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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1928
Page
2
The report details vast preventable damages from accidents and hazards, quantifying losses in the millions and comparing them to major economic measures. It notes that much of the damage is avoidable and could be reduced with addressed safety measures and stronger enforcement.
Gladys Allen has been ill but is improving. Mrs Delbert Lyons fell ill last Friday and her mother helps care for her. Mr and Mrs Fred Griesinger plan to move to Arpin for work. Lie of Alpha visits with her daughter Mrs C J Patterson. Mr and Mrs Ern Holzer and daughter Ernestine were guests Tuesday in the Lou Hunsberger home. Will Sutter and daughters with Rudy Yunker visited in Monona last Sunday. Rev E J Starr and family returned Monday from a week of camping in Wisconsin.
A mix of brief notices reports visits by Mr and Mrs John Johnson and Mr and Mrs A O Wald at Gus Gunderson home near Wadena. Rental ad seeks rear room in former Westcott Winks station. Birthday surprise for H Schupbach with ice cream. Theft of car parts urged return by owner John Kiple Elgin Iowa. Mrs Ph Lauer travels to Burlington funeral of sister in law Mrs John Thye. Local injuries from heat and a humorous blotter ad by W T Grover promoting Bayfield County. Garage accident at the South end of the family car. Max Hunsberger notes minimal damage and nervous strain. Fragmentary humorous exchange about someone’s reaction to a joke.
East Church offers Norwegian language morning services at 11 and West Church provides English services at 9 30 with an 8 pm Lutheran League program. Marion Church lists English service at 10 am and Norwegian at 11 am with a children’s program starting 10 30 during peach service.
A promotional plea urging merchants to advertise plainly in the newspaper. It argues that shoppers will visit competing stores if prices and offerings are not clearly communicated, and stresses telling what is sold and pricing competitiveness to win business.
Louise Evans returns home from Elkader after a two week stay with Wm Walthers. Sidewalk weeds and center street overgrowth noted. Haying crew suggested. Mrs Guernsey Smith hosted friends, campfire girls from high school days attended. Alfred Jenson and relatives dined Sunday. Hans Keiser and family back from Chicago. Clyria play re shown Monday due to rain and road issues. Gordon Mosby hosted six o clock dinner with Bess Johnson Marie Mosby Geraldine Schori and Mary Hanson plus Louise Meyer.
The item notes supply of building materials for farmers and farm buildings, urges maintenance to avoid higher costs, promotes Red Top Steel Posts, and highlights upcoming projects like an implement shed for winter storage. It also includes light humor and community reflections on road upkeep and seasonal work.
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