Advertising Rates In A Local Newspaper Display and Word Rates
Advertising rates listed include Foreign Display per inch Local Display per inch Readers per line and per word payable in advance with a minimum for first insertion No commission Cards of Thanks Memoriam Cards Resolutions of Respect Church society and school notices with admission charged Obituary poetry at regular rates She 30 cents 10 cents per mm of agency fees unclear in text
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Respect Church Society
Ediool
Lincoln comeback tale and jokes from a town paper
A collage of mock ads and humor sketches references Abraham Lincoln as a comeback figure and cites jokes about courtly flings and flirtations. It includes snippets about a jailed comb thief and banter on romance manners, plus a parade of light prose and dialogue from local staff and sailors.
Overtures and ethics in comic snippets
A collage of jokes and questions. Mary’s musical talent is teased with puns about overtures. A scientist debunks gin discovery for college freshmen. A boy asks about ethics with a parable about a shopkeeper and overpaid change. A merry Scot wakes with a black tongue after a night out and a doctor’s tongue-diagnosis joke.
Purple and White Tattler Names Staff and Editors
Purple and White Tattler lists staff roles led by Editor in Chief Georgana Falb with assistants and editors across categories. Georgana Falb is joined by Owen Nickels as Assistant Editor and Shirley Boyle as Activity Editor, plus Margie Dennler, Alma Grimes, Jane Falb, Avis Mark, Alta Larson, Amy Torkelson and Bertha Casper in various editing posts. Band Scribe Jim Bovis and typists Hetty Christen and Shirley Frieden complete the roster.
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Georgana Falb
Owen Nickels
Shirley Boyle
Anna Bane
Margie Dennler
Alma R. Grimes
Jane Falb
Avis L. Mark
Alta Larson
Amy Torkelson
Bertha J. Casper
Norma Torkelson
Jim Bovis
Hetty Christen
Shirley Frieden
Christmas in the Grades at the High School
The Christmas program at the high school features grade level plays and carols rehearsed in the gym. Primary to 5th grades craft decorations, perform scenes like Christmas Secrets and The Christmas Pie, with a Mr. Gadsey Christmas Eve play by 6th and 7th graders.
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Jones
Gene
Reader
Shirley Howard
Queen of Hearts
Janice Torkelson
King of Hearts
William Pfister
Gadsey
Panama Canal Zone
Elgin Purple Pirates Name and Local Activities Highlight
Lor raine Larson aims to become a primary teacher while Blondie is her nickname. Purple Pirates name chosen by Elgin high students from a senior contest. Dean Torkelson entered and wins a free annual. Shadow remains for this year’s annual. Jack Adrian and Gerald Boleyn visit from Navy and Army. Marie Adrian sells subscriptions to win a prize. Margie Dennler leads girls with $24.50. Elijah Owens Nickels wins a checkerboard kit. Basketball: Elgin 31 Clermont 11 with Warton high scorer. lineup included Miller Wede Halverson Adrian. Next week’s paper covers Clermont game.
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Purple Pirates
Elgin High
Dean Torkelson
Iest
Marie Adrian
Margie Dennler
Navy
Owen Nickels
Hawkeye
Elgin
Miller
Wede
Halverson
Warton
Adrian
Chapman
Bavis
Erickson
Kimpston
Schori
Torkelson
Clermont
Courthouse records outline multiple divorce and custody actions
Plaintiffs sue for divorce on cruel inhuman treatment with custody requests and alimony. Cases include Mildred Musser vs Arthur Musser, Winifred Murphy custody of Walter and alimony, Gerda Kibble custody of two children, Charles McBride custody of Jerry, Frances McElree furniture claim, and Forrest Harkin desertion sought for extradition. Authorities pursue defendant in Illinois for Fayette county trial.
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Mildred M. Musser
Arthur A. Musser
Winifred M. Murphy
Ray V.murphy
Walter
Oelwein
Gerda Kibble
William Kibble
Charles A. McBride
Olive McBride
Arlington
Jerry
Plaintiff
B. Shaw
Iowa
Forrest Merwin Harkin
Savanna
A. J. Kutschat
E. B. Shaw
Illinois
Fayette County
War Time Coupon Timetable Details for 4th Quarter
The timetable lists nonhighway gasoline coupons for 5 gallon units, various heating season coupons, sugar and canning coupons, and Blue and Red Stamps with validity dates through 1945 and 1946. It notes three new red stamps may be added December 3 and reminds buyers that loose stamps are invalid and must be removed from books at purchase.
Endive Popular For Summer Leaves And Fall Flavor
Endive also called chicory is more available than lettuce which tends to seed in midsummer. It comes in curly and broad forms. Many prefer curly for summer and broad escarole for fall as frost sweetens the leaves.
Market Hints on Livestock and Feed Forecasts
Market hints note that livestock totals on farms as of January 1 and forecasted feed for the year serve as useful indicators of expected production and marketing trends. The data help assess potential supply and price movements for the coming year.
Town Tire Certificates Change Under Ration Calendar
The town removes certificates for recapping truck tires inner tubes and used farm or passenger tires while maintaining requirements for new tires and some used tires. Inspection remains required to obtain certificates. Commercial vehicles follow a schedule of every 60 months or 5,000 miles, whichever comes first, and various gasoline coupons continue validity.
Who's Who this week senior girl interview
A senior class student is profiled as short shy and very blonde. She turns 17 on December 14 and lists Iowa West Union and dancing as favorites with blue as a preferred color and a pineapple sundae as a favorite food. Her favorite star is Ann Sheridan and she enjoys collecting stumps as a hobby.
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Iowa
West Union
Par
Ann Sheridan
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Elgin Echo
R. P. Strauch
Seno Tee
Rich
Pipe Dreams
Tlinois
U.S
Liza Jane
Sailor
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Mary
Pop
Purple and White Tattler
Bertha Casper
Kathleen Yearous
Avis Mark
Kathleen
Blondie
Lorraine Larson
Lorraine
Jack Adrian
Gerald Boleyn
Army
Frances McElree
Sammie McElree
Elgin State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Elgin, Iowa
Wadena
Laurence Knudtson
Leam Corporation
Elgin Oil Company
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