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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
4
Wants ads priced at 26 cents per insertion for up to 25 words. Over 25 words, 1 cent per word. An extra 10 cent weekly handling charge if replies come to the office. Cash with order. telephones accepted with payment before month end. A 10 cent per line charge applies for end of month billing.
A fragmented dramatic scene retells shepherds finding the Christ child in a manger after the angelic message. The innkeeper recalls the Nativity night as stars gleam over Bethlehem. The scene ends with the shepherds worshipping Mary Joseph and the baby in quiet reverence. Also noted is an agricultural study in Beltsville noting iron and copper sulfate in pig diets increasing profit despite more worms.
Brainard area residents reported visiting relatives in Boone Fay ette Elgin Clermont Clermont and Hawk Eye over the weekend with many family gatherings. Crutches aided Hubert Cummings after a pony accident and several households were hosting guests including Nutting Appelman Boyer and Wede families. Community notes from Brainard Church list worship and Sunday school times while local ads praise consistent advertising and market readiness.
Farmers as a group show the highest buying power in 17 years due to net income gains. The wool market remains robust with potential gains ahead. November butterfat from 21,612 cows in 54 associations averaged 22.3 pounds. Exports to Canada outpaced 1935 in early 1936 by 6 million dollars in nine months. Prices for corn hogs sheep and more fell, pulling Iowa farm prices down 5 points from Sept 15 to Oct 15. 4 H boys’ convention at Iowa State College Dec 28 to 30 features judging, talks and entertainment. Incubators now hatch about 1.1 billion chicks yearly, with 1.8 billion eggs used, highlighting room for efficiency.
Editorial argues a balanced budget is essential to reduce taxes and sustain prosperity. It urges Congress to curb government expense and honor tax reduction pledges as the nation faces fiscal challenges. Nine Decorah residents sold blood to the state health department for five dollars per eight ounces.
KWLC schedules limited programming during the holidays at Luther College. KWUC has FCC permission to broadcast only until January 6, with Norwegian service Fridays 11 30 to 12 30, Organ program Sundays 4 00 to 4 20, and Prof Nickel. On Wednesday January 6 the full program resumes.
R W Salt and J H Peppee of Shakey Canada are mentioned in a spicy note. Harold Kamm, star of West Union high school football last season, received honorable mention in the Des Moines Sunday Register. Echo ad promotes printing services.
An insurance pitch explains how Mill Owners Mutual covers select risks only, aiming for lower losses and steady savings returned to policyholders since 1875. It emphasizes careful property ownership and conservative management as keys to reliable protection.
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