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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

4

For Sale Victrola and Records by Echo Office

Want Ad rates listed with 25 cents per insertion up to 25 words and 1 cent per word thereafter. Cash with order, telephoned ads allowed but payment due monthly. Victrola in good condition originally $250, plus many records and record book. See R P Strauch at Echo office.

Want Ad Wantada Elgin Echo Echo Echo and Enterprise Dubuque Telegraph-Herald R. P. Strauch Echo Office

Christmas tree entertainment at M. E. church

A Christmas tree entertainment is planned at the M. E. church for Friday evening this week. The item appears in the Argo Gazette with various local social notes including travel, family arrivals, illnesses, and celebrations such as a new baby, a piano gift, a 10th wedding anniversary, and a marriage solemnized midweek.

M. E E. L. Patterson Columbus Ohio John Etter Indian Territory A. D. Kinney Cedar Rapids Leslie Cooley Ed. C. Moser, Jr Honas Yack West Bend Clara Strauch Mt. Vernon F. W. Hughes Fred Muehlenthaler Fred R. Berg Santa Claus

Lutheran Church Notes Christmas Services Schedule

Lutheran church reminders list December 23 24 25 26 27 and January 1 with services at Marion Norway St Olaf Chapel First Lutheran including times 11 o'clock 7 30 and programs and trees mentioned for several days. Names Marion Norway St Olaf Chapel First Lutheran are prominent locations and congregations.

Marion St. Olaf Chapel Norway First Lutheran

SPECIAL NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS AT NEW HAMPTON GAZETTE

A notice warns subscribers who have made promises but not kept them to settle debts or obligations. The item mentions a notoriety seeker with a car and notes no one has been struck by a bullet train. The message urges subscribers to come forward and resolve the issue.

New Hampton Gazette

Farm economy notes and extension service push

Nationwide farm market trends show higher land values and a dip in hog slaughter in surplus nations while butter output is expected to be light this winter. US farmer income rose to about 116 million in October versus a year earlier, and Iowa reports point to improved feed efficiency with balanced rations in 45 percent of herds and legume hay in 60 percent. Extension Service plans home canning guidance to conserve feed, urging one animal in glass per Iowa farm to ensure meat for next spring and summer.

Arlington Grether Elgin Iowa United States Iowa State College Dairy Extension Service Iowa State College

Industry and hobgoblins in American life

A brief essay argues that American industry is run by ordinary citizens not mysterious hobgoblins. It notes owners range from owner-managers to stockholders and that Congress shifted stance after hearing from consumers. It contrasts proposals for unemployment insurance with voter pressures to protect payrolls.

Congressional Congress

Mentioning truth in periods of political hysteria in Dover

A brief note references Ad varice in Dover New Jersey urging candor amid political hysteria. It highlights the value of truth and measured discourse during heated public moments.

Advarice Dover, N. J

Red Cross Salaries In 1934 Report Details Pay Ranges

The Red Cross reports most officials serve without pay while field and clerical staff, plus two of three vice-chairmen, are salaried. Salaries span from 600 to 7200 dollars for 693 employees, excluding itinerant instructors and disaster relief personnel. Numbers break down by earnings: 3 earn 7200+, 8 earn 6000–7200, 6 earn 5000–6000, 15 earn 4000–5000, 136 earn 2000–2500, 148 earn 1500–2000, 209 earn 1000–1500, and 76 earn under 600.

American Red Cross Central Committee Red Cross

Ford's milk producing process eyed for car attachment

The Oskaloosa Herald notes Henry Ford claims a new processing method yields more and purer milk at lower cost than cows. It ponders if the apparatus could be fitted to a four light V eight car and whether a householder must milking before early commutes on cold mornings.

Henry Ford Oskaloosa Herald

Monumental promoses and enduring love noted in town

Fragmentary lines praise a rising figure in the town while declaring a steady, lasting affection between two men. The text hints at social dynamics and local sentiment but provides few concrete details or names.

Roof fixers offer Mule-Hide for winter repairs

Winter weather prompts reminder of Mule-Hide materials for temporary, low cost roof repairs. If you need them, call our number. Contains light humor about bridge players and a typing ribbon anecdote with a French quote about modesty and domestic trouble.

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