First Katydid Heard and Frost Date in Our Neighborhood
In this clipping from local papers, sightings include the first katydid in New York, an early frost for September, and a confirmed Chautauqua gathering in Clermont next summer. Various small items mention postal packages, Masonic china gifts, a housework change, bloodhounds on Main Street, and rattlesnake counts.
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New York
Clermont
United Chautauqua
Dea ‘Moines
Hammond
Indiana
William Larrabee
Lillian Frieden
A. Erickson
Main Street
Sumner Gazette
Colesbury
Clayton County
Matton
Max B. Bishop
State Game and Fish Department
Turkey
Elkader Messenger
Izaak Walton
Stone House
Rockford
Mason City
Waterloo
Dubuque
Galena
Herald
Sudden death of young husband shocks community
Ray Moellerman, born January 26 1897 in Lansing township, died September 10 1926 at his home after sudden heart failure. He married Josephine Benson on June 2 1926 and leaves a wife, his parents Mr. and Mrs. J A Moellarman of Center, three sisters Alma, Alice and Jeanne, and a brother Milton. Funeral held at the home and N E L church with Masonic services. interment Oak Hill. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Ray Mosslerman
Raymond H. Moellermans
Lansing Township
Josephine Ida Benson
B. M. Benson
Alma
Milan Valley
Alice
Jeanne
Milton
N.E. L
R. H. Wareburg
N. KR Bottom
Federated Church
Gumsten
Clerwhent
Iowa
Oak HI
Thomas
Esteam
Hell
Allamakee
Factory to Close Today at Mlgin Canning Plant
The Mlgin Canning Company plans to finish the year's work today and may send workers home for a week if all goes well. The season was short but steady, with a pack volume similar to last year and quality described as the best ever. An veteran worker noted unusually large corn quality in a short period. More complete figures are expected in the next issue.
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Mlgin Canning Company
Auch
Tropical Storm Wrecks Florida Towns
A severe tropical storm struck the Florida coast Friday night and battered Miami Miami Beach Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. Four hundred people were killed and about five thousand injured. Property damage is estimated at 50 million as Red Cross crews work to restore order in the affected areas.
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Florida
Miami
Miami Beach
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Red Cross
Elgin youths prepare to study at Ames college
Three Elgin men depart tomorrow for Ames to pursue college programs. Clive Helms enters a four year agriculture course with animal husbandry focus, John Baechler begins a four year industrial science program, and Wesley Brockin starts a one year agricultural course.
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Elgin
Ames
Clive Helms
Snfaring
John Baechler
Wesley Brockin
Notice bans on hunting trapping and walnut gathering
Hunting trapping and walnut gathering are strictly forbidden on the Brabham and Kohls farm. The notice restricts all such activities to protect crops and property, with enforcement implied by the listing of the farm names and boundaries.
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Brabham and
Kohls
Fall Dresses Arrive at Lehman Store
A new assortment of fall dresses is now available at Mrs. L. G. Lehman's. Visit the shop to view the latest arrivals and select styles.
Hereford cattle sweep seven fairs with top honors
HL W Helms showcases pure bred Hereford cattle across Iowa and Wisconsin, earning numerous premiums for seven straight weeks. The herd led by two year old cow Princeey Irene dominates classes, senior and grand championships, defeating three rival herds at state fairs and the International, with plans to ship home after final shows.
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HL W. Helms
Clive Helms
Geo. Gilson
Decorah
Creaco
West Union
Waverly
Waukon
Lancaster
Wis
Baraboo
Wic
Princeey Irene
WATCH YOUR DOG DR R A CRIDER WARNS OF RABID DOGS
Dr R A Crider local veterinarian reports three rabid dogs killed in two weeks and urges owners to watch dogs closely and confine any unusual behavior. He warns against early euthanizing bitten dogs and stresses immediate veterinary examination to avoid masking diagnosis and future worry.
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R. A Crider
Ood
John Spahr Dies at 80 After Long West Union Life
John Spahr born in Switzerland August 10 1846 came to America at twenty and settled in Maine working as a carpenter for years. He married Rozina Light in 1870 and had six children. The family later moved to a farm near West Union where he lived until recent years before dying September 12 1926. He survived by his children his wife having died May 31 1926. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at West Union.
