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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1940
Page
3
The report notes an upcoming appearance by Willkie in town on August 5. The piece discusses political talk surrounding a potential third term, with locals noting discomfort mixing war discussion and electoral questions.
Chief Engineer Fred R White of the Iowa highway commission reports that Iowa roads and bridges are prepared to handle national military traffic if needed The analysis notes that 30 to 80 ton tanks would require rubber treads to reduce road damage and that bridges can carry one 30 ton or two 15 ton vehicles at once while repeated heavy use would require strengthening New patrolmen and clerks have started work after weeks of training.
A fragmented OCR passage notes a patrol expanding from 109 to 125 men with 16 new recruits. It mentions survivors who secured their places and remarks on the aging process within the unit, but details are incomplete and unclear.
Shenandoah president leads a drive to form clubs across Iowa to back Willkie. The effort aims to gain about 730 more votes per county than Landon did in 1936, with local Republicans urged to mobilize quickly. Archie, among seven Iowa delegates, supported Willkie over Taft at Philadelphia.
Adj General Charles H. Grahl said Iowa has about 230000 men aged 21 to 31 who will be among the first to register. He noted that men without pendants would register first, reflecting early wartime drafting procedures in the state.
Chafing dishes were used prior to chimneys and were introduced in England about 1200. The item notes historical cooking equipment and the approximate introduction period in English kitchens.
The original glass jar used by Secretary of War Newton D Baker to draw draft numbers in 1917 is on display at Independence Hall Philadelphia. The 1917 draft drew 10,000,000 men with 687,000 serving abroad. 10,500 numbers were drawn representing groups. The jar could be used again if Congress passes the Burke Wadsworth bill.
A concise note celebrates the impact of small classified ads, highlighting their value in promoting community efforts and local commerce. The text emphasizes pride in the little ads driving noticeable outcomes across neighborhoods and businesses.
Fragmentary text asserts Sun's Dianter is forty times greater in po than the nega, mentioning his foot about 12.090 times that and a nonsensical line about heating iron or dissolving salt, with a vague Walter reference.
The sable is a small weasel family mammal native to Siberia and related to the North American pine marten. It grows up to about 18 inches, with dark brown fur and Brayish-yellow neck side spots. Sables are hard to trap and are caught in traps designed to protect their valuable fur.
Knoxville poet E. O. Osborn once urged rain and then printed lavish ads for moisture, a wave of light local items follows. Rowdy the police dog loses a leg to a mower in California, Missouri Valley towns abandoned saloons and lights, a Waukon organist hides after locking up, a roller skate wedding at Lake City, a Glorinda pet show, a Death by own action note, a Spirit Lake teen accident, Everett Robinson’s fishing lore, and other brief items from Iowa communities.
New York State experiment station in Geneva develops a dwarf apple tree. According to horticulturist Dr H B Tukey the tree reaches about a man’s height and bears fruit by the second year after planting.
A discussion notes that good muslin feels smooth and firm because of evenly spaced uniform yarns across the cloth rather than due to finishing processes or sizing materials. It emphasizes the structural quality of the weave over surface treatments.
The service provides a full wedding package for 75 dollars including the ceremony hall flowers music officiant or magistrate trousseau six bridesmaids a flower girl photographer and press releases, creating a complete turnkey event option.
The Clermont Opera House has been cleaned and temporary repairs completed to make the building usable again. Local officials emphasize safety measures and ongoing restoration plans for the historic venue.
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