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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1939

Page

3

Local Editor Marjorie Scheel Joins Iowa Press Associations

Clermont Enterprise notes Marjorie Scheel Local Editor and member of both the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association. The paper is printed at Clermont Fayette County Iowa and registered as second class mail matter.

Iowa Press Association National Editorial Association Clermont Fayette County Iowa Irvin Linquist McGregor Eer

Militia Call Exposed by Lawyers Interpretation

The text describes a dispute where lawyers’ interpretation deemed the militia call exempt from the wages and hours act. The company planned to reopen, but 400 employees struck for higher wages and better hours. The lockout strike has persisted since legislative adjournment with no near resolution.

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Low bids fail to sell 1937 state Cadillac at auction

Eight bids totaling 1462.50 fell short of the 3 074.65 purchase price for the state owned 1937 Cadillac used by former Governor Krashel. The lowest bid 25 from Henry J. Evanoff was rejected as too low while other offers ranged up to 351. Experts valued the car around 435 yet the executive council kept the sale open amid political tensions.

Krashel Henry J. Evanoff Cedar Rapids Jones Used Car Co Des Moines

Rumors and salaries flip in Iowa capitol notes

A 1931- era recap details Dan W. Turner’s gubernatorial resignations, Ray E. Johnson rumors of a return, and pay scales across 47 states with Iowa near the middle. It covers county state friction over law enforcement credit, tax and mortgage headlines, odd animal tales, and local curios from Des Moines to Iowa counties.

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Value of Goodwill and its Invaluable Power

The piece extols goodwill as a priceless asset for individuals and enterprises. It likens good will to an orchid and a black diamond, emphasizing its fragility and value. It compares its impact to massive force and notes the rarity of sustaining universal approval.

Boulder Dam

Meaning in Birds Songs As Rule Weather Sign

Birds sing to express emotion and signal weather. When birds fall silent, bad weather may follow due to atmospheric change. Birds respond to weather more than humans and mood shifts accompany forecasts.

Garner and Brumfield Take Fishing Trip Near Uvalde

A photo by R. G. Jordan shows Vice President Garner and his associate Ross E. Brumfield preparing to canoe on the Leona River near Uvalde Texas. The gathering depicts a casual outing as part of a local Echo feature.

Uvalde Texas Echo R. G. Jordan Garner Ross E. Brumfield Leona River

Night driving limit and stopping distance question

A test of safe speed at night notes that headlights reveal 100 feet ahead. It argues you should not exceed 35 miles per hour to stop within that distance, while 40 mph would overdrive your lights by about 15 feet. Emphasizes careful driving.

World gold output climbs from 1020 to 1937

Global gold production rose from 97 million dollars in 1020 to 1.045 billion in 1937. South Africa led with 410.71 million, followed by the United States at 168.159 million.

South Africa United States

Dying Race Figures in Census for Australia and U S Gems

A census shows full blooded aborigines in Australia and Ula rising from 49,376 to 52,835 in 11 years while U S gem outputs shrink with imports at 44 million dollars in 1937 but gem stones valued at about 32 million dollars.

Austra Ula U. S United States

European Set Up At a Glance

A digest of turbulent Europe shows a looming crisis move that observers warn could spark war. The piece frames Hitler as the defining figure in power politics and signals an imminent showdown with potential mass slaughter ahead.

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Clermont Enterprise Clermont, Iowa Marjorie Scheel Phil Clarkson Board of State Clarkson DR. I. C. Jerdee L. L. Carr Farmers’ Savings Bank Louis Schutte & Son Clermont and Postville Clermont and Vicinity J. F. Miller J. A. Erickson Dan W. Turner Corning Frank Boot Mrs. Boot Strawberry Point Delmar Dabbit Leon Morrison Creston Morrison Omaha Dows Anna Squires Clarinda George Strong Davenport John Ivey LeMars Speros Athinasiou Rock Falls Athinasion Mason City Joe Crossett Wellman Calhoun County Joe Havel Mr. Havel Arnold Larson Harry Scroggins Wayne County Garner Ad Friend By Geoff Hayes 3Sor Snoodle St. Paul Europe Berlin Doanz Jaceni Warsaw Hal Supp Ao G Roats Bucharest Tome Duce Hitler
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