Post Office Entry For Elgin Iowa Second Class Mail
R P Strauch is listed as entering mail matter at the Elgin Iowa post office in Fayette County as second class mail.
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Iowa
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
1
Pipe Dreams and Pithy Sayings in a Bygone Column
A collage of quotes and quips on success, time, and life from a newspaper column. It mourns aging and Leap Year jokes while noting eligible bachelors in Elgin, interspersed with jokes about girdles, church choice, and a one arm lunchroom diet remark. It previews inviting more guest columns.
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Ts One
Elgin
Abie
Eise
Half promise from Elgin business man sparks holiday musings
A local column Reflects on a unnamed Elgin businessman’s half promise made nearly a year ago and his recalled hospital recovery time. The writer ponders public sentiment, Christmas shopping urgency with nine days left, and the upcoming election year as early birds seek opportunities. A closing line urges strengthening the right hand.
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Elgin
Remsen Visitor and Local News Roundup
Charlie Swim and his wife and child visited Fred Schlupp's in town before heading to Dubuque to meet his relatives. Gus Boyer and family spent Sunday with Roy Kimball. Shori Bros. reported strong pig shipments, including a 34 April and May litter bought for 773.40 dollars. Gordon Mosby was ill Sunday, then improved early week. Celia Lehman, Cedar Rapids teacher, vacationing with her parents arrived Saturday. Mix and Mrs John Leimas Cisuge Fothergil returned home ill. he stayed Friday to Monday. Dr. C O Fothergil and wife enjoyed the visit. Claude felt better upon returning to work.
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Charlie Swim
Remsen
Fred Schlupp
Dubuque
Gus Boyer
Roy Kimball
T Shori Bros
Henry Frieden
Gordon Mosby
Celia Lehman
Cedar Rapids Puiblic
Mix
John Leimas
Cisuge Fothergil
C. O. Fothergil
Claude
Home Project Meeting Sixty Ladies Learn Color Theory
A follow up Home Project meeting was held at Mrs. Martin Hanson’s home on Thursday Nov 23. Mrs. Hanson and assistant Mrs. Guernsey Smith led lessons from Introducing Color in the Home and Place of Design in Your Home using the color wheel charts room plans and color diagrams. The group practiced completing diagrams to show how color transforms dull rooms. After a short musical number Gypsying the gathering adjourned with lunch served to Lucy Christen Mrs Ernest Christen Mrs Frank Christen Mrs Geo Leuchtenmacher Mrs Ben Dennler Mrs Ida Meyer Mrs Guernsey Smith Mrs Rosa Schlupp Ethel Mae Thoman and Alma Hanson.
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Martin Hanson
Guernsey Smith
Hanson
Lucy Christen
Ernest Christen
Frank Christen
Geo. Leuchtenmacher
Ben Dennler
Ida Meyer
Rosa Schlupp
Ethel Mae
Thoman
Alma Hanson
Postville Lights Shine Bright After First Night
Echo notes the first electric lights in Postville Wednesday night, praised as flicker free and white as talcum powder. The column mentions visitors from Cut Bank and Cedar Rapids, local lodge officers, and social events including family gatherings, a purse snatching incident, and a horse injury rumor.
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Fred Muehlenthaler
Wm. Yunck
Cut Bank
Mont
Gunder
Postville
Con. Yager
Mo), Are Guest Croghes
A. M. Weibel
Divorce Petition Files in Fayette County Iowa
H B Brant plaintiff seeks divorce from Cora Brant citing cruel and inhuman treatment endangering life. Petition asks dissolution of marriage and restoration of single rights. failure to appear before noon of the second day of the January 1940 term results in default and judgment. Attorney E B Shaw represents plaintiff.
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Fayette County
Cora Brant
Clerk
The
District Court of Iowa
H. B. Brant
West Union
Iowa
E. B. Shaw
Will Bauman Probate Notice In Iowa District Court
On January 8, 1940, the court will hear for admission to probate the purported last will of Edwin B H Bauman, late of the county, deceased. Dated December 7, 1939 in West Union Iowa. Herbert D Klammer Clerk Ruby Boyle Deputy.
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Fayette County
Edwin BH. Bauman
District Court
West Union
Iowa
Prices Received by Farmers for Farm Products in Month Ending Nov 15
Grain prices rose during the month ending November 15 while livestock prices declined. Hog prices fell the most as corn prices increased, lowering the hog corn ratio to 14.2 at mid November, the lowest in 24 consecutive months. Farm produce values strengthened with eggs butterfat and wool rising.
