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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
1
The Elgin Echo notes its status in the Payette County post office, Elgin, Iowa, as second class mail matter, confirming its mailing classification in the local record.
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A 1941 era column urges Americans to buy defense bonds to aid troops, mocks isolationists, and notes a local aluminum drive criticized for poor management. It recounts a Milingis stop-sign anecdote, jokes about a rock-backing patrol method, and carries notes on a fair association canceling Japanese acts, plus a Roman numerals joke about LXXX meaning love and kiss.
A column compiles old phrases from politics and culture, noting an uptown slogan No Japs Allowed and a license tale for bicyclists. It recalls the 1892 pledge origin by Francis Bellamy and reflects humor about manners, media, and memory.
George C. Davis of Illyria bought the J. W. Dwyer farm near Hawkeye. The property spans 120 acres. Earl Bennett now owns the Simon ONeill farm of 120 acres, paid $200 per acre. Will Patterson and family of Wagner township move to town occupying the N W Evans house on Franklin Street. Three holiday marriages occurred: Leyi Matthys and Pearl Stansberry at Elkader December 4. Nellie Hofer and Silas Wilson at West Union December 7. Stephen Rothlisberger and Vern Kerr wed Fayette December 10. Ern Holver suffered a distressing accident while gathering kindling that may cost him an eye. Lydia Grether Burgin died at Basil, Switzerland, aged 75. Germany and allies sign peace overture seeking a conference. PF R Berg recalls a New Year’s Day four years ago when autos ran, driving to Postville and back.
An elder Miss Townsend of McGregor asserts that the late Mrs Al Ringsing, widow of a famed circus owner, eloped from a second story hotel window across from Stitch O Brien's when Alt returned from Wisconsin to claim her as bride over sixty years ago.
The Redwood, Minn Gazette notes that editor errors draw reaction from readers who call across the street and inform the paper. Editors face ribbing and late nights as the public questions accuracy, yet the bigger public rewards diligence and the drive to correct errors.
W J Rogers abstract office records transfers within a week ending December 12 1941. Ludvig T Anderson and Margaret to Richard and Esther Griebenow WD 1000 Lot 5 6 7 and others Clermont area. Sheldon Boyle and Stella to Independent School District of Elgin WD 600 lot 44 by 120. Murray V Kiple and Lizzie to ISD of Elgin QCD 1.00 lot 44 by 220. J C Halverson and LaNora to John J Hurley Trustee QCD 1.00 NW NW and N 30 1 4 acres NE NW 1-94-7 and land south of road E 1 2 SE and S 6 acres SWSE 35 and 1 2 SW 36-95-7. Christmas shopping days remaining.
Leon Henderson explains a wartime measure restricting new tire and tube sales due to the Pacific conflict threatening crude rubber supplies. He notes stocks exist but consumption must be spread and directs dealers to halt new tire sales to prevent hoarding, with penalties for violations.
Upper Iowa University students and faculty led by treasurer Mrs J W Dickman send a Christmas candy box to Upper Town servicemen. proceeds fund boys in camp. The Peacocks open the basketball season against La Crosse Teachers Thursday December 18 at 8 pm with strong prospects and returning letter men plus eligible freshmen.
Buyers should select an architect whose style harmonizes with nearby homes. Emphasizing neighborhood coherence, the guidance suggests matching architectural language and scale to existing houses to maintain streetscape harmony.
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