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John Spahr
Switzerland
America
Asd
Main
Rozina Light
Emma
B. O. Henderson
Clermont
Rudolph
Gust
Charles
Milbank
South Dakota
John
Minneapolis
Ruth
Thomas Callan
Cedar Rapids
West Union
B. C. Henderson
Shert
Funers
State Wide Picnic Plans and Dedications at Assembly Grove
The forenoon covers park inspection and viewing the new front hatchery with a noon picnic. At 1:30 p.m. in Assembly Grove near Richmond Spring, the program includes the Star Spangled Banner, invocation by Rev. C H True, music, and speeches by Dr L H Pammel, Hon John Hammill, and Hon Clem F Kimball.
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Front Hatchery
Assembly Grove
Richmond Spring
C. H. True Music
L. H. Pammel
State Board of Conservation Music
Return From Western Trip By McMillan Wenger Family
Mr and Mrs H M McMillan and family and Mr and Mrs Ed Wenger returned the middle of last week from a western trip of a little over two months They visited all the peenic places as well as a number for relatives and friends who are lo cated there During the absence of the McMil lans Alfred Wenger was In charge of the work at their farm.
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H. M. McMillan
Ed Wenger
McMillans
Alfred Wenger
Follow Up Meeting of Peagant Valley Farm Bureau Women
The Peagant Valley Township Farm Bureau Women will hold a follow up meeting at the M church in Eigin on Tuesday afternoon September 28 at 1 o'clock A course in nutrition will be discussed All Farm Bureau women and friends are urged to attend Weibel Mill Company offers Red Seal Rath s and Red Star Tankage with a demonstration of three brands and a common standard grade.
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Peagant Valley Township
Farm Bureau
Eigin
Death of Robert P Quigley Former Iowa Senator
Robert Pollock Quigley, 61, of McGregor, died in Des Moines on Friday after weeks of illness. A former Iowa state senator (1908–1917) and long-time lawyer, he served in the Civil War with the hundred day men. Survived by son Joseph H. Quigley of McGregor and daughters Tola, Georgia Quigley, and Mrs Elizabeth Neuenschwander, with extended family in Des Moines, Austin, and Sioux City. Arthur Quigley visited relatives in Des Moines and Sioux City.
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Ence
Robert P. Quigley
Robert Pollock Quigley
McGregor
Des Moines
Quigley
Iowa
Millville
Clayton County
Iowa State Senate
Upper
Joseph H. Quigley
Tola
Georgia Quigley
Thirtieth Street
Close Successful Season at Coppere Hatchery Elgin
Coppere Hatchery Elgin closed its seven month run with over 402000 chicks hatched plus the Alla Capper plant output, pushing total near half a million. Local buyers paid $16000 for eggs and CODs while advertising and supplies exceeded $3000. Town officials praise the plant as a key asset and anticipate a 60 percent production rise after new incubators were purchased.
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Elgin
Allamakee
Wife of former pastor dies in St Paul community
Friends mourn the death of Mrs. C. F. Brouckman of St Paul who passed away September 16 after a period of poor health. She and Rev. Stoeckman lived here years ago when he served the nearby Baptist church. Survived by Rev. Stoeckman and two sons Reuben and Arthur. she was known for helping neighbors and friends.
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Llearn
C. F. Brouckman
St. Paul
Stoeckman
Arthur
Baptist Conference At
Buffalo Center
Mieacent Bapeist Church
Soys
Reuben
Railroad Hearing On Curtailing Branch Service
The State Board of Railroad Commissioners calls a hearing in the auditor's office at West Union today to decide on reducing service. Towns like Clarmont and Elgin fear loss of mail and business disruption as delegations travel to protest.
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State Board of Railroad Commissioners
West Union
Thse
Clarmont
Elgin
Our Neighbors and Ourselves on Roads and Taxes
Illinois has no gasoline tax and lower auto license fees yet builds permanent concrete roads at ten miles daily. No special assessment or extra tax. The town imposes a two cent gasoline tax while our fees are high, making travel costly in mud.