Echo Want Ad Proves Hound Dog Returns
Grant Dawson posted a Startling Echo want ad after his hound dog vanished for three weeks. The dog returned just before press time, leaving Grant with his pet back and another dog still missing.
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Echo
Grant Dawson
Grant
Baltic Riviera Beach for Autos at Riga Latvia
The Baltic Riviera beaches at Riga Latvia invite driving along firm white sand and pine fringed shorelines. Autos navigate miles of scenic coast where sea meets beach in a tranquil coastal route.
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Baltic Riviera
Riga
Latvia
Apples for the Teacher and the Eve Adam Numbers
A playful verse-like riddle discusses Eve and Adam as numbers in a counting puzzle. Various equalities produce a grand total of 812,040,989 apples and cores, tying the idea to a cheerful classroom theme.
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Eve
Adam
Pick Pockets Reported in Gelwein Crowd
Emil Anderson of Clermont and Art Staples of Gelwein had their bill-folds stolen Saturday afternoon while waiting to see Santa Claus in Gelwein. Both men lost bills and other valuables in the incident reported by the Gelwein Register.
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Emil Anderson
Clermont
Art Staples
Gelwein
Santa Claus
Breathing Technique for Speeches Emphasized by Experts
A garbled note cites Fred Howard as a famed author and Shirley Miller discussing exercises to aid breath control and abdominal engagement for longer speech delivery. It mentions Echo on acquisition charm and watches for others, suggesting guidance on vocal placement and breathing action.
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Fred
Howard
Shirley
Miller
Canadian C I C Official Arrested Under War Act
Canadian C I C official Charles H Millard, secretary of the Canadian Congress of Industrial Organizations, was arrested by provincial police in Toronto on a charge under the Defense of Canada Regulations for statements in a Timmins speech likely to prejudice the armed forces. He faces up to $500 fine or a year in jail or both and is held without bail. The report also notes the Oshawa GM strike involvement in 1937 and mentions a large Chicago livestock show opening December 2 with entries nationwide.
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Toronto
Canada
Charles H. Millard
Defense of Canada
Timmins
Ont
Millard
Canadian Congress of Industrial Organizations
Oshawa General Motors
Pet Not on Many Christmas Lists
A brief note describes a pet not appearing on many Christmas lists. The text notes a special feeding method and later mentions the animal enjoying various kinds of bugs as it matures. The passage reflects a colloquial, offbeat holiday-era scene with light emphasis on the pet’s quirks.
Masons Elect Officers at Silverleaf Lodge Meeting
At the annual meeting Tuesday December 12 Masons elected R. D. Strauch as Worshipful Master E. L. Bauder as Senior Warden Hans Winkler as Junior Warden Samuel Mosby as treasurer C. J. Harrington as secretary and E L Bauder F E Kohler and Hans Winkler as trustees. Remaining officers to be appointed by the Worshipful Master before installation at the next regular meeting.
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Silverleaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
Strauch
W. M
E. L. Bauder
S. W
Hans Winkler
J. W
Samuel Mosby
C. J. Harrington
F. E. Kohler
Night Life Floodlighting Aimed At London Playgrounds
The national finess council plans floodlighting for London playgrounds and playing fields to benefit working people. In a report to 1,641 local authorities the council says floodlighting would not be fastly or injurious to eyesight.
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National
Finess Council
London
New Christmas Party Bills Correct Omitted Names
A committee mix up led to several names being left off the Christmas party bills distributed last week. A new batch of bills is being issued to correct the errors. Officials say mistakes happen and promise to do better next time.
Secretary to President Six American Secrets of Static We
The article notes six American secretaries who serve the president and discusses their roles and duties. It highlights the evolving access and responsibilities as the administration advances.
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Static
Tobacco Disease Hits Tobacco Seedling Beds
A blue mold disease attacks the leavers of tobacco seedlings in plant beds, threatening young plants and surfacing as a concern for growers and farm managers.
First Baby Incubator Innovated by Tarnier in 1880
The first baby incubator was constructed by Dr Tarnier in 1880 and used at the Paris Maternity Hospital, marking a milestone in neonatal care.
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Tarnier
Paris Maternity Hospital
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