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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
1
Elgin Echo records its entry as second class mail dated September 1, 1891, filed at the Elgin post office in Fayette County Iowa under the 1852 act governing mail classifications.
Advertising rates list per inch line and word for display and classified ads. Includes local display readers per inch, per line classified, minimum 25 cents, agency commission note, and special notices such as Cards of Thanks In Memorian Resolutions of Respect church society and school notices with admission charged.
An amusing dialogue on buckwheat cakes and California prunes contrasts with satirical one line definitions. The woman boasts trunks of goods while the doctor agrees on liking buckwheat. Other entries mock social topics with terse, witty definitions of terms like Drunkard Golf and Imagination.
In a Benton Maine note Alden Pinney recalls Elgin memories from fifty to eighty years ago. He lists local businesses, churches, schools, and residents, noting landmarks such as the C L Freiburghaus store, the opera house, the Turkey River, and the old Echo office. He fondly remembers teachers, ministers, craftsfolk, and community events, while acknowledging some recollections may be uncertain.
Mrs Gunder Gunderson died at her home near Clermont on April 13 1922 aged 78 years 5 months and 6 days She was born November 8 1843 in Rolang Pred egjald Opdahl Norway Funeral services were held in East Cler
Lorraine Butikofer and Myron E. Houg were married in a double ring ceremony at Marion Lutheran Church with Rev Strandford presiding. The couple, attendants and families hosted a reception that evening, with a program of scripture readings and songs.
The article notes a wedding with musical performances by Mia, Lloyd Aelefson, Jone and Joan, and Avis Lou Mark, followed by gifts and a short wedding trip. A post-nuptial shower is described at the bride’s parents’ home. It also covers the 44H Basketball tournament in West Union where Harlan township boys beat Pleasant Valley 41 to 15 and Banks Club, Mlyria, and Center clubs' preliminaries, with Harlan advancing to the finals and defeating Mlyria 34 to 7.
A Waterloo car was struck by a tobacco truck near Plainfield. The crash hurled both passengers clear and broke the pelvis of Mrs Barbara Martin. Inspectors found an uninjured egg on the floorboard.
An Iowa fire report warns farmers using electric pig brooders to inspect for exposed wiring defective fuses and unprotected bulbs to prevent outbreaks. The advisory stresses checking equipment and wiring to reduce fire risk on farms.
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