remain to be finished. Residents anticipate smoother surfaces and a possible need for a speed cop once roads are smoothed.
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Elgin
Fordson
Center Street
Tmr
Shower for Milas Heiser Miss Edith Keiser honored
A Wednesday evening shower for Miss Edith Keiser was hosted by the Freibur ghans sisters at Mrs. Fr Muehblethater’s home. Guests enjoyed games visiting and refreshments. Keiser received many useful gifts and well wishes for her future life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Keiser
Freiburghans
Fr. Muehblethater
Mias Keiser
Rally Day at Baptist Church Ahead of Revival with Rev Daniel
Sunday schedule includes prayer meeting led by Gus Mack man English service at 10 00 am Sunday school at 11 00 am rally day reminders and B Y P U meeting in the afternoon revival begins October 4 with Rev G A Daniel of Chicago invite to all meetings notes new balloon equipment at Balloon Tire Shop West Union Iowa and changes to Decorah C R I P time table plus oil meal price drop and 20 ton purchase by Wahlbel Mill Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Daniel
Chicago
Wailbel Mill Company
Keiser Huusinga Wedding Details At Aplington
The wedding of Miss Balith I Keiser daughter of Mr and Mrs Hines Keiser of Blain to Clitch Le Huishiga of Aplington took place at the bridegroom's home on Saturday September 4 with a decorative ceremony. Guests and attendants included family friends and local teachers from Elgin and nearby towns as listed. A two course lunch followed the ceremony before the couple departed for Dallas and other places, with the groom Mr Hulsinga noted as a progressive farmer and wartime veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balith i. Keiser
Mr. and Airs
Hines Keiser
Blain
Clitch le Huishiga
Aplington
Hish Toon
Satureday
Gower
Waller
Alps
Premession
Money Garden
Tater
Starry Keiser
Isha
Chireneo
Lawyeenee
Miele
Fot
Hilter Chen
Hower
Marlon Ebay
Louise Hakan
Muu van Dersk
Cedar Falls
Pilon Muelhethiter
Louise Marie Bavngarthur
Rev. Lauer
Mnutes
Nevennr
Hulsinga
France
Towar
Guyer
la Crognn
Wis
Lena
Anna Spiekert
Walt Pookes
Fanny Dreyer
Hdna Wedel
Father Wedel
St. Paul
W. J.graham
John
Lena ,Davridsen
Visitors flood local canning factory this week
The piece notes many strangers visited the canning factory last week, with estimates of at least a thousand winter visitors stopping by to observe how the crop is processed. B W Rubyer of Randallia was in town last Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
My. Dairyman
Weibel Mall Company
B. W. Rubyer
Randalla
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Chas. Feller
Monokin
North Dakota
Feller
Robert Gehring
Maidan
Dakota
Gehring
Rob
Conner Farm Loft
Victor Horns
Welbel Mill Company
Milas Heiser
Ph. Lauer
Alsto
Beamer's Tire Shop
West Union
Chicago Math
Kediser
Huisinga
Hone
Glen MacKellar
Adal Brances Skarshous
Oto
Edith Grether
Baxter Verle Kniel Ghilden
Winifred Schmit
Miles City
Mon
Ida
Mark Randalla
L. Morris Marquette
Morris Marquette
Harriet Mosby
Duncombe
Marie Reusser
Strawberry Point
Walter Reunser
Laramie
Wyo
John Reurser
Grand Meadow
Fred Reuss
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