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Illinois
Elgin cinema owner thanks community after sale
O Christ expresses personal gratitude to Elgin and surrounding territory for patronage and support during his tenure in the motion picture business in Elgin after the Elgin Opera House sale and management change.
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Elgin Opera House
Elgin
O. Christ
Clermont Couple Married at Baptist Parsonage
Charles Wedo and Miss Margaret Sampson both of Clermont were married by Rev. Ph Lauer at the Baptist parsonage last Friday afternoon. Attendants were Ernest and Florence Holt. Wedo is a farmer residing near Clermont.
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Charles &. Wedo
Margaret
Sampson
Clermont
Baptist Parsonage
Ph. Lauer
Ernest
Florence Holt
Wedo
Clermont High School News Faces Football Practice and Absences
The football squad held a Friday after school practice with Clermont and faced a rough patch in play and injuries. Teachers and students report notable absences across grades, with Lillian Kruger out sick and the third and fourth grades competing to reduce absences. Bernard Hanson joins as the 38th registrant, and a field trip to Boyar's Creek accompanied by a fifth grade apple shower highlights a busy rural school week.
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Clermont
Mealey
Osbeth Hish
Laura
Clermont Township
Bernard Hanson
Lillian Kruger
Thay
Boyar's Creek
Virtus Yack
Louise Hivans
Dean de Sart
Robert Kohler
Arnold Johnson
Kenneth Schonl
Lyle Nelson
Maxine Hunsberger
Lillian Nelson
Glee Clubs Organized At Local High School
Mrs Van Horn organized the High School glee clubs for boys and girls. Names listed include sopranos Georgia Meyer Elizabeth Schupbach Joranne Carpenter Serene Yack Mary Francas Starr Luulie Berndt Hazel Rethlisberger Helen Rothinberger Josephine Kniel Mabel Frieden Ruth Musby Gertrude Mackman Leif Lohman Faye Brabham Dorothy DeSart Ruth Belineider and boys’ glee with Tenor Rob Halleck Leo Greevther Floyd Dummernuth Guston Meatey Jad Penor Clarense Winkler Pat Hatlock Thomas Shaffer Clarence Muehiethaler basses Edward Klingman John Falk Lawrence Knudtson Otto Olson Frank Kiple Joseph Becker.
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van Horn
Glea
Georgia Meyer
Elizabbeth Schupbach
Joranne Carpenter
Serene Yack
Mary Francas Starr
Luulie Berndt
Hazel
Rethlisberger
Helen Rothinberger
Josephine Kniel
Mabel Frieden
Ruth Musby
Gertrude Mackman
Leif Lohman
Faye Brabham
Dorothy DeSart
Ruth Bel
Shower and reception for Mrs Klingman
A shower at the Klingman home planned by neighbors honored Mrs Klingman Wednesday afternoon. Tonight a reception for Mr and Mrs Klingman is set at the Lantz home, inviting twenty five close relatives and friends to congratulate the newly married couple.
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W. Carrot
Klingman
C. L. Klingman
New Flour Prices At Elgin Stores Advertised
Welbel Mill Company announces low prices on all brands of wheat flour at Elgin stores. Five sack lots of Minnesota and Quaker flour come with a premium skillet or coupons in each bag, encouraging bulk purchases for ready supply.
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Minnesota
Elgin
Welbel Mill Company
Mrs Olaf Berg Returns From Decorah Hospital
Mrs Olaf Berg came home Friday after a three week stay at Decorah hospital following an operation. She is reported to be in better health and expects to resume her duties soon.
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Olaf Berg
Decorah Hospital
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Auamakee County
hootsli—Waukon R. & B
John Moellarman
Raymond Moelerman
Mi Bennon
John Hammill
Asie
Park Roads
Edwin H. Hoyt
Clem F. Kimball
Amertea
P. V
Weibel Mil Company
Elizabeth Neuenschwander
Fayette
Eon. Arthur
Sioux City
Albert Behor
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