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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
7
Clermont residents share visiting tales from Minot Ossian Maynard and Wauthena to Elkader Postville and Waterloo. Births include Joan Carolyn and Mary Louise. Ozark family ties grow through Bates family. Local movers include Estella Powers moving to Lewisburg and Chester Chester area wedding notes.
Stones comparable to human gallstones are found frequently in the stomachs of horses and cows. They form from indigestible material and can weigh several pounds, a detail noted in Collier's Weekly.
Uncle Eben quips that a rich man who retires from film work must have sought out amusement with the same industry as if he were hunting a job. The remark reflects frontier humor and social mood.
A traditional superstition says if you spill something you can avert bad luck by throwing a bit over your left shoulder. The custom reflects folk beliefs about misfortune and small ritual acts to ward off harm.
In Earlville last Saturday night Henry O. Talle Republican candidate for Congress from this district spoke to a gathered audience. The Oelwein Daily Register later praised his speech for clarity on money matters and the administration’s gold policy, noting his critique of foreign markets for farm products and free trade stance. He referenced pork imports rising sharply in 1936 compared with 1934 and 1935.
Reports from the Fourth District indicate H. C. Talle of Decorah is making rapid gains in popularity as a congressional candidate. He is especially favored in the northern counties, where he is better known and highly regarded. Delaware County Republicans approve of his approach and confidence in him is rising with the campaign.
The first U S bathtub built in Cincinnati in 1842 drew ridicule as luxurious vanity while medical men warned of health menace. Philadelphia banned bathing from November to March in 1843 and Boston followed in 1845 restricting baths to physician prescriptions. Bathtubs taxed $30 yearly.
Bacteria show the fastest growth among living organisms with a single cell producing up to a billion descendants in 24 hours as the halves reach full size every 15 minutes. A billion-bacteria colonies serve as the standard in testing germicides and disinfectants per the American Institute of Sanitation.
Collier's Weekly notes the muddy narrow River Jordan in Palestine, Christianity's most sacred stream, flowing through a wilderness where no notable town has grown. The piece reflects on the baptism tradition tied to this historic river.
Science Service reports that two centuries ago Kentucky Indians created game refuges with a cap on animal kills. They called these protected areas steag meaning beloved bear grounds, a conservation concept noted in historical accounts.
The Clermont Lutheran Church invites friends and former members to its 85th anniversary festival August 28 to 30. East Church programs feature Dr. Jacob Tanner Dr. N Astrup Larson and Dr T F Gullixon with sermons and addresses on church work missions and education. West Church hosts talks and a Sunday English sermon. Dinner offered daily by East Church members.
Maida Sperry enjoys a two weeks vacation at her Fay ette home. Margaret Sheehy visits Ed Daly home in Dubuque. Viola Koland of Cedar Rapids stays with her mother Mrs. C. Koland. Dan Burke sidelined with foot arthritis. Norma Opland visits the Martin Nelson home near Gander. Mrs. L. L. Carr Lavanda and Mrs. Carlton Peck call on Del we. Fred Cline and Larry attend a Ford picnic in Des Moines. Mrs. George Smith returns from a three week visit to Greene. Evelyn Krambeer, 19, named 1936 Clayton county 4 H health champion with 99 percent on exams by Elkader doctors. Champions would score perfectly with recent vaccination.
A barcarolle is a boat song linked to Venetian gondoliers, describing a musical style that imitates the boatman’s rhythm. Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffmann popularized the Venetian barcarolle and its characteristic cadence in classic repertoire.
A fragment notes that the origin of the game known as Knucklebones or jackstones is closely tied to dice, likely a primitive form, and suggests an Asiatic origin. The text discusses connections between knucklebones and dice.
Republicans of Fayette County will hold an organization meeting at the court house in West Union at 8 00 p m Monday August 31 announced by county chairman R P Strauch of Elgin Plans will cover an intensive county wide organization with participation from every republican in the precincts Former State Senator M D Pitt of Logan Iowa a noted organizer for the Republican National Committee will speak He will visit Iowa Illinois and Missouri on an organizing tour including the upcoming meeting
The text explains that oil and gas lie within porous rock such as sandstone limestone or conglomerate, trapped by an overlying impervious layer. Pressure builds underground until a well penetrates the roof and releases the seal, allowing oil or gas to flow to the surface, gradually drying areas.
Dr Edward Barry Dalton, a College of Physicians and Surgeons graduate, became sanitary superintendent of the New York City Health Board in March 1860 and in 1869 originated the city’s ambulance system, the first in any city.
The teeth of the dog and cat are arranged in scissor-like pairs in strong jaws and are designed to tear meat rather than grind food. Digestion occurs in the stomach.
A lone crow hovered above a house as residents interpreted the omen as a sign of impending death. Neighbors reported unusual quiet and gathered outside, awaiting further word from authorities.
The American Legion Auxiliary hosted a dessert card party at Clermont opera house on Wednesday afternoon August 19. Dessert was served at 1 20 followed by bridge and five hundred at fourteen tables with prizes awarded to Elsie Lind Bren for high bridge score Mabel Frieden Elgin for first 3 bid and 80 honors and bid and Mrs Victor Williams Postville for grand slam and 100 aces Irene Horan for five hundred grand slam and Mrs Lewis Schutte Postville for high five hundred. Door prize went to Mrs J W Quinn Moore Mont, with Mrs Mel Kohler Elgin winning the card cutting prize by out of town ladies.
Luella Miller prepares to depart Saturday for Shellsburg to resume teaching for the year. A parade of guests visited Emma Gunderson’s home including Andrew Gunderson Annie Gunderson and Millard Helgerson. Eileen Aanes earned a BA in mathematics at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls and will teach in Limaville next year.
Naming the Dog River near Beirut Syria, drawn from a tall stone bull or flag figure that once stood on the cliff above the river mouth. Legends say the hollow head would howl with the wind, driving locals to fear until rebels toppled the giant statue into the sea where it can be seen at low tide.
The text lists states formed from the Louisiana Purchase including Louisiana Missouri Arkansas Jaws Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Oklahoma and most of Kansas Colorado Wyoming and Montana.
The phrase feather in your cap traces to Asian and American Indian practices of adding a feather to headgear for each foe defeated, illustrating a historic badge of merit.
Scientists rank the elephant beside the anthropoid ape as second in animal intelligence, noting its strong mental abilities and comparison to apes.
Clermont calendar notes celebrate the 85th anniversary of Clermont Lutheran church on August 22 20 and 30 Friday Saturday Sunday. Entries list firemen's meeting B and P Women's club September 1 Tuesday O E 5 meeting September 2 Wednesday R No A meeting Priscilla Working Band meeting S8 Thursday Peter's Rosary Society and Altar Guild meeting.
In Presbyterian Church J C Snyder minister and Mrs Wm Nelson pianist will lead worship at 7 30 o clock p m indicating regular Sunday services and music program at Clermont Union Church.
Mrs Nora Jorgenson announces the fall term in music starting Monday August 81 62c xs. Several local visits and gatherings noted include Harold Sticken in Des Moines Herman Grice now home Saturday and weekend guests at J T Simek home. Shipton family reunion held at Byrnes Park Waterloo with many relatives listed.
Classified ad seeks experienced man for permanent position with weekly pay and car. Earn from 35 dollars weekly. no letter needed. Fill coupon below and mail to Box 164 Dept 9150 Quincy. Include age, farm experience, name, address, and number.
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