Rosina Kohler Dies After Long Illness Near Town
Rosina Kohler a longtime resident died at home after a battle with illness. Born February 5 1846 in Canton Bern Switzerland she came to America in 1866 and married John Henry Kohler in 1869. Survived by four children and sisters funeral held Tuesday at the German Baptist church with Rev Draewel officiating interment in Elgin cemetery beside her husband.
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Rosina Kohler
Rochester
Minn
Rosina Moser
Canton Bern
Switzerland
America
John Henry. Kohler
Kobler
German Baptist Church
Draewel
Elgin Cemetery
November Ballot Rules For Progressive Candidates
Official ballots for the November election will list Progressive candidates in the same way as independents. Independents enter as independent while Progressives go in the Progressive column, despite the party having no legal standing. If multiple Progressives file for the same office, ballots are arranged accordingly. The article also notes local items about the West Union Chautauqua, roads, schools, and farm conditions, with mention of Mendopolis instructors and a large corn crop outlook in Iowa.
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Pell
Progressive Party
Big Loads Shake Rivalry Over Hauls At The Factory
Farmers compete to haul the heaviest corn loads to the factory with Gus Brause’s 6020 bushel load surpassed by L D Hitch with 6470 bushels. The season sees vast harvests and the plant already packing over 4.5 million cans, aiming for a record week if weather stays favorable.
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Gus Brause
L. D. Hitch
City Ordinance Prohibits Coasting on Sidewalks
Notice states that riding bicycles or coasting on sidewalks is forbidden and punishable by a fine. The ordinance must be followed and enforced, per Mayor H. Havszx.
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Havszx
For Sale 28 Dufoc Jersey Pigs April Farsoy
For sale 28 Dufoc Jersey male pigs of April farsoy. They are good quality and priced right. Farm three northwest of Wadena. FRANK QRooKS. Get out to the dance Saturday night and have a good time. Today is a fine fall day with a light west wind. Perry Larson requests Ecxo to forward to Cut Bank Montana. Labor in high demand. factory and corn hauling hire all available workers.
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Jersey
Perry Larson
Cut Bank
Montana
Postcard Journey West From Wenatchee 1912
Ma F W Huoums writes of a long Westward trip from Wenatchee to Lawler Sumpter Baker City and Oregon mountains. She details health, scenery, a snowy morning in the mountains, a bouquet shared by a dining car porter, and a return to Wenatchee with family near the city center. The letter notes improved health and weight gain.
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Wenatchee
Wash
F. W. Huoums
Aughes
Wea
High
West Union
Mamma
New Hampton
Omaha
Sherman Point
Sumpter
Oregon
Thara
Baker City
Lester
Cavyyall
Elgin M. E. Church Ice Cream Sale Saturday
The Elgin M. E. Church will serve ice cream during the noon hour Saturday at the canning factory warehouse and at the Fair store. Sunday school is at 11 A M. No preaching service is listed during Conference week. Jennie Anderson.
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Canning Company
Elgin M. E
Canning Factory
New
Fair
Jennie Anderson
Iwet it at the above price Jour Faus Pop
Iwet it at the above price. Jour Faus, Pop.
For Sale and fair house at Elgin Iowa 50 acres land
For particulars inquire of Nick Souri of Groton Nashon Elgin Iowa. Property includes 50 acres of good land three miles southeast of Elgin with barn and suitable outbuildings. Commercial terms not stated but listings call for prompt inquiry.
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Nick Souorr
Elgin
Iowa
Kono family letters from California share news and longing
The DeSart family in California publishes excerpts of letters to Elgin friends. They describe Edna’s renewal payment, family health woes, small comforts, and local weather. Florence notes Elgin’s growth, missing old homes, and plans for a future move. They mention high California prices and family updates, with hopes for Christmas back home.
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Kono
Mra
Franc DeSart
Florence
Mra. DeSart
M. O
Edna
Elgin
Grandpa
Bright
Papa
California
For Sale Angus cattle at fair prices
For sale Angus cattle at reasonable prices. Call Orphan Ha Farouarns Wariena Town for details.
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Angus Bullet
Farouarns
Wariena
A Pretty Girl Encouraged to Bank Savings Now
The piece urges women to save and start banking, arguing that accumulating funds builds wealth. It cites prudent habits and the value of regular deposits, appealing to readers to begin saving immediately.
Stick to the Farm
In Rhodes Tribune editorial exhortation, rural youths are urged to stay on farms rather than chase crowded urban jobs. It argues city work pays little, while farming offers dignity, and stresses that a educated, honest farming population sustains national prosperity.
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Rhodes Tribune
Ita
School opening date to be announced by board meeting
Up to press time the fall and winter term opening date was undecided. The school board will meet Saturday to name the opening day and a notice will be posted in the post office Saturday afternoon. A number of locals attended the Elkader show Monday night.
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Elkader
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Mendopolis
Zella B. Petty
Mt. Carroll, Ill
Glover
Glover Working Clothing
Max Thoma
Elgin, IA
Gale
Washinton
M. E. Church Notes
Hamilton Brown
Mayer Shoes
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