War era calls for home effort as Europ e aid urged
A broad editorial urges Americans to fund relief for devastated Europe while preparing for domestic reconstruction. It lists local merchants pledging support, notes hospitality concerns, and cites tax and wage pressures behind hotel charges. It contrasts auto theft with historic horse theft and reflects on community welfare and industrious home life.
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Des Moines
State Fair
Geale
America
Spirit Lake
Pilot-Tribune
Parente
Shower For Miss Freiburghaus Before Nuptials
A Friday evening pre nuptial shower for Miss Carrie Freiburghaus was hosted at her mother's home. A large gathering of young ladies neighbors and senior friends attended. The bride received many gifts and guests enjoyed hospitality and refreshments while offering warm wishes for her married life.
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Carrie Freiburghaus
Freiburghau
Evangelistic Campaign to Open Sunday in Higin
An evangelistic effort begins in Higin this Sunday October first led by Baptist supporters. Revs Hillis and Mrs Hillis, ordained preachers, will deliver messages for all attendees with ongoing sermons and singing. Watch the Echo for updates and plan to attend. Next week features evangelistic meetings.
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Otto Anderson
Confectionery
Decorah
Niles
Higin
Our Baptist Friends
Hillis
Upper Iowa Homecoming Weekend Plans Highlight Football Game
Upper Iowa University announces homecoming October 27 to 29 with a Philo-Aona play Friday, a student parade Saturday morning, and a big football game Saturday afternoon as Upper Iowa hosts Luther. The weekend ends Sunday with a convocation by Rev. J Arthur Young of Vinton.
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Upper Iowa University
Iowa
Upper Iowa
Luther
J. Arthur Young
Vinton
Change In Berg & Keller Firm Carries Mutual Dissolution
February first will see changes in the Berg & Keller clothing firm with Mr Kehler retiring and Mr Berg taking full control. F R Berg originated the Elgin store. Kehler began as a clerk about twenty years ago and secured an interest in 1914. The dissolution is by mutual consent and a formal Echo notice will follow. The editorial comments on child labor laws urge early training in printing and trades, arguing the law harms youths and communities by limiting skilled apprenticeships.
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I Elgin
Echo
Eh‘er
Mlgin
Kohler
Manson
School News and Local Cultural Programs
Creighton Conner returns to school as students hear programs from Louisville Detroit Cedar Rapids and Sweghey Auto School at Kansas City. The Kendree Concert Trio opens the Lyceum Course on Oct 3rd with dramatic soprano violinist and pianist and a lively Scottish program.
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Lowell Qraver
Louisville
Kentucky
Detroit News
Detroit
Michigan
Cedar Rapids Music Co
Sweghey Auto School
Kansas City
Missouri
Lesa Hea Literary Societies
John Fulk
Edward Klingman
Clifton Mealey
Clarence Schneider
Frank Kiple
Louis Sutter
Bret
Mordice Hughson
Miss Dugan
Miss Lyons
Dunham Grove
Donald Bolayn
Robert Steele
Fredrick Dons
Hugo Hackmann
Conner
May Anderson
Kendree
Iva Love Kendree
R. Kendree
Cyril L. Kendree
Lyceum
Volla
Ministers to Attend Upper Town Conference in Mason City
Nearly 300 ministers and their wives are expected to attend the Upper Iowa Conference of the MBS church at Mason City from September 26 to October 2. Distinguished clergy from across the country will attend including Dr. J. L. McLaughlin, Philippine Islands Missionary. Des Moines conference meets at Chariton September 20 and Northwest conference at Fort Dodge October 2.
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MBS
Mason City
3. L. McLaughlin
Philippine Islands
Des Moines
Chariton
Northwest
Fort Dodge
Postville Legion's 40 and 8 Convention Weekend
Postville hosts the 40 and 8 convention next Wednesday in October with about 100 candidates riding the famous lodge car. A city parade, address by State Commander Robbing, street sports, Clermont band concert, and a large dance cap the event in Postville.
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Postville
Attorney Henry Hancock Visit Aboard In Bile Yin Tuesday
Attorney Henry Hancock of Weat Union was a business visitor in Bile Yin Tuesday. He met local officials and discussed regional commerce and legal matters affecting the area. The visit highlighted cross city collaboration and potential future engagements.
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Henry Hancock
Weat Union
Bileyin
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