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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
4
Want ad rates charge up to 25 words at 25 cents per insertion. Ads over 26 words cost 1 cent per 2 words. An extra 10 cent weekly handling fee applies for replies sent to this office. Payment before month end expected for phone orders. End of month billing adds 10 cents per line. Paper size 8 1/2 by 11 inches, 500 sheets per ream, limited supply. Echo office.
Eczema and asthma are both caused by hypersensitivity. Individuals react to certain foods or environmental factors such as plant pollens or animal dander. Eczema may precede asthma or occur after, or vice versa.
An article describes the starling as a sturdy, muscular bird resembling a crow and unusually prolific. It nests in building crevices, often driving out sparrows, and also nests in trees in parks, preferring to seize woodpecker habitat.
The article notes storks are protected by law and public sentiment in Holland Denmark and Germany. In contrast Italy does not share the belief, showing regional differences in attitudes toward the birds and their meat.
The writer discusses patronage harshness in the Democratic ranks and the difficulty of job distribution amid unemployment. A veteran Republican congressman notes post office patronage breeds enmity. Ames hosts ISU alumni dinner with Dr. Pearson as guest. H H Kitley from Osage speaks on agriculture. The piece covers trade bill powers for the President, tariff and foreign trade issues, and a hard March 26 winter with heavy snow and Washington cold.
Louis Hauth of Hawk Eye declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for representative from Fayette County. A noted local leader in politics and business, he is Hawkeye’s druggist and serves as town bank president. The writer has found him fair and impartial and expects him to be a strong regional candidate.
The Rhode Island action occurred on August 29 1778 with about 5000 men per side. British casualties and captives exceeded 3000, while American losses were suspected to be higher though unconfirmed.
A Florida Times-Union item argues that perfect happiness for a girl is not necessarily winning the man she wants but often securing the man another girl desires. The piece reflects social attitudes on romance and desirability.
The Echo reprints from the Argro Gazette introducing J J Baldwin born near Jesup Buchanan county and raised on farms. He served as mail carrier and two terms as postmaster of Oelwein, praised for intelligence character and calm authority, a Republican worker who would aid party and county if nominated or elected.
The fourth division of the Methodist Ladies Aid Society met last Thursday in the church parlors. After visiting and sewing, a program directed by Mrs. W. R. Blake featured ca Thea solo by Mrs. L. H. Appelman Reading by Thelma Reierson Recitation by Dorothy Brosby Piano solo by Billy Crowe Reading Lolita Blake Piano solo by Mrs. Appelman. Supper for guests and the public followed, boosting the treasury.
The Civil Works Administration ended March 31 with about 1.55 million still on the payroll. Most workers were moved to the relief administration work program. Since December 1 the CWA spent about 8 billion dollars on civil works, three fourths on labor and the rest on materials. The four month average employment was around 3 million, peaking at 4 million with a weekly payroll of 60 million. Future projects will be supervised locally and labor costs reduced.
In appreciation I thank the citizens of Elgin for their cooperation during my tour as mayor. I am grateful to Clerk C. J. Harrington for ready advice and action, and to the Council, Treasurer, Assessor, Marshal, Street Commissioner, and others for their kindness and helpfulness. Thanks to all.
The Doberman stands 22 to 26 inches for males and 21 to 24 inches for females at the withers. It has a short hard close lying coat, clean long arched well muscled neck, light running gear, and a head proportionate to the body.
Vera Decker guests in Bilgin department and plans for an Elgin Fay ette sub county one act contest cast. Poultry Extension reports February egg prices up to 16.5 cents per dozen from 10.5, signaling an upturn in farm products. Tone Hall plans a weekend visit. a roof sign for aviators was painted by Ole Triem.
Gundér News notes sawmill work by Lottegard Bros. at Gunder and last week’s start of lumber production. Tom Holm and family moved from Gunder to their farm. Joe Houg and Clarence Olson toured Larsing. Agnes Hoag and others visited Clermont and Osdar Rapids. Elvin Burden’s shower at Clermont opera house drew many, Agnes Hoag hosted a dinner at Joe Lind home. Agnes Paulson rents a room at Gilbert Loftags residence.
Want'ihds and Gottfred Kurth with Meadames report associates Meadames: eight persons including Lois Lehman and Serene Yack visited Dan Sutter home to help the paper. Lehman teaches at Farm ergbung and Yack is a teacher near Elkader. They returned Thursday evening and stayed through Sunday visiting at their homes.
The exact first harmonica origin is unclear but likely Frederick Hotz in Enilttlingen Saxony. Matthias Hohner later founded the Hohner company around 1857, shaping the instrument’s popular history.
The Toterparliamentary Union, founded in 1889, comprises members from thirty six nations' parliaments. The organization unites lawmakers across diverse regions to promote cross national dialogue and legislative collaboration.
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