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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1942
Page
1
Rich's Pipe Dreams and Wartime Radio Notes
A 1942 column riffs on wartime radio production limits and shortages, suggesting keep radios and watches safe for children, rubber supply disruption from Japan, and thrift in consumer goods. It blends humor with home front logic and brief quotes on life, poison, and virtue.
Fragmented Quotations and Light Humour Crackling Through Text
A collage of quotes and comic snippets unfolds from war era wit to casual banter. A unknown good man’s action is like hidden water greening ground. A barber shop quip about rubber, Mae West, and a joke on aging nerves. A sentry at Jefferson Barracks halts a mysterious arrival. College girls discuss a blond and a redhead’s romantic traits. A baker’s son rising in the dough and a shapely flirt seeking vaccination. A man jokes his son’s draft will end his employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Carlyle
Lloyd George
Remembering Mrs Reierson and local notes
Death of Mrs. R L Reierson at home on Thursday February 15 after weeks of illness. Local briefs report Ina Kohler returning from Cedar Rapids and Betty’s mastoid operation praised by Dr Fred Bailey as crucial to saving the child. Various community updates on illness, work absences, family travel, and a corn measurement bet won by R J Coverdale for showing ears measuring 12.5 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Reierson
Ina Kohler
Mel Kohler
Betty
Cedar Rapids
Fred Bailey
Bertha Mealey
Capper
C. Theo
Schmid
John Berndt
Palmersburg
C. S. Halstenson
Charlie
Gus A. Stoehr
Sam Greenley
Christ Building
Bil Miller
H. S. Hadsel
Jos. Butler
Colfax
Thos
Knudtson
Thos. Groth
Geo. E. Schori
Robert Grimes
Near West Union
T. W. Doan
Quieting Title Suit in Elgin Property Case
In Fayette County Iowa Henry L Matthys and John F Berndt bring a equity action to quiet title to Elgin Iowa land described as the east two feet four inches of lot eight and the west twenty three feet five inches of lot seven block one in Elgin. The petition alleges indefiniteness in deeds and lost documents and ten years open adverse possession. unknown defendants are named but residences unknown. The court is urged to enter judgment in favor of plaintiffs unless defendants appear before noon April 2 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Fayette County
Iowa
State of Iowa
District Court of
Henry L. Matthys
John F. Berndt
West Union
Three step plan to guard pork against trichinosis
A three part plan warns farmers to curb rat populations and reduce trichinosis risk from pork and summer sausage. It advises freezing meat for three weeks at five degrees Fahrenheit when possible and thoroughly cooking pork before eating. The disease, though often mild, can last weeks and mimic typhoid with fever diarrhea and muscle pain.
Victory Bonds and Stamps Spark Money Ads Drive
A brief ad note highlights Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps with a bold “Victory” push and suggests trying the new avenues for faster results in wartime fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Defense
Twelfth Night at Luther College by Chekhov Players
The Chekhov Players present Twelfth Night on Friday March 6 in the C. K. Preus gym at Luther College Decorah. Michael Chekhov directs an 18 member cast with own scenery and sound equipment to ensure full audibility, marking their first Midwest tour. The production, acclaimed on the East Coast, is a lively introduction to Shakespeare’s comedy and a favorite among readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chekhov
C. K. Preus
Luthter College
Decorah
Michael Chekhov
Thoughtful sayings from a bygone era on struggle and duty
A compilation of quotes from Brandeis, a Chinese proverb, Charles Evans Hughes, and Henry Ford. The notes reflect on ignorance, the dangers of anger, hard times worth enduring, and American political apathy. Each line presents a distinct maxim about action, consequences, and civic life.
Stop This Waste Urges Washington to Clear Paper Waste
Government bureaus should cut down bulletins and press releases to reduce mail clutter and waste paper. The move argues that manufacturing, copy preparation, postage, and handling are wasteful at a time when resources should support a greater purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
He Drives by Night Tractor Misnavigation in Iowa
Irvin Mienie of Allamakee County became lost while driving a tractor from a Lansing area farm to Waukon for repairs. He turned onto the wrong road and traveled miles off course before finding his way to Waukon after several hours of searching by others. He endured a long, dangerous journey alone at night, though the night was not dark or stormy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Mienie
Allamakee County
Waukon
Lansing
Mienie
Churchill Holds Post as Britain Reorganizes Government
London reports a government shakeup with Winston Churchill remaining prime minister and defense minister. Sir Stafford Cripps becomes Lord Privy Seal and House of Commons leader while Sir James Grigg is named new war minister. Several others assume key posts amid demand for decisive action after losses in the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Winston Churchill
Stafford Cripps
Russia
House of Commons
James Grigg
Orient
Library curiosity and a bridge incident reported
In Harlan a librarian notes inquiry about the book Keys of the Kingdom by Croavin with questions on reading access and a strange woman seen reading it. In Bremer county Wallace Knock was injured when his truck crashed through a bridge, spilling car corn before removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Croavin
Valborg Lux
Bridge Down
Wallace Knock
Parkersburg
Bremer County
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