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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1937
Page
4
The notice outlines want ad pricing up to 25 words at 25 cents per insertion. Ads over 261 words cost 1 cent per word per insertion. An extra handling charge of 10 cents per week may apply for added service requests. Terms are cash with order. telephoned ads accepted but payment is due by month end.
A writer in Collier's Weekly describes the elaborate organ built around 1560 inside a large fountain at Villa d Este in Tivoli Italy. A musician could trigger any tune by stepping on the correct stone in the surrounding pavement.
The first known reference to sponge rubber appears in British patent No. 13103 issued in 1850 to William Edward Newton of Middlesex England. The sponge rubber was created by combining raw sugar resins or other materials with rubber before vulcanization and was used for shoe soles and other footwear purposes.
The canning industry was established in the United States in 1819 by Ezra Daggett who learned the trade before arriving in this country. He packed salmon lobsters and oysters. Before 1821 William Underwood of Boston was packing preserves and in 1835 he packed tomatoes in glass. He was shipping goods to South America by 1821.
The article notes furniture in the United States before 1840 was handmade by cabinet makers. After 1840, factories produced items largely by machines. It describes the prevalent American empire style as a crude take on Napoleon era French design.
The Egyptians pioneered many modern crafts including engineering architecture and chemistry. They began confectionery using honey as a sweetener and added herbs and spices. They produced vividly colored sweets to attract buyers.
A compact reflection on scientists driven by curiosity to explore unknown phenomena, contrasting the uncurious ordinary person with the constant pursuit of discovery. It highlights the scientist's habit of questioning reality and seeking novel insights in a field of study.
The piece surveys Iowa House debates on staffing in the cloak room, road relocations, tax exemptions on securities, and a proposed $12 million public school grant. It notes political maneuvering over patronage, revenue plans to ease local property taxes, and two Budget Control bills for state appeals on local budgets and bond issues.
Senator Millhone of Page heads a three member committee including Moore Lewis and Whitehill to draft a farm to market road program using local funds to match federal aid. A graduated land tax bill proposed by Moore Johnson Yager and Alesch aims to curb large holdings and favor small owners with staged rate increases. Senate counterpart expected, with committee appointments including Stewart and Scott for agriculture and appropriations.
Local social notices recount visits by Harry and Evelyn Johnson in Steamboat Rock, dinners hosted by Mrs. C Nelson and Mrs. K E Mark, and weekend stays of Graf and Hutchinson families. A benefit dance at Elgin Opera House on Feb 10 invites clothing and cash donations. The piece also reports John J. Dunlevy, 82, longtime Lansing editor, died after a week’s illness. services held at Immaculate Conception church.
Cheyne Stokes respiration is a breathing pattern seen in severe heart and kidney diseases. It cycles from shallow to deeper breaths, then pauses before resuming, a sequence often signaling impending death.
A player sustained a shoulder fracture and will be out of active practice for about four weeks. In other news the Family Relations class entertained first graders at a party with whipped jello and graham crackers in the home economics room. County B. B. Tourney Fayette County basketball tournament set for Feb 18 19 20 in Oelwein, moving from West Union and Fayette in prior years. Donna and Hubert Cummings returned to school after illness absences. Rural pupils will take 8th grade exams at Elgin Schools on Friday Feb 5.
Bertha Jane Casper brought a treat for her eighth birthday anniversary at school on Monday afternoon while the class enjoyed cupcakes. February monitors are Colleen Roberts and Jane Falk. The room committee includes Kenneth Foscher Clifton Kohler and Leland Capper. Shirley Boyle is the fourth grade librarian and Janice Gehring visited.
Grammar room notes emphasize more practice in adding subtracting dividing and multiplying whole numbers and fractions. At noon opening exercises we read The Perfect Tribute by Mary Andrews the story of Lincoln.
Jay Heath a 50 year old semi transient recently staying in Oelwein was found in a coal shed near Oelwein after five days without food. Sheriff Nehring removed him to the county home where he had hidden for the period. He had access to a stove and fuel but endured a prolonged fast that weakened him.
The local Red Cross is the official agency for handling money and clothing for flood sufferers. President Mrs. W. Muehrenthaler said at least 200 contributions have been sent in along with bedding. More contributions arrive daily and are forwarded through Red Cross channels. Individuals may contribute via the local president, bank, or post office officials.
The Wetzel Republican reports New Martinsville on the Ohio River faced the worst flood in 50 years. Water has receded below flood stage as residents begin cleaning stores and homes and resuming daily life. Localites expect ongoing efforts along river towns.
Rev J J Snyder reports the Syria congregation collected 62.00 in a free will offering with two thirds of the members present. Funds go to flood sufferers. Support by attending a benefit dance at the Elgin opera house next Wednesday evening February 10.
A reader reports Alden Pinney inviting people to view a flood situation and offers a district pass. The writer recalls surviving a 1918 flood and prefers to avoid floods, stating they will notify Mr Pinney if a party is formed.
Property owners vent about snow plows covering freshly shoveled sidewalks and seek a workable solution. Local residents argue for clearer rules on plow timing, clearance duties, and liability.
Elgin students donated to flood relief with close to $20 raised on the first day. Superintendent Roberts added funds from school activities to make a neat total of $20. Echo Want Ad notes carry the message.
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