Records From Local School Enrollment Begin Year
School notes report that Monday the 16th marked the start of the term with 166 total students. High school enrollment is rising to 6& pupils with many not yet reported, while grades show mixed gains and new courses appear this semester. A planned expansion adds manual training benches and a domestic science table. A Redpath Vanter system brings three lecture programs, starting October 4 with the American Girls Trio, sold as season tickets. The note mentions hopes for future staffing and a new foreign language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inge Og
Pus
Redpath Vanter
Salvation Army Drive Seeks Funds in Pleasant Valley
The Salvation Army designates September 23 through 30 for its fundraising drive in Pleasant Valley township. The quota is 250 dollars with Miss Nelle Mattoon as township chairperson and committees of solicitors across sub districts. Milo Conner returns home from naval service after serving on supply and troop ships, noting a ship loss among his voyage mates. Stansberry's sale noted for September 20.
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Salvation Army
Pleasant Valley Township
Nelle Mattuon
Landag Solicitors
Elgin
T. J. Capper
Max Thana
C. §. Harrington
H. Ws. Wede
Hans Grether
Ernest Schori
Tra Harrington
Mel Kohler
Milo Conner
Navy
Milo
Stansberry
Somebody's Prayer and Tax Transfer Notices
A column quotes a humorous prayer about daily truths and ethics followed by a report that government tax officials dispute a transfer of property valued at 1600 dollars claiming it hides income. It notes agents may fine sellers and describes past methods used to set value for buyers and assessors and that the practice may end with new tax basis rules. Additionally a notice lists items for sale including a walnut bed, dresser, springs, an oak Whitney table, and a washer by Hadsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Nettle
Hadsel
Winter Wheat Stew Seed Economics for Small Plots
A reader notes timing for seeding winter wheat as a high earning crop. With about 20 bushels of grain capacity, consider planting a few acres now to maximize return as Welb and K Mill Co. guidance accompanies farm advisory.
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Welb&k Mill Co
Franc DeSart Sells California Holdings, Returns to Elgin
The report notes Franc DeSart selling his California holdings. The family plans to return to Elgin to establish a home, with the move affecting local property and business ties.
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Franc DeSart
Caliifornia Holdings
Elgin
Elgin prepares to bid farewell to Dr Hadsel and family
After 25 years in Elgin the Hadsel family plans to relocate east, with Dr Hadsel stepping down from public roles to pursue postgraduate work and a specialty practice. Dr Chester Demaren will take over the practice, bringing his Gibson background and family.
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Hadsel
el- Ain
Chester Demaren
Dr. Hadsel
Gibson
Elgin
Government Debt Edict and Civic Savings Plea
The government faces debts of about twenty billion dollars with principal and interest to be paid through taxes. Officials urge reduced spending and wiser budgeting, claiming expenses could be cut substantially without harm. Waste during wartime is questioned now that peace and strain on funds exist.
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Wallace
M. V
Kiple
Huron
South Dakota
Murry
Carl Jaquette
Harold N. Stoehr
Coblenz
Germany
Harold
Ald Socity
George Stansbury
Clermont
Ed Hannon
Kensington Club
H.D. Yack
Cedar Rapids
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Iowa
Ao Ford
Citizens’ State Bank
Elgin Savings Bank
Weibel
Hans E. Grether
Walker
John Howard
Carl F. Raftis
Wadena
Jacob. Christen
C. Dummermuth
Hans E.grether
Weston
C. H. Williamson
Grand View Farm
Clermo
Will & Ed Wenger
Elkader
Fred Schneider
Halstenson & Schori
Clermi
C. J. Harrington
M. & J. Anderson
McGregor
Ben J. Erickson
Ernest Grimm
L. G. & A. P. Lehman
Wesley Miller
West Union
J. Griesinger
Frank Crooks
John H. Smith
Arnold Bauman
John Johnson
Berger Business
Depot Hotel
Elgin Land Company
A. M. Weibel
Elgin, Iowa
F. Miller Jr
Brackin
Will Christ
H. W.helms
E. H. Bauman
Melvin Bayer
Alfred Stolle
Enos Howard
Sheldon Bayle
Henry Follett
Max Lehman
Joe Frieden
Robert Wilson
Will Kohls
Jud Conner
Albert Dummermuth
Focal Paper
Cagpers
Hadsels
Mra
Hadgel
Digin
Board of Education
Masonic Lodge
Astern
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