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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1953
Page
2
The article surveys window coverings from the past five years, highlighting Venetian blinds bamboo options and vertical venetian styles. It discusses installation methods, materials, color choices, durability, and cost considerations, stressing quality to prevent warping and color fade. It notes length options from floor to apron, and advises sampling slats at home.
Elgin Iowa Town Council minutes show final budget adoption in favor and a plan to ask Interstate Power Co. to replace 38 street lamps from 75 to 100 watts at 1.45 per lamp monthly and convert four 209 watt ornamental lamps to 500 watt. Wahanka Camp Fire Girls to distribute chlorination notices and receive $10 for their work. bills totaling 878.21 approved for July. Mayor Falb and Clerk Kohner presided with six council members present.
The speaker argues against fear of differences and urges trust in others. Drawing on anecdotes from wartime hospitality and quotes by Thomas Wolfe and Bernie Baruch, the essay promotes kindness, universal humanity, and a hopeful world through facing the unknown rather than guarding against it. It contrasts language barriers with shared humanity and ends with a note on self-reliant drapery advice and Want Ads.
The page chronicles the Oldfather reunion at Volga park with relatives from MacAllen Texas Paso Texas Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Arlington plus Valentine Nebraska visitors. It notes engagements births and marriages including Gordon Jr Oldfather and a double wedding at Volga Methodist with attendees from nearby towns.
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