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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1928
Page
3
Ruth Skarshoug local editor lists Erterad in the Clermont Iowa post office as second class mail matter indicating placement and filing status for local postal operations.
In Maynard, the Maynard Co operative Commission reports 2 171 consigners in 1927 sold 7 751 head of livestock for 155 632 dollars, down from 1926. Shipments included hogs cattle and calves. the co op has grown to handle feed flour coal twine and grass seed. Incorporated 192, its current manager and officers were reelected at the annual meeting. James Brady of the Chicago Producers Livestock Commission spoke on marketing.
Reports from Iowa indicate two men, E. McCabe and M. G. Holton, operating as the Iowa Poultry Laboratory salesmen. They fled a Des Moines hotel without paying, were fined $50 and costs near Badger for peddling drugs without a license, and have appeared in Ft. Dodge and southern Iowa. Authorities warn potential buyers about these solicitors and note other men claiming to act as agents.
Milan Quinn argues that while taxes yield real value, excessive taxation stifles growth. He warns that high overhead costs deter business startups, factory openings, and homebuilding, reducing long term community development.
Dr. Frank H. Vizetelly notes Hawthorne’s slow rise with Twice Told Tales and Seven Tales of My Native Land. Hawthorne faced cold receptions, burned manuscripts, and a reclusive life in Malden with limited earnings. His early novels Fanshawe and The Scarlet Letter appeared amid mixed acclaim before his famous later works.
The article argues that Johnny cake derives from Shawnee origins. It describes Shawnee cakes made from finely beaten corn with water, baked on a flat stove, a favorite among Shawnees in Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and Ohio. Early settlers copied the method, and the name evolved from Shawnee cake to Johnny cake over time.
A Dutch style auction from Holland promises a silent bid quest. Each attendee sits in a numbered chair connected to a dial. bids rise as the dial moves. Bidders signal withdrawal by pressing their chair button until one remains, ending when the bell rings and the final price is shown.
The Tibetan greeting tradition includes sticking out the tongue to show respect when meeting natives of different status and a scarf of welcome ritual. Visitors arrive with a white scarf presented to the host, who returns a scarf to the guest. Tea with soda batter accompanies these visits, described as soup like.
A historical note recalls belief in mistletoe’s medicinal power tied to oak trees. Plucking mistletoe from oaks was considered unlucky and rare. In 1857 only one oak in Norfolk bore mistletoe, some cut it for sale to London apothecaries at ten shillings each, with wretches warned of misfortune.
A child asks if people can see with fame and eat with fame teeth, receiving uncertain replies. After further curiosity, he questions using fale teeth to eat and why they cannot, reflecting a playful but unclear conversation about perception and utility.
Dorothy Goodwin, recently a stenographer at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York, signed a six months contract at 100 dollars a week, triple her hotel salary. J. S. Huffman, General Director for Messrs. Shubert, witnessed the luncheon and offered the contract after being impressed by her grace. She is the daughter of Mrs. Agnes Goodwin of Jersey City, New Jersey.
An Iowa West Union business advertises car washing and repair services including glass cutting tire vulcanizing radiator work and related repairs. A separate notice promotes a health warning on dieting stressing that overdieting weakens health and can invite tuberculosis and other illnesses.
Social items recount a parcel shower for Harriet Erickson in Gunder church parlor with lunch and gifts. Visits include Nettie Erickson Elkader and Lillian Wald with Mrs. Reierson, plus residents in St Olaf and Clermont. Neighbors host dinners, card parties, and a purse gift for departing Halversons. real estate change noted with Sam Hofer buying Wettleson estate.
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