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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1942
Page
1
Readers are reminded to respect the Hag customs by keeping flags off the ground and avoiding contact with surfaces. The column also notes whimsical local oddities such as a sunflower growing in an elm crotch, twin maple trees acting as a brace, a peculiar roof effect, and humorous exchanges about everyday life reflecting a small-town mood.
A jumble of pamphlet style items includes political taunts about government change, references to Republican ties, town advertising notices for large cities, calm warnings about half truths, odd anecdotes about Japanese platesmen and an American vessel, a Des Moines health comeback after many operations, and stereotyping lines about English and American diners.
In a late August Echo, Benson recalls a fishing near the bridge where Heinie Topp, a youth bathing nearby, slipped from a sand bar. Benson saved him and his younger brother Frank with a fish pole and swift rolling to expel water. The report also notes White and family leaving Elgin for Davenport and others updating on Fort Bliss, Dubuque, Aberdeen, and new Ford cars owned by Forest Welch Be now.
Chinese authorities prohibit capturing giant pandas for foreign zoos and private collectors. The eastern Tibet native bear, related to the raccoon, is protected under a new law aiming to curb trade and capture.
The article urges Americans to fund the fleet through war bonds. It notes battleships of about 35,000 tons and costs around 70 million dollars each. With dozens in the Atlantic and eight under construction, it calls every citizen to invest at least ten percent of income to meet bond quotas.
Elgin Iowa July 21 1922 town council met to hear protests on the budget estimate. The following levy amounts were adopted for 1922 including Consolidated Waterworks Garbage Dispos Snow Removal Fire Maintenance and Equipment Road Dragging City Hall Library Band Park Improvement Comfort Station Cemetery and Emergency funds with Water Bonds 5000 and a total levy of 4675. The clerk was directed to forward the budget and tax levy to the county auditor. San Francisco note: Yorba Buena was the city’s original name.
Literary notes praise the Sue Barton series by Belen Boulton with Sue Barton Student Nurse detailing her first year and training. Ettel Boyle visits Fayette parents Gen and Mrs Boyle. Mr and Mrs Barry Johnson and Marjorie Lou dine with Mr and Mrs Hans Grether on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Ruroden and Mr and Mrs Clarence Ruroden along with Mr and Mrs Robert Barker were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Barney Larson. Elia Mae Johnson of Marshalltown visited in Bundey with Harry Johnson and family from Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Les Moody of Hawkaye hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Willard Schroeder Mrs Walter Lehman and Gene for dinner Tuesday. The gathering occurred in the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence SAO with Willard Schroeder preparing for army induction the following morning.
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