Head of Department Joke Sparks Promotion Gag
A jokey exchange about telling a boss the news of triplets ends with a promotion to head of the department. The quip adds a pun on a hog feed remark and profit protection as a light business pun.
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1931
Page
2
Not Named for Davenport in Furniture History
The davenport is a comparatively modern couch not named for inventor Davenport. The davenport named after the inventor is a writing desk type, ornamented and intended for a boudoir, while the couch form carries a separate, contemporary origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
No Business for "Uncle" in Washington D C
A legal limit in the District of Columbia restricts interest on small loans to 1 percent per month, leaving no pawn shops operating there. The rule curtails typical moneylending activity and shapes local financial practices.
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Washington, D. C
Energy for Life Faith Inspires Creative Action
A concise reflection on faith as forward facing energy rather than mere credulity, citing ethical vitality and personal motivation for proactive living. Emphasizes belief as a driver of constructive action rather than passive acceptance.
Two Names for Tree The ague tree nickname query
The sassafras tree is sometimes called the ague tree, a local name noted in older references. This term reflects historical usage describing the tree to aid historic readers seeking regional terminology.
Teach the child not to fear strangers and ride with strangers
In a community safety column a writer urges teaching children to avoid strangers and never ride with unknown people. Citing past crimes like Loeb and Leopold, Parker and Lee, the article warns about pranks and the danger from adults and unknown individuals, emphasizing child safety education.
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Loeb
Leopold
Parker
Lee
Ligne ‘Clubs
Igwa
Sheriff of Fayette County proceeds with special execution sale
By virtue of a Special Execution from the District Court of Fayette County Towa John Falk Trustee vs Henry Martin Grace Martin the judgment amounts to 1467.12 principal 53.25 attorney fees and 10.75 costs with 8 percent interest from April 14 1981. Real estate described as lots 5 6 7 26 27 28 in block 8 Conner's Addition to Lutra now part of Elgin Iowa will be offered for sale at 2 PM May 28 1981 in front of the West Union Court House. Sale conducted by Sheriff A A Robertson with Deputy B A Hills. Tell them you saw it in the Echo.
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District Court of
Fayette County
Towa
A. D
John Falk
Henry Martin
Grace Martin
Asid
Dellara
Lota
Conner
Lutra
Elgin
Iowa
Court House
West Union
A. A. Robertson
Said
B. A. Hills
Viking Ship Roald Amundsen Crosses Ocean in 42 Days
In March and April 1990 a replica Viking gall boat named Roald Amundsen completed an ocean crossing from Paros Spain to Havana Cuba in 42 days. Built as an exact copy of early explorer vessels used by Eric the Red and others the voyage showcased ancient seafaring design.
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Roald Amundsen
Eric the Red
Paros
Spain
Havana
Cuba
Macao Population Density Report Under Portuguese Rule
Macao is described as a densely populated Portuguese territory with a population of 74,868 and a population density of 18,887 per square mile. The text notes Macao’s status under Portuguese governance and highlights its high urban concentration.
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Macao
Movable Dates In Ancient Egyptian Calendar
A note on the early Egyptian year of 65 days causing a fixed festival date to drift one day earlier every four years until it cycles back after 1400 years, returning to the starting point.
Political dispute sparks post election tension in Washington
The Washington Star reports a neighborhood dispute where Uncle Ben voices frustration over alleged voter miscounts. He questions responsibility after the election as claims of voting irregularities surface amid community unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebon
Ben
Woehington Star
Man's Head Towards Heaven Quote by Plutarch
A compact quotation notes a view of man as a plant not fixed in earth but heavenly with head rising from root and turned toward heaven, reflecting a philosophical idea attributed to Plutarch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Plutarch
Clay’s View on Treaty After Ghent Talks Ends
After five months of negotiation at Ghent and in the convention Henry Clay said the treaty was bad and he did not know if he would sign it. Yet, with the other American commissioners he did not dissent and signed the document on December 24, 1814.
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Clay
Ghent
Henry Clay